Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...Black History Month than with a walk through the George Washington Carver Museum? The East Austin cultural center houses..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...meeting agenda can be viewed at tinyurl.com/councilmobilitycommittee.  – Austin Sanders Black Eyes..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Public Notice: The Two Sides of “More Housing”

“More at all costs,” or “more that’s not costly”?

"...As Austin Sanders details this week, there are three significant proposals on..."

June 9, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Mistrial Announced for the Police Officer Who Killed Mike Ramos

The court can’t seem to find enough jurors

"...to the trial, a bailiff told the Chronicle’s Austin Sanders via email that “no media will be allowed into..."

May 26, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Election Ticker: Tidbits From the Campaign Trail

District 3 candidate forum keeps it quick and Celia gets a PAC

"...district attorney, José Garza, is funded by somebody named George Soros, who funds antifa, destroying the city."..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...more Election Day vote to count, though. pic.twitter.com/OQ90lkOEOh— Austin Sanders (@daustinsanders) March 2, 2022 with 90% of the vote..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

21 Austin Rappers to Know in ’21

A hard-cut list of MCs proving the local hip-hop scene’s legitimacy

"...Social media clips lovably vary from performing on Bernie Sanders' Twitch stream to covering "Just the Two of Us"..."

June 25, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Lege Ticker: Someone Has to Pay the Post-Storm Electric Bill

The price is right?

"...While the George Floyd Act (by Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston) is this..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Shadwell, Producers: Cody Greenwood, Richard Harris The story of George Martin’s AIR Studios Montserrat and the island that changed..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...and who makes wise decisions," she says #atxcouncil— Austin Sanders (@daustinsanders) November 4, 2020 Alter notes that of the..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...3 election, Seinfeld's Julia Louis-­Drey­fus (Elaine Benes), Jason Alexander (George Cos­tanza), and co-creator Larry David (a prett-ay prett-ay good..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Fantastic Fest Returns to Celebrate Itself

Global genre gathering announces streaming lineup

"...be a local component with a Alamo connection: Actor/dentist George Hardy starred in the infamous Troll 2, which was..."

Sept. 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity

We spent election day with local percussive rebel

"..."We've been picking the worst people imaginable: George W. Bush, Rick Perry, Greg Abbott," he ticks off...."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...attorney. Siegel, who enjoyed solid backing from the Bernie Sanders wing of the national party and was endorsed by..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

“I Want Peace, but I Want Justice First”

Austinites protested against police brutality. Police responded with brutal force.

"...and outrage, sparked by the murder of Houston native George Floyd by Minnea­polis police. As the Chronicle went to..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Announces Film Award Winners

Shithouse takes top narrative honors

"...Jury Recognition for Directing: Topside D: Celine Held, Logan George “These two directors create a textured urban underground world..."

March 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...then inevitable, Battle of the Septugenarian Stars between Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden for Texas' big bag of delegates..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...Elizabeth Warren: 49,734 (22.13%) Amy Klobuchar: 5,168 (2.30%) Bernie Sanders: 83,803 (37.28%) Tom Steyer: 792 (0.35%) Pete Buttigieg: 10,381..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes

"...Elizabeth Warren: 25,849 (25.07%) Amy Klobuchar: 4,304 (4.32%) Bernie Sanders: 38,437 (37.07%) Tom Steyer: 603 (0.60%) Pete Buttigieg: 9,343..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Anticipating the March 3 Election, a Few Numbers to Note

An update on Travis turnout, and the congressional money wars

"...$500,000 but held only $4,000 at mid-month. Four others (George Hindman, Scott Bland, Elianor Vessali, Renee Swann) have spent..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Kyle Marvin, Michael Angelo Covino, Gayle Rankin, Talia Balsam, George Wendt, Judith Godrèche..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do

Can skilled jobs and career education change Texas culture?

"...Dawson says the proposals by Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to make community college free are..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Film Festival Review: DC Noir

George Pelecanos gives us glimpses of Washington crime and life

"...to L.A., and David Simon is to Baltimore, so George Pelecanos is to Washington, D.C...."

Nov. 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...at Houston's State of Dis­trict 1 address at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, where she emphasized..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...(1967, 126min/color, 35mm) Paul Newman, George Kennedy, Strother Martin, and Jo Van Fleet. Directed by..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ACC: Two seats still up for Grabs

School boards fill up, with a few seats left open for run-offs

"...Dec. 13. Michael J. Lewis narrowly scraped ahead of George Robinson, and will be Hassan's challenger...."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mixed Metaphors

These craft cocktails are for the books

"...are sure to be in your good books. Michael Sanders, Backbeat..."

June 17, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Point Austin: A Halcyon Day

Clinton's ascension is a moment to celebrate possibilities

"...and her then-boyfriend Bill campaigned valiantly in Texas for George McGovern – who didn't just lose the election, but..."

June 10, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Page Two: I Am Trump, You Are Trump

The dangerous cancer of a charismatic populist demagogue leader

"...The root of frustration with some of Bernie Sanders' supporters in their sadly and increasingly hysterical assaults on..."

June 3, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Shame & Blame Game

"...to read Louis Black's sad attempt to shame Bernie Sanders supporters into voting for Hillary Clinton lest we repeat..."

April 12, 2016 Postmarks

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