Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

Make sure to make time for the coolest queer you know, aka you.

"...done 80% while the sun's shining. I have never and will never be an early riser, okay! Not even..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...There are plenty of reasons to love Austin and the enormous, unique state it’s part of...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...around the state’s Capitol announced its lineup of national and Texas-based authors. From sci-fi novelists to Pulitzer Prize winners,..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Biden’s Headed to Austin, and Doggett Still Thinks He Should Drop Out

Plus what ’68 race tells us about possible candidate hunt

"...Sunday, July 14, 2pm: Following Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the public program to commemorate the..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Strip Club: Lake Creek Festival Shopping Center

Sampling noodles, shoes, salsa, and silencers at the Northwest Austin strip mall

"...highlighting Austin’s destination strip malls. Where else can you race go-karts at a whiskey bar? Head to church, then..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Far-Right Pro-Natal Conference Will Proceed in Austin as Planned

Line Hotel hosting anti-democracy, pseudoscientific speakers

"...is to "revitalize cultures with the world's brightest minds and solve the greatest crisis of our time." The page..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Unsheathe your broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South By Southwest has just..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...South by Southwest is getting ready to expand your view of the cosmos with the announcement of..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Young Protesters Score Small Wins in Fight for Democracy

Hungry for the vote

"...last week with two modest victories: a potential date for the Senate to take up the Freedom to Vote..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

As Early Voting Ends, Here's What We're Watching in Austin's Nov. 2 Election

Proposition A PACs finance reports and what's on the ballot for outlying areas

"...the November 2 election, Travis County turnout through Tuesday stands at 6.72%, or just over 57,000 votes cast. Normal..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

Marching for Democracy, From Georgetown to Austin

Refusing to take even one step back

"...flies – is only half the distance between Selma and Montgomery in Alabama, but it's long enough for what..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...the City Council run-off elections begins today, Dec. 3, and District 6 Council Member Jimmy Flannigan has framed his..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Sword and the Shield Shows Malcolm X and MLK Were More Alike Than Different

Dr. Peniel E. Joseph's book argues that the civil rights leaders are two sides of the same revolutionary coin

"...hazy memories of the civil rights movement, Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are cast as opposites..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Arts Feature by Sara Hutchinson

It's Election Day in Austin! Here's What You Need to Know About Voting Today.

Hey, it's only the future of democracy on the line, guys

"...Looking for our live Election Day coverage? Go here...."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Local Leaders Scramble to Get a Complete Census

Count every one

"...Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other disasters, millions across the country are out..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

Council Recap: Undoing Austin’s White Supremacist Legacy

A Juneteenth holiday, renamings, alcohol rules among changes

"...public health crisis requiring more attention from the city and directed staff to draft an ordinance that wold rewrite..."

July 31, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...NO music. Every word, 7,900 or so, concerns politics. And not by some wonk...."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had your headliners and competition titles,..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...The following is a compilation of Democratic Primary candidate endorsements from area clubs, unions, and professional organizations in..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...They're out early, long before lunchtime, in the off-and-on rain, staking out corners and..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...to go!" chanted around 100 labor, immigrant, environmental, disability, and social justice advocates outside the JW Marriott Hotel Downtown..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...Book Festival has released the full list of authors for its 2018 event, and you can look forward to..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Congressional District 25: County by County

Competitive race gets down to who brings the votes

"...Hays County up to the Dallas suburbs of Burleson and Mansfield. The district enters Austin through Rol­ling­wood and traipses..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Public Notice – CodeNEXT: Where We Stand

Taking stock after a hectic week

"...• Land use commissioners held three lengthy meetings in the past..."

April 27, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Texans With Disabilities Physically Barred From Policymakers

The inaccessibility at the Capitol is emblematic of the city at large

"...Kenneth Semien Sr. stands on the Texas Capitol steps in early April. This..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Taylor Jackson Buchanan

Austin African American Book Festival Comes to Carver Museum

Authors and activists address the state of Black culture

"...Austin African American Book Festival celebrates its 11th year and, like years past, addresses the current state of Black..."

June 21, 2017 Arts Post by Jennifer MacKenzie Murphy

How Austin Restaurants Are Leading the Trump Era Resistance

Economically culture-jamming the new administration

"...Austin – maybe a bit warmer than usual – and people are waiting outside to eat lunch at Bouldin..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...Will our democracy survive the night? Will Texas inch a little closer..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Only a Few More Days

The campaigns last forever, and the battles never end

"...It's nearly all over but the shouting, and by this time next Wednesday, Nov. 9, the regular..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Those Who Sow the Wind

The national GOP continues to perpetuate its permanent culture of extremism

"...campaigns. The Chronicle is studiously local in our focus, and in any case the national media and the state..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Column by Michael King

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