SCOTUS Punts on Fisher vs. UT, Lifts Part of Voting Rights Act

Two major rulings from the Supreme Court

"...roiled and boiled with the abortion debate, lawmakers and civil rights activists occasionally looked up to absorb the impact..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

US Supremes Speak on UT, No Word on Voting Rights

Admissions policy goes back to court, but DOMA, section 5 still out

"...idle. This morning, the justices sent a case attacking UT's diversity admissions efforts back to the lower court. However,..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SCOTUS: Affirmative Action OK at UT

Justices rule 4-3 on using race in college admissions

"...University of Texas at Austin admissions officers can continue to..."

June 23, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Baked Cookies and Racism at UT

Young Conservatives get national headlines, local contempt

"...heard around the world. That's probably what the Young Conservatives of Texas hoped for Wednesday when they played pastry..."

Oct. 27, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Affirming Diversity in College Admissions

Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin

"...UT Austin can keep using race as part of its..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Justice Demands Affirmative Action

In UT admissions case, 'diversity' is important – but justice more so

"..."The road is long, but it really hasn't been that long." – From the..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Top 10 Education Stories

Reading, writing, arithmetic ... well, that's three!

"...The school year saw schools nationally adapt to the Every Student Succeeds Act, the 2015 bipartisan successor to 2001's..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: April 10

All the news that's fit to blog

"...summer blockbusters offers the usual assortment of spandex superheroes, but ten-year-old Hunter Aguilar somehow manages to make them all..."

April 10, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to hear that many in the Heritage Neighborhood Association believe the city of Austin is trying to punish the..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature

Congress Putting Teeth Back in Voting Rights Act

New Section 4 would put Texas back under preclearance

"...Last Summer, the US Supreme Court defanged the Voting Rights Act by striking down Section 4, the clauses..."

Jan. 16, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...a couple of likely flashpoints: a public hearing on revised helicopter/helipad regulations, and a hearing on the proposed South..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...exceptional work in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art from May 1, 2002 to April 30, 2003...."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

"...Time to believe in miracles. Behold, the resurrection of the erstwhile Austin..."

May 21, 2025 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Pool Parties, Pride Picnics, and Other Events Worth Braving the Heat

Get good and sweaty

"...Austin Asian American Film Festival..."

June 28, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Critics Name Cream of the Cultural Crop

The nominees for the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Members of the Austin Critics Table have considered the hundreds of stage productions, concerts, and art..."

May 14, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A T-Rex, Trivia, and Twilight, in This Week’s Recommended Events

Take those long arms and find a weekday happening

"...Spanish cinema contains some of the most eerie, beautiful, and passionate offerings in film history, for the most..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...More to the Villas Story..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Goetz Speaks for Villas..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Winedale's Lauds and Losses?

Shakespeare program earns honors as historic buildings fade

"...The student Shakespeareans have departed, but the Bard they celebrate is sticking around...."

Aug. 15, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Art Par Excellence

The nominees for the 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...After poring over the hundreds of stage productions, concerts, and art exhibitions..."

May 20, 2015 Arts Post

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...If you’re looking for a cool but nerdy way to celebrate life and love, pop into..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts

Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows

"...it a melting pot. At Might Be Magic, the love child dance party series born from the minds of..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

We Remember What the Dormouse Said

Ten authors cut you a little slice of their own personal Wonderlands

"...due to a classic of fantastic storytelling called Alice's Adventures in Wonderland...."

March 31, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Included here are more reviews of films screened during the SXSW Film Festival 1998...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Share Some Truth, Justice, and Sustainability With These Civic-Minded Gifts

Keep the holidays real

"...the least fun section of the Chronicle, our main contribution to the gift guide is, as always, the wish..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Postmarks

"...hear it. Your guys, Black & Barbaro, were copping out big time in the article on minority recruitment by..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Column