Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Black aesthetics and features, deconstructing what we understand about race and the power behind beauty. (World Premiere, Canada)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A Look at the City Council Races for Districts 2, 4, & 7

As Garza moves on, Pool and Casar seek to stay put

"...The Nov. 3 election includes five City Council races. We previewed Districts 6 & 10 last week, and..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Science-Based “314 Action” PAC Attacks Congressional Candidate for Her Legal Work

PAC pitches hardball against Shannon Hutcheson in TX-10 Race

"...The mailer does not mention Gandhi (it reads, “Paid..."

Feb. 26, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Former APD Sergeant Liz Donegan Runs for Sheriff

Former Sex Crimes head motivated by response to sexual assault crisis

"...faces a long road to the 2020 Democratic primary race, which will take place on March 3. Hernandez, elected..."

July 22, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...in a demented, timeless suburbia where every adult wears braces on their straight teeth, couples coordinate meticulously pressed outfits,..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Panel: A Conversation With Beto O’Rourke

Texas Democratic Senate hopeful pulls no punches

"...off his March primary win for the U.S. Senate race. “We are compromised by the system, that’s why this..."

March 10, 2018 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

Playing the Dozens in District 3

Media forum takes on affordability, rail, city farms

"...has the most candidates in any of the district races, and a bit of the reason may have surfaced..."

Sept. 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

How to Build Neighborhoods

Erin McGann is the sole newcomer in a race dominated by incumbents

"...well be the crux of this highly competitive Council race...."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Three Progressives Eye Biscoe's Seat

Former Sen. Barrientos, Commissioner Eckhardt, Dem Party Chair Andy Brown are top contenders

"...Texas Democratic Party and rendered it completely sterile; the 10-1 effort now looks to be something of a reemergence..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Then There's This: Skid Marks

The mayor's race takes a sharp turn in the final lap

"...a real possibility of a run-off in the mayor's race – thanks to third candidate Clay Dafoe? The Four..."

May 11, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Event Menu

Your local food events, Feb. 22-28

"...in a drawing to win one of 10 free race-entry fees, valued at $28. The design winner gets a..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Doherty Claims to Be Within Five Points of McCaul

Pollster claims GOP congressman has failed to capitalize on incumbency

"...made no gain since GSVR's May poll on the race, while Doherty has picked up 4%. Eighteen percent were..."

Oct. 2, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Doughnuts No More!

Election statistics, maps, and analysis

"...contests on last week's ballot – the Place 3 race and the smoking ordinance – Austin voters turned in..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Real Cancun

"...Directed by: Rick De Oliveira. New Line wins the race to become the first company to transfer the TV..."

April 25, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Battlefield Earth

"...in a nine-minute battle with the Psychlo, an eight-foot-tall race of interstellar scuzzballs given to oversized footwear and Rastafarian..."

May 19, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Candidate Filing in the March 2024 Primary Election Closes

Here’s a look at some of the interesting 2024 races

"...be unopposed, with a couple of exceptions. A three-way race to replace Nick Chu as Justice of the Peace..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...Thus far, Vela has the D4 race to himself, although local GOP chair and Save Austin..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mayor Pro Tem Contest Kicks Off New Council Storylines

A leading role at City Hall?

"...the only at-large member to continue on the first 10-1 district council, her selection as MPT was almost automatic...."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...tries to enter a corrupt promoter's nationally televised cash-prize race. Cast: Bill Allen, Lori Loughlin, Talia Shire, Ray Walston..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bisbee ’17

A dark piece of American history exposed through theatre

"...resonances between then and now – on workforce inequality, race, injustice, deportations – are mostly effective (although his determination..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Panel Recap: The Bleeding Edge: A New Generation of Horror

Is horror more diverse than the rest of cinema? Maybe.

"...work of his company reflecting his stances on politics, race, sex...."

March 14, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...struggle to mobilize Latino voters to lopsided and noncompetitive races, as well as the lack of engagement from parties..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Day Trips: Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth

Public tours go behind the scenes for insights into race day excitement

"...surface area of half an acre and broadcasts the races in real time. It's also used to show movies..."

June 2, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX

LGBTQIA SXSW and why queering SXSW is a big f-ing deal

"...Stargayzer Presents: William from RuPaul’s Drag Race – Drag Race's Willam comes to SXSW for a..."

March 9, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

D6: Flannigan v. Zimmerman

A very close race finally gets called

"...The race was extremely close; only 25 votes separated Zimmerman, who..."

Nov. 5, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Public Notice: The Battle Is Joined

Life Inside the Campaign War Zone

"...Among 11 City Council races (see below), the Mayor's race continues to generate the..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: All Aboard for November

The players have arrived, now for the programs

"...the dust finally settled at 78. In the mayoral race, that now means eight contestants – one late filer..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Black Like Who?

Baratunde Thurston lightens up the conversation on race, technology, and social change

"...and research and scientific development of what I call 'race-appropriate algorithmic media distribution programming'" designed to determine who gets..."

March 2, 2012 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

Early Thoughts on Early Voting

Some quick and dirty thoughts before heading out

"...question now is whether Randi Shade stays in the race for a run-off, and that will likely be determined..."

May 14, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Republicans Denied a Supermajority (Again)

Austin Rep. Donna Howard's seat may mean as much to the state as it does to her district

"...these nonresidents are allowed to vote only in federal races, on recount night Neil's campaign suggested that their ballots..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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