The Black Keys Turn Back the Clock With a Set of Raw Hill Country Blues at Mohawk

Thursday’s underplay proved more than a play-through of Delta Kream

"...minutes into the show, over the Carney-led thump of “Coal Black Mattie” and a cover of Kimbrough’s “Stay All..."

March 15, 2024 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

Can a Veteran Oil Man Clean Up the Railroad Commission’s Mess?

Bill Burch is running to raise awareness of groundwater contamination

"...Running for statewide office as a Democrat is never..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Luv Doc: Purebred

His heart was the size of a peppercorn

"...was described in his autopsy as being “black as coal.” On the plus side ... maybe? ... he had..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...and Gay.Do512 throw a holiday party for everyone with coal in their stockings. Featuring headliner Brigitte Bandit; a Santa..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Loren Hosts the Milk Bar, Bar Peached Brings the Fall Harvest, Perry’s Goes Mexican with Verdad, 12 Days of Free Lunch Is on Its Way, and More

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

"...rye, country ham, sheep’s milk ricotta, and local honey!), coal-fired beef shoulder, caramelized pear and pecan crumble, and several..."

Nov. 21, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Uyghur Skewers Meet the American Dream at Camino Alamo BBQ

Smoke on the West Campus sidewalk

"...pop-up (also known as Remember the Alamo) deals in coal, heat, and only three solid carnivorous menu options: elegantly..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Mayor Warns of Possible Rolling Blackouts This Evening

Grid strained with demand, unexpected production outages

"...due to extremely low levels of thermal generation (gas, coal, and nuclear power) and low wind generation. ERCOT has..."

Aug. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Opinion: The Outdoor Recreation Economy in Texas Depends on EPA Safeguards

An Austin bike shop owner on why the climate crisis isn't just bad for the environment – it's bad for business, too

"...which has the same near-term climate impact as 350 coal plants. Flaring is when methane gas is burned off..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by Brad Wimberly

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...France, 2023, International Premiere, 100 min A group of coal miners unintentionally free a bloodthirsty creature after accompanying a..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...In March 2022, Tesla opened another Gigafactory in the coal mining state of Brandenburg, Germany, called Giga Berlin, which..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Is Solar the Answer to Decreasing Austin’s Reliance on ERCOT?

Runnin' on sunshine

"...year, in response to the failure to close the coal-burning Fayette Power Project, Council requested updates to AE's Resource..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Fusebox, Alejandro Escovedo, alexalone, and the Ballinger brothers lead our recommendations

"...tradition continues with a slew of artists honoring the Coal Miner's Daughter, led by rockabilly queens Rosie Flores and..."

April 14, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...to denounce the disastrous exploitation by the country's largest coal mine. (International Premiere)..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Epiphany!

A new City Council for the new year

"...focal point of the Christmas season, with presents and coal in stockings and everything...."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Local and National Gifts for the Politically Minded

Goodwill to all and coal for a few

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Holiday Eventsoff the Beaten Path

Suggestions for those who have done every merry thing

"...shot is a surprise guaranteed to “taste better than coal”). To-go drinks are also available. If you’re in the..."

Nov. 29, 2022 Arts Post by Ali Juell

What We’re Listening to This Week

A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver, Jenny Parrott, Startographers, and more local sounds worth hearing

"...superstar drawl atop "I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal"; Margo Price testifies with Joshua Hedley on "Ragged Old..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Council Uses Its (Public) Power to Soften Austin Energy Rate Hike

Utility says it needs to recover $104 million in excess costs

"...customers the prorated cost of the natural gas or coal used to generate their power; right now at AE,..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Youth Keep Up With Kandidates Personally and Politically

Climate change forum focuses on young voters

"...schools, and what their strategies are for retiring the coal-fueled Fayette Power Project ASAP. Then they stepped away from..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Leila Saidane

Hyde Park Bar & Grill Is All Forked Up, NADC Burger Smashes Those Idle Hands, Industry Is Off the 86 Board, Marufuku Ramen Noodles Its Way to Mueller, and (How D’ya Like It?) More, More, More

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

"...is how: Buy a pizza from any Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza or Tony C’s Pizza & Beer Garden..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Lovecraft and Rest Stops: Rebekah McKendry Takes to the Road for Glorious

Inside the pandemic roots of the new cosmic horror comedy

"...irons, and somehow that represents the plight of the coal worker. … We both loved and found absolute hilarity..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: Everything’s a Priority Now

Council lines up its asks as a boom-time budget season nears its liturgical climax

"...Grange to gauge impacts of continued operation of the coal-fired Fayette Power Plant; and nearly double Cronk's proposed rental..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: Is Austin Energy Committed to Sustainability and Affordability? Its Rate Proposal Raises Doubts.

Opinion: The rate hike is bad for consumers and runs counter to the city's climate goals

"...that the utility continues to invest in the over-40-year-old coal-burning Fayette Power Plant and asks customers to pay for..."

July 15, 2022 Column by Kaiba White

ERCOT Asked and Texas Listened, and the Power Stayed On

Strain on the grid continues, but without devastation so far

"...with 81% of solar, 85% of dispatchable (gas and coal plants), and only 8% of wind power's installed capacity..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Amid Texas Heat Wave ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Energy, With Possibility of Rolling Blackouts

Updated: Record demand and low wind generation strain grid

"...with 81% of solar, 85% of dispatchable (gas and coal plants), and only 8% of wind power’s installed capacity..."

July 11, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

AustinCoin? Council Considering Crypto

Some City Council members want to look into cryptocurrency as a way to pay taxes, city bills

"...the current crypto market requires the equivalent of 19 coal plants operating continuously, according to the U.S. Energy Star..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chefs, Researchers, and Activists Write the Climate Change Cookbook

Redefining what sustainable really means at SXSW

"...a landfill, a freeway, a chemical company, and a coal plant. “These toxic institutions are put in poor neighborhoods,..."

March 11, 2022 Features Feature by Melanie Haupt

Opinion: We Have Faith. Now We Need Clean Air.

Addressing methane emissions through robust pollution standards is critical to our future

"...which has the same near-term climate impact as 350 coal-fired power plants. The Permian Basin in West Texas accounts..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Column by Bee Moorhead

Day Trips: Fairfield Lake State Park, Fairfield

Want to buy a state park?

"...The lake was built in 1969 for the coal-fired Big Brown Power Plant, which was retired in 2018...."

Jan. 28, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Decay, Preserve, Observe: The Experimental Memories of Bill Morrison

The cinematic pioneer discusses his career and filmography before his Austin retrospective

"..."The Miners' Hymns" (2011) The history of the coal miners of the north of England, commissioned for the..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

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