City of Austin Proclaims "Local Disaster," Cancels SXSW in Response to Coronavirus Fears

City officials emphasize preparedness, not panic

"...the coronavirus in our community. Their first move was to announce the cancellation of SXSW...."

March 6, 2020 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

With Session Over, AISD to Wrap Up Budget

Employee compensation still at issue in upcoming spending plan

"...discussion following passage of the Texas Legislature's $6.5 billion school finance plan, House Bill 3, which clarifies some of..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Rough Start to Summer for Austin’s Beloved Pools

Can we swim yet?

"...[Correction, June 11, 2020: The original story stated that the hiring freeze for..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Scrubs Star Judy Reyes Looks Back as the Cast Reunites at ATX TV Festival

"I can't even get over the fact that it's been 20 years"

"...October 2, 2001. Medical comedy Scrubs debuts on NBC, mere..."

June 3, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...classified under high wildfire risk. Despite this Tuesday's much-needed storm, the county has been under a burn ban since..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Looking at the Hard-to-Handicap Race for a Texas Senate Seat

Who will take Kirk Watson's Texas Senate District 14 seat?

"...election (concurrent with the run-offs in races left pending back on Super Tuesday in March), encompasses all of Bastrop..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Scrubs Cast Back on Shift at ATX TV Festival

Reunion delayed from 2020 festival scheduled for this summer

"...(Spin City, Ted Lasso), who was inspired by the stories of a friend of his in medical school, Scrubs..."

Jan. 27, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

No profit, no problem

"...involved politically can be as easy as showing up to speak at a City Council meeting, but if you’re..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

New Nonprofit Plans to Bring Back Austin’s Video Rental Culture

We (still) Luv Video

"...For years, Austin's film culture has been synonymous with direct-to-video oddities. Programming at the Alamo Drafthouse and Austin Film..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

The Cinema Comes to Pinballz Kingdom

Arcade opening its first drive-in this weekend

"...bumpers. Starting this weekend, add the whir of the projector as the arcade becomes a drive-in theater. "Pivot, pivot,..."

Aug. 26, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New “Equity Coalition” Pushes Back on AISD Board

Superintendent search on wrong track, say advocates

"...Austin Independent School District's search for a successor to outgoing Superintendent Paul..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...In March, City Council voted unanimously to move forward on a plan to expand and redesign..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Getting to Zero

Will Austin's green seif-image be realized with its "zero waste" goals?

"...the crow flies, it's about 10 miles from the Capitol to the Texas Disposal Systems landfill, where Austin's city-collected..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Journeyman: JaRon Marshall's Path From Black Pumas to Jazz-Hop Debut

Methodical keyboard maestro lands atmospheric LP earth sounds

"...and singers provided plenty of action for the crew to cover. Amongst the sea of strings, horns, and stylish..."

April 21, 2023 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Has Austin Resource Recovery Found a Solution to Its Chronic A/C Problem?

Taking the heat off local garbage collection trucks

"...operated by Austin Resource Recovery crews, it's a different story. Operators constantly stop and go from one curbside customer..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: Looking Back on 2021 Through a Queer Lens

This year's biggest LGBTQIA stories

"...bad, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, and what-the-actual-f!ck (and sometimes all four swirled together at once). Austin's LGBTQIA community was no exception. Our..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Nursing-Home Families Want Answers as COVID Comes Back

Still seeking safety as the data remains unclear

"...months since Austin City Council passed a resolution meant to fortify nursing homes and protect their residents from the..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Congressional Candidates Begin to Multiply

Six Austin districts pointing to March primaries

"...— in campaign terms, would-be Congressional candidates are scrambling toward a June 30 fundraising deadline that could help determine..."

June 14, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Born to be Reviled

Interstate 35's worst stretch is also its most politically organized -- and that's a problem for TxDOT.

"...Given the controversy surrounding the plan to expand and revamp Interstate 35 through downtown Austin, you'd..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Twitter Flame War Fires Up Austin FC Supporters to Help the Unhoused

For Los Verdes, y'all means all

"...@austintexasgov cleaning up this piece of property that belongs to the City of #Austin. It's going on two months..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Summer Stock Austin Gets Fired Up to Go Back Onstage

Cheer up with Bring It On: The Musical

"...return of live performance, but the crew at Summer Stock Austin will be doing it for real when they..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hundreds of AISD Teachers May Refuse to Report to Campus for In-Person Classes

Education Austin organizes action in response to schools reopening

"...As Austin ISD students return to classrooms on Monday, Oct. 5, potentially 1,000 teachers may..."

Sept. 30, 2020 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Behind the Scenes at the Centre Pompidou's Tribute to Richard Linklater

An American in Paris

"...There's a moonlight tower in Paris...."

Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Brisket Thief Strikes la Barbecue, Easy Tiger Works Some Pretzel Logic, Garbo’s Claws a Sunday Service, the Carillon Chimes Back In, and the Quesoff Is on Its Cheesy Way Again

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

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your "Food News Buffet" for the..."

Aug. 10, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Cyclist Becomes First Openly Gay Man to Bike Around the World

Along the way, he raised money for the Trevor Project

"...countries. The 32-year-old is the first openly gay man to officially cycle around the world...."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Tommy Hancock Dances His Way to Heaven (1929-2020)

The godfather of West Texas music was 90

"...“I am the patriarch of a large family,” Tommy Hancock told Margaret Moser in 2004 for a Chronicle..."

Jan. 2, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Riverboat Gamblers' Something to Crow About Turns 20

The album that made Austin's apex punks earns anniversary vinyl remaster

"...map," says Riverboat Gamblers guitarist Ian MacDougall of Something to Crow About, the second full-length release from Austin's apex..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Pandemic-Shuttered North Door to Reopen Next to Brew & Brew

Eastside arts and music venue resumes in smaller space, a block from former home

"...later this month, albeit in a smaller footprint relative to its longtime sound studio space at Fifth Street and..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Council Fast-Tracks Move to Decriminalize Abortion in Austin

A moment of GRACE

"...Council Members Chito Vela and Vanessa Fuentes have requested a special called..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound – Welcome to Red River World: The Future of Austin’s Music District

Forecasting the storm of developments between the state Capitol and I-35. Also, NPR warned and ACL Fest confirms: Austin’s pop soloists are stepping up.

"...this month, the first-ever KVRX Fest sent me speed-walking back and forth between split sets at Cheer Up Charlies..."

May 24, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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