Voting Info for the Travis Central Appraisal District Election

Early Voting: April 22 - 30; Election Day: Saturday, May 4

"...by the Texas Dept. of Public Safety or U.S. government. Voters without photo ID may vote after signing a..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

Council Wants More Housing Near Project Connect Stations

Bring on the trains

"...train lines is dependent on support from the federal government – especially as lawsuits from Austin transit opponents continue..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Presidential Candidate Cornel West Hosts Music Industry Roundtable at Carver Museum

Sentimental talk invites Bill Callahan and Alphabet Workers Union

"...When asked about the federal government’s role in protecting musicians from AI and corporate exploitation,..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

More on Medicaid

"...should not suffer because of the mistakes of their government...."

April 13, 2024 Postmarks

The Austin Chronic: Former Ag Commissioner Candidate Susan Hays Is Building a Hempcrete House

It’s the first privately owned residence in Austin made of the eco-friendly material

"...“When the government is trying to regulate something they don’t understand, they..."

April 12, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...AISD’s Money Problems: Austin ISD is aiming to cut..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

Taking Accountability

"...light. The lack of accountability from educators, media, and government for the damage they did to a generation of..."

April 9, 2024 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...year in a Russian prison last week. The U.S. government officially designated him as “wrongfully detained” within two weeks..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...looks like every year and how much revenue local governments have to work with. City Council members, county commissioners,..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...for queer law students. With the way our state government keeps writing unconstitutional bills, we’re gonna need all the..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

T.C. Broadnax Selected as Austin’s Next City Manager

City Council to initiate hiring process next week

"...be selected as the next chief executive of Austin’s government. “With the continued growth of our state’s capital city,”..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Aims to Allow Defenders at Bail Hearings

The defunct program has faced a two-year uphill battle

"...as not only a constitutionally protected right that local government must provide to everyone but a tool instrumental in..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Black and Latino Neighborhoods Face Worse Air Pollution, Study Finds

Highways, plants in East Austin fuel health inequality

"...don’t get it under the new limit the federal government can withhold funding for new transportation projects (unfortunately not..."

March 22, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

The Off Beat: South by South Protest

Official fest flooded with grassroots organizing and anti-SX showcases

"...(formerly Raytheon), which has supplied weapons to the Israeli government – hosted panels about defense innovation at the fest...."

March 22, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

City Manager Search Down to Two Candidates

Finalists will address public at March 25 forum

"...in any city operating under a Council-manager form of government. Under this structure, Council sets policy and passes ordinances,..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Film Review: An Army of Women

Rousing doc about survivors is a potent call to action

"...watch. It’s also an interesting document of Austin’s city government in a transitional phase, moving from Moore to our..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

The Austin Chronic: Notorious Lawyer Adam Reposa Gets Raided For Running an Illegal Dispensary

“I want to go to prison,” he claims, but no charges have been filed

"...year on this subject – how substantially are the government’s abilities to prosecute a non-dangerous drug and put people..."

March 15, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Responds to Artist Dropouts Following Tweet From Greg Abbott

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

"...latter of which has supplied weapons to the Israeli government. The company has hosted several panels on technological innovation..."

March 12, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Book Bans Get Pushback at SXSW

“We're organizing around this because who else is doing it?”

"...or 2024? Book Bans. Censorship. The Fight for Democracy Government and Civic Engagement Track Monday, March 11, 4pm, Hilton..."

March 12, 2024 SXSW Post by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Film Review: The Truth vs. Alex Jones

Doc follows families taking on conspiracy theorist

"...it looked like a “false flag operation” and a government scheme to take Americans’ guns, an idea he would..."

March 12, 2024 Screens Post by Madeline Duncan

SXSW Panelists Talk LGBTQ+ Activism and Power

Struggles and hopes in the fight for queer rights

"...Defending Democracy: LGBTQ Activism and Power in 2024 Government and Civic Engagement Track Saturday, March 9,11:30am, Hilton Austin..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Naina Srivastava

On SXSW Day 1, Protesters Condemn Army and Defense Sponsorship

Artists continue to drop out of the Fest in response

"...latter of which has supplied weapons to the Israeli government. On the day of the protest, the festival presented..."

March 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Panel Finds Families Struggling to Make Ends Meet in Different Ways Across America

Mayors meet in Austin to discuss the affordability problem

"...The Affordability Equation: Making It in American Cities Government and Civic Engagement Track Friday, March 8, 2:30pm, Hilton..."

March 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

“Lie Detectives” SXSW Panel Tackles Political Disinformation Ahead of Election

Katie Harbath and Sasha Issenberg share political insights

"...by Democrats so that they can get the federal government to lean on tech companies to censor conservative voices.”..."

March 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

Opinion: We Need a Ceasefire Now

Anti-Palestinian violence is not “on the other side of the globe.” It’s here in Austin, too.

"...This genocide is fully funded by the United States government, which sends $3.8 billion in military funding to the..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Sophia Schlesinger

Total Solar Eclipse to Draw Crowds of Tourists to Town

The once-in-a-lifetime darkness is coming to Central Texas

"...been coordinating with the 10-county Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) and TxDOT on safety and traffic issues...."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Experts on What to Do if You Come Face-to-Face With an Alien

Put up your dukes or extend a hand?

"...alien sightings,” Impey says. “They should not tell the government, since the Deep State already knows all about aliens...."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Madeline Duncan

Experts at SXSW Debate if AI Will Save Us ... or Destroy Us

Scads of panels ponder a rosy or bleak future

"...for Keeping AI in Check, and argues that the government needs to get to work regulating AI. “We should..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Brant Bingamon

Artists Drop Out of Official SXSW Shows Due to Army Sponsorship

Squirrel Flower, Mamalarky opt for all-unofficial gigs

"...will co-host the “Boundary Breakers: The Next Leap in Government and Defense Innovation” event alongside entrepreneur network MassChallenge and..."

March 5, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin ISD Reduces Budget Deficit by Half

Meanwhile, special ed students are still struggling

"...also provided numbers showing that the state and federal government are not paying their fair share to properly educate..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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