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"...construction debris littering the sand. The culprit? A new development a couple miles upshore. Everything that lands in the..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

City Eyes $400 Million “Caps” to Build Parks Over the New I-35

Some Council members think they’ve found funding for it

"...and the caps are unlikely to spur much new development around them (which could help offset their cost) because..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Scream , Dawson's Creek Creator Kevin Williamson Comes to ATX TV Festival

Plus fest gets into the enigma of great casting with new panels

"...Plec, in conversation with Universal Television’s SVP of Drama Development Kate Hoenigsberg to discuss their new shows, The Waterfront..."

May 13, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill Would Ban Teaching DEI Topics in Many College Classrooms

Proposal targets lessons on systemic racism

"...and the bill also bars universities from hosting professional development on these themes. In effect, it would remove diversity,..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 9-15

"...the apparent constraint on Klee actually advanced his artistic development, you will discover luck in unexpected places...."

May 9, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...was filed last July. Rachael Garbowski, associate director of development and communications, said even after almost a year in..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...about dollars – they disrupt years of relationship-building, project development, and community trust.”..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Thunderbolts*

Marvel assembles a new team of misfit superheroes

"...the Winter Soldier. That means most of the character development heavy lifting has already been done so the cast..."

May 2, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...Tex-Mex longevity. One of the first Mexican restaurants in..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Shrouds

Cronenberg contemplates grief and decay

"...of The Shrouds, that the Panglossian optimism of technological development is always going to smash face-first into the grave..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...as a new emphasis on community outreach and real development of long-term goals, existing programs will be more effective,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Toxins and Trauma – The Silent Threat to Austin’s Kids

Austin needs stronger air quality policies, green spaces, and public health measures that prioritize equity and protect vulnerable youth

"...pollution and chemical products – can quietly undermine cognitive development in children. The truth is sobering: Even in a..."

April 25, 2025 Column by Megan Ramos

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...even from out of town can participate in the development of the dancers’ newest project: Here. Now. Open to..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: An “Ashamed” Austin FC Must Regain Competitive Spirit After 5-1 Disaster

Vancouver debacle marks pivotal point in season

"...Estévez conceded that Vancouver is further along in its development as a team than Austin and happens to be..."

April 18, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin Filmmakers Head to Tribeca

Local films Leads and Man Finds Tape are NYC bound

"...Merritt Malloy as they contend with their own arrested development and each other's issues...."

April 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...a contemporary industrial conversation in 2025 is a welcome development and cause for black celebrations all over. Supporting September..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...Shocking development from the writer who last week plastered local employed..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Muralist Mila Sketch Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Austin

Innovative immigrant artist on her approach, future, and love affair with the city

"...and generous human,” says Suellen Brown, Dell director of development. “Every year, she collaborates with our patients to create..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Julie Royce

McConaughey and Harrelson Ask Texas Senators for New Film Incentives

New fund would smooth out cash crunches ... for culture warriors

"...noted by Adriana Cruz, executive director of the Economic Development and Tourism division within the Office of the Governor,..."

April 1, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The City of Austin Is Still Tweaking the Live Music Fund

Music Commission plans 2025 grant program, meets new ACME director

"...The Austin Music Commission and Economic Development Department continue to tweak the ever-changing Austin Live Music..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Angelina Liu

DOGEing the Texas Education Agency

Conservatives back Dem bill to shrink agency overseeing schools

"...$1 billion, which handle things like STAAR testing, curriculum development, and services for disabled students. Hinojosa presented state budget..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Light in the Darkness

"...one I see who loses any ground in this development is Susan Moffat, but she has always been a..."

March 20, 2025 Postmarks

Letter From the Chronicle’s New Publisher

"...how we could adapt. We talked about hiring a development/donor coordinator, a role that is becoming essential at papers..."

March 21, 2025 Features Feature by Cassidy Frazier

Building Housing in a Hurry

Mayor Kirk Watson touts Austin housing success at SXSW panel

"...agencies like the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will mean fewer resources – both in terms of..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Adapting “Weirdness” at SXSW 2025

Amid changes and challenges, the Festival attempts to preserve Austin’s spirit

"...a little nervous about being in the world of development and uncertain about what my place was going to..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

SXSW Announces 2025 Film & TV Festival Award Winners

Good Boy’s Indy fetches “Howl of Fame” honors

"...Beecroft, Verve Ventures; Jaycie Luo, MRC; Sara Rastogi, EVP, Development, HOORAE DOCUMENTARY SHORT COMPETITION..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Federal cuts at the Department of Housing and Urban Development could endanger some of the roughly $15 million in..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

What to Expect at the 2024-2025 Austin Music Awards

Our annual celebration of local music and the people who make it happen returns to Antone’s March 2

"...$2,000 cash grant to be used in their musical development. Austin musician Ben Kweller founded the award in honor..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Lavender Thug Talks Returning to Event Organizing

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

"...Monday 3, City of Austin Development Services Department Building..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Big Medium Closes, Leaving a Void in Austin’s Art Scene

Loss of nonprofit puts future of Austin Studio Tours in question

"...groups to lose its arts grants when the Economic Development Department completely overhauled the system in favor of newer..."

Feb. 25, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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