A Place at the Long Table

The complex, nuanced, unmistakable taste of Juneteenth, 139 years later

"...blacks also applied for licenses to legalize their marriages. Emancipation allowed ex-slaves the right to assemble and openly worship..."

June 17, 2005 Food Feature by Toni Tipton-Martin

Living History

The debate on how best to honor the history of Rosewood Courts continues

"...barrack-style Rosewood Courts were built on the site of Emancipation Park, grounds for the local Juneteenth parade. For some,..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Whither Rosewood Courts?

The fight to save the first public housing complex for African-Ameri­cans in the U.S

"...completed in 1941. The courts were constructed atop Emanci­pa­tion Park, Austin's most significant Juneteenth parade ground and an important..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Activities to get your summer sizzling

"...Live Thoroughbred Racing June 2-July 30, Grand Prairie, www.lonestarpark.com..."

June 1, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Rosewood Courts Vote Gets Pushback

HACA opposes historic zoning for entire complex

"...124 units, add 76 units, and create a dedicated Emancipation Park. It also promises right-to-return for existing residents, who..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Juneteenth Events in Austin

Commemorate the end of slavery in Texas with these happenings

"...Saturday 15, Rosewood Park..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Grim History

Author traces Texas prison system from its roots in plantation slavery

"...same counties that were the predominant slave counties before emancipation, and the properties were all former slave plantations that..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Day Trips

The Varner-Hoogg Plantation State Historical Park, near Houston, has gone from a settler's cabin to a great sugar plantation to an oil wildcatter's weekend home.

"...The Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historical Park on the coastal plains west of Houston still retains..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...down Congress Avenue, then finally a dash through Butler Park to the post-race party at Auditorium Shores. captextri.com. American..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...in Austin. Having last performed in ATX at Zilker Park for ACL in 2015, the “Eyes Without a Face”..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Top 10 Arts Stories You Cared About the Most

From racist comedy to new books, returning theatre, and new textile joy, the most read stories about the Austin arts scene in 2021

"...and Prentiss as they make their way through changing post-Emancipation Proclamation Georgia, made the 2021 Booker Longlist. Chronicle Arts..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...by suburban Baptists ["Baptists Win a Round in Hyde Park," Feb. 21]...."

March 21, 2003 Column

Day Trips

"...While driving the beautiful back roads between Pedernales State Park and Johnson City, Gary saw the "for sale" sign..."

June 16, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Film Jury Awards Announced

The Fallout, Lily Topples the World take big wins

"...wake of a school tragedy. Writer and director Megan Park delivers a timely, riveting, and thought-provoking film on the..."

March 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...The Fallout Director/Screenwriter: Megan Park Producers: David Brown, Rebecca Miller, Cara Shine, Joannie Burstein,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

What’s on City Council's Agenda This Week?

Council has its hands full. Here are some of the agenda items we're watching.

"...the extension of a contract with planning consultant Peter Park, who has been a central figure in the city's..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar for June 16-23

"...TEXAS EMANCIPATION DAY Join Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe and Precinct..."

June 17, 2011 News Column

Happenings

June 14-20

"...organization works toward stabilizing population. 7-8pm. Austin Java, 1206 Parkway, 476-1829. Free. www.populationconnection.org...."

June 15, 2007 News Feature

Tom Petty, Folk Horror Lead SXSW Audience Awards

The Fallout is this year's big winner

"...Megan Park's feature took the Narrative Feature prize in last week's..."

March 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizen's calendar, June 11-18

"...JUNETEENTH The city hosts this festival in the park to celebrate Texas Emancipation Day. 11am-2pm. Wooldridge Park Plaza,..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...(teaching at Montana State). Current CinemaTexas director is Lee Sparks, a summa cum laude graduate of RTF. CinemaTexas faculty..."

July 18, 2003 Column

The Off Beat: Freedom Day(s)

Early-bird celebrations pepper the lead-up to a midweek Juneteenth

"...ended – occurred two years after Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation...."

June 21, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

"...Black Queer Emancipation Open Mic Poetry Night Poets are invited to share..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

Juneteenth Parade and Celebration 2016

"...Greater East Austin Youth Association hosted the 2016 Juneteenth Emancipation Parade and celebration in Rosewood Park on Saturday, June..."

June 21, 2016 Photo Gallery

Juneteenth Sesquicentennial Celebration

"...the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth with the annual 2K Emancipation Run, parade, and party at Rosewood Park...."

June 22, 2015 Photo Gallery

Gay Place: ¡Hola Papi!

Prides loom across Texas as Austin crowns the hottest Daddy

"...the echo chamber. Sat., June 20. Comal & MLK. Emancipation run, 9:30am; parade, 10am; afterparty at Rosewood Park, 2300..."

June 19, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

All About Juneteenth

Festivities kick off this weekend

"...Also Saturday, from noon until 4pm, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department will host a Juneteenth celebration –..."

June 15, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Who's Texas?

The story of Texas history says a lot -- about the storytellers

"...museum, IMAX films included, feels more like a theme park than a historical repository. Museum Director Lynn Denton insists,..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax