Revealing America’s Classroom Fetish in FX’s A Teacher

Hannah Fidell uncovers an abuse of trust

"...A teacher sleeps with a student. The headline always leads to prurient and salacious giggles, especially when..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Is Austin's Growing Dance Music Scene in Need of Its Own HQ?

We talk to a dozen members of ATX’s electronic music community

"...Everyone from graphic designers to grandpas goes two-stepping, but even in 2017, walking into a dance club..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...off for the weekend, Gov. Rick Perry delivered his final 'screw you' of the 83rd Regular session, issuing a..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

5:45 P.m.

An Excerpt from Marion Winik's The Lunch-Box Chronicles

"...photograph by Todd V. Wolfson Because 5:30 soccer practices and 6:30 soccer games have horned in..."

April 10, 1998 Books Feature

Dollars Down to Earth

1995-96 City Budget Shoots for Balance

"...by Louisa C. Brinsmade..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

School Consolidation Comes to Austin ISD With Funding Down

It’s here

"...As they cut Austin ISD’s budget over the last two years, district leaders..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

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

"...The 2025 City Council class only has two members who know..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A T-Rex, Trivia, and Twilight, in This Week’s Recommended Events

Take those long arms and find a weekday happening

"...Monday 23 & Sunday 29, AFS Cinema..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...When John Garrett co-founded the first Community Impact Newspaper covering Round Rock and Pflugerville nearly two decades ago, it..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...The filing period for City Council elections does not open until..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As the City Strives for Zero Waste, Where Does Food Fit In?

Bringing farm-to-table back to the farm

"...It's Saturday morning and Allen Schroeder is fitting boxes of produce into..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Confusion, Misery, Worry: The Immigration Ban in Texas

Refugee Services, SARA Organization attempt to keep their wits amidst chaos

"...America remains a refuge for those escaping peril in their home..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

"...month, as the House Public Health Committee closed a hearing on House Bill 46, Chairman Ken King considered how..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

The People Who Collect Austin's Trash Struggle in Extreme Heat

A/C issues continue at Austin Resource Recovery

"...When Austin's garbage collectors tend to the green and blue bins..."

July 14, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Considers Fuentes’ Call to Slow Down AUS Fuel Project

New tanks to be located directly opposite Southeast neighborhood

"...7, on a resolution from Council Member Vanessa Fuentes intended to slow the construction of four 1.5 million-gallon jet..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

30 Years Ago, GG Allin Cleared Austin’s Scuzziest Punk Venue in 24 Minutes

Witness accounts of the notorious shock rocker’s antics and arrest at the Cavity Club

"...he took a shit on the stage and started throwing it into the crowd/ But he was gone before..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Faster Than Sound – The Music Relief Magic Number: $20 Million

Music Makes Austin budget proposal warns full-capacity touring won't return until 2022

"...Despite lengthy discussion last year, Austin City Council did not allocate exclusive funding from the..."

April 30, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

In Live Music Preservation Fund’s First Week, 79 Austin Venues Applied for Relief

The slow road to dedicated venue funding now moving fast

"...Since applications opened for the Live Music Venue Preservation Fund..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

County Courts-at-Law Nos. 3 & 5: Now We’ve Got Bad Blood

Defense attorneys eye Hohengarten, Lipscombe on county benches

"...There are seven criminal judges at the county level – handling class A..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Fast, Cheap, and in Control

Cost-of-living increases are making local artists do more with less

"...OK, class, here's a pretty basic equation: Rapidly escalating rents plus sharp increases in the costs of living..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Affirming Diversity in College Admissions

Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin

"...UT Austin can keep using race as part of its admissions..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: In the Shadow of Sanders ...

Council facing less dramatic agenda this week

"...Sometimes it's hard to imagine city initiatives outside the bold-face issues that dominate the..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Down We Go

Revisiting Renaissance man Robert Thom's prolific and hellish Hollywood visions

"...The opening credits include the American International Pictures logo followed by..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Girls in the Hood

Girls Like Us: The Texas Documentary Tour

"...Filmmakers Tina DiFeliciantonio and Jane Wagner Lisa no longer believes in..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Jason Silverman

Preserving History’s First Draft in Central Texas

From treasure legends to backyard graves, news archives fill gaps

"...Ever since John McDaniel bought a property south of Lockhart in..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts

Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues

"...Pianist Hiromi Uehara studied classical music and wrote jingles in her native Japan, was mentored by the late..."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Any Austin-based or Austin-headed music fan worth their salt starts encountering..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Hundreds of Thousands Denied Medicaid and Food Assistance in Texas

It's a department of dysfunction, and it isn’t getting better

"...Human Services Commission, whistleblowers at the state agency warned in an anonymous letter released Nov. 21...."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

NBA Star and Music-Maker Chris Bosh Sets Up Shop in the ATX

The future NBA Hall of Fame forward wants it all

"...Initially curious, Chris Bosh's pivot into an Austin-based music producer..."

March 19, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Faster Than Sound – Summer in the City: Concerts, Protests, Relief Controversy, Potentially Less HAAM

Clubs navigate show safety, local musicians soundtrack protests, and HAAM asks for city aid.

"...Alongside Wednesday morning's news that Barracuda closed, summer concert calendars at a..."

June 12, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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