Point Austin: Afterthoughts on a National Disaster

Some bitter reflections on the country we’re now living in

"...various forms of “journalism” didn’t do their presumed public service of casting sufficient light on the political darkness; more..."

Nov. 18, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Theatre Review: Austin Shakespeare Presents Jane Eyre

Inventive production refreshes a classic tale of love and liberty

"...into a fresh take on Charlotte Brontë’s seminal novel. Austin Shakespeare has the pleasure of hosting the U.S. debut..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

How Chef Thai Changthong Turned His Mom’s Home Cooking Into Austin’s Most Sought-After Street Food

From food stall to brick-and-mortar in under a year

"...Austinites agreed. Changthong’s food stall was packed. Enthusiastic eaters and..."

July 19, 2024 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

A Foodie’s Guide to One of North Austin’s Strip Malls

Searching for the American dream at the Spicewood / 183 Center

"...to "The Strip Club," a series of articles highlighting Austin's growing number of destination strip malls, that beautiful intersection..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Austin Water Audit Zeroes In on Problems at Treatment Plant

Weak morale, understaffing contributed to four system failures in five years

"...of last year that led to the resignation of Austin Water Director Greg Meszaros, then-Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Police Yet to Release Shooting Footage

Raj Moonesinghe was shot in the back

"...Austin police have killed another person under strange circumstances. Rajan..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Energy's Proposed Rate Change Draws Controversy

Critics say the base rate increase will hurt low-income customers

"...In April, Austin Energy proposed controversial changes to its rate structure –..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Man’s Suicide in Jail After Seeking Medical Care Raises Question: Why Was He There?

Suffering from criminal depression

"...Jared JJ "Joker" Bell, a widely loved figure in Austin's EDM scene, would have turned 33 in March. He..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lip Service

"...Dear Editor, When I moved to Austin half a decade ago, I relied on the Chronicle's..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Postmarks

Austin at Large: Seek, Matt, and Ye Shall Find

In the battle for Texas' attention, Dowd and Mackowiak each amble toward the center

"...a messaging guy, having honed his comms chops in Austin working for Dems in the 1980s and 1990s, then..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: Free Lunch Creatives Feed Austin’s Unhoused

Musicians rally for emergency storm relief, and Spicewood's Katy Kirby debuts on Keeled Scales.

"...surprise Mills now oversees a program providing nourishment to Austinites without homes...."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Great Springs Project Proposes a Network of Trails From Austin to San Antonio

Squaring conservation with development

"...On Dec. 8, the National Park Service selected the Great Springs Project to receive backing in..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...original cassette won Best Tape in the latter year's Austin Music Poll. This many moons later on CD, it..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

AISD Food Service Has Been Feeding Local Kids, Pandemic Be Damned

"...then numerous pivots throughout the semester and summer break, Austin ISD Food Service expanded their work to include not..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

Austin’s Downtown Bar Scene Rides a Malfunctioning Roller Coaster

Local business owners attempt to navigate an impossible situation

"...June 2020 may be the most turbulent month Austin's bar scene has ever endured. The desperate, dire balance..."

July 3, 2020 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Symphony Orchestra Keeps Playing From Beyond the Stage

For the second time in its 109-year history, the ASO weathers a global pandemic

"...material do to stay active during a quarantine? The Austin Symphony Orchestra isn't exactly in a position to boost..."

June 19, 2020 Arts Feature by David Sotelo

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

Austin at Large: How to Wear a Mask

Constructive thoughts from the near side of the curve

"...with the program now recommended by the CDC and Austin Public Health. Living with a nurse availed me of..."

April 10, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Young Restaurateurs Learn to Share in Austin's Real Estate Market

Traditional restaurateuring gets a millennial makeover

"...the overhead, especially in a competitive, growing city like Austin. But every generation does it differently, and millennials have..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

A Guide to Austin's Land Development Code Lingo

Know your zones

"...housing bonus program. Aside from Rural Residential and Lake Austin (carried over from current code),..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature

Uncovering the Mysteries of Austin’s Speakeasies and Secret Bars

A guide to some of the hidden (and not-so-hidden) bars around town

"...way into most. Behold your guide to some of Austin's speakeasies, in order of exclusivity...."

Aug. 2, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Point Austin: Rising to the Defense

Travis County tries to level the courtroom playing field with a public defender's office

"...sounded as the question has been raised is that Austin is "the largest city in the country without a..."

May 10, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Austin Kite Fest Celebrates 90 Years

From 1929 to present, the festival is a constant in a changing city

"...than 7,000 miles away people gather each year at Austin's ABC Kite Fest to celebrate the flying marvels and..."

March 27, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Dell Medical School Team Unveils Plans to Reinvent Austin State Hospital

Rising from the ashes of the aging mental hospital

"...The campaign to transform the historic, haunted, and exhausted Austin State Hospital into a world-class center for brain health..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Five Can’t-Miss Austin Food & Drink Events This Week

You know you love a good local deal

"...be hosting a cozy, single-seating, two-course Valentine’s Day tea service at 7pm for $60 a person. Enjoy a light..."

Jan. 29, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Austin Restaurant News You Might’ve Missed

Just a few local food reminders – and a contest!

"...She’s Not Here kicked off lunch service in December. The menu, which runs Mon.-Fri., 11am-2pm, includes..."

Jan. 16, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Austin's Last GOP Council Member Returns to Her Natural Habitat

Ellen Troxclair joins right-leaning Texas Public Policy Foundation

"...entities fear would restrict their ability to provide basic services. Troxclair, who consistently voted against tax increases during her..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Playwright’s Final Play Might Have Died With Him, but a Community Joined Together to Ensure Its Survival

Saving Jason Tremblay’s Gretel! The Musical

"...in that he lived it. Two years ago, the Austin playwright had begun work on a new project for..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Lazy Gourmet's Austin Christmas

Eight dining options to save you from cooking

"...Luckily for us lazy gourmets, there are plenty of Austin restaurants holding special brunches and dinners to help keep..."

Dec. 19, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Point Austin: Purging the Commissioners

If you can't win the argument, blow up the process

"...they are "biased," "serve to benefit financially" from their service, and that their work "reflects the interests of the..."

May 18, 2018 News Column by Michael King

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