Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...released The Hustle, his first full-length since 2012 release Million Dollar Grind. The Hustle contains features from Day 1s..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Austin FC Skid Continues With Loss to FC Cincinnati

Brandon Vázquez scores lone goal against former home club

"...Evander showed exactly why Cincy shelled out $12+ million to the Portland Timbers in an offseason cash trade..."

May 11, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Can Late Goal Shake Brandon Vazquez Out of Scoring Slump?

LA Galaxy win could turn out to be a pivotal moment

"...It was the nadir of what, for 80 minutes, was a truly horrendous day in front of..."

April 25, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...total, the office will be bringing in somewhere between 80 and 100 staff, and combine part or all of..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

The City Budget Deficit Is Finally Here

Rising costs, declining revenues to blame

"...It’s a worrisome situation for Council members and one..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

School Voucher Plan Moves to the Floor of the House

Opponents are demonstrating and calling Republican lawmakers up

"...voucher for each of those eight children. That’s over $80,000 a year in taxpayer funds, more than what most..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...version that appeared in the movie sold for $4 million, making it one of the most expensive movie props...."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...industry, a human girl raised by wolves, and a million tiny kodama spirits clattering like bones, Princess Mononoke is..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...Voucher supporters say the proposal will allow parents to..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Printing Costs Will Spike for Austin-Area Newspapers With New Tariffs

Local papers expect as much as 25% increase in printing costs

"...came across the border from Canada, as does roughly 80% of the paper used in U.S. newspapers, according to..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Banning Drag: Texas A&M is groveling at the feet..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

Opportunities to Amplify, Educate, and Trailblaze in This Week’s Events

The week ahead is looking bright

"...event in the region, which has raised over $112 million for over 1,500 nonprofits. Choose your favorite org (or..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...Approximately 80% of the more than 6,000 pilots of the flying..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Energy to Add Hundreds More EV Charging Ports Over Next Five Years

Funding comes from federal infrastructure bill

"...to support that plan. Last Tuesday, Doggett announced $15 million in federal funding for AE to install new publicly..."

Jan. 17, 2025 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Waterloo Records Owner John Kunz Saves His 42-Year-Old Baby – By Selling It

With new partners in tow, the pioneering record store moves up Lamar

"...Furniture showroom, then after the Shoal Creek flood of ’80, they moved to Anderson Lane,” he explains, touching the..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Dungeons & Dragons, Trivia, Comics, and More Recommended Events

It's a new year! Why not try some new things?

"...thing. But it’s great; it’s art. Basically a $15 million prank on Fox Studios, the plot often gets lost..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...May was perhaps the most significant month of the..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

Austin Schools Need More Money, Like Yesterday

AISD wants to increase school funding in the upcoming session

"...shot up 22% – a dollar today buys only 80 cents of what it did five years ago. As..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Baby Buc-ee's, a bonfire ban, and bluebonnet planting top our fall news

"...the centennial celebration in 2023. Texas has more than 80 parks throughout the state that offer a variety of..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Trump Fully Stoked to Be a Dictator: Although Trump's..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature

City Arts Funding Skipped Established Arts Organizations. Will They Survive?

Reforms to Austin’s arts grants threaten to disrupt the city’s cultural ecosystem

"...from under them by EDD. The city awarded $21 million in Hotel Occupancy Tax-funded grants, and there’s broad applause..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACC Board of Trustees Candidates Are Thinking About Affordability

Candidates discuss priorities for Austin’s community college system

"...midst of yet another expansion, thanks to a $770 million bond approved by voters in 2022. Its students are..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Newbie’s Guide to Green Spaces in Austin

Discover these iconic parks and outdoor spaces

"...If you’re new to Austin and love spending time..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Chronolog Post by Jasmine Iman Wright

Even With Tax Increase, Austin ISD Will Need Significant Spending Cuts

Eliminating positions, closing schools, other possibilities on the table

"...property tax increase which could bring an additional $40 million into the district next year. But even if that..."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Teens Beware! The Dangers of TikTok Are Geopolitical.

A high schooler makes the case for logging off

"...Among TikTok’s 135 million American users, a quarter are 10- to 19-year-olds. With..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Column by Inara Woodrum

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...2019. The paper’s daily print circulation has plummeted from 136,980 in 2010 to less than 27,000 in 2022, while..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...the Austin Creative Space Disaster Relief Fund, which provided millions in financial aid to the shut-down entertainment industry...."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crosstalk: Arts Grants Open, KOKE-FM DJs Change Stations, and More Austin Culture News

The new Texas Touring Roster arrives

"...Launched last year, the programs offer more than $13 million to local arts organizations. The Thrive initiative selects around..."

July 5, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Veterans Leading the Charge

Psychedelic healing around Austin and beyond

"...its fecundity, the waves of white noise from its millions of insects...."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Inside the Small Presses Driving Austin’s Literary Scene

Meet the local small presses committed to publishing diverse literature

"...participating. “Sometimes I’ll get to pay the performers like 80 bucks each or something, and that feels really good,..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

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