To Marfa, on a Tuesday in December

When high art and hipness move in, what happens to a tiny Texas town?

"...a legend silk-screened on a trucker cap. I walk into a packed Chelsea gallery and before I can untangle..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Dan Keane

Attention to Sound

John Cage's approach to music has shaped how Michelle Schumann listens to and plays it

"...There is no shortage of irony when it comes to John Cage. He was widely disparaged for his music..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Arts Feature by Jerry Young

Opinion: Now Is Not the Time to Loosen Child Labor Regulations – Especially in Dangerous Industries

Child labor laws are trending in the wrong direction and we are putting children's health and development at risk. Now is the time to advocate for legislative changes at the state and national levels.

"...a prolific writer about social justice, wrote that the benefits and greatest protections in society should be given to..."

July 21, 2023 Column by Hope Ferdowsian

Opinion: Where Is the Support for Minority Faculty to Succeed at UT?

A retired professor reflects on how little has changed at Texas' flagship university since he first started teaching nearly 50 years ago

"...from Texas, everyone knows what university you are referring to, when you simply say, "The University." Just by using..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Column by Dan Acosta

Council Preview: Automatic License Plate Readers to Return?

Advocates call on CMs to just say no to controversial program

"...justice and privacy advocates have called on City Council to reject the Austin Police Department’s request to reinstate its..."

Aug. 30, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Could It Be That Donald Fagen Has Finally Learned to Vibe? And if So, What Does That Mean?

Steely Dan reels in the years at ACL Live

"...Before Sunday night’s ACL Live performance, Steely Dan’s possession of..."

June 6, 2022 Music Post by Julian Towers

Titane to Open Fantastic Fest 2021

Cannes winner heads up this year's lineup

"...The headliner? Titane, Julia Ducournau's Cannes Palme D'Or award-winning story of sex and cars, will be this year's opening..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Screens Post

Austin at Large: We Have Better Things to Do

Stay mad, Dan Patrick! Public safety will be reimagined, with or without you

"...lawmakers are whacking at the Austin piñata in both chambers, hoping some kind of candy spills out in time..."

April 16, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Set Supper Club Auction to Benefit People Experiencing Homelessness

Win a 1:1 pastry class with Erin McDowell and support the unhoused

"...Waking up to devastating daily news alerts while also being required to..."

July 17, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Council Recap: It's a Long Way From City Hall to the Landfill

Tensions over trash, and wheeling and dealing to Save Muny

"...for the Lions Municipal Golf Course and preliminary approval to new housing at the former Graffiti Park...."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

Cold Case Hammarskjöld Uncovers a Crime Too Terrible to Stay Buried

An assassination to hide an atrocity

"..."I'm enormously attracted to the stories that refuse to be demystified." If there..."

May 31, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Thanksgiving Orphans Rejoice: There Are Local Options to Save Your Holiday

Booze is one holiday essential that doesn’t grow on a farm

"...of its manifold joys (when else are you allowed to hide your vegetables under a cloak of marshmallows and..."

Nov. 20, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Other Worlds Austin Goes to an Alien Nation

Sci-fi and horror fest releases full, final lineup

"...The Other Worlds Austin film festival has always been dedicated to science fiction being the genre of ideas...."

Nov. 9, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Does Your Boss Pay You to Miss Work?

They may have to soon

"...citywide sick pay ordinance that would require private employers to compensate their employees for time missed for health reasons..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Where to Give for Hurricane Harvey Relief

Donating is as easy as it is necessary

"...Austin events and businesses are making it easy to give in the wake of hurricane Harvey. Find other..."

Aug. 28, 2017 Events Post by Tamar Price

City to Crack Down on Graffiti?

Proposal for crackdown on unauthorized street art coming?

"...Next month city staff are expected to recommend to City Council the rollout of a large-scale..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Getting to Oz Through Austin Arts

Area arts events make a Yellow Brick Road to The Wizard of Oz in Zilker Park

"...gray existence for somewhere colorful and adventurous. You may be familiar with a wide-eyed young Kansan who set the..."

May 19, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin Ramen

Local chefs look to give the dish the respect it deserves

"...It's hard to believe that just five years ago, the only type..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Listen to MondoCon

Your essential guide to this weekend's Mondo vinyl exclusives

"...Remember when local print empire Mondo was just dedicated to..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Return to the Forbidden Zone

Richard Elfman brings his cult classic to the Ritz

"...Whatever happened to the midnight movie? You know what I’m talking about,..."

Oct. 24, 2015 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Your Shortcut to FXX’s ‘The Simpsons’ Marathon

Who has time for 552 episodes? Here’s 11 to watch.

"...On Thursday, FXX launches an historic TV marathon, airing all 25 seasons of The Simpsons..."

Aug. 20, 2014 Screens Post

Everything Went Black: Why Fantastic Fest is as Fantastic As it Is

The best place to recalibrate your cinematic soul

"...write this. My favorite time of day here in downtown Austin. The mechanical thud and clang of our incessant..."

Sept. 27, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Straight to Hells

Texas Rollergirls regular season closes with undefeated Hell Marys

"...Before last weekend's Texas Rollergirls bout began, Muffin Tumble skated..."

June 9, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Attempting to Comply

With a new name and a new boss, Code Compliance tries to become more 'people-friendly'

"...No one ever said that Code Compliance officers had to be popular...."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...ago, Austinites heard the surprising announcement that Formula One motor racing is coming to town. With the first major..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Guest blogger professor Dana Cloud answers Frank's post

"...[Editor's Note: Welcome our special guest blogger, UT prof Dana..."

Oct. 27, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

How Green Grows My County?

'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands

"...On an unseasonably warm and lovely Novem­ber day, the kind that glorifies living in Central Texas,..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

WCL Championships or, Is It Manly to Cry If Chuck Norris Breaks Your Heart?

"...you? About 20 rows ahead, that’s where, sitting next to Wynonna Judd. I spent last week daydreaming about the..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Sports Post by Jeremy Martin

The Man Who Would Be Swing

A new play gives Ray Benson the chance finally to chat with the King, Bob Wills

"...will tell you that Texas was a republic well before it was a state, and the independent, hearty spirit..."

March 4, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

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