Qmmunity: Codename the Calendar

The QT Calendar Austin gives Qmmunity the details on presenting events for the queer community

"...as possible, with tons of silly memes and helpful civic how-tos in between...."

Aug. 23, 2024 Column by James Scott

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...only if they understand themselves as part of a civic whole...."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Art, Movies, Sober Partying, and a Majestic Ball in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...Enjoy community, culture, and creativity wafting off Austin’s civic heart from a hot summer soiree. Thrown by Almost..."

June 21, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: St. Edward’s University Needs an On-Campus Early Voting Location

Don’t deprive students of our voting power

"...is directly impeding the community's ability to honor their civic duty...."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by Mya Barrera

A Very Merry List of Junk to Gift to News Junkies

For loved ones in the good fight and those you’ve yet to indoctrinate

"...are definitely not a good time to engage in civic debate with parents, grandparents, etc. But some of us..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

SXSW Film Review: Join or Die

Can Rotary Clubs and bowling save America?

"...created a lively if superficial entreaty to become more civically engaged, which was the main thesis of Putnam’s bestselling..."

March 20, 2023 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...him on much bigger stages soon. – Dan Gentile Civic’s Tough Sound Confirms Aussie Punk Supremacy..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Kate the Chemist Says, "Anybody Can Be a Scientist"

Kate the Chemist is on a mission to take over the world

"...sent poets." They did: Dr. Sian Proctor. Reimagining Cities: Civic Engagement w/ Minecraft..."

March 10, 2023 Features Feature by Kat McNevins

The Lemon Twigs, Obongjayar, the Zombies, and Ambré Added in SXSW 2023’s Second Lineup Drop

With a whopping 301 musical artists

"...There’s also the brute force of Aussie underground troupe CIVIC...."

Dec. 7, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Holy Spider

True crime drama is an indictment of theocracy and misogyny

"...seems to many a small price to pay for civic purification...."

Nov. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Youth Keep Up With Kandidates Personally and Politically

Climate change forum focuses on young voters

"...The tabling event, organized by civic engagement groups Sunrise Movement ATX, MOVE Texas, Texas Rising..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Leila Saidane

Grassroots Bakers Effect Change, One Cupcake at a Time

From suffrage to City Council races, flour power abounds

"...the past and the future of grassroots fundraising and civic engagement. Bake Back Better..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

City Hall Gears Up for $300M+ Housing Bond

Austin voters will likely be asked to approve the money in November

"...conducts an ongoing study with the data analytics firm Civic Economics to discern "The Economic Impact of Austin's Affordable..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: The Month of Armed Rebellion

Bastille Day and other events

"...It's such a slow period in the civic engagement biz that even City Council is on vacation...."

July 8, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Day Trips: Lubbock Tornado Memorial, Lubbock

Monument commemorates havoc wreaked by two twisters in 1970

"...Memorial is at the entrance to the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center off Avenue Q at Glenna Goodacre Boulevard, a..."

May 13, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin at Large: Your Servants Are Listening

Angry readers, busted City Hall aides, triumphant politicians: The system works!

"...that mostly also fall under the broad umbrella of "civic engagement."..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

"...he married in 1994, became powerful operatives in Austin's civic elite, with side-by-side public affairs and public relations firms...."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Solving Georgian Acres' Mobility Problem With Buses, Bikes, and Scooters

Solar-powered mobility hub planned for "transit desert"

"...clinic. Funded by $50,000 from the National Science Foundation's Civic Innovation Chal­lenge, the project's first phase involved outreach efforts..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Will TxDOT’s Plans for Loop 360 Leave Cyclists and Pedestrians in the Dust?

Bikin’ down the highway

"...of the Transportation Committee for the North West Austin Civic Association. He takes frequent walks totaling about 40 minutes..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Planting the Seed: A Cannabis Conversation

The Luck Summit starts 4/26 and wraps on Willie Nelson’s birthday, 4/29

"...benefit HeadCount's Cannabis Voter Project – a nationally focused civic engagement campaign. Sam D'Arcangelo, director of Cannabis Voter Project,..."

April 16, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

City Officials Rebuke Out-of-Town Rep Wanting Austin’s Sound Levels Decided at a State Level

Adler says “outside interference” not welcome

"...portrayed Austin’s sound policies as the result of extended civic relations...."

April 5, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Zombies, Oprah, and Zoom, South By!

2021 SXSW EDU Online expands its scope

"...the Cap­tain America star who recently co-launched a video-based civics engagement website dubbed "A Starting Point," and keynote speaker..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Buttigieg Back for SXSW, Plus Kenan Thompson and More

New speaker list adds keynotes and notables to virtual conference

"...presented in partnership with CITIZEN BY CNN, the network’s civic engagement platform designed to engage voters in conversation about..."

Feb. 24, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Events to Celebrate and Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy This MLK Day

An in-car rally, service opportunities, and more events this weekend

"...and State Representative Sheryl Cole are among several local civic leaders speaking at Monday’s program. Event organizers hope the..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Post by Lilli Hime

MLK/FBI

The Feds' surveillance campaign of the civil rights icon placed in new context

"...a public figure. The filmmaker's disinterest in the iconic civic sainthood of MLK, instead prioritizing the more detailed portrait..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: City of Austin Delays Venue Funding – Again

Live music venues have asked for dedicated COVID-19 relief since March, but the city says applications won't open until next year.

"...Rallying workers urged music fans to contact civic leaders ahead of next Thursday's meeting, hoping to roll..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Chronicle Wish List Open for 2020 Submissions

Plus opportunities to give, receive help in November

"...Coats for Kids The Junior League of Austin will..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Kat McNevins

The Antidote

New documentary examines the necessity of simple acts of kindness

"...a nightmarish scenario, based on the verifiable fact that civic engagement has become so caustic that helping others has..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Why Texas Is Ground Zero for Change

With untapped voting power of Latinos, Texas has enormous potential, but the Lone Star State must modernize to pave the way to a stronger, more inclusive America

"...Arellano is interim executive director of Jolt, a progressive civic engagement organization focused on building the political power and..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Column by Antonio Arellano

City Council to Vote on SAVES Resolution on October 1

Good Work Austin offers amendments to help save restaurants and bars

"...The hope is to support these civic institutions and boosting the local economy. The vote on..."

Oct. 1, 2020 News Post by Jessi Cape

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