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

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

"...in light of the HOME initiative, the local proposal for loosening zoning and other land use regulations intended to..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Rich Heyman

Are All These New Smaller Houses Gonna Be Airbnbs?

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

"...a raft of policy changes meant to enable more small-scale development in existing single-family neighborhoods, some may be wondering:..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

"...Indulge the desire for the finer things in life with an evening of..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Luv Doc: An Orgasm Party

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

"...was an introvert since we started dating. He is really sweet to me, but painfully awkward around other people..."

April 19, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

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

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

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

"...And it all happens in a gem of a location. Down a..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

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

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...The 911 call that sticks with Lili Eguia more than any of..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Emergency Abortions – Idaho and Texas Think Not: For decades, American hospitals have adhered to a federal law..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

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

200 Ryans Converge Downtown to Celebrate Their Ryan-ness

Jumping on the Ryan Rodeo

"...by the late afternoon February sun. It’s too early for the typical Saturday night crowd on Austin’s Dirty Sixth..."

April 17, 2024 Arts Post by Athena Hawkins

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

"...Artist Dave Hanson beelines toward a post-performance cold one. His black guitar case thuds against the..."

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

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

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

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

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...The newest film from Austin’s Zellner brothers, about the tragic and touching lives of..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

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

"...This is what Sagebrush was made for. The South Congress honky-tonk is full to the brim...."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Theatre Review: Born With Teeth

Marlowe’s mad and Shakespeare’s sad in Austin Playhouse production

"...works. Some scholars now believe Marlowe and Shakespeare were actually collaborators. That’s the lens of Born With Teeth. It..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

How Staple! Is Turning the Page Toward a New Future

Austin’s indie media expo returns and it’s all because of one email

"...Just because you can’t see an alligator doesn’t mean it’s not lurking under the surface. Same..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: The Tea on Trivia

As their second anniversary approaches, the minds behind Queer Trivia reflect

"...mark this event’s second trip around the sun as Austin best – and only – queer-focused trivia night...."

April 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Exploring the McNeil Crossing Strip Mall

Exceptional forays into Indian and Vietnamese cuisine, plus a short trip to Subway

"...Welcome to The Strip Club, highlighting Austin’s destination strip malls. Where else can you play virtual..."

April 12, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Mayor Kirk Watson is looking to earn another term, formally announcing his mayoral campaign Wednesday. In his campaign announcement,..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...City of Austin Career Expo..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years

Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

"...mayor is looking to earn another term. Kirk Watson formally announced today, April 10, his 2024 re-election bid...."

April 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Second Phase of Major Zoning Changes to Increase Middle-Income Housing Kicks Off

You can comment on HOME 2.0 Thursday

"...Land Development Code in years, known as Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment (HOME)...."

April 9, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...Following last year’s notable move from Nashville to Austin, the CMT Music Awards presented a not-always-cohesive collage of..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Theatre in Motion in Overheard on a Train

All aboard Austin's Red Line for Cheerful Secrets' interactive play

"...All of this takes place under the watchful eye of..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT

“It feels like Jim Crow”

"...Nyeka Arnold is a sixth-generation Austinite. Before they came to Austin, her family was enslaved..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

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