Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

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"...title? Tap in for one or all of the contest events including bootblacks, pets, handlers, and the Mr./Ms./Mx contests...."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...which is now officially underway. The Tribune reports the contest promises to be “among the most heated and expensive..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...million checks to assholes. Musk’s donation helped make the contest the most expensive judicial race in history but it..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in? On Wednesday, a Houston judge overturned The Onion’s selection as the winning bidder of Alex Jones’ Infowars company...."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

With Election Results Made Official, Kirk Watson Narrowly Reelected as Mayor Without Runoff

Clock ticks on recount request from Carmen Llanes Pulido

"...Watson cleared the threshold required to win a multiperson contest outright (more than 50% of the total vote) by..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Another Election, City Council Remains Staunchly Pro-Housing

But outcome in D7 contest remains undecided

"...But Siegel enters the head-to-head contest with a broad coalition behind him. He also thinks..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With Most Ballots Counted, Another Term for Mayor Watson Looks Likely

In second place, Carmen Llanes Pulido is still hopeful

"...of the city is still reeling from the presidential election result, the biggest local contest was up in the..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD’s New Board Is Mostly Decided, With One Runoff to Go

Two former teachers will face off in December

"...years. Lynn Boswell and Kevin Foster, who ran for reelection unopposed, will be leaders in that decision-making process...."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

In Round Rock, Vandals Target Candidate Signs

Round Rock ISD continues to look out for far-right candidates

"...This year’s Round Rock ISD board election isn’t nearly as nutty as the last one. You..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the Nov. 2024 General Election

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...voting (Monday, October 21, through Friday, November 1) and Election Day, Tuesday, November 5...."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...voting (Monday, October 21, through Friday, November 1) and Election Day, Tuesday, November 5. We urge readers to be..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...Just in time for Election Day, Jarrott Productions shares a potent political reminder: Politicians..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...operatives like Mark Littlefield (currently consulting on Kirk Watson’s reelection bid), Jim Wick (running four Council member races this..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates

Here’s one minute of information on each race

"...Austin’s six City Council races for the Nov. 5 election provide a number of interesting storylines...."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...jubilation with his decision to abandon this fall’s presidential contest, Biden’s team announced that he would make an appearance..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature

Qmmunity: Poo Poo Platter Closes After 12 Years

The avant-drag troupe talks the show’s history and hijinks

"...“I remember the female show we did after the election,” she says of January 2017’s Poo Poo Platter Presents..."

July 26, 2024 Column by James Scott

Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election

Turnout was about 6% for the historic election

"...just two of the results of the May 4 election, where voters in other outlying areas of the city..."

May 10, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...to dress up: There promises to be a costume contest with prizes for outfits that exemplify “Pink Pony Club,”..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Tanisa Jeffers Wins Big in JP5 Contest

She will lead county’s main evictions court

"...awoken an hour earlier, learned she had won the contest for Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, and headed..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Experts at SXSW Debate if AI Will Save Us ... or Destroy Us

Scads of panels ponder a rosy or bleak future

"...a more positive note, some of them help us contest fines, shop for products in high demand, and even..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Brant Bingamon

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Wave?   – James Scott Last Day of Early Voting/Election Day..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Quick Guide to Chronicle Endorsements for 2024 Primary Election

Going to the polls? This handy list of our recommendations might help.

"...of early voting (Feb. 20 through March 1) and election day, Tuesday, March 5. We urge readers to be..."

Feb. 18, 2024 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...of early voting (Feb. 20 through March 1) and election day, Tuesday, March 5. We urge readers to be..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

APD Top Brass Contacted Former D.A. Staffer for “Anonymous Stories” on José Garza’s Office

D.A. says APD “condone” apparent search for dirt on him

"...District Attorney José Garza ahead of his March primary contest? Garza seems to think so...."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Candidate Filing in the March 2024 Primary Election Closes

Here’s a look at some of the interesting 2024 races

"...county, so much of the competition in our local elections is concentrated in the Democratic primary contest, set for..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

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

"...will use Robinson’s documentary short "How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 Presidential Contest" (SXSW..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"..."How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 Presidential Contest" Directors:..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Opening Day of the 88th Texas Legislature

"...Nelson watches as the House prepares for the speaker election...."

Jan. 11, 2023 Photo Gallery

Rep. James Talarico, HD 50

“For those who believe that democracy can work ... this session will be fruitful”

"...The Texas GOP was emboldened by its better-than-expected 2020 election performance, in a contest where many Democrats thought they..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hays County Dems Romp as San Marcos Legalizes Weed

Everything's blue (and green)

"...the Candlewood Suites near Lakeline – squeaked through on Election Day after falling behind Democrat Blane Conk­lin in the..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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