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The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started
Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes
City to Create New Bonus Program to Incentivize Affordable Housing in Tall Towers
Vertical Mixed Use 2, take two
Fitzhugh Neighbors Still Furious About Proposed 5,000-Seat Concert Venue
Enviro groups say development will pollute creek and aquifer
DAIISTAR, Pussy Gillette, S.L. Houser, Walker Lukens to Play the Austin Music Awards
Tickets on sale now for the Feb. 25 concert at Antone’s
Love Lies Bleeding Is a Blood-Soaked Romance for the Ages
Rose Glass’ Saint Maud followup revels in ’80s pulp
After Art Acevedo Fallout, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza Answers Council Questions in Memo
Acevedo debacle prompted memo, but Garza doesn’t address it
Family of Alex Gonzales Jr., Killed by Austin Police Officers, Files Complaint
They claim officer provided false or misleading testimony
Sundance Review: Frida Expresses Frida Kahlo’s Inner Life
Documentary gives a new perspective on her well-known story
“The Contemporary Print” Celebrates One of the World’s Oldest, Most Exacting Art Forms
ICOSA and PrintAustin juried exhibit runs through Feb. 17
Fighter
Indian Air Force aviators come together in the face of imminent danger
Study Estimates 64,500 Pregnancies After Rape in States Where Abortion Is Banned
Plus, more than half a million rapes total
Austin Airport Gets First Modernized Tower Simulation System in America
After near misses, congressman calls it a “modest” step
Texas Wildlife: Our Future to Broadcast on Texas PBS Stations
Four shorts spotlight the state’s flora and fauna on Wednesday
Young the Giant, Shakey Graves to Headline New Landlock Festival in Waco
Pro surfing competition supplements the unusual event
South by Southwest Film Wrapping Up With The Idea of You
Michael Showalter’s new romance stars Anne Hathaway
Gina’s on Congress Opens the Next Chapter for an Enduring Congress Avenue Address
A new name settles into La Traviata’s old stomping grounds
Austin-Based Cinema Chain EEG Begins National Expansion
Former Evo adds Florida, North Carolina, Virginia sites
Austin Darkwave Pioneer Sky Hutchens, aka DJ Scorpio, Has Died
Hutchens hosted monthly Cheer Up Charlies Nite School parties
Mondo Veterans and SpectreVision Announce New Collectibles Company Mutant
Reassembled team working on major poster and vinyl releases
First Look: Pedroso’s in Round Rock
Pizza prodigy brings Detroit style to the other Rock City
Story Ave
Story Ave 2023, NR, 94 min. Directed by Aristotle Torres, Starring Asante Blackk, Luis Guzmán, Alex Hibbert, Melvin Gregg. In this debut feature, a grieving South Bronx teenager’s life is steered in a new direction under the influence of the MTA conductor he tries to rob. Winner of the Narrative Feature Special Jury Award at…
The Private Eye
A private investigator falls in love with a client
I Saw the TV Glow Is a Haunting Ode to Self-Actualization
Jane Schoenbrun probes the reflective nature of media
HBO Docuseries God Save Texas Offers a Personal Lens on the Lone Star State in Crisis
Texas filmmakers confront hard truths about home
Big Medium Holds Fundraiser Following Big Fire
Arts community hub is set to recover – creatively as ever
The Thompson and the Loren: A Tale of Two Hotels
One long weekend, two impressive but different vibes
Century of Sembène
Century of Sembène Directed by Ousmane Sembène. Four-film series celebrates the works of the great Senegalese filmmaker.
Saoirse Ronan Battles Addiction in Unflinching Drama The Outrun
Nora Fingscheidt’s nonlinear film goes to hell and back
Texas Oil Billionaires Start a Spinoff PAC
Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks replace Defend Texas Liberty
Integral Care Hires New CEO During Precarious Time Financially
Jeff Richardson will replace David Evans
Robert Rodriguez to be Honored on the Avenue of Paramount Stars
Spy Kids, Machete director gets his plaque this summer
ACC Launches Military Network to Support Students
A dedicated space for military families, veteran students
Miller’s Girl
A questionable relationship develops between a creative writing teacher and his teenaged student.
