Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...They are questioning an Austin ISD contract-bid process that..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims

Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors

"...tray opening. With the Zoom screen aimed at the food chute, the judge began reciting the woman’s rights: the..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 19-25

"...to be the most susceptible of all. The good news is that you now have an excellent chance to..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...finer things in life with an evening of fine food, fine wine, and even finer arts. And great news,..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...The Texas State Conference of the American Association of..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Nico’s Nitro, and Picnic Party offer a variety of food and drink to feed shoppers as they peruse local..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crosstalk: A SXSW Murder Plot, 23rd Street Mural Vandalism, and More Culture News

Willie Nelson helps touring artists, and a new burger joint takes over Contigo

"...TTE Notti, a prominent personality on local entertainment outlet..."

March 22, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...That’s a problem because all subsequent learning, including subjects..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...close to home.”   – James Scott All Things Food Summit..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Panels Explore What’s Next for Sustainable Food

How to transition from “eco-depressed” to “making regenerative living sexy”

"...Several SXSW sessions are exploring climate-friendly food and regenerative agriculture by asking questions like: Could tech..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Opinion: Let’s Encourage Austin Restaurants to Switch to Reusables, Away From Single-Use Items

Austin Reuse Coalition and Plastic Reduction Project want your help rating Austin restaurants’ commitment to reducing plastic use

"...News of plastic pollution in our waterways, oceans, and microplastics..."

March 1, 2024 Column by Brandi Clark Burton

Gentrification Scholar Weighs In

"...the article "Austin at Large: Lowrider Knows Every Street," [News, April 2, 2021.] In particular, it is in response..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Postmarks

After a Million Texas Kids Were Kicked Off Medicaid, Thousands More Are Still in Limbo

Application backlog grew from December to January

"...long delays for families applying for health care or food assistance...."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin FC Eats: Empanadas, Pulled Pork, Popsicles Headline New Concession Options

Plus: an update on McKalla Station

"...series of concession stands and more like a trendy food hall with a season’s worth of diverse local options..."

Feb. 13, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Calls for Federal Hate Crime Investigation Follow Stabbing of Palestinian American in Austin

After Sunday’s statewide protest, a young man was attacked

"...us.’ They're young, they decided to try the good food in Austin. They stayed. An hour and a half,..."

Feb. 6, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Cinched, Toned, Depressed: A Trip to Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Store in Austin

Domain Northside hosts shapewear brand’s first retail store

"...It was January that brought me to stand among..."

Feb. 5, 2024 Design Post by Ali Montag

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...James Beard Awards have recognized the best in American food culture since 1990. Winners will be announced on June..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...These kinds of offenses almost always include an element..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Feeding Futures: The Central Texas Food Bank launched the first location of its Feeding Futures..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

News of the Black Iron Brothertons, of Michael Carranza and Danielle Martinez’s Tare, of Abby Jane and her Bakeshop, of Little Ola and King Cakes, of Tiffany Chen and Those New Cookies

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your Austin Chronicle’s “Food News Buffet” for the third week of January 2024...."

Jan. 16, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Statesman Union Gearing Up to Strike

Gannett still won’t budge on wages, benefits

"...unionize in 2021. Nicole Villalpando, leader of the Austin NewsGuild, said, "No one wants to strike. We want to..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 12-18

"...the efforts of many people to provide you with food, water, electricity, clothes, furniture, and all the other goodies..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Swedish Hill Is Kind of Closing; Hong Kong Supermarket, C’est Finis; Dry January Is a Good Idea All Over; But, Oh Boy, We Still Wine an Awful Lot; and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Yes, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the second week of January...."

Jan. 10, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

iHeartPodcast Awards Coming to South by Southwest

Star-studded ceremony returns to live format and moves to Austin

"...29 categories in total, including awards for comedy, crime, news, pop culture, sports, food, and business, plus the Icon..."

Jan. 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Ruth Ellsworth Carter, Austin Songwriter Who Wrote Hits for Stevie Ray Vaughan, Has Died

The "soup chef" co-composed with her husband Bill Carter

"...Bill confirmed the news via Facebook on Thursday...."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Made In Makes Farewell, Tiny Grocer Champions the Dry, the Loren Brings Midnite Bagel, Uchiba Goes (Briefly) Nashville, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Yes, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the first week of January 2024...."

Jan. 3, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Statesman Restaurant Is Opening Soon, Dish Society’s Already Up and Serving in Mueller, MaieB and Batch Are Taking Over Contigo’s Former Space, and There Will Be Noms A-Plenty During Free Week

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering.

"...quickly become regulars, and regulars become friends,” says the news release, and we look at the current landscape and..."

Dec. 27, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 22-28

"...Oscar Levant that a miracle couldn't fix." The good news for you, Capricorn, is that 2024 will be mostly..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Christmastime Yum, New Year’s Noms, Jo’s Spikes Coffee Winterwise, Hoboken Pie Ventures Beyond Pizza, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering.

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the fourth week of December...."

Dec. 20, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Week 2024 Just Got Tastier

Red River restaurants announce discounts

"...hero for $10 at Marinara Miracles 10% off all food items at Stubb's BBQ $4 pizza slices at Hoboken..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

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