Austin Elders: Meet Mary Lou Gibson, Journalist and Austin’s Voice of Saints

A woman of hundreds of articles and few words

"...Mary Lou Gibson has one of those bell-clear voices. She..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Shrouds

Cronenberg contemplates grief and decay

"...Directed by: David Cronenberg. Starring: Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce and..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...In the midst of a fiery legislative session, the inner bowels of the Capitol..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Bills Reignite Debates Over Church-State Separation

Texas lawmakers revive Ten Commandments and prayer in public schools legislation

"...This legislative session, some Texas lawmakers are again looking to inject..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

“Un/Broken” Stitches Together Art and Trauma

Artist Yuliya Lanina presents her newest multimedia works at Ivester Contemporary

"...Shattered yet together: Such is the state trauma leaves a..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...The Traitors Watch Party..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: America’s Civic Literacy Crisis: Are We Losing the Foundation of Our Democracy?

Why we need to prioritize civic education

"...As an educator, researcher, and advocate for civic engagement, I..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by Toyosi Stephen Adedara

UT Researchers Find Key Ingredient for Phones and Other Tech in Coal Ash

Rare earth elements revealed in byproducts

"...Rare earth elements. They live in your electric car batteries,..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature by Amber Williams

Witness This Weekend's Recommended Arts and Culture Events

Sarah Silverman, 80s Night, sustainable sculpting, and more

"...Bookgroup Discussion: Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

ACL Preview: Jon Muq Wants You to Get Happy

“I decided to make a happy album to change someone’s day”

"...Jon Muq’s story is one right out of a film. He came from holding his first guitar at..."

Oct. 9, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

From Lady Bird Lake to Paris, Austin Rowers Compete in the Olympics

It’s go time for UT alums Kate Knifton and Daisy Mazzio-Manson

"...Kate Knifton had dreams of getting away from Austin when..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Separation of Church and Fourth Estate

"...Dear Editor, I’ve noticed in the past couple of issues..."

June 19, 2024 Postmarks

Robot Dreams

Dog and Robot find companionship in this lovely and touching Oscar-nominated animated film

"...Directed by: Pablo Berger...."

June 14, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Giant Park Purchase: This month Travis County is finalizing the..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature

SCOTUS Blocked Shackles in Court. What About Jail Cell Hearings in Austin?

Bail hearings in confinement are common in Travis County

"...Court proceedings with defendants in locked cells are the norm in Russia...."

April 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

UT Students Celebrate Israel in Block Party, While Others Call for Ceasefire

The largest pro-Israel college campus event stayed peaceful

"...Hundreds of students filled UT’s Gregory Gym Plaza Tuesday afternoon to celebrate Israeli culture and innovation in..."

April 3, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...The Boyz of Austin Present: NuMetal vs. Ska..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Juliette Binoche and Trần Anh Hùng Sample The Taste of Things

The ingredients of the lauded French romance about cooking

"...France has given much to the creative world: in art,..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Troubles in the Blood: The Irish Roots of Vampire Drama Sunrise

Director Andrew Baird on its immortal and universal themes

"...Supernatural horror Sunrise may be set in the Pacific Northwest,..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Pickle Envy Is Turning Fermentation Into an Act of Resistance

Brining for justice

"...Until recently, if you were in the mood for classic kosher-style pickles in Austin, your options were not plentiful...."

Jan. 5, 2024 Food Feature by Andrew Turner

The Color Purple

Musical of Alice Walker's classic novel raised by stacked cast

"...Directed by: Blitz Bazawule. Starring: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Corey..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Review: “The Other Thing Is”

Malcolm Bucknall's sentimental, humorous, chimeric portraits

"...The historic practice of creating art about anthropomorphic animals works to elucidate..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Arts Post by Meher Qazilbash

Preschool Funding Loophole has Tax Dollars Going to Religious Schools. Who Benefits?

Private school partnerships boost district enrollment

"...Through October, legislators have been debating whether public school money should be..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Near Misses at Austin Airport Stem From Nationwide Issues

Controller scheduling and staffing shortages have led to trouble at AUS

"...Last week, national media turned an eye to the preponderance..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Packed Room at Trib Fest Hears Warnings on Christian Nationalism

The endless struggle continues

"...Midway through God and Country, a panel on Christian Nationalism..."

Sept. 25, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

UT-Designed Tech Could Revolutionize Oil Spill Cleanup

Researchers achieved over 99% oil-water separation

"...In an attempt to update the decades-old technology used to combat..."

Sept. 6, 2023 News Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Austin Writer ire’ne lara silva Plans Her Year as Texas State Poet Laureate

Looking at the legacy of the honor

"...Lovers of local poetry, meet (or revisit) your newest torchbearer: ire'ne lara..."

July 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Genevieve Wood

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...An underrated – and understated – decade-plus rap veteran, Blakchyl's..."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...O Miserable, for Spacious Border Wall: On a visit to the..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature

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