“Reimagining” APD and Its Huge Budget Starts Now

City Council and the city manager try to move away from policing, but is it enough?

"...his proposed police budget to be viewed as a starting point. His fiscal year 2021 spending plan includes $11.3..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...www.asleepatthewheel.com, Saturday 25..."

July 24, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips: Potty Breaks

Alternatives to public restrooms when traveling

"...Just the thought of using a public restroom during the pandemic can be frightening...."

July 17, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

COVID-19 CODE RED: Austin Moves Into Crisis Mode

Austin Public Health: "We are in a very dangerous situation in Texas"

"...As was sadly anticipated, Austin and Travis County are hurtling toward what had been..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, Austin Choirs Seek Community Through Virtual Worship

Music remains an integral part of most religions, so what happens when the choir can't meet?

"..."I don't know if you've ever tried to sing with a group of people all at the same..."

July 10, 2020 Music Feature by Nataleah Small

A Dangerous Man

At 18, Billy Joe Wardlow took a man’s life. Nearly 30 years later, the state still wants his.

"...row has a culture. Billy Wardlow says it's different in many ways from general population. One is in how..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Musicians of Color Talk About the Pandemic's Outsized Impact on Their Communities

COVID-19 extends into all realities of Austin's pervasive inequality

"...[inset-1]..."

June 19, 2020 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

Council Poised to Enact First APD Reforms and Budget Cuts

Change begins now

"...a package of police reforms today, Thursday, June 11, in the first substantive policy response to the last two..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Following Protests, Expect a Jump in COVID-19 Cases

City releases new metric for judging stages of risk, and promises better outreach to communities of color

"...Expanding on its previously released Risk-Based Guidelines, Austin Public Health..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Kimberley Jones and Beth Sullivan

Faster Than Sound: Could Austin Arts & Music Finally Get a Cultural Trust?

It's not here yet, but talks are intensifying. Also, bars and a few live music venues reopen.

"...As the city of Austin continues to divvy COVID-19 relief, music advocates are making..."

May 29, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Rough Start to Summer for Austin’s Beloved Pools

Can we swim yet?

"...[Correction, June 11, 2020: The original story stated that the hiring freeze for lifeguards had..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

COVID-19 Is Still Here, but Texas Wants Us to Move On

That's not an order

"...though the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, Texas is going about its business – no matter what its largest..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 8-14

"...least likely to be egomaniacs. Most of you aren't inclined to indulge in fits of braggadocio or outbreaks of..."

May 15, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

Travis County Clerk Lays Out Her July Election Plan

Despite threats by AG Ken Paxton, Dana DeBeauvoir expects a "hybrid" July election

"..."It's going to look a lot like the election in Wisconsin,"..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Local Nonprofits Adapt to Help People Survive Domestic Violence During COVID-19

Seeking shelter when home isn't safe

"...and the last week of April, SAFE Alliance's 24-hour hotline – a first point of contact for those seeking..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Council Preview: The City Will RISE Again

$15 million fund proposed to help deliver quick cash relief

"...City Council is set to allocate $15 million from the city’s emergency reserves for direct financial..."

April 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Working Overtime to Provide for Unhoused Neighbors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

All shall be fed

"...Downtown Austin is home, most of the time, to about..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Tonight’s Virtual Kiki Fosters Queer Connection

When you can’t go to the dance party, the dance party comes to you!

"...As everyday life has pivoted from IRL to URL in light of COVID-19, LGBTQIA space-makers have adapted to moving..."

March 26, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...Pink Floyd fanatics be warned: This document contains NO music...."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Austin Industry Bands Together for March Music Week

Why Austin venues and musicians need you to turn out the next 10 days, and where to do it

"...In the wake of the city of Austin's cancellation of..."

March 13, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

How and Why the City and County Chose to Cancel SXSW

Striking precarious, if unachievable, balance between protecting public health and avoiding economic calamity

"...would need to be canceled due to risk of spreading the novel coronavirus into Austin and Travis County. In..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...It's one of the most momentous elections in Texas history. Who will claim the state's big juicy..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Election Ticker: Final Laps Before E-Day

Countdown to Super Tuesday begins

"...Record-Breaking Turnout?..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...[inset-1-right]..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Faster Than Sound: Happy Birthday, Daniel Johnston

Hi, How Are You Day commemorates the late, great Daniel Johnston, and SaulPaul's Alien Adventure beams down at Scottish Rite Theater

"...Last Wednesday inside ACL Live at the Moody Theater, following some nonlinear..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

How Does School District Policing Support Local Students?

To serve and protect

"...Last fall, Manor Independent School District announced its intent to create its own..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Autumn A. Arnett

Broadway Leading Lady Carolee Carmello on Taking Over Dolly!

Hello, Dolly prepares for run at Bass Concert Hall

"...Carolee Carmello is probably the most prolific Broadway leading lady you’ve never heard of. She may not be..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Arts Post by Paul Beutel

In 1990, We Predicted What 2020 Would Look Like. Did We Get Anything Right?

And since we're here, why not place some bets on 2050?

"...and this was long before my time – but in 1990, the Chronicle editorial staff ran a whole issue..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Jenny Hoyston Releases First Solo Album in Over a Decade

Erase Errata founding member seeks new soundscapes in Hold On, Loosely

"...Jenny Hoyston is in the midst of a midlife breakthrough. The Erase Errata..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

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