The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown of Texas' New Film Incentives

Breaking down what SB 22 does – and doesn't – do for Texas

"...After months of guest appearances at committee hearings by A-listers like Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, and..."

June 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Round One of I-35 “Caps” Fight Ends in a Draw

City to fund columns that could support highway parks

"...The first round in the City Hall fight over the future of I-35..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Album Review: Will Johnson’s Pensive Trip to Diamond City

Folk-rock troubadour strips down for 10th solo album

"...Singer, multi-instrumentalist, and renowned veteran of Austin’s music scene, Will..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Miranda Garza

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...(of course), teachers (of course), but also parents and principals. Austin state representative Gina Hinojosa has a story she..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...Oh, global music. What does it mean? Antone’s, expanding beyond its usual blues repertoire with this seven-act bill,..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Sixteen Austin Schools Drop From B to F Ratings Under New State Measure

A state takeover of the district’s school board becomes likelier

"...Monica Mills is the principal of Rodriguez Elementary School in Southeast Austin, a school..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Thursday 24, Franklin Barbecue..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Don’t Drink That Water: The deadly algae is back! Scientists from..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

The City Budget Deficit Is Finally Here

Rising costs, declining revenues to blame

"...After years of city budget staff warning of impending budget deficits, the trouble has finally arrived,..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Family and Staff Dismayed at Dobie Middle School’s Likely Closure

Austin ISD could face state takeover if school remains open

"...The heartbreak and confusion came flooding out Monday night at a meeting between Austin ISD..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Anti-Death-Penalty Nun Talks “Bible Belt” and “Death Belt” in Austin

She calls execution the “apex” of a flawed punitive system

"...Sister Helen Prejean’s walk into the dark world of death row began with letters...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...Ghost in the Shell..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Texas DOGE Committee Looks to Form $88M State Cybersecurity Agency

Cyber Command would dramatically expand spending on cybersecurity

"...Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott declared creating a Texas cybersecurity agency an emergency item this legislative..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Changing Downtown Traffic: A new strategic plan for Austin’s Downtown..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...Hollie Plemons is not a liberal, and that’s putting it lightly. Plemons is a grassroots conservative activist. She..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...Hump day at South by Southwest 2025 heated up in more ways than one...."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Printing Costs Will Spike for Austin-Area Newspapers With New Tariffs

Local papers expect as much as 25% increase in printing costs

"...If you’re reading this in print, these words were inked onto this..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

SXSW Announces 2025 Film & TV Festival Award Winners

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

"...On Wednesday evening, SXSW handed out the Jury and Special Awards for..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Brand-New Flower in Texas: The top news this week concerns the “wooly..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...A virtual early 2000s Austin supergroup, Heavy Meddo features Bill Baird and Jordan Johns,..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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 it’s part of...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Night of the Living Dildo Police

How a proposed Texas law would limit sex toy sales

"...display at Walmart? If you answered yes, you have something in common with Hillary Hickland, a freshman Republican House..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Love Letters, Pro Wrestling, and More Recommended Events

Your weekdays are spoken for

"...It’s been 20 years since a stop-motion animated feature won the Academy Award for..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cornyn, state Sen. Brandon Creighton, and Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. Cornyn said he’ll push to get Texas reimbursed for..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Movie Duos, Rude Little Pigs, and More Events for the Week Ahead

Time to reflect and project

"...Day March has been canceled due to cold weather in the forecast. The festival will take place Feb. 1.]Civil..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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