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

"...doing STAAR prep in second grade. And he was tired of sitting there doing this practice test, so he..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

Make sure to make time for the coolest queer you know, aka you.

"...am also a professional writer, which means my sleep schedule is done 80% while the sun's shining. I have..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...a time capsule of the city and a bittersweet meditation on family and leaving home, this nuanced, touching avant-documentary..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Shrooms, Trolls, and Gaga in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...but hate interacting with children? The library has you covered with another monthly installment of its Crafty Adult series...."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...Story, touching hearts in dramas like Magnolia and We Need to Talk About Kevin, and gathering awards noms from..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Lavender Thug Talks Returning to Event Organizing

With her new-to-ATX variety show, she welcomes you to the House that Lavender built

"...In May 2022, I interviewed event programmer and DJ Lavender Thug about her then-show..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...TV shows, plus shorts, music videos, and XR projects announced for this year's celebration of visual creativity (March 7-15)...."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Punk, Noise, and Dolly in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shows to see this weekend and beyond

"...one word from the English language, it would be “unprecedented,” which has been applied to a procession of health..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

New Year's Adjacent Events for the Week Ahead

Crafts, comedy, and more

"...Monday 30, Cap City Comedy Club..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Little Women, Big Games, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Get in the spirit with these arts and cultural happenings

"...But – if we have to give one the edge – only one of these films about the four..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Saw Is Family! City Celebrates The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s 50th Anniversary

Proclamation ceremony brings together cast, council, and fans

"...later, Mayor Kirk Watson and Council Member Paige Ellis hosted a ceremony announcing The Texas Chain Saw Massacre day...."

Oct. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City of Austin to Proclaim The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Day

Celebrating the horror movie that built the Texas film industry

"...50 years since The Texas Chain Saw Massacre first terrified audiences. Now the locally-filmed classic is getting a home..."

Oct. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...Butts has rarely tasted ashes. He’s the granddaddy of political consulting in Central..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Shoegaze, Synthpop, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts

Whatever your genre, we got you

"...of anime girlie would I be if I didn’t acknowledge the lads, the legends, FLOW? Their career, it seems,..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell

Hollywood’s newest A-lister – according to the directors who knew him first and best

"...through Glen Powell’s induction ceremony into the Texas Film Hall of Fame, the thought comes to mind: Is this..."

June 7, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: In DEI Purge, Who’s UT Coming After Next?

And why is university leadership willing to stand down in the face of direct interference in our academic and intellectual freedom?

"...These brief comments were prepared for a planned town hall on the campus of..."

May 3, 2024 Column by Jim Kuhn

A Beloved Birthday, Dragon Boats, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Get out before the heat descends

"...a community. In the case of Palm Park, first opened in 1933 adjacent to the Palm School, one of..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...world converge on the beach town to compete for juried and audience awards. The festival began in 1997 as..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...week’s paper, rather than on stage, this year’s event tamped down the speeches – admittedly, sometimes a yawn fest..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...the world premiere of The Fall Guy, an eagerly awaited blockbuster reboot of the 1980s action-comedy television series...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Prepárate Para Tener Miedo With New Horror Anthology Satanic Hispanics

Segment directors on celebrating Latino diversity through terror

"...there's not a singular Latino horror. Instead, it's a many-headed beast...."

Nov. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Protest at City Hall: Religious groups and students gathered at City Hall on..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...bodice ripper?), but by November, its grounds will be used for a more exalted purpose: the Texas Book Festival’s..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

After Narrow Loss in Mayor’s Race, Celia Tries for Tax Assessor-Collector

Bruce Elfant retires after a decade

"...Travis County’s tax assessor-collector for more than a decade, announced his retirement last week, Celia Israel, former mayoral candidate..."

June 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jess Williamson, Ondara, Cherubs, Blushing, and more recommended shows

"...Jess Williamson last visited the Continental Club to see Dale Watson on her..."

June 9, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: More Pride, Less Prejudice

In a way, we're all gay Darcys looking for our gay Elizabeths in the thrush of Pride parties

"...'em! While these events are no ball at Netherfield Hall, you're sure to feel just as joyous as the..."

June 9, 2023 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Water Damage, TisaKorean, a tribute to Mandy Mercier, and more recommended shows

"...performances and lifelong connections in Austin music, Mandy Mercier died on Monday, March 27, on her 74th birthday. As..."

May 12, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Rodeo Austin: Everything You Need to Know

Aaron Watson, Flo Rida, Carly Pearce, and more to boot (scoot)

"...true-to-its-roots barn showdowns. We’re talking pig races, dairy milking, comedy stunt shows, and of course professional bull and bronc..."

March 8, 2023 Events Post by Dex Wesley Parra

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...festival (running March 10-19) may be its most star studded to date, with Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton, Oscar-nominees Robert Downey..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Sources: City Manager Spencer Cronk Will Be Asked to Resign

Brazen police-contract gambit follows ice-storm SNAFUs

"...City Manager Spencer Cronk successfully fended off passage of a City Council resolution that would..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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