Drag Show Die Felicia Crawls Back in the Coffin

Wear black as Louisianna Purchase closes the crypt on the horror-themed show

"...In February 2016, a crypt opened on Chicon Street and out crawled Die Felicia: a goth horror..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...faster and faster – until I'm spit out into street traffic where drivers may wonder why I'm smiling ear..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Council Recap: So Many Decisions Still Unmade

Homelessness, East 11th and 12th development, and Statesman PUD in focus

"...plans that govern development along East 11th and 12th streets – Austin's old Black Downtown during segregation, now in..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: The Road Goes on Forever …

After 30 years of effort, East 12th Street is still a long way from its envisioned future

"...contretemps about the future of East 11th and 12th streets...."

April 29, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Residential Address: Mac McIntosh

At an age when most perferformers are preparing to take a bow, jazz singer Mac Mcintosh is hitting the stride.

"...in here than the entire three-block stretch of Rainey Street...."

Jan. 21, 2022 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

East Austin's Rocheli Patisserie Brings Haute Couture to French Pastry

The Garcia family weathers multiple storms to open their paean to luxury

"...Tuesday evening at their shop in East Austin, off Chicon Street. Nelly says she's the production taskmaster equipped to..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

True to the Blues: Eastside Kings Festival Returns

"It's not three chords, it's the heart and soul of a nation!" – Birdlegg

"...Friday at Antone's and Saturday outside on 12th and Chicon for Eastside Kings Festival. That gathering stands out from..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: Fear, but Make It Queer

Abbott revives attack on trans kids, Netflix brings queer Fear Street party to Austin, and more news

"...Rio Rita and dance-club-after-dark the She She Lounge, on Chicon and East 11th in the old RR space they..."

July 9, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Faster Than Sound: Spoon Returns On Full Blast

Reigning local rockers' surprise show at Mohawk and more music news

"...Eastside lounge last week. According to Lea's Instagram, the Chicon Street space will serve as a coffee shop by..."

July 9, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Juneteenth Parade in Austin 2021

"...its way on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Chicon Street on Saturday, June 19, 2021, after a year's..."

June 21, 2021 Photo Gallery

Austin FC Reveals Stadium Noms, Your New Neighbors Are Coffee & Dogs, Jimmy Eat Sandwich at Old Thousand, Salt & Time on Seventh Respawns, and More

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

"...numerous PR releases, official posts, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings …..."

March 31, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...Planned Parenthood to house its clinic on E. Seventh Street at Chicon. That clinic does not provide abortion care,..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin at Large: The Way We Got Here

On the journey to today’s Austin, Ron Davis helped make the road by walking

"...when people got up to mischief on rowdy 12th Street, two blocks from his church, S.L. Davis would get..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Collin Shook Strikes a Chord With Jazz Pop-Up Series

Monks Jazz Club improvs a hit for the pop-up pianist/promoter

"...East Austin Piano Shop sits on Sixth Street a few blocks west of 183, next to BLK..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

More Closings, Some Openings, Kristen Kish, Thai Ice Creams, Texas Wines, and the Spice Must Flow

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

"...numerous PR releases, official posts, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Nov. 18, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tejano Innovator Manuel “Cowboy” Donley Passes at 92

“We took romantic boleros and put in an orchestra background”

"...Thirties, his early days of performing at 12th and Chicon and on E. Sixth Street, and his musical legacy:..."

June 28, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: ___ Commission Wraps Up

PC confirms its new, "no planning" job description

"...16, at and around the intersection of 12th and Chicon, where Eastside Community Church will host a screening of..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Long Story of East 11th and 12th Streets Takes a Turn

Austin’s historically black neighborhood continues to stand at the crossroads of growth

"...remember the names of long-gone nightclubs along East 11th Street. He studied chemistry at Samuel Huston College in the..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

East Austin Planned Parenthood Safe … For Now

New state law shouldn't impact East Seventh clinic

"...The center on East Seventh Street at Chicon, established in 1973 in a building owned..."

June 17, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Legislative Attack on Eastside Planned Parenthood Closer to Finish Line

House-approved SB 22 jeopardizes basic preventive community care

"...threatens the future of Planned Parenthood on East Seventh Street and Chicon, a vital community resource for more than..."

May 18, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...turned to the Planned Parenthood clinic on East Seventh Street and Chicon, where she quickly was able to receive..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Faster Than Sound: Cheer Up Charlies Booker Trish Connelly’s Thoughtful Curation

Community outpours support for booker’s multiple sclerosis treatment, city opens first for-profit venue assistance program, and Las Cruxes’ storefront shutters

"...up by her boyfriend Leo Ashline of homegrown ragers Street Sects and engineer/photographer Mike Manewitz, blew past its $5,000..."

March 29, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Sassy's Brings Its Vegetarian Soul Food to East Austin

Andrea Dawson's home cooking lands at 12th & Chicon

"...truck, Sassy's Vegetarian Soul Food, on E. 12th and Chicon, it's like stepping into Grandma's kitchen while she's preparing..."

March 22, 2019 Food Feature by Sydney Greene

Election Ticker: Don’t Listen to Us!

Midterm coverage, from the folks you love to hate

"...O'Rourke, artist Chris Rogers (of the embattled 12th & Chicon mural) has completed a Superman-style mural of the candidate..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Savor a Life of Leisure at Last Straw

Celebrate endless summer during Texas Tiki Week

"...in mid-August, taking over the space formerly occupied by Chicon on East 6th Street. And while much of the..."

Sept. 9, 2018 Food Post by Veronica Meewes

Austin Coffee Shops for Morning, Noon, and Night

Our favorite purveyors of caffeine for getting back to the grind

"...1111 Chicon, www.figure8coffeepurveyors.com..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Food Feature by R.T. Frank

Gay Place

This Pride keep the spark alive

"...Party Looking for the boyz club? Head to Fourth Street for a glowing good time. Light-up body paint and..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Texas Book Festival’s Literary Libations Events Start This Week

Cocktails and books go together like poetry and pickle backs

"...partnering with Austin Film Society, American Short Fiction, and Chicon Street Poets to host three unique events...."

Aug. 6, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Snapshot: Juneteenth Parade

Attendees at the annual Juneteenth parade consider the challenges posed today to freedom

"...a parade that ran through historic East Austin via Chicon Street, ending with music-and-food-focused family gatherings at nearby Rosewood..."

June 22, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

Public Notice: Two Tales of One City

Land use commissions diverge; dogs

"...you a T-shirt and drink specials at three Rainey Street hot spots on Saturday, May 19, 2-6:30pm. See www.austinhumanesociety.org/pup-crawl-2018..."

May 11, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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