SXSW Music Spotlight: La Doña

Where party music meets politics

"...so she grew up listening to Lola Beltrán and José Alfredo Jiménez sing rancheras. The norteño sound resonates throughout..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by Clara Wang

Aaron Franklin’s Hot Luck Fest Returns in May

And if you love great food, you’ll likely be returning too

March 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...city. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, Travis County District Attorney José Garza unsealed 20 indictments issued by a grand jury..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cops Get Charged: Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced Thursday, February 17, indictments for 19 Austin..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature

D.A. Indicts 19 Austin Police for Assault in 2020 BLM Protest Response

Charges for 8th St. shootings send shockwaves among law enforcement

Feb. 18, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left

In the hot seats

"...Attorney Margaret Moore, who nonetheless lost her seat to José Garza on a wave of public support for justice..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, and Travis County District Attorney José Garza, as well as the AFL-CIO, Education Austin, and..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Acknowledges Its Debt to Sexual Assault Survivors

Seen and heard

"...District Attorney José Garza, whose two predecessors were named plaintiffs in the..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...(and former San Antonio mayor) Nelson Wolff, state Sen. José Menéndez and his predecessor Leticia Van de Putte, and..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rodriguez Attacks Casar Over Homelessness Policy

Dems condemn political ad’s “Republican-style” tactics

Jan. 29, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

The King’s Daughter

Long-delayed historical fairy tale is an overdue oddity

Jan. 28, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Chito Vela Sails to City Council

Vela wins D4 special election in a landslide

"...José "Chito" Vela sailed to victory Tuesday night, Jan. 25,..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Set to Approve Settlement for Sexual Assault Class Action Lawsuit

2018 lawsuit argued systemic flaws in justice system failed survivors

"...the only one who remains in office; Moore's successor, José Garza, has supported the plaintiffs. The original federal class..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...to support Jade Lovera and oppose the race's front-runner, José "Chito" Vela. A second PAC, People Before Politