Opinion: The Lack of Evidence Behind Austin’s HOME Initiative

There are indeed benefits to density, but affordability isn’t one of them

"...I was recently asked to prepare a review of the latest research on housing price..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Rich Heyman

Austin Blocked Apartments by Houses for Years. New Rules Would Change That.

Code change would facilitate 60,000+ new units, city staff estimates

"...patterns of segregation, reducing housing choice within High Opportunity areas by limiting height of multifamily developments,” the report reads...."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Are All These New Smaller Houses Gonna Be Airbnbs?

It's on Council's to-do list, as city awaits lawsuit ruling

"...Two months after Ezra voided Austin’s STR regulations, Dallas property owners sued the city over..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Austin Chronic: Austin Documentarian Links Up With Jimmy Kimmel for Reality Series High Hopes

New Hulu show captures organic humor among dispensary misfits

"...To the Austin-based director, the new Hulu series High Hopes is actually..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election

It's the first time we're voting for these positions

"...allow Republicans to gain power in the staunchly progressive area...."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Comedy Christmas Comes Early With Moontower Comedy Festival

Comedy scene expert Valerie Lopez highlights Moontower Comedy Fest musts, including the iconic Andy Kindler

"...For Austin comedy fans, Moontower Comedy Festival is comedy Christmas, and..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Building Up, and Building Middle-Class Austinites’ Wealth

A suite of development policy changes will go before Council this month

"...Following relatively low turnout at a recent public hearing,..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Luv Doc: An Orgasm Party

Like bringing egg salad to a family reunion at the lake in August

"...with our friends group because he was new to Austin. It took months for him to even say more..."

April 19, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...Having avoided a third consecutive snowpocalypse, Austin’s enjoying a spectacular spring, so KUTX’s four-part Rock the..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips: Boutte’s Boudin Cajun Market and Deli, Lumberton

Authentic Cajun food in the woods north of Beaumont

"...Ashley’s parents bought Ronnie Boutte’s boudin recipe after he died in..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Theatre Review: The Baron’s Men Presents Romeo and Juliet

The Curtain Theatre’s BYOB outdoor production is a magical night out

"...I don’t care what decades of strangled high school readings might have..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...Back in the day, Austin was known for its one-course meals: rice and beans..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...place to relish art and partake in some of Austin’s most delectable offerings.   – Cat McCarrey “Ode to..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Emergency Abortions – Idaho and Texas Think Not: For..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims

Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors

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April 19, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Outside Law Firm Investigating APD Second-in-Command Over Texts

D.A. believes messages were attempt to gather dirt on his office

"...The city of Austin has opened an investigation into why a top police..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...In the summer of 2022, Austin police officers were dispatched to a suspected drowning call..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Two Cents on Nickel City

"...Hello Austin Chroniclers, I hope the move is going swimmingly. Your..."

April 17, 2024 Postmarks

Stick Around, Say Damn: Inside the Cactus Cafe’s Tuesday Open Mic

Songwriters connect under Jake Farr’s ground rules

"...feel like that was my fault,” stammers Hanson, an Austin transplant and recording engineer. On this particular Tuesday in..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Dina Barrish

Madonna Remains a Prickly Pop Disruptor at Moody Center

First of two nights drives home Madge’s four-decade ubiquity

"...About two hours into the first of two Austin stops on her Celebration Tour, an exasperated Madonna explained..."

April 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Road Woes Continue for Austin FC in Loss to St. Louis City

Season-long goal drought away from home drags on

"...the road meant a return to the doldrums for Austin FC as the Verde and Black lost 1-0 to..."

April 14, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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

It's a Family Affair for the Hurleys in Strictly Confidential

How Elizabeth tried (and failed) to keep son Damian out of the film biz

"...a tough, mean industry. No, no, no, there's other areas that you can go into.’”..."

April 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sasquatch Sunset

A year in the life of a family of Bigfoots

"...Austin filmmaking duo David and Nathan Zellner (Damsel, Kumiko, the..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Long Game

True-life story of Mexican-American teens who make a run at the 1957 state golf championship

"...real-life humans striving to overcome racially-motivated obstacles, the stakes are even higher. The Long Game successfully balances emotion, humor,..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Jessi Cape

Ploys and Panaceas

"...Dear Editor, With an undergraduate and graduate degree from UT-Austin, I am glad to hear of this ["UT-Austin Lays..."

April 11, 2024 Postmarks

Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...legislators, the NAACP, and a university professor united against UT-Austin’s handling of Senate Bill 17’s ban on DEI-related programs..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Paramount Theatre Announces Star Wars, Pink Flamingos, Sin City for Summer Classics Film Series

Plus Robert Rodriguez gets his star on Congress Avenue

"...and From Dusk 'Til Dawn director and mainstay of Austin's film community will join a roster of legends of..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Aaron Moten's Trip From Batboy to Fallout

How one St. Ed's actor became part of the new Prime series

"...made it. "A long, long way, my friend," the Austin actor laughs. "Did my mother write you an email?"..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronic: Former Ag Commissioner Candidate Susan Hays Is Building a Hempcrete House

It’s the first privately owned residence in Austin made of the eco-friendly material

"...In a serene South Austin neighborhood, where the houses are so small compared to..."

April 12, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

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