Crosstalk: A SXSW Murder Plot, 23rd Street Mural Vandalism, and More Culture News

Willie Nelson helps touring artists, and a new burger joint takes over Contigo

"...The 23rd Street Mural off the Drag was covered..."

March 22, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cut: In a dispute over razor wire at the border, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in favor of the..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

Opinion: A Modest Proposal for the Baddest, Reddest State in the Country

A satirical look at the machinations of Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature to impose their wills on the rights of everyday Texans

"...arrest anyone that they think has come across the border illegally. Arizona tried to do that about 10 years..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Dan Acosta

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Austin filmmaker Greg Kwedar (a SXSW alum with 2016's border drama Transpecos), with his new film Sing Sing, starring..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas ACLU Files Suit Over Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law SB 4

New Texas law usurps federal immigration authority, suit claims

"...it, order immigrants to be pushed back across the border without the usual court process and, crucially, without a..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Vouchers, Borders, and Critical (White) Race Theory

Gov. Abbott does his damnedest to block the Texas future

"...for immigrants. New laws would spend more money on border barriers (Abbott desperately desires his own Trumpian wall, accented..."

Nov. 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Biden's Border Wall: Several Democrats have criticized President Joe Biden's announcement..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature

Biden’s Border Wall Decision Draws Local Democrats’ Ire

Environmental laws waived for construction

"...to continue construction of 20 more miles on the border wall in Starr County, as Donald Trump commonly did,..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Review: Explosions in the Sky, End

ATX instrumental band's seventh studio album is also its first in seven years

"...squalls to stage a climactic last stand behind the wall of guitarists Munaf Rayani and Mark Smith and bassist/guitarist..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Residential Address: Jenny Parrott's Cozy Nest of Songs and Stories at Hole in the Wall

The Austin folk experimentalist offers a free-entry Friday time portal

"...that last vestige of yester-rock, the Hole in the Wall, which has been famously dodging its own demise since..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A DAWA benefit, A Giant Dog album release, and a country showcase headline our recommended Austin shows

"...Alongside a defense class offered by Girls Rock Camp,..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Music Column by Adam Cherian

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jordan Moser's August residency, a pair of Millers, and more recommended Austin shows

"...Jordan Moser’s August Residency Hole in the Wall, Tuesday 1..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...O Miserable, for Spacious Border Wall: On a visit to the Texas-Mexico border on..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...Quiet Light Album Release Hole in the Wall, Saturday 1..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Arya’s Weyes Blood aftershow, celebrating SPOT, Urban Cultural Fest, and more

"..."It still has that darkness because it was written..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

Local Immigration Advocacy Groups Aim to Blunt Right-Wing Proposals at the Lege

Border splurge still splurging

"...on Finance has focused much of its conversation on "border security." The anti-immigrant rhetoric has meant some Austin-based organizations..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...a couple of good days Golden Hornet, MXTX: A Cross​-​Border Exchange Little Mazarn, Texas River Song Sir Woman, Sir..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Vel Nine, Sam Dimov Quintet, Rococo Disco, and more recommended shows

"...continuing a monthly genre-crossing residency at Hole in the Wall and running cassettes for artists like Deezie Brown, Termanology..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Gov. Greg Abbott announced the installment of a Texas "border czar" Monday, appointing retired Border Patrol agent Mike Banks..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eli Josef's HITW residency, KOOP's Birthday Bash, and free Jackie Venson highlight our recommended shows

"...Hole in the Wall, Wednesday 8 (w/ Yonah B, Hanover, Lola Tried)..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Column by Katie Karp

Die Spitz Cut Their Hard Rock Teeth

Childhood friends-turned-bandmates talk new EP and "the best year ever"

"...Sodomy Cop and Grocery Bag at Hole in the Wall, also the site of their first-ever performance. The night..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Austin Critics Announce the Five Best Austin Films of 2022

Linklater and mountain lions, the pandemic, the legacy of slavery, and the fight for abortion rights all part of this year’s AFCA Austin Film Award short list

"...along the wild and spectacular environments of the Texas border, The River and the Wall, with a tender and..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abortion on the Border

A Q&A with one of the most important players in the state’s fight for abortion access

"...in some of the communities that are on the border that are closest to Texas. When we're looking for..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Sara Hutchinson

Chef Charles Zhuo Innovates the Menu at Apt 115

Cooking small, cooking fierce

"...tables anchoring the stylishly appointed interior, the dining area's wall shelves and window sills revealing a quirky, globally informed..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Point, Ben Buck, and some holiday options highlight this week's recommended shows

"...The recordings document a recent era in which they're..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Ten Chronicle Music Writers on Their Favorite Austin Albums of 2022

Almost 100 albums we loved this year

"...Deezie Brown, 5th Wheel Fairytale; Golden Hornet, MXTX: A Cross-Border Exchange; Ifé Neuro, Shadows on the Wall; Kydd Jones,..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, Nineties Brits, AfroTech, and more shows worth seeing

"...Local screenprinting/record label conglomerate Feels So Good (formerly Fine..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Kady Rain, More Eaze, Pusha T, and more non-ACL shows

"...Saturday, Southside honky-tonk Sagebrush (5pm-2am) sees the first post-plague..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin at Large – Texas: Still Broken, Still Sad

Abbott stays one step ahead of the mob amid Lone Star and Uvalde fallout

"...by fomenting chaos, uncertainty, and fear along the Texas-Mexico border. The panel of solid pros from The Texas Tribune,..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Jo’s Helpful HAAMburgers, World Saké Day at The Yard, Suerte’s Seafood Flex, Perry’s Fall Feastables, Cory Starr Shines, No Shortage of Good Booze, and More, More, More

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

"...Point), we say, is teaming up with Val Verde Border Humanitarian Coalition for the release of Val Verde, a..."

Sept. 28, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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