Bill Would Connect ERCOT to U.S. Electric Grids

Environmental and labor groups support cost-saving bill

"...by myriad environmental groups, frontline workers, and labor unions, to celebrate the filing of his Connect the Grid Act...."

Feb. 22, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...You recently graduated high school and plan to pursue a secondary degree. The future is a mix..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

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

"...How long does it take to become legendary? There’s no real answer, but local kiki..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Will the Grid Hold Up? Arctic Blast Not Expected to Be as Severe as 2021’s

Grid should remain stable despite freezing cold and high demand

"...The coming freeze this weekend may send those who weathered 2021’s Winter Storm Uri and 2023’s Winter Storm Elliot..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

El Raval Opens Where Barlata Used to Be, Wu Chow Expands, Mueller Scores Big (Again), Bouldin Creek Welcomes Underdog, Tso Is So North Now, and More

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

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene –..."

May 10, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin at Large: We’re Deciding How to Decide

Project Connect team, transit stakeholders to see where Austin’s willing to cut back

"...Austin is almost certainly going to settle for a less dramatic reinvention of its mobility..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Five Gifts of Literary Delight for You or Anyone Lucky Enough to Be Your Friends or Family

Sentence yourself to a long stretch of reading pleasure

"...You want to read books that enrich your life? That make you..."

Nov. 28, 2022 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cha'keeta B Goes From Running Track to Running Tracks

Multifaceted rapper/entrepreneur looks to take names

"...There's an unmistakable ferocity found within Cha'keeta B's eyes, a..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Hot Sauce Festival Triumphs, H-E-B Launches a Debit Card, Baraghani Delights, Bento Picnic Hosts the Harvest, Masienda Makes Masa Marvelous, and OMG Here Comes Oktoberfest Again

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

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as..."

Sept. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Black Food Week’s Begun, Austin Restaurant Weeks Are On Their Way, There’s Canine Noms at Blue Lacy, Dollar Sales at Twin Liquors, a New Bar Boss at Watertrade, Local Pastures in South Austin, and Water, Water, Everywhere …

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

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as..."

Aug. 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

La Condesa’s Lucky 13; Graeme Little Goes Big; Lucy’s Loses a Leg; Pasta | Bar Opens on East Sixth; Indie Chefs Community Is On Its Way to Town; and the Hajimaleki Bros Step Up Like Champions

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

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as..."

March 9, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

R.I.P., John Mueller; Farewell to Contigo; Garbo’s Lobsters On; Trudy’s Says Howdy to Seafood; the Garrison Brothers Are Convivial Steak Holders

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

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as..."

Dec. 21, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Pleased to Meat You

Five recommendations for a happy carnivore’s kitchen

"...Well of course and right up front we’re going to note that, if you’re looking for fresh butchery right..."

Nov. 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Things to Do at the Texas Book Festival

Online and in-person picks, from Pinocchio to plagues to portals to Hell

"...Here comes the 26th annual Texas Book Festival, y'all –..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Two Austin Art Shows You Don't Want to Miss

One closing, one opening, both extraordinary

"...Yes, of course there are many art shows in Austin that you don’t..."

Sept. 29, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

You Have to Be High to See This Mural

There’s a new 30,000-square-foot artwork on a Domain NORTHSIDE roof

"...by actually inhabiting a certain excessive physical altitude. Because there’s a new 30,000-square-foot artwork on a Domain NORTHSIDE rooftop...."

Sept. 14, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A DIY Approach to Helping the Unhoused Pays Off at Camp Esperanza

No funding? No resources? No problem.

"...It was the last of May's thunderstorms, and the rain pounded down on Camp Esperanza, a..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Listen to This: Rod Gator Condemns Warmongers on “Chickenhawk”

“I’m no longer worried about offending a certain demographic or party”

"...Last month, Rod Gator rolled out the first taste of his new album,..."

July 15, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Jjim BBQ Opens, Siete Brings the Jambalaya, Kemuri Gets Boxy, and a Texas Rep Possibly Sells His Soul to Satan

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

"...Here’s some of what’s currently happening in Austin’s culinary scene..."

Feb. 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

It's Election Night! Time to Count the Last Few Ballots Cast in 2020

FINAL: Kelly unseats Flannigan; Alter, Boswell, Lugo prevail

"...Welcome to the last Election Night of the longest election cycle..."

Dec. 15, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Fantastic Fest and Fangoria Welcome You to the Blumhouse

Win exclusive Mondo prints for two weekends of watch parties

"...Halloween is coming. Heck, let's not lie, it's here already. But if what you're really missing is watching..."

Oct. 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Little Brother's Coffee, Koko x Tea Haus, Zymmo x House Wine, and More to Nourish the Soul

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds a-quivering

"...Here’s your Food News Buffet for the second week of..."

Oct. 6, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Nick’s Ice Creams Ain't From Around Here

New Swedish ice cream brand goes toward the lite

"...last week, wasn’t it? Which is why Jessi Cape told you about a yummy bevy of cool-and-creamy options from..."

July 27, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Local Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Humming Along

Another way to to get that needed caffeine: by mail

"...Sometimes you want to visit a record store and rummage around for a..."

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...as long as each of us lives, or lives here...."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

The Black Vault Is About to Open in Austin

Improvised horror show brings diverse new blood (and ichor)

"...Hell of a racist motherfucker, too, old H.P., tell you what...."

Oct. 10, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Bird Boys Brings Crime to 1970s Beaumont

Lisa Sandlin's characters try to solve the mysteries of themselves

"...presence is felt, like a sweat-soaked shirt that sticks to your skin on a humid August afternoon in Beaumont...."

July 19, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

To Dust

Two men and a pig become more than porcine comedy in this tender and cunning discussion of death

"...mortality in earthy terms: From dust we are, and to dust we shall return. In this surprisingly shifty drama..."

March 1, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Things to Do Downtown During the Texas Tribune Festival

Take a break with these hot spots within walking distance of the Capitol

"...Here for the Texas Tribune Festival and need respite from..."

Sept. 12, 2018 Events Post by Shalavé Cawley

The Night He Came to Fantastic Fest

Genre fest announces Halloween for opening night

"...Halloween is coming early to Austin this year – or rather, Halloween is. Fantastic..."

Aug. 22, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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