Man in Prison for Decades Over Killing of His Sexual Abuser Is Released

Judge says: “All of the systems failed you”

"...of the Travis County prosecutors who helped send Alvin Stewart to prison in 2002. Stewart had been accused of..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...the discussion as well.   – Lina Fisher Rod Stewart..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...portion – and it is an absolute riot. But don’t just take my word for it: Last week, while..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...shadow projects. Make a freakin’ night of it, why don’tcha, and order a little pasta from Patrizi’s to go..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Xmas Bazaars, Xmas Movies, Xbox Parties, and More Recommended Events

Get your weekdays planned out

"...most unnerving killers the genre has ever known. Just don’t pick up the phone ...   – Richard Whittaker..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Rawdawg

Inside the controversial run club like none other in Austin

"...Not the best run group,” commented Facebook user Christopher Stewart Mickler-Lemelle under an Austin American-Statesman photo package about Rawdawg...."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Lauren Peck

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 8-14

"...cocoon to transform itself into its ultimate form. I don’t want to be too literal about the comparison, but..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Joker: Folie à Deux

Joaquin Phoenix is back as the Joker in this musical sequel

"...he giggles to himself, the cops and courts still don’t know he suffocated his mother). But the real question..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...The Trump Train Trial Underway: On Monday, an Austin..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature

Event Celebrates New Austin Poet Laureate Program

KB Brookins and Amanda Johnston on what it means to be a poetry city

"...from talented local orators, including award-winning multihyphenate art-ivist Ebony Stewart, 2019 Texas Poet Laureate Carrie Fountain, Kingsley Tufts Poetry..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by Cy White

Local Legends, Out-of-Towners, and More Crucial Concerts

Get your show schedule worked out

"...hit opened by declaring, “I’m not in love, so don’t forget it/ It’s just a silly phase I’m going..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Silverada’s Solid Country Gold

Mike & the Moonpies rebrands and reloads

"...whatever I want. I feel that way – I don’t know if you guys feel the same way.”..."

June 28, 2024 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Disannexation Disappointment

"...year. They like the rising property values, but they don't want to pay the correlated taxes. In another article,..."

May 21, 2024 Postmarks

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...the championship belt – and bragging rights, of course. Don’t forget your USAW singlet and membership card!   –..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...Special Jury Award for Filmmaking: Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, We Were Dangerous..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Austin Chronic: Notorious Lawyer Adam Reposa Gets Raided For Running an Illegal Dispensary

“I want to go to prison,” he claims, but no charges have been filed

"...Return and Inventory Report is undersigned by APD Officer Brandon Stewart, a media representative for APD told the Chronic..."

March 15, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Sunny Day Real Estate’s Dan Hoerner on 30 Years of Diary

Guitarist Dan Hoerner discusses the emo originators’ modus operandi

"...reason why we wanted to record [Diary Live at London Bridge Studio] – we wanted to say, “Hey, come..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...8-16, 2024. More details and info at sxsw.com. And don't forget to follow all our coverage, and dig into..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Week Announces January 2024 Lineup, and More Music News

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

"...Gilmore – played their set, Power Trip guitarist Nick Stewart, bassist Chris Whetzel, and drummer Chrish Ulsh joined the..."

Dec. 7, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Security Guard Nearly Killed in Machete Attack Urges Stronger Social Safety Net

Police union blames prosecutors

"...Corey Duncan Stewart, a longtime security guard in Austin, was working an..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Flora and Son

Joseph Gordon-Levitt steals the show in this Irish musical drama

"...Directed by: John Carney. Starring: Eve Hewson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Orén Kinlan, Jack Reynor, Sophie Vavasseur, Don Wycherley and..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Fantastic Fest Review: Scala!!!

The very punk history of London’s legendary art/grindhouse cinema

"...same grimy spaces. But in Scala!!!, the history of London’s seminal boundary-pushing theatre, the flicks become a side note..."

Sept. 24, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...group Cooly Girls in 1987 along with friend Nakia Stewart. Taken under the wing of grown rappers in their..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

In Memory of Mike Young, the Life of the Culinary Party

Co-founder of Chuy's, Hula Hut, and more helped make Austin food weird

"...sure you’re passionate about what you do… After you’ve done your research and you really know what you want..."

Aug. 16, 2023 Food Post by Deven Wilson

Five Gallery Shows to Beat the Summer Heat

Cool visions, cool on the skin

"...Joe Anderson, Carlton Wilcoxson, Elisha Luckett, Hakeem Adewumi, Ebony Stewart, Faylita Hicks, Raie Crawford, and Vincent Johnson.Aug. 17-Oct. 21...."

Aug. 11, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Tuesday

Bartees Strange, Coco & Clair Clair, plus a PinkPantheress misfire

"...fever pitch surrounding SXSW’s longstanding $250-or-a-wristband payment (for the free-with-a-recommend-donation event, UMAW performers were paid $750). In addition to..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Nayeli Portillo

DQ’s Free Cones Day, Central Market’s Grillapalooza, Dripping Springs’ Brewers Festival, Hotel Viata’s First Long Dinner of 2023, El Naranjo’s Guest Chef From Mexico City, and More

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

"...live DJ – 11 stories above the skyline… And don’t think the Domain shies away from the wearin’ o’..."

March 15, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Seeking Divinity With the DJs of Bitches Play Music

At the collective's pre-sabbatical, post-freeze Club Eternal party

"...of resident DJs, while members Cara Andres and Ashlyn Stewart ensure each event runs smoothly. Local artist Misa Miranda..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Goodbye, Daily Juice; We’re Gonna Miss You, Sa-Tén; Glad You’ve Stopped Burning, Shoal Creek Saloon; Congrats, TFWA Grant Winners; Are You Totes Insane, Proud Mary?; and More…

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

"...Peddler, thanking our lucky cold-pressed stars, and going like, “Don’t you guys go anywhere, mmmkay?”..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Round Rock ISD Repels Invasion by Worm People

Voters in RRISD soundly reject an attempt by MAGA and QAnon-aligned conservatives

"...on dominionist Christian billionaires from West Texas who had donated thousands of dollars toward winning the RRISD school board...."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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