Austin Musicians of Color Talk About the Pandemic's Outsized Impact on Their Communities

COVID-19 extends into all realities of Austin's pervasive inequality

"...and welfare. Musicians of color continue being threatened by COVID-19's iniquitous effects on their communities. Local practitioners know there's..."

June 19, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Update: Ken Paxton Sues Austin Over New Year's Weekend Dine-In Limitations

Texas A.G. blasts COVID-19 orders as “shameless”

"...calling our “most dangerous surge prospects” yet in the COVID-19 pandemic...."

Dec. 30, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Pandemic Production: One Year Later ...

The Austin film and TV scene has come back strong, but can that return be sustained?

"...of being the production shut down by a positive COVID test. Texas Motion Pic­ture Alliance Communications Director Mindy Raymond..."

July 9, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Just to Clarify

Speedway post office closing, AISD spending delayed?

"...Then there was the furor kicked off by the..."

May 7, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

No Virus, But Few Tests for County Inmates

As COVID-19 outbreaks behind bars happen across the country, closer scrutiny at Travis County jail protocols

"...presenting without a fever and at least one other COVID-19 symptom," the statement reads. "TCSO will quickly adopt any..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Stay home, stay safe, and still scratch that travel itch

"...stay home at this time. For now, here's some COVID-19 state updates and ways to take a trip without..."

April 8, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Common Law

Child custody & COVID-19

"..."The Common Law" continues to address your COVID-19 legal questions. You ask. We'll do our best to..."

July 3, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

What's Behind the Delays at Austin's Airport and What's Being Done to Help

Lots of turbulence as airport rebounds from COVID lows

"...When a Federal Aviation Administration employee tests positive for COVID-19 and is symptomatic, the agency likes to bring in..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Judge Declines Paxton's Push To Rip Austin's Masks Off ASAP

AG's latest COVID lawsuit set for trial in two weeks

"...to force Austin and Travis County to abandon their COVID-19 public health protocols has been set for a March..."

March 12, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Family That Films Together: Robert, Racer, and Rebel Rodriguez on Hypnotic

The moviemaking dynasty proves the value of working from home

"...on set changing the script because things changed with COVID, we'd have to change set, we'd have to consolidate..."

May 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Via 313 Workers Unionized and the Whole Service Industry's Invited

A slice of the pie

"...year of behind-the-scenes organizing, spurred further by the company's COVID response...."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Rock & Roll Will Never Die: Locals Take “Safe in Sound” Pledge

Live music ecosystem continues to fight the power (and COVID)

"...Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Austin's ecosystem of independent live music businesses –..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Gov. Abbott Issues Executive Order Requiring Face Masks in Public

There are a few exceptions to the rule

"...Welp, it’s not every day the governor issues an..."

July 2, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Drafthouse Workers Begin Union Drive

South Lamar employees organizing as Drafthouse United

"...in wages and benefits, paid sick leave, transparency regarding COVID-19 practices and policies, and a resolution to long-standing building..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar Employees Unionize

Not yet recognized, union asks for increased wages and transparency

"...in wages and benefits, paid sick leave, transparency regarding Covid-19 practices and policies, and a resolution to long-standing building..."

Feb. 15, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Soccer Watch

Breaking down the Euro 2020 and the 2021 Copa América

"...Euro 2020 and the 2021 Copa América have a COVID cloud hanging over them, but both have provided delightful..."

June 25, 2021 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Statewide updates since Gov. Abbott's "Open Texas" order

"...Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas allows the..."

May 5, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

More Than 200 UT Students Traveled to Cabo San Lucas for Spring Break. Guess How Many Now Have Coronavirus.

Ages 20-40 account for half of positive cases in Travis County

"...Mexico for spring break, despite travel warnings during the COVID-19 pandemic – 49 of whom have now tested positive..."

April 8, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

“Queer and Then Nerd Convention” Haven Con Returns

Local queer fandom convention is all rainbow, all geek, & all set to go

"...hard to guess,” jokes Executive Director Tiffo Carmichael. Spiking COVID statistics throughout 2020-21 kept the con on ice, though..."

April 19, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Shudder for Charity at Scare for a Cure

Austin's biggest fundraising haunt returns with safety in mind

"...Behind the scenes, organizing the haunt around COVID conditions has not been an easy task, but one..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Arts Feature by Cody Song

Blues on the Green Postpones Zilker Park Shows

Season pulled one day out due to latest COVID-19 wave

"...rest of its 2021 season, already shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic...."

Aug. 9, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Marching for Democracy, From Georgetown to Austin

Refusing to take even one step back

"...at any given point has been capped due to COVID concerns, and groups are being rotated in shifts; all..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Travel news a year into the pandemic

"...month marks the anniversary of the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Traveling is tough, but we’ve learned new protocols..."

March 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The War for Change in Kandahar

How Austin filmmaker Ric Roman Waugh made the first major Western film in Saudi Arabia since Lawrence of Arabia

"...and likeness rights debate in the NCAA: shot under COVID protocols, and then released on video on demand in..."

May 26, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hello to New Friends Again, Down in Fraggle Rock

Behind the scenes on the revival of the beloved puppet show

"...His one regret was that they were filming under COVID protocols, "because we were really limited about who we..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bee Cave Wines, Bee Cave Dines, Bee Cave Now Shows All the Signs of … Becoming a Worthy Destination Unto Itself?

The Sonesta's great for exploring this nearby escape-from-the-city

"...degree to which they had signage for all their Covid protocols – printed plastic signs. The rooms are very..."

Dec. 29, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bat City Scaregrounds Is Austin's Newest, Biggest Haunt

Unleash the bats!

"...Scare Grounds, 14101 S. Turnersville, Buda. Tickets, info, and COVID protocols at batcityscaregrounds.com...."

Oct. 8, 2021 Arts Feature by Trace Sauveur

Pumpkin Nights Takes the Humble Jack-o’-Lantern to New, Magical Grandeur

Not your grandma's pumpkin patch

"...Farms, through Oct. 31, closed Tuesdays. Tickets, info, and COVID protocols at pumpkinnights.com...."

Oct. 8, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Wealth, and How to Grow It

The rich are accumulating astounding wealth, while paying shockingly little in taxes

"...Day is back this Saturday, June 12, following city COVID protocols, and there are still in-person volunteer opportunities available..."

June 11, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch: More Players for Austin FC

"...sessions are closed-door events and, of course, under strict COVID protocols. AFC also announced that they'll be playing three..."

March 5, 2021 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

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