Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and students from speaking in support of “terrorist” groups, broadly defined in such a way that any international revolutionaries..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...Rainbow Coalition Band as a powerful collaborative force stretching broadly beyond Americana. Kara Jackson opens.   – Doug Freeman..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Audit of APD License Plate Reader Program Reveals Privacy Concerns

City Council could renew program next month

"...The police department has broadly adhered to the guardrails established by City Council for..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

"...Manager Marc Ott and his successor, Spencer Cronk, were broadly seen as being asleep at the wheel. Moreover, no..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Death March of the Barbarians

The emperor has no clothes, no wisdom, and no moral center

"...white men. Hence this dreary collection of utterly unqualified, broadly incompetent, often vicious ideologues. Deep State, indeed – in..."

Feb. 3, 2025 News Post by Michael King

The Girl With the Needle

Psychological horror based on real events is set at an adoption agency in 1919 Denmark

"...With the Needle depicts Karoline. The fictional character is broadly based on the real Karolina Aagesen, who finally reported..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...More broadly, Qadri hopes to be a beacon for progressive policy..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas’ New Data on Pregnancy Deaths Is Old. As in, Pre-Abortion-Ban Old

New legislation seeks to streamline data gathering process

"...of the Nursing Practice Act, which includes language that broadly requires nurses to report colleagues’ behavior that poses “risk..."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Texas’ Hemp Industry Wants Smarter Regulation. Dan Patrick Wants to Nuke It.

Lieutenant governor pushes to ban all THC

"...The 2019 passage of HB 1325, which broadly legalized hemp, helped establish a variety of successful small..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

TV Rewatch Guide: These Are the Big Shows Coming Back in Early 2025

Binge watch now for a better tomorrow!

"...roisterous action drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Broadly based on a book by Ben Macintyre, it follows..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Another Big Year for Austin’s Transit Overhaul

Project Connect will hit milestones and legal battles in 2025

"...rate. Aleshire and Fine said in an email that, broadly, they would prefer investment in a bus rapid transit..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

UT Expert Remains “Bullish” on U.S. Democracy as Trump Heads to the White House

Professor says unity can be worse than polarization

"...Broadly, he doesn’t see democracy as an issue that will..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

District 7 Runoff Is a Battle Between Austin’s New and Old Political Generations

Mike Siegel and Gary Bledsoe face off Dec. 14

"...rules over the past two years – changes that, broadly, have made it easier to build more housing throughout..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Chronic: Oh No! My High Ass Just Emailed a Dead Person

Finding the humor in my stoned missteps

"...While President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks could be broadly described as a League of Unqualified Dipshits, there’s some..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Point Austin: Afterthoughts on a National Disaster

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

"...Journalism, however broadly defined, didn’t save us in 2016 or 2024. Perhaps..."

Nov. 18, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Austin Chronic: Oat Willie’s Closes Shop After 56 Years

Austin’s first head shop will no longer go “Onward, through the fog!”

"...Brown smiles broadly, “Oh, I had forgotten about the PTA!”..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Flipped a Republican City Council Seat, as the Nation Went Red

What that means for a progressive in a local swing district

"...winning the popular vote, unlike in 2016. And, more broadly, the GOP dominated. Federally, they control the Senate and..."

Nov. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...environmental features. Ganguly and her opponent, Marc Duchen, are broadly aligned on issues such as policing and homelessness, but..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Piece by Piece

Animated doc about rapper, record producer, and mogul Pharell Williams

"...industrial power players Hypno Lux/Hermes Pan – or, more broadly, Lennon badmouthing McCartney. It feels like the film is..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

After a Uniquely Short and Turbulent Term, Watson Is the Mayoral Candidate to Beat

Four opponents make their cases against the incumbent

"...While Watson broadly disagrees with how his opponents characterize each of these..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court

Mayoral candidate sues for more outside cash in campaigns

"...their “free speech” by donating to his campaign. More broadly, Greco claims the current regs provide structural advantages to..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Michael King

The Verde Report: If Austin FC Misses the Playoffs, Then What?

Anticipating changes in the roster

"...benefit of the doubt and spread the blame more broadly – as this column has often done – must..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?

Dem challenger hopeful Kamala Harris momentum will turn tide

"...Home Options for Mobility and Equity (HOME) initiative, a broadly popular set of reforms intended to boost production of..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Guide to This Year’s Texas Tribune Festival

The free, the grave, and the delightful at the annual, Texas-centric meeting of minds

"...the festival circuit for American politicians and newsmakers more broadly. This year’s edition will feature more than 300 speakers..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

The New Police Chief Was Respected in Cincinnati. Will Austin Feel the Same?

Lisa Davis gets officially sworn in

"...model known as SARA: Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment. Broadly, these approaches seek to deploy preventive solutions to crime..."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Proposed Federal Rest Break Mandate for Working in the Heat Faces Uphill Battle

AFL-CIO says breaks don’t stop building, but make it safer

"...the rule – as well as OSHA effectiveness more broadly – could be in serious jeopardy...."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

City Manager Will Present His Proposed Budget

Community groups begin fight for more equitable budget

"...goal for this group of organizations. Not just because, broadly speaking, these groups prefer addressing public safety through means..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson

Mayor’s race shaping up to be Watson vs. three other liberals

"...recently approved changes to the Land Development Code). He broadly approves of the direction Council moved in (adding housing..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

South by Psychedelics

Psychoactive substance research gets a spotlight at this year’s festival

"...'new’ treatment modality, at a time when people are broadly having a hard time and are desperate for healing..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

José Garza, Jeremy Sylestine Vie for District Attorney

Travis County residents have a D.A. decision

"...the man to be released from jail. But more broadly, Garza feels that Sylestine’s criticisms – both on police..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     NEXT ›    23 »