Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in Austin’s suburbs have been more contentious since the COVID-19 pandemic, with anti-mask, anti-vax, and pro-book banning candidates raising..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...thereafter – like Hurricane Katrina, the financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Texas’ winter storms – have only clarified..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

First Look: Busty’s Bar & Jukebox

Elevated retro truck stop vibes arrive on Cameron Road

"...Busty Morris as something of an inside joke when COVID-19 shut down, has become reality as entrepreneur Nathan Hill..."

April 24, 2024 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Texas Has Kicked 1.3M Kids Off Medicaid, Most Often for Incomplete Applications

The state has the rest of April to process another 195,000 pending cases

"...So how did we get here? During the COVID-19 pandemic, a law passed by Congress blocked all states..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Gary Clark Jr. Boldly Plays New LP in Full at Austin City Limits

Taping finds hometown hero at a meditative musical crossroads

"...transformative state, presumably the result of self-reflective sessions during COVID-19 lockdown...."

March 28, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...lawsuit stems from SXSW 2020, which was canceled over COVID-19 concerns though the festival did not have insurance covering..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Court of Appeals Sides With SXSW in Insurance Lawsuit

Reverses previous decision in insurance company's favor

"...was canceled by the city of Austin due to COVID-19 concerns. The festival did not have insurance covering “bacterial..."

March 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...In the months leading up to the COVID-19 shutdown, Meghan Buchanan was at work on BLEND, the..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

March 15, 2024 News Feature

Nothing Is Off-Limits for Comedian Gianmarco Soresi

The New Yorker isn’t afraid to make himself the punchline

"...comedian first began touring on the cusp of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was inevitably halted, and picked back up..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Miranda Garza

The YIMBYs Come to Town, and City Council Joins Them

Yes in Austin’s Backyard

"...watching the local and national economy change through the COVID-19 pandemic motivated her pivot on housing. It was also..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Will Texas Outlaw IVF Following Alabama Ruling?

Abbott not pushing legislation, but signals support for IVF

"...Dr. Silverberg, no stranger to fertility-focused lobbying, points out..."

Feb. 27, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

José Garza, Jeremy Sylestine Vie for District Attorney

Travis County residents have a D.A. decision

"...were closed for about two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which produced a sizable backlog). He has said..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After a Million Texas Kids Were Kicked Off Medicaid, Thousands More Are Still in Limbo

Application backlog grew from December to January

"...More than a million Texas kids in low-income families..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...size. Austin’s homicide rate – which increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it did in virtually every other major..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...it’s definitely not too late to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine – or any others that you or your..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

First Look: Pedroso’s in Round Rock

Pizza prodigy brings Detroit style to the other Rock City

"...two originally planned a brick and mortar but the COVID-19 pandemic derailed those plans. They nevertheless achieved success, just..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Integral Care Hires New CEO During Precarious Time Financially

Jeff Richardson will replace David Evans

"...challenges brought on – or worsened – by the COVID-19 pandemic...."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Craig Stewart, Emperor Jones Founder and SXSW Alum, Has Died at 53

Stewart also ran the Trance Syndicate label with husband King Coffey

"...dementia in a nursing home and had recently contracted COVID-19 prior to his death...."

Dec. 20, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Ameripolitan Awards Return to Austin for Ceremony’s 10th Anniversary

Ray Benson, Augie Meyers, and Flaco Jiménez will be honored Feb. 18

"...Local country slinger Watson, who spoke openly against the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021, established the event in 2014 to..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Free Week Announces January 2024 Lineup, and More Music News

Power Trip reunited at Mohawk; Sonic Guild divvied grants at ACL Live

Dec. 7, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Old Settler’s Music Festival Executive Director Steps Down Amid Property Sale Plans

“This role [...] has been particularly challenging in recent years”

"...challenges together – from managing a 145-acre ranch to COVID-19 lockdowns, to the ongoing impacts of inflation and staffing..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Old Settler’s Music Festival Postpones to 2025 in Move to Sell Property

“This festival isn’t going anywhere; it’s just going to take a new form”

"...noting the realities of playing financial catch up after COVID-19. [inset-1]..."

Nov. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

City of Austin to Lower Child Care Costs Through Tax Break

Council acted swiftly after constitutional amendment's success

"...grant dollars to providers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and is credited with keeping these businesses afloat...."

Nov. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

City Begins Program Texting Unhoused Austinites About Emergencies

Warnings of extreme weather are a top priority

"...Health began communicating via mass texts early in the COVID-19 crisis. The texts proved to be an efficient, cost-effective..."

Oct. 31, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Food Banks Work Toward Normalcy After Pandemic

As food insecurity rises, Central Texas Food Bank keeps helping

"...relief programs put in place at the height of COVID-19, Vatske says these elements have created a perfect storm..."

Oct. 18, 2023 News Post by Jencie Tomasek

Stop Trying to Make School Vouchers Happen

Abbott brings the Lege back hoping to eviscerate public school funding

"...allow legislators to take up border security measures and COVID-19 restrictions. What won’t be considered, educators noted, are desperately..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...tools than ever to prevent the worst outcomes from COVID-19."..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature

That’s Entertainment: The Paxton Impeachment Trial So Far

Texas’ most addictive reality show heads into week 2

Sept. 11, 2023 News Post by Michael King

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