Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts

All manner of sounds for every ear

"...the early Aughts. As a DJ, he spotlights lounge-making, housey daytime disco. He’ll go back to back with fellow..."

May 31, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

"...In 2023, Austin broke into the list of the..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A CelebrASIA, Taste of Mexico, and Lesbian Wedding Highlight Our Community Events

Fests, gatherings, classes, and more

"...Saturday 18, Neill-Cochran House Museum..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election

Turnout was about 6% for the historic election

"...are just two of the results of the May 4 election, where voters in other outlying areas of the..."

May 10, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Suburbanites Vote to Leave City of Austin

Three communities are disannexing, and three will stay

"...are just two of the results of the May 4 election, where voters in other outlying areas of the..."

May 7, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Big Money in Lake Travis ISD: School board races..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Court will hear arguments about the Idaho case April 24. The outcome will likely impact the Texas case...."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...a university professor united against UT-Austin’s handling of Senate Bill 17’s ban on DEI-related programs at public universities, calling..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...Five years after the Chronicle first featured “Austin’s Real-Life Roadhouse,” the dive has undoubtedly increased in popularity, weathered the..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Project Connect’s Paxton Problem

As new cost estimate and timeline are revealed, the project faces potential delays from the A.G. and a lawsuit

"...stretch of rail is now estimated to cost $7.1 billion by 2033, with construction set to start in 2027...."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...vehicles multiple times with precision drone strikes. A White House spokesperson said Tuesday “there is no evidence” the attack..."

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

"...tax system. Some in Travis County fear the May 4 election could allow Republicans to gain power in what..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...Thursday 4 - Sunday 7, various locations..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Paxton’s Problems Go Poof: Ken Paxton is once again..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Live sounds for the week ahead

"...Rife with references to house, disco, and ballroom, Renaissance was Beyoncé’s ode to Black..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Rife with references to house, disco, and ballroom, Renaissance was Beyoncé’s ode to Black..."

March 29, 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?

"...“Imagine a Zoom meeting with 12 4-year-olds.” That’s how Justin Douglas remembers his son Holden’s first..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Kermit the Frog, Tyler Childers Play Willie’s Luck Reunion

Annual fest still seamlessly threads contemporary country

"...Medicine Show’s high-kicking, hat-waving, hot-string fury; and Nick Shoulders’ rockabilly croon and yodeling howl. Psychedelic soul pioneer Swamp Dogg..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Uvalde Parents Walk Out: Parents and family members of..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...vowed political revenge against fellow Republicans in the Texas House after two dozen of them joined Democrats in last..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cornyn to Lead the Senate? Republicans are set to..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...More Border “Security”: Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4 Exceptional Drought for the first time in its 36-year..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...whenever by texting or calling the Love Lagoon hotline (512/666-0364) with a dedication for a sweetie that’ll be read..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...going to get paid,” Perrow told legislators during a House State Affairs Committee hearing in October...."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...Sant lassoed two rising Hollywood stars for his dreamy-eyed arthouse film about two Portland hustlers. River Phoenix – Gen..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...On Nov. 23, 1996, high school sophomore Bill Wallace was involved in a dispute between two groups..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Recommended Austin Events

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

"...Nestled on Cedar and 14th is a Zoomer oasis of wine, coffee, and acai..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Ruth Ellsworth Carter, Austin Songwriter Who Wrote Hits for Stevie Ray Vaughan, Has Died

The "soup chef" co-composed with her husband Bill Carter

"...Ray Vaughan and the Fabulous Thunderbirds with her husband Bill Carter, died on Jan. 4. She was 69...."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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