Council Works on Budgeting Around a Steep Deficit

Looking into the causes of a predicament that somehow snuck up on the city

"...In the past, local policymakers may not have had enough money to pay for everything..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Keeping Our Eye on the Week’s Recommended Arts Events

Art and culture abounds, even on the weekdays

"...off the songs that are played. “The time will come for us to finally win” because if you get..."

June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Karate Kid: Legends

This franchise extension is a soulless slog

"...brings back as many characters as possible. Hilary Swank may have had better things to do, but original karate..."

May 30, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Into The Long Long Night at ATX TV Festival

Mark Duplass and Barret O'Brien test their friendship for indie TV

"...A black-and-white comedy series about two men failing to commit suicide? The..."

May 29, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 30 - June 5

"...GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini author Jean-Paul Sartre was offered the..."

May 30, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

With 25,000 Empty Seats, AISD Enrollment Factors Into Massive Budget Problem

Falling down an endless budget hole

"...officer, updated the community on those problems at the May 22 board meeting, where she presented a recommended budget..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...fought for nearly three decades to preserve some of what he calls “the heart of the city” and help..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...offbeat inspo base blends perfectly with opener Roxy Castillo’s comedy, which features more than a few references to getting..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Taylor Tomlinson Saves the Best for Tour

The late-night host and stand-up star talks touring, crowd work, and getting personal

"...The stand-up to late-night host pipeline caught comedian Taylor Tomlinson early last year, when she appeared on..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...croon atop a lithe bed of electro delectables for maybe the best fit in decades, as aided by new..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...as The New York Times reports, “some children do become seriously ill from Covid and, in rare cases, die..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

Slime and Screams: Producer Matt Manjourides on the New Street Trash

The splatter punk sequel gets its Austin premiere

"...However, its savage sociopolitical subtext and gross-out comedy has its fans. That includes Manjourides and now, through..."

May 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 23-29

"...GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini writer Raymond Carter (1938–1988) established a..."

May 23, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Solitary at 11, Dead at 16: One Kid’s Path to Adult Prison

Texas may pass a bill that would put more teenagers in prison with adults

"...extreme violence toward themselves.” Then they are placed in what the department calls protective custody, and what the lawsuit..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...Oh, global music. What does it mean? Antone’s, expanding beyond its usual blues..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...of sketch this weekend is Austin’s annual fest featuring comedic talent from LA, NYC, and homegrown heroes from here..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...Watch these works interact with one another starting Saturday, May 24, through to August 10.   – Lina Fisher..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...“I mean, it sounds funny, right? But this is what the STAAR test, and the pressure of it, does..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sounds of Survival: SIMS Marks Three Decades of Supporting Music Professionals

Austin music community celebrates community of care

"...and we got it good in Austin, you know what I mean? There’s not other cities doing it like..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

Visual Arts Review: “Porous Matters” at MASS Gallery

Gallery show reinterprets Edwards Aquifer’s low water levels as both urgent and romantic

"...frame a new relationship to the terrain, where art becomes the new landscape – framing not only the aquifer..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by Teedee Simons

Austin FC Outplays League Leaders Vancouver, Settles for Draw

Osman Bukari shines, despite club remaining scoreless

"...time to dissect the film – nauseating as it may have been – from April’s first meeting between the..."

May 18, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 16-22

"...TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The most successful people aren’t those who merely..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...Maybe this’ll sound sacrilegious, but this year’s Summer Events Calendar..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...a painting of a private jet? That’s where you may be wrong, as the Affordable Art Fair may be..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: Highway Caps Are Not Austin’s Priority

Council Member Mike Siegel makes the case against funding the I-35 cap and stitch project

"...City Council will make a monumental decision on May 22 that will impact city finances for years to..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Mike Siegel

Restaurant Review: The Greek Bar Offers Quiet Mediterranean Confidence

East Oltorf spot is casual yet stylish

"...“Give the people what they want” is a common piece of advice offered..."

May 16, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Austin Mother Deported With U.S. Citizen Children

Looking for traces of the vanished Denisse Parra Vargas

"...says she talked to Denisse on the phone Tuesday, May 6, and hasn’t heard from her since...."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...million people have signed up for Starlink, and you may find yourself using it next time you fly United...."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

Affordable Art Fair Austin's Mission to Make Art Less Scary

Director Cori Teague looks to year two of educating new collectors

"...Events Center. If you ask Fair Director Cori Teague what it is, she compares it to Art Basel, the..."

May 14, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Legend David E. Kelley to Receive ATX TV Festival's First Showrunner Award

Plus indie TV gets the spotlight at this year's fest

"...What’s a showrunner? The old joke in the TV business..."

May 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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