Under the Fig Trees
A cast of nonprofessional actors portray fig harvesters in sun-dappled Tunisia.
The Luv Doc: Thermostat Settings
Wherein the Luv Doc offers up a piping hot soup bowl of solutions
Drought Conditions, Meet Rainwater Tanks
Collecting rain prevents pollution and reduces flood risk
Opinion: A Modest Proposal for the Baddest, Reddest State in the Country
A satirical look at the machinations of Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature to impose their wills on the rights of everyday Texans
Qmmunity: A Bloody Good Time
Gothess Jasmine hosts an interactive screening of 30 Days of Night with live music and a meal
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
One of the dolphins that played Flipper on the TV show was named Kathy. She suffered from acute depression and committed suicide after the show ended. China leads in the worldwide production of pork, with around 55.4 million metric tons produced in 2022. Kaliningrad is part of Russia, but is not part of the main…
Whimsy Meets Elegance at South Lamar’s Elementary
Happy meals for adults
Paper Cuts: No Desire’s Agile Debut and Five More Songs
New Austin music picks from francene rouelle, variety
We Have an Issue: Yup, Something’s Different
The story behind our new print redesign
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, January 26 – February 1
A Note From the Associate Publisher
Most of you don’t know me. I’ve never had a byline in the Chronicle, never been onstage at any of our events, nor am I the face of any particular section or initiative. But I’ve been behind the scenes here for the last 25 years, silently doing all I can to keep the wheels turning.…
How Jesús Garza’s Puzzling Appointment of Art Acevedo Backfired
Acevedo publicly declined the job, but sources say he had little choice
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Tovo Runs for Mayor: Longtime City Council Member Kathie Tovo announced her campaign for mayor last week. Tovo served on Council for over a decade, first as an at-large member then representing Central Austin’s District 9. Should she win, her approach to housing would stand out on the dais: She takes a more conservative approach…
Recommended Austin Events
Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more
The Off Beat: Kathy Valentine Departs “This Town”
Bluebonnets’ unsappy UK sendoff invites John Doe and Sue Foley
Red River Cultural District Asks Public to Rally for City Funding
Nonprofit appealed to Music Commission earlier this month
Crosstalk: KMFA Announces Middle Sattre’s Sophie Mathieu as 2024 Composer-in-Residence
KMFA Classical 89.5 announced 2024 composer-in-residence Sophie Mathieu at a Jan. 23 event at the station’s Draylen Mason Music Studio. Launched in 2022, the initiative seeks to diversify the classical music world in honor of late Austin musician Mason. Mathieu, a cellist who earned a master’s degree from the Butler School of Music and also…
Myth and Culture Mingle in Annalise Gratovich’s Complex Prints
Review: “Carrying Things From Home” at Flatbed Press
Austin Milk Bank Surpasses 10 Million Ounces Dispensed
The only accredited nonprofit milk bank in Central Texas isn’t slowing down
Participatory Performance Piece Offers an Interactive Exploration of What We Eat
Geoff Sobelle’s FOOD comes to Austin
Council Approves $2 Million for Homelessness Study
The city is paying $2 million for a study to look at every aspect of its work addressing homelessness – but not everyone is on board. The study will be executed by McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s largest, richest, and most recommended consulting firms. The city said the McKinsey study, due in April,…
Day Trips: Reel’em Inn, Rockport
The Reel’em Inn in Rockport provides a room with a view and a thousand-foot private pier for saltwater anglers, birdwatchers, and those just looking for a coastal hideaway. By 2020 the 1950s-era tourist court had fallen on hard times. Three families of friends from Central Texas discovered the old motel at the southern end of…
New Wells in Austin to Monitor Oxygen Levels for Endangered Salamanders
Amid drought, flows into the aquifer are dwindling
The Texas Tribune Is Unionizing
After last summer’s layoffs, staff is organizing for stability
A Freight Train Ride Through Lucinda Williams’ Artistry at ACL Live
Former Austinite stands tall on the blues in soundtracked read-along
