Ten Defining Moments of Austin's Intense Year of Police-Community Conflict

We Fought the Law

"...it. The release of the report, which described the Austin Police Department's limited prior attempts at self- reform as "aspirational..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...While the Austin quartet's rock solid 2017 offering What's a Woman to..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

How Austin Is Marking the Centennial of Women Winning the Vote

In 1920, women won the right to vote. In 2020, Austin is marking that victory in various ways. Here’s how.

"...political crusade this country has seen. Rival factions, militant protests met with police brutality, intense pressure on elected officials,..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hundreds File Complaints Over APD Actions at Protests

An unprecedented surge, but will it lead to consequences for officers?

"...submitted to the Office of Police Oversight over the Austin Police Department's treatment of protesters during the wave of..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Black Austin Artists You Can Support on Bandcamp Today

Shop merch, buy albums, and listen up

"...support for Black-owned restaurants and local Black Lives Matter protests, it’s an essential time to turn out for Austin’s..."

June 5, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Despite Protests, Leander's Drag Queen Story Hour Will Go On

Local church saves event

"...for peaceful demonstrations. Though Leander normally requires permits for protests, an exception is being made since the city is..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Megan Menchaca

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles

“It’s about all of us”

"...Attendees of the Texas Tribune Festival at UT-Austin last weekend were also met by a small chanting..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

No, Armed Protests Are Not Normal in Austin

Infowars stages open carry publicity stunt

"...seems the hot shots of Come and Take It Austin took umbrage to a SXSW panel about social media..."

March 12, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Faulty Tower: Anti-LGBT Money Behind Fairmont Austin

Doug Manchester was a major donor in the fight against same-sex marriage

"...The 50-story penumbra cast by the new Fairmont Austin hotel at East Cesar Chavez and Red River will..."

March 15, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Keep Austin Real

It would be so sad to lose the theatre on tha Real.

"...Been seeing more and more tags all over Austin. Pony boys and girls ( = kids on two..."

April 23, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate Getty

Austin Mutual Aid Organizations Share Resources During COVID-19 and Beyond

Looking for solidarity, not charity

"...Britt, a 57-year-old volunteer with Austin Mutual Aid, had been houseless on and off for..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Point Austin: The Best of Times …

Remaining optimistic in a world spinning into darkness

"...I'm sure I'm not the only Austinite wondering how to think clearly about our politics and..."

May 5, 2017 News Column by Michael King

The Women's March on Austin

"...On a day of coordinated protests held in more than 500 U.S. cities and at..."

Jan. 23, 2017 Photo Gallery

Austin Film Festival: #chicagoGirl: The Social Network Takes on a Dictator

Trying to light a revolution using social media

"...in Chicago who was essential in helping to coordinate protests in Syria, 6,000 miles away. Bastatneh was born in..."

Oct. 26, 2014 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

War Protests Continue

July 6, 2011 Postmarks

Protests City's Funding 'Mikado'

"...Studies, we are writing to protest the city of Austin’s funding of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado, which features..."

June 20, 2011 Postmarks

Point Austin: Meet the Republicans

The Republicans hold their convention while licking their wounds

"...sources led with predictable variations on the theme of "protests turn violent." There was nothing about police infiltration of..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Moser Protests Too Much

"...means a plethora of openly hostile individuals here in Austin who even would dream of mustering up enough energy..."

Aug. 27, 2003 Postmarks

Two Years After Voters Approved Austin Police Oversight Act, the Measure Remains Unfulfilled

Report details progress and shortfalls of implementation

"...Two years ago, on May 6, Austin voters approved an overhaul of the city’s civilian police..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"...Launched in 1996 as the Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund,..."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Review: The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Allegorical film was shot in secret in Iran

"...film. The emotional impact of seeing real footage of protests in Iran is unshakable, especially when you know of..."

Oct. 29, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

How to Start Supporting Nonprofits in Austin Like It’s No Big Deal

No profit, no problem

"...use volunteer help. These are just some of the Austin issues that are as well-served by human interaction as..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Breaking Down What the HOME Initiative’s Passing Means for Austin

Council approves HOME phase one, looks ahead to phase two

"...they are unlikely to have a dramatic impact on Austin's housing supply, which has lagged behind household growth over..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...For decades, Austinites have been calling for the closure of the Fayette..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...One of the most consequential trials in Austin history began this week, as attorneys spent hours selecting..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Reading the Palm District

A new plan-of-plans puts the spotlight on Downtown’s hard, rough eastern edges

"...and rough. Those would include a new and different Austin Con­ven­tion Center, the full flowering of the Waterloo Greenway,..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Fox News Lauds Neo-Nazi in Ukraine With Austin Ties

Questions not asked: Why are you there? Are you a Nazi?

"...a white supremacist originally from Tyler and active in Austin during the Trump presidency, is being lauded by Fox..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Faster Than Sound: Bevis M. Griffin Teaches Austin Youth the Evolution of the Blues

School of Rock students play two events this weekend, and Stubb's sells to C3 and Live Nation

"...Known as a glam rock innovator of Seventies Austin origins, Bevis M. Griffin still keeps up...."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Another Lawsuit Accuses Austin Police of Using Excessive Force

APD officer alleged to have shot minor with a beanbag round in 2021

"...Austin is facing more lawsuits from citizens complaining of the..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Police Association vs. City's Office of Police Oversight

Police union wins a round in contest over oversight

"...Police oversight efforts in Austin could be badly damaged by a recent decision handed..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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