The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown of Texas' New Film Incentives

Breaking down what SB 22 does – and doesn't – do for Texas

"...In the closing days of the legislative session, the..."

June 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...Saturday 5, Capitol Grounds..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

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

"...as right-wing as that currently at work at the Capitol. But those two forces are creating the undercurrent to..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Lege Preview: Another Barrage on LGBTQIA+ Texans

“Cruelty tactics” begin again

"...dysphoria. Several bills would limit or eliminate health plan coverage for gender care. SB 115 by Sen. Bob Hall,..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

HAAM Day Sets Lofty Fundraising Goal to Help Musicians in Need

CEO Paul Scott talks nonprofit's ambitions and impact

"...– like a (second) proclamation reading from the state capitol steps with Texas swing king Ray Benson and lady..."

Sept. 24, 2024 Music Post by Amber Williams

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...The annual literary festival staged around the state’s Capitol announced its lineup of national and Texas-based authors. From..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election

It's the first time we're voting for these positions

"...respected budget and school finance guru at the Texas Capitol for decades and served on TCAD’s board of directors..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Texas Task Force That Reviews Pregnancy-Related Deaths Losing Advocate Role

When state withheld death data, advocate pushed back

"...Women’s Health Caucus to organize a rally at the Capitol on Día de Los Muertos to spotlight the hold..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

SXSW Panelists Talk LGBTQ+ Activism and Power

Struggles and hopes in the fight for queer rights

"...Texas legislative session’s peak, thousands showed up at the Capitol to “defend their humanity and the rights of LGBTQ..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Naina Srivastava

Is Medicaid for Postpartum Moms Still Happening? Most Likely.

Federal agency has a track record of long delays answering Texas’ requests

"...only eight states that have not yet adopted Medicaid coverage for moms 12 months postpartum, a Centers for Medicare..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Amyl & the Sniffers, Beach Fossils, the Veldt, and More Reviews From Levitation’s Saturday and Sunday

Standout sets to wrap the Halloweekend music festival

"...sets below, and revisit our Thursday and Friday festival coverage here. Amyl & the Sniffers Prompt Mosh Pit Poetry..."

Oct. 30, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...Olson appeared on the witness list and in the Capitol, but never testified – she was mysteriously deemed “unavailable”..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Ken Paxton Impeachment Goes to the Jury

30 senators deliberate on 16 impeachment articles

"...decision, and if necessary will be sequestered in the Capitol if deliberations continue beyond a few days. He said..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Abbott Signed Medicaid for New Moms Into Law, but It Might Not Happen Anyway

Gears of bureaucracy turn slowly (and sometimes not at all)

"...support was House Bill 12, an extension to Medicaid coverage for moms 12 months postpartum. The House voted for..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...It's a little complicated. As we've described in prior coverage, there are three overlapping sets of legal authority authorizing..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Austin Transit Partnership Recommends the Flexible Light Rail Option

Stretching the light rail

"...45 bus stops. It found existing riders wanted more coverage, more frequent service, and to serve the most people...."

May 23, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

With Six Weeks Left This Session, Queer Texans Aren’t Done Fighting

Bad bills keep moving

"...the Bullock Museum to the front of the state Capitol, chanting, "Scaredy cat, scaredy cat/ Klick, Klick, Klick/ Silencing..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by James Scott

These Anti-Trans, Border, and Water Bills Gained Steam This Week

Making moves in the Lege this week ...

"...Outside, on the steps of our grand Capitol, hundreds of LGBTQ+ advocates and allies waved rainbow flags,..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

SXSW Film Review: Join or Die

Can Rotary Clubs and bowling save America?

"...white nationalist march, George Floyd mural, January 6 US Capitol attack...."

March 20, 2023 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

A Bit of History About the Chronicle Building

Little has changed with our building, which lies in the path of an expanded I-35

"...We've noted before in our I-35 coverage that the current office of The Austin Chronicle, at..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hays D.A. Candidate Scrubs Suspected Coup Planner From His Timeline

Nothing to see here!

"...Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol issued Waldron a subpoena to testify regarding a PowerPoint..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics

TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...(also at the Omni), and various locations at the Capitol end of Congress Avenue. Here are some of the..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Margo Price, Will Hurd Headed to Texas Book Festival

Celebration of literature, Nov. 5-6, releases full author lineup

"...Festival (Nov. 5-6, online and at the Texas State Capitol)...."

Sept. 7, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Wrenching Issues Face First Dobbs-Era Texas Legislature

Pulling the trigger

"...advance or stall legislation that could extend health care coverage to mothers a year after birth, determine what kind..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Taking a Look at the Neighborhoods That Will Be Changed the Most by Project Connect

Diving into the iterations of the public transit redesign

"...Live Oak Street. That is because of a state Capitol view corridor, which protects vistas of the beloved home..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...the odds be ever in your favor). For ongoing coverage, visit austinchronicle.com/elections, where you can also find a streamlined,..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Redistricting: Now, The Fun Begins!

Upcoming opportunities to give public input to Lege, city map-makers

"...State Board of Education, but the wisdom of the Capitol crowds is betting on a much tighter timeframe. As..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...I remember that I had started hanging around the Capitol because I was curious about what was happening –..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

We Have an Issue: Ding-Dong, Another Brutal Legislative Session Is Behind Us

This week's Sine Die cover package explores the ups and downs (mostly downs) of the 87th Texas Legislature

"...Killer Bees' and Killer D's flights from the Texas Capitol. Nonetheless, it marked a heroic and meaningful thwarting of..."

June 4, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Texas' Draconian Abortion Restrictions Likely to Face Court Challenge

Amid clouds and darkness, Texans get ready to fight for choice

"...reminded the hundreds of energized citizens rallying outside the Capitol on the balmy Saturday before sine die to protest..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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