Austin Pets Alive! Workers File to Become Largest Animal Shelter Union in the U.S.

Working conditions “are the living conditions of the animals”

"...Back in 2022, when Austin was starting to become aware of its increasingly overcrowded..."

April 12, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...George Jones-loving ex-art-rockers have arrived just in time for Austin’s current honky-tonk revival. Broken-Heart Dogs..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Showdown: Tesla is the largest tech employer in the Austin area, but after rapid growth it could become the..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Pet Projects

"...Dear Editor, Amplify Austin or everywhere else? Austin Pets Alive! just received $225k..."

March 11, 2024 Postmarks

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...Thursday 7 - Saturday 9, UT-Austin..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...C’mon y’all freaks and geeks: Austin’s premier transmedia festival dedicated to bold creativity within the..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...Thursday 8, Austin Creative Reuse..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...state and country. Burnt Bean Barbecue Co., 108 S. Austin, Seguin, Thur.-Sat. 11am-3pm, Sun. 8am-2pm, www.burntbeanco.com. Travel Notes:..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Animal Services to Adopt New Bite Severity Scale

Stressed shelter dogs becoming a public safety issue

"...The beleaguered Austin Animal Center, after years of overcrowding, mounting public scrutiny,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Thompson and the Loren: A Tale of Two Hotels

One long weekend, two impressive but different vibes

"...When your Canadian girlfriend comes to visit Austin for the first time, and you live out in..."

Jan. 27, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tips for Freezing Temperatures in Austin and Where to Go to Stay Warm

It’s gonna be cold! Here’s what you should do.

"...With cold weather on the horizon, all Austinites are encouraged to take precautions – the so-called “four..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the Austin-shot Song to Song and his directorial debut, Lost River...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Doggy Data

"...Dear Editor, Re: "Can Austin Animal Center Be No-Kill and Humane?" By Lina Fisher..."

Oct. 9, 2023 Postmarks

Can Austin Animal Center Be No-Kill and Humane?

Audit finds welfare priorities in conflict

"...Last week, the city released its audit of the Animal Services Office, authorized by City Council in 2022, and..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Incurable Virus Still Spreading Among Dogs in Austin’s Overcrowded Shelter

“We are still not in a position to adequately separate dogs.”

"...The Austin Animal Center has been in varying levels of crisis..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin Animal Center Will Waive Fees For Biggest Adoption Event of the Year

Shelter urges adoptions amid overcrowding and rapid spread of disease

"...Austin Animal Center is holding its biggest adoption event of..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Wild Child to Sir Woman, Kelsey Wilson Is Taking the High Road

The laid-back ringleader reinvents Wild Child and forges a new path with Sir Woman

"...Her band, Wild Child, soundchecks on stage, but gravity recenters as the singer wanders around the room with her..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Austin Amtrak Last week, after Amtrak announced it would help..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature

Qmmunity: Spirits of Sobriety

Austin's queer community offers intentional alcohol-free events for the sober and sober curious

"...into the lane of sober socializing. Cruising on through Austin, you can find places for support in your recovery..."

July 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

A Surge of Adoptions Alleviates the Animal Shelter Crisis – for Now

Save our shelter

"...Austin Animal Center, the city's no-kill animal shelter, has been..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cats and Dogs: KUT reported this week that the Austin Animal Center is facing severe overcrowding as a result..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature

Ick at the Intake

"...Dear Editor, I just drove to the Austin Animal Center to drop off the two kittens we..."

June 14, 2023 Postmarks

We Have an Issue: The News About News

Meet the News team

"...then-Assistant News Editor Maggie Q. Thompson and staff writer Austin Sanders sat a few of us down to pitch..."

May 12, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...All roads lead to Austin come March 13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Kate the Chemist Says, "Anybody Can Be a Scientist"

Kate the Chemist is on a mission to take over the world

"...Dr. Kate Biberdorf, or as she’s more commonly known,..."

March 10, 2023 Features Feature by Katherine McNevins

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...Texas boom. Their Green Gate Farms property in North­east Austin, which they've rented for 17 years, shrunk from 10..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...true Christmas miracle, a 16-foot python who's been roaming Austin since at least July slowed down enough in the..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature

Get Ready: Winter Weather on its Way

UPDATE: City to open cold weather shelters

"...With freezing temperatures anticipated starting Thursday, Austinites are encouraged to take precautions – in particular, the..."

Dec. 21, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

This Thanksgiving, Consider Native American-Inspired Dishes

Cooking with Indigenous ingredients

"...shared meals, but nobody sang friendship songs. The carvable centerpiece was probably a venison shoulder, not a well-basted Butterball,..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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