Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...reducing our understanding of chronic diseases and slowing the development of vaccines. The New York Times reports the National..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...city limits and you’ll hear some account of Old Austin’s superiority, but the Eastside’s continued gentrification and its rippling..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...course), teachers (of course), but also parents and principals. Austin state representative Gina Hinojosa has a story she tells..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Eyes $400 Million “Caps” to Build Parks Over the New I-35

Some Council members think they’ve found funding for it

"...proposed plans to “cap” portions of I-35 in Central Austin ahead of a vote on the project at Council’s..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...chance to purchase paintings, prints, and more curated by Austin galleries and institutions like Art From the Streets and..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bill Would Ban Teaching DEI Topics in Many College Classrooms

Proposal targets lessons on systemic racism

"...and the bill also bars universities from hosting professional development on these themes. In effect, it would remove diversity,..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...The head count of Austin arts organizations that found their finances wrecked by the..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...groups across the nation, including those of dozens of Austin-based arts groups...."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...Tow on the banks of Lake Buchanan northwest of Austin in 1975. From cattle ranching families, the couple had..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...an oddity that there’s no unified arts department at Austin City Hall...."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Toxins and Trauma – The Silent Threat to Austin’s Kids

Austin needs stronger air quality policies, green spaces, and public health measures that prioritize equity and protect vulnerable youth

"...While Austin prides itself on being one of the country’s greenest..."

April 25, 2025 Column by Megan Ramos

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Under the theme “Dame Prom,” these feminine forces of Austin’s food world plate up delicious dishes of grilled meats,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: An “Ashamed” Austin FC Must Regain Competitive Spirit After 5-1 Disaster

Vancouver debacle marks pivotal point in season

"...options to describe what the Vancouver Whitecaps did to Austin FC Saturday evening at BC Place. Destroyed. Demolished. Dog-walked...."

April 18, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin Filmmakers Head to Tribeca

Local films Leads and Man Finds Tape are NYC bound

"...its 2025 lineup, and it's big news for the Austin film scene as two movies made in and around..."

April 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...Deep Cross is Austin’s gale-force entry into the increasingly crowded contemporary industrial conversation...."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Muralist Mila Sketch Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Austin

Innovative immigrant artist on her approach, future, and love affair with the city

"...You’ve likely seen Mila Sketch’s artwork all throughout Austin without noticing it. A colorful cityscape, which she painted..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Julie Royce

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...Austin’s own celebration of cinema from the Indian subcontinent welcomes..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

McConaughey and Harrelson Ask Texas Senators for New Film Incentives

New fund would smooth out cash crunches ... for culture warriors

"...noted by Adriana Cruz, executive director of the Economic Development and Tourism division within the Office of the Governor,..."

April 1, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The City of Austin Is Still Tweaking the Live Music Fund

Music Commission plans 2025 grant program, meets new ACME director

"...The Austin Music Commission and Economic Development Department continue to tweak..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Angelina Liu

DOGEing the Texas Education Agency

Conservatives back Dem bill to shrink agency overseeing schools

"...Last week, a group of conservative Texans traveled to Austin to stand behind Democratic Rep. Gina Hinojosa, one of..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Light in the Darkness

"...Dear Editor, Hooray for Cassidy. Hooray for The Austin Chronicle! The adventure continues. The little engine that could..."

March 20, 2025 Postmarks

Building Housing in a Hurry

Mayor Kirk Watson touts Austin housing success at SXSW panel

"...Missing 4 Million Homes. There, Mayor Kirk Watson said Austin is on the vanguard of addressing the nation’s housing..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Adapting “Weirdness” at SXSW 2025

Amid changes and challenges, the Festival attempts to preserve Austin’s spirit

"...In the Austin lexicon, perhaps the most prized phrase is: “It isn’t..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Supporting Creatives: The local arts nonprofit Rally Austin is looking at three programs in the city’s upcoming..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

What to Expect at the 2024-2025 Austin Music Awards

Our annual celebration of local music and the people who make it happen returns to Antone’s March 2

"...every March, but before the festival madness begins, The Austin Chronicle offers our own celebration of local music, all..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Lavender Thug Talks Returning to Event Organizing

With her new-to-ATX variety show, she welcomes you to the House that Lavender built

"...The House, her new-to-Austin show, pops up at Cheer Up Charlies this Saturday,..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Big Medium Closes, Leaving a Void in Austin’s Art Scene

Loss of nonprofit puts future of Austin Studio Tours in question

"...Austin's creative community has been dealt another devastating blow with..."

Feb. 25, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Film Awards Adds More Stars to March 6 Ceremony

Zazie Beetz, Jay Duplass, the Sing Sing team join in

"...March 6, is the biggest annual fundraiser for the Austin Film Society, which also administers the awards. AFS already..."

Feb. 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...There are plenty of reasons to love Austin and the enormous, unique state it’s part of...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

Where is the resistance? Here.

"...Affordable Effort Payoff: Austin is leading the nation in building new affordable housing,..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature

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