What We Learned at the King of the Hill ATX TV Festival Panel

First look at season 14 gives hints at revival

"...the first look at Friday's sneak preview of season 14 of the newly-resurrected show at the ATX TV Festival...."

May 31, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Bill Would Block International Students From Speaking in Support of “Terrorist Activities”

Universities that don’t punish students would face huge fines

"...suspended or expelled for supporting “terrorist activities” if Senate Bill 2233 became law. For student visa-holders, being expelled would..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Blake Leschber

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abortion Pill Bill Seems Dead: In a time when news feels like..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

With 25,000 Empty Seats, AISD Enrollment Factors Into Massive Budget Problem

Falling down an endless budget hole

"...Montgomery said the district expects to cut an additional $44 million in the 2025-26 fiscal year. Three strategies will..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...math at Pearce Middle School in Southeast Austin from 2012-2014, the last two years before Texas closed the school..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...UT Royally Effed: UT has lost $47 million in research grants under the Trump administration, with..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...expanding beyond its usual blues repertoire with this seven-act bill, celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by hosting..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Austin Chronic: Ground Game Texas Vows to Keep Fighting for Decriminalization

Executive Director Catina Voellinger responds to Ken Paxton’s crusade to recriminalize marijuana in Austin

"...the 15th Court of Appeals, which was established in 2024 with three conservative judges appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott...."

May 16, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Not Working As Intended: This week The Texas Tribune..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Through June 14, Yard Dog Gallery..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...said in a statement in all caps, “ON THE 2,674TH DAY GOD DID!!”..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature

God, Texas, and Film Incentives

The devil's in the details for Texas' multibillion dollar plan

"...Last week, the Senate approved Senate Bill 22, which would create the Texas Moving Image Industry..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Don’t Drink That Water: The deadly algae is back!..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

School Vouchers Win in Late Night Vote at the Capitol

Controversial Republican proposal will become law

"...made their voices heard but Republicans in the Texas House won in the end, approving Senate Bill 2, Gov...."

April 17, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...morning to express opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott’s voucher bill, Senate Bill 2. The bill would give $10,000 payments..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...instead, a plan for their extinction. A priority Senate bill, SB 3, promoted a total ban on THC, except..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...release Ooh Rap I Ya, the artist’s latest project, 2024’s Fauxllennium, taps TikTok viral indie pop band TV Girl..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

School Voucher Plan Moves to the Floor of the House

Opponents are demonstrating and calling Republican lawmakers up

"...arguments at a meeting last week of the Texas House’s public education committee. Talarico asked rhetorically if there is..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

One Week After Warning of School Consolidations, AISD May Have Its First Target

Dobie Middle School low test scores create risk of TEA takeover

"...The press conference on April 4 at Dobie Middle School seemed like any other. It..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...The Austin Chronicle: Let’s start with what makes you..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...should support SB 22, which would deposit half a billion taxpayer dollars every two years for the next decade..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Travis County Commissioners Greenlight $5M to Housing for Homeless Austinites

Montopolis project moves forward

"...Tuesday, March 25, the Travis County Commissioner’s Court designated $4.47 million to build 150 housing units for people experiencing..."

March 28, 2025 News Post by Mattea Gallaway

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Whoops, Dropped My War Plans: The Trump administration is..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...First debuted in 2014, Bottle Alley Theatre’s Self Portraits series has bounced around..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...grid, and school funding. Patrick’s Senate passed a voucher bill in early February – Senate Bill 2 – as..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

ACC’s Recently Launched Free Tuition Program Is Changing the Student Population

One early beneficiary says school has been life-changing

"...hailed as a game-changer when it launched in fall 2024. Now, one semester in, the data – and the..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...that killed five people, including two children, on March 14 in North Austin. The feds will assess the safety..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Democrats are weighing their options for passing a stopgap bill that would avert a government shutdown, Politico reports. Eight..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

Taking Stock of Texas Bills Aimed at Cracking Down on Immigration

They include a proposed Texas Homeland Security

"...the new Trump administration, the state Legislature has some bills on the table that could intensify the crackdown...."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

Camaraderie, Collaboration, and Sonic Time Travel Stuffed the 2024-2025 Austin Music Awards

Stacked Antone’s jam piled on the sounds of the city

"...its soundtrack now filters through any willing artist, the 43rd annual Austin Music Awards represented its scene through all..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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