A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...Friday 5, Austin Creative Reuse Center..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...It’ll be a fem-for-all type of get-together at South Austin lit lounge Reverie Books, as they’re throwing a party..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Blanton Bake-Off Returns, Good Food Foundation Taps Austin Winners, Here Comes the Texas Wine Auction, Lucky Robot Hypes the Tuna, Oseyo Gets Streety with Anju Banju on Thursdays, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases,..."

April 26, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...Also, make sure to follow all our coverage at austinchronicle.com/sxsw. Speakers..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Austin Nonprofits Working to End Food Insecurity

Because everyone needs and deserves access to food

"...Good Work Austin..."

Dec. 15, 2022 Food Post by Clara Wang

SXSW Adds Cheech Marin, Titane Director Julia Ducournau For 2023

Plus the Metaverse and student athlete NIL deals part of the program

"...and now working to democratize quantum computing through his Austin-based firm Strangeworks. It'll also be a short commute for..."

Nov. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: What’s Up With the Orange Line?

Plus, turtles and other pets in need

"...construction costs ... [and] increased costs," he confirms that "Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), the entity tasked with implementing Project..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

SNAP Benefits Amplified, Bacon Day Snoozes Up the Yum, 4th Tap Folds and SXSE Food Co. Moves, Garrison Brothers Release Bourbon Passport, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words..."

Aug. 31, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...For more than a decade, Austin was the largest city to designate itself a no-kill..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Gardeners and Librarians Join Forces to Catalog Seeds

Seed banking on the future

"...Ray, The Seed Underground: A Growing Revolution to Save Food..."

April 22, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

March Toward the Booze, Ye Thirsty Citizens All!

These fine tipples may be precisely the slaking fortress you seek

"...1. Still Austin: Cognac Cask Rye Whiskey..."

March 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes

Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson

"...Joining a keynote roster that already includes Planned Parenthood..."

Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

CLEAN Cause Supports Sober Living Through Sparkling Tea Sales

This local brand keeps Austin hydrated and caffeinated while supporting those in recovery

"...appearing in bars, restaurants, and store shelves. But one Austin-born brand is keeping Austin hydrated and caffeinated while also..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Solving Georgian Acres' Mobility Problem With Buses, Bikes, and Scooters

Solar-powered mobility hub planned for "transit desert"

"...The Austin Transportation Depart­ment's Smart Mobility Office, UT-Austin, and local nonprofit..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...again this Sunday, including the city's largest, the H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks at Vic Mathias..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature

Council Set to Offset High-End Tax Break With Rent Relief

The ol' homestead

"...and provides no direct benefit to the majority of Austin households who rent. Council also approved an increased exemption..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Supporting Local Farmers and Ranchers Helps Everyone

Back to the soil

"...harsh conditions, which in turn affects our entire local food system...."

March 5, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...out the Chronicle’s continuing coverage of SXSW 2021 at austinchronicle.com/sxsw. Newly-announced SXSW 2021 Keynotes include:..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Rogue Radish Pairs Pandemic Efficiency With Fresh Veggies

The salad and grain bowl food truck makes a move

"...back to his original intention as a chef to center ultra-fresh local produce, Snyder's second iteration strives to offer..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

ProLodges Saves and Changes Some of Austin's Most Vulnerable Lives

Can the city keep them open?

"...bought or leased by the city to protect unhoused Austinites from COVID-19, Her­nan­dez had been living under I-35 at..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Share Some Truth, Justice, and Sustainability With These Civic-Minded Gifts

Keep the holidays real

"...of ways to help those who help others (see austinchronicle.com/wishlist). But if you'd like something to leave under the..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Tito’s Vodka Funds Local Community Gardens

Block to Block program supports 25 cities across the U.S.

"...produce for their surrounding community. During the pandemic, as food insecurity has risen, that role has proven more and..."

Nov. 19, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Shop Local During the Holiday and Fill Your Belly With Delicious Carbs

Treats to soothe your soul

"...At the center of the comfort food Venn diagram is cheese bread,..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

ATX Free Fridge Project Pops Up Outside Nixta Taqueria

Free community groceries for food insecure neighborhoods

"...long line, stewarded by ATX Free Fridge, to provide food insecure neighborhoods fresh produce and more for free...."

July 27, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Alternative Fresh Food Options Still Serving Austin

The usual grocery suspects are crowded. Try these instead.

"...but there are plenty of more local options in Austin to add variety to your diet, with fresh meats,..."

April 17, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Bee Tree Farm’s Owner Shares Life on a Busy Goat Dairy Farm

One woman’s farm and education mission

"...Bee Tree – only 20 minutes east of North-Central Austin – feels straight-up idyllic. Three, four, no, seven dogs..."

April 17, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

What Happens When Two Academics Fall in Love and Start a Farm?

TerraPurezza Farm studies regenerative agriculture just outside Austin

"...and teach." Orion explains, "We've partnered with the National Center for Appropriate Technology [NCAT] and the Soil for Water..."

April 3, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...Well, Austin is once again locked in one of our emotionally..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

How the Red River Cultural District Was Made

Decades of off-kilter activity and music activism culminate in our current concert hub

"...presents a focal point for the current era of Austin music activism. The local title earns name-drops in discourse..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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