The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...Dedicated to Beth Westbrook, Ceci Gratias, Tesía Samara, Lauryn Paige Fuller,..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Unlocking the Michael Schenker Festival

Sound pilgrim reveals the combination to his “whole story”

"...Ingenious, really, taking ALL your vocalists on tour. In this case, that’s nearly 40 years’ worth. Gary..."

May 16, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Video: Pataphysics’ Cubicle Daydream

Clip employs Reggie Watts and rising director Ambar Navarro

"...In the video for Pataphysics’ hyper new single “Computer Chair,” a disenchanted office worker wreaks havoc in..."

April 9, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Fixes OK’d for AISD’s Low-rated schools

Four struggling schools to see new plans for improved performance

"...ISD Board of Trustees approved plans on Monday night to improve academic performance at four schools which received an..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...Lauren Johnson knows what it's like to be booked into Travis County Jail and to feel..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot

Joaquin Phoenix creates a charming warts-and-all portrait of cartoonist John Callahan

"...Phoenix, Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara, Jack Black, Carrie Brownstein, Beth Ditto, Kim Gordon, Tony Greenhand, Ronnie Adrian, Udo Kier..."

July 20, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...That's one way to think about the upcoming mayoral campaign between incumbent Steve..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Where Did Valentine’s Day Come From?

The beginning was, as for most of us, totally erotic

"...a brace of lepidoptera, iridescent membranes flapping like the beat of a thousand paper-thin hearts. What did they morph..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fear & Loathing

Travis County says goodbye to a coyote-killing machine

"...in Central Texas, chances are you have a coyote story to tell. Perhaps you've encountered the native predator on..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Geostorm

It's not just a storm, it's a ...

"...nothing I would enjoy more than having a chance to watch this latest apocalyptic take on the hazards of..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Luv Doc: Swinging for the Fences

There is no glory in Wichita

"...I have a single girlfriend who spends a good amount of time complaining..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Fishing With the Heron King

Name Sayers take us to river

"...Fry, the local songwriter who leads Name Sayers gestures to the sky. A heron flies overhead, welcoming us to..."

Sept. 11, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Luv Doc: Dogs Can't Talk

The Luv Doc has serious reservations about dogs' ability to judge character

"...I have been in a great relationship with a man I met..."

July 14, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

SXSW Music Live: Stones Throw Showcase

L.A. hip-hop imprint throws another closing-night banger

"...Peanut Butter Wolf sure knows how to pick ’em. Once more, canny Stones Throw label..."

March 19, 2017 SXSW Post by Kahron Spearman

The Wonderful World of Frank Oz

It’s time to meet the folks behind Muppet Guys Talking

"...Muppets. They taught us to count, the value of diversity, and what vaudeville was...."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hanging Out With the Dream King

Mathias Svalina delivers slivers from the oneiroi to your front door

"...“Here’s how the project works,” says Mathias SvaIina, a man who..."

March 1, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Playback: Patio Smoking Ban in Flames

The Central Health Equity Policy Council's efforts to ban smoking on smoking patios meets with community resistance

"...In Austin, that age-old bit of wisdom lends itself to the incendiary issue of smoking restrictions. The topic, a..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Making Reuse Mainstream

Austin needs a combo of government leadership, corporate responsibility, and individual commitment to meet reuse benchmarks

"...that elicit the gasps on the Goodwill Resource Center tours. They're at the back of the warehouse, past the..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...narrative features and 1,000 documentaries, and narrowed that down to about 150 titles. Now the Fest has announced 10..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest 2015: Untangling the Doglegs

Director Heath Cozens on Japan's disabled pro-wrestling league

"...in the dog: scrappy underdog. So many sayings about how toughness means more than physical strength. When documentarian Heath..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Counting the Dead

Nevada journalist tries to do what the government won't

"...Reno News & Review Editor D. Brian Burghart first became interested in the number..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Lily Allen, Sheezus!

UK glamor girl turned mother of two upstages Stubb’s on Sunday

"...UK pop star Lily Allen brings glamor to Stubb’s Sunday. Stylish, outspoken, the 29-year-old singer remains a..."

Sept. 12, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Red Line Adds Trains, Subtracts Crowding

$50 million TxDOT grant adds trains, improves Downtown station

"...Austin roils with the argument over whether or not to run a new light rail up Red River, the..."

June 27, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Recap: Foodways Texas Fourth Annual Symposium

Foodways Texas looks at agriculture through different lenses

"...The fourth annual Foodways Texas Symposium. This year’s “Farm to Market” program was held at the Agrilife Center on..."

March 25, 2014 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

SXSW Preview: Wye Oak

A quick chat with the Baltimore rock duo

"...A lot has changed since the humble beginnings of Baltimore indie rock duo Wye Oak. Through years..."

March 13, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...Over the last several weeks, we've been compiling a catalog of potential November candidates for Austin..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

For the Kids

The UIL and school districts can do better work curtailing concussions

"...she has just read about Cedar Park High School’s touting of the Guardian Cap, a soft-shell outer layer for..."

Dec. 24, 2013 Sports Post by Joseph Baucum

Fiction Favorites

From postapocalyptic islands to mining camps in Nevada, these novels will rock your world

"...surface-grazing details of international murder cases involving youth and beauty are driven by the allure of discovering the elusive..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Books Feature

What Now? What Next?

With clinics already closing, Texas' extreme abortion restrictions head to the courts

"...A day before the Texas Senate debated and ultimately passed House Bill..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pacific Rim

When monsters and robots engage in epic battle, puny humans huddle in movie theatres to pay respect.

"...Directed by: Guillermo del Toro. Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day,..."

July 12, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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