The Verde Report: Midfield Swap Could Be Only Solution to Austin FC’s Achilles’ Heel

Austin FC has struggled defending in transition for years

"...the other goals Austin FC has surrendered through eight games this season. Which is to say, it came in..."

April 19, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Stick Around, Say Damn: Inside the Cactus Cafe’s Tuesday Open Mic

Songwriters connect under Jake Farr’s ground rules

"...as supportive as parents at a little league baseball game – beaming, videoing (without flash, to hide transgression of..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Dina Barrish

Madonna Remains a Prickly Pop Disruptor at Moody Center

First of two nights drives home Madge’s four-decade ubiquity

"...sufficiently ecstatic trip through the decades. Late in the game, a video compiled 40 years of the singer’s controversies,..."

April 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Road Woes Continue for Austin FC in Loss to St. Louis City

Season-long goal drought away from home drags on

"...same passivity Austin displayed in its prior two road games this season, neither of them wins...."

April 14, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

It's a Family Affair for the Hurleys in Strictly Confidential

How Elizabeth tried (and failed) to keep son Damian out of the film biz

"...that her son was a quick student of the game, learning to direct, light, be his own cinematographer, “and..."

April 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Long Game

True-life story of Mexican-American teens who make a run at the 1957 state golf championship

"...racially-motivated obstacles, the stakes are even higher. The Long Game successfully balances emotion, humor, and performance to tell the..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Jessi Cape

Austin's Aaron Moten's Trip From Batboy to Fallout

How one St. Ed's actor became part of the new Prime series

"...be an audition for the next installment of the game. After all, she's an experienced voice actor, having voiced..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Staple! Is Turning the Page Toward a New Future

Austin’s indie media expo returns and it’s all because of one email

"...is now, as the mini-con celebrating independent comics, zines, games, and digital creatives makes its debut on the St...."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Exploring the McNeil Crossing Strip Mall

Exceptional forays into Indian and Vietnamese cuisine, plus a short trip to Subway

"...love to stick around and work on my short game, I'm driven by thali. [inset-1-left]..."

April 12, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Only God Was Above Us at Vampire Weekend’s Eclipse Show

The “Cocaine Cowboys” celebrated new album at high noon

"...Even more inexplicable, the medley coincided with a game show interlude when guitar tech Josh Goldsmith came out..."

April 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Ernest Cline and Felicia Day Are Waiting Under the Bridge to Bat City

Don't miss the special reading and signing tonight

"...It’s a chance to get your hands on the..."

April 8, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Driussi Winner Powers Austin FC Past San Jose Earthquakes in Seven-Goal Thriller

RECAP: ATX defeats San Jose 4-3

"...There are good games. There are great games. Then there are the kind..."

April 7, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Co-Founder of Local Org That Pushed for Cannabis Decriminalization Abruptly Replaced

Julie Oliver exits Ground Game, Catina Voellinger takes helm

"...Julie Oliver, the co-founder and executive director of Ground Game Texas, is out of the organization that has used..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin FC Beats Banged-Up FC Dallas for First Win of Season

Club faces struggling San Jose Earthquakes next

"...a depleted FC Dallas team, 2-1, to snap a 7-game winless streak dating back to last season...."

March 31, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...while playing the newest Grand Theft Auto for Rockstar Games. He repeatedly blew the mission, then flew into a..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Verde Report: Austin FC Needs Copa Tejas Now More Than Ever

It’s been six months without a win. Can ATXFC reverse their luck against FC Dallas?

"...take on the Verde and Black in the opening game of the 2024 Copa Tejas campaign...."

March 29, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

We Have an Issue: Everything You Need to Know About The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin Awards

When to vote, why to vote, and how to campaign

"...win a pair of tickets to an Austin FC game). You can also take your time with the ballot..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Travis County Aims to Allow Defenders at Bail Hearings

The defunct program has faced a two-year uphill battle

"...22, “It’s going to take collaboration, not the blame game in a work session.”..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Wanna See the Season 3 Premiere of Industry Early? Better Get Yourself to ATX TV Festival.

Austin fest will also premiere Julio Torres’ new HBO show Fantasmas

"...cross paths with season three cast addition Kit Harrington (Game of Thrones)....."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

At Wit’s End: Bob Byington on His Dry New Comedy, Lousy Carter

“My career puzzles people, including myself”

"...He could devote this ennui to his kid’s soccer game...."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Shawn Badgley

Riddle of Fire

Three kids embark on an epic quest on a lazy, golden summer day

"...they want to do is play the new video game they have acquired and no, don’t ask how. But..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...Family Fun” comes with tix to an Austin FC game, the Austin Zoo, and $100 at Pinthouse; and “Adult..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

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

"...hour. MAP uses adaptive technology – like a video game – to make questions progressively harder or easier, depending..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Verde Report: Relax, Austin FC’s First Month Isn’t as Bad as It Looks

“It’s not like we’re behind the curve. We’re right there.”

"...results-oriented standpoint, Austin FC is off to the worst four-game start in franchise history. Zero wins, one loss, and..."

March 22, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC, Philadelphia Union Share an Unlikely Bond

The fans were there, even before MLS was

"...The SOBs crashed home games of Philadelphia’s other sports teams, raining soccer chants from..."

March 15, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...mix of 16th century drama and 21st century online gameplay, Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane's chronicle of two actors..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Task Force That Reviews Pregnancy-Related Deaths Losing Advocate Role

When state withheld death data, advocate pushed back

"...both ends of the political spectrum – but a late-in-the-game edit also changed the description of Wilson’s seat on..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

SXSW Responds to Artist Dropouts Following Tweet From Greg Abbott

Governor tells protesting bands “Bye. Don’t come back.”

"...Pitch categories, giving entrepreneurs visibility and funding for potentially game-changing work...."

March 12, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: Grand Theft Hamlet

“To be or not to be” in a virtual reality mid-pandemic? Fantastic.

"...Auto. After finding an empty outdoor amphitheater in the game, they decide to stage a production of Hamlet. This..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

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