Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...feels like blow after blow, this is – sort of – good news. Texas already has the most extreme..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

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

"...in the back with the sinks and the boxes of soda syrups, Amnisty Freelen would take calls from her..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...KUT, KUTX, PBS Funds On the Line: On top of the arts organizations losing federal dollars this week, President..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

Bill Would Ban Teaching DEI Topics in Many College Classrooms

Proposal targets lessons on systemic racism

"...diverse communities. But under a proposed Texas bill, much of her expertise could soon be off-limits in the classroom...."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...years in jail, and nearly seven years being accused of a murder for which the best evidence was cell..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature

The Austin Chronic: Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas

On the table: easing of operational pains for dispensaries and allowing for THC inhalers, but critics still see much room for improvement

"...Last month, as the House Public Health Committee closed a hearing on House Bill 46, Chairman..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...algae is back! Scientists from the city’s Watershed Protection Department recently spotted the blue-green algae, cyanobacteria is the official..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...One therapeutic aspect of marijuana that I value is that it cures frustration...."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...Bolm Arts’ latest multi-artist exhibit tackles the ever-evolving questions of naturalism, commercialism, and personal and national identity reflected in..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

One Week After Warning of School Consolidations, AISD May Have Its First Target

Dobie Middle School low test scores create risk of TEA takeover

"...seemed like any other. It was arranged by local nonprofit Austin Voices for Education and Youth to celebrate the..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...by the Texas Legislature are mostly to blame, city officials said, but projected declines in overall property values throughout..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...McConaughey and his pal Woody Harrelson told a group of senators this week they should support SB 22, which..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Texas Bill Would Require “Biological Sex” on IDs

Critics worry the bill will allow state to form list of trans Texans

"...When UT-Austin’s Lauren Gutterman, a professor of American and gender studies, first heard about House..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Leader Chuck Schumer “a Palestinian” and “a proud member of Hamas” during an Oval Office meeting Wednesday, Politico reports...."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

AI Goes Mainstream at SXSW

Panels delve into the good and not-so-good of artificial intelligence

"...buy OpenAI from his rival Sam Altman to Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency working to automate the federal government...."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Benton Graham

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...is ambitious, the Austin Monitor reports. Trisha Tatro, director of the Austin Convention Center, said the design would create..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature

Qmmunity: Lavender Thug Talks Returning to Event Organizing

With her new-to-ATX variety show, she welcomes you to the House that Lavender built

"...with Turito and linking up with the Indulge collective of fellow queer DJs and tastemakers. After a needed pause,..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...There are plenty of reasons to love Austin and the enormous, unique state..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Opinion: Fighting for Diversity in the Face of New Challenges

A doctoral student and NIH-funded scholar addresses the devastating implications of Trump’s recent executive order to dismantle DEI initiatives

"...President Trump issued on his first day back in office an executive order to dismantle all offices and initiatives..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by Obi Onyegesi

Caroline Rose Ditches Spotify and Live Nation for an Old-School Album Rollout

Alt-pop artist embraces a “slug mentality”

"...music industry is a game, Caroline Rose is one of many musicians who are ready to play by different..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Music Post by Caroline Drew

Point Austin: Death March of the Barbarians

The emperor has no clothes, no wisdom, and no moral center

"...How else to explain the visible levels of corruption, mendacity, thuggishness, and spectacular incompetence currently on display..."

Feb. 3, 2025 News Post by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...for the border wall. Buckingham said the General Land Office has identified public land to hand over to the..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...it’s like to lead the city under the presidency of Donald Trump. None can say they’ve governed under a..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...then Trump pardoned the Jan. 6 rioters, pulled out of the Paris climate accord, declared the government will only..."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature

Texas’ New Data on Pregnancy Deaths Is Old. As in, Pre-Abortion-Ban Old

New legislation seeks to streamline data gathering process

"...be pregnant. This state’s maternal mortality rate is one of the highest in the nation. Strikingly, the most recent..."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Forgotten histories, missed connections – there’s a distinct sense of grief only members of a diaspora can understand. Houston-born..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mobile Court Handling Low-Level Cases for Unhoused Austinites Gets a Big Boost

Two federal grants will fund the program through 2028

"...Court plays a vital role in the broad array of organizations providing services and care to the city’s unhoused..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Greg Casar Hopes to Chart New Path for Democrats as Chair of Progressive Caucus

The sophomore rep gets tapped for top position

"...Greg Casar continues to ascend the ladder of national prominence, today winning election to become chair of..."

Dec. 5, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...raise you to respect drag performers because any child of mine would need to be appreciative of the arts...."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Chronic: Oh No! My High Ass Just Emailed a Dead Person

Finding the humor in my stoned missteps

"...I bleed a lot of ink in this column contemplating the many benefits marijuana..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

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