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

A Foodie’s Guide to One of North Austin’s Strip Malls

Searching for the American dream at the Spicewood / 183 Center

"...Strip malls rule. Where else can you spin laundry while sipping pho? Digest dumplings during a mani-pedi?..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

UT-Austin’s Esports Level Up

A new state-of-the-art gaming arena creates a space for all students

"...There's still plenty of bowling and billiards available at the Texas Union Underground, but..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Derek Udensi

Amid Near-Miss Crisis, City Fast-Tracks Safety Tech at Airport

Meanwhile Reps. Doggett and Casar urge federal action

"...As instances of near misses have been increasing across the country..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...A bike ride down Airport Boulevard protected from traffic. A train traveling over..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Near Misses at Austin Airport Stem From Nationwide Issues

Controller scheduling and staffing shortages have led to trouble at AUS

"...to the preponderance of near misses not just at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport but at airports around the country, due..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...Click here to jump straight to the brewery rankings...."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

New Mental Health Court Aims to Increase Treatment While Reducing Jail Stays

Nick Chu will take over the court Oct. 1

"...Think of the most shockingly brutal and random attacks you’ve..."

Sept. 27, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Judge Replacing Nick Chu in JP5 Will Handle Evictions, Bonds, Misdemeanors

He expects a seamless transition

"...Rick Olivo wasn’t expecting to be selected as the next Justice of the..."

Sept. 20, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Residential Address: Jenny Parrott's Cozy Nest of Songs and Stories at Hole in the Wall

The Austin folk experimentalist offers a free-entry Friday time portal

"...Walking up the Drag's ever-growing skyline these days, it's impossible..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Amid Record Heat, Texas Locks Prisoners Down, Reducing Shower Access

Advocates feel decision is retaliation

"...Amid record heat, and prisoners’ reports of deaths, lying in vomit, and using toilet water to cool their..."

Sept. 7, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Judge in One of the County’s Busiest Courts to Be Appointed This Month

Nick Chu will move to the county’s new probate court

"...In Travis County, the Justice of the Peace for Precinct..."

Sept. 6, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Layoffs at County’s Largest Mental Health Provider Approved by Board of Trustees

Nurse describes “sloppy and dysfunctional” leadership

"...The Integral Care Board of Trustees voted unanimously, Aug. 31, to..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Here's How Austin's Last-Minute City Budget Battles Played Out

How advocates' calls for action were and weren't answered

"...By the morning of Aug. 16, the day City Council was set..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

We Asked Writers to Review Bands They'd Never Seen Before at Hot Summer Nights

Fresh looks at Grace Sorensen, Witches Exist, Vermin the Villain, Ariel & the Culture

"...four writers caught artists they'd never seen before from Austin and around Texas. Find their fresh perspectives below. (Or,..."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Restaurant Review: Ezov

Chef Berty Richter’s upscale Mediterranean restaurant is thoughtful, modern, and inviting

"...When you walk into Ezov, the latest concept from the Emmer & Rye..."

July 28, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Summer fun is heating up around the state

"...Going a’courtin’. The Shelby County Courthouse in Center is one..."

June 30, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Smile Adapts, Reworks, and Evolves the Radiohead Formula

Free-flowing trio kept diehards guessing on second night at ACL Live

"...almost precisely seven years ago, and they haven’t performed in just shy of five years...."

June 27, 2023 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Native, the Former Hostel, Venue, and Business Hub, Has Closed Unexpectedly

Displaced tenants include Tiny Diner and Sugar Baby Plants

"...An event producer in the space posted that Native has closed “permanently (and..."

June 22, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

AISD Board Attempts to Stanch Bleeding From Budget

But teacher retention remains the highest priority

"...The members of Austin ISD’s board of trustees knew this could happen when..."

June 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Salvation Army Homeless Shelter to Reopen Temporarily, but Will It Be Enough?

Sally saved (for now)

"...Four months after the Salvation Army of Austin abruptly announced plans to close their Downtown homeless shelter..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

School’s out and June is the beginning of summer fun

"...Taste your way through Texas and beyond this summer, sampling Cajun cuisine, Southern specialties, and the Lone Star State's..."

June 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...Roberto Mejía's greatest fear crossing the border was a simple one: He didn't know..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

State Police Partnering With APD Mostly Arresting People of Color

License, registration, and ZIP Code, please

"...Four weeks into the Austin Police Depart­ment and Texas Department of Pub­lic..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Tribute Convenes Keith Richards, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones, and More at the Hollywood Bowl

Two-night song extravaganza pulled stars from across generations

"...Nelson’s greatest legacy may be as a convener. From bringing together Austin’s hippies and cowboys in the Seventies to..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

How a Small Town Has Fared as a Microchip Factory Brings in Billions

Has Taylor, TX, become Boomtown, TX?

"...the mayor of Taylor, Texas, traces his family's roots in the area back to the 1800s. There are few..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Public Notice: Chill Out, America!

Too many stupid shootings; TGI 4/20

"...Mistakes happen; best intentions don't always lead to best results. But if the..."

April 21, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Howie Mandel: "Everything I've Done, I've Fallen Into"

The Moontower Just For Laughs headliner on his accidental career

"...Is he the crazy comic who got famous for blowing up a rubber glove on his head? Is he..."

April 19, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

As Willie Looks to 90, Austin Stars Shine at Luck Reunion

Band of Heathens, Kelsey Wilson, Spoon made rain-delayed ranch date

"...town on Willie Nelson’s ranch and only some slight lineup changes needed to be made. Most prominently, ethereal pop..."

March 18, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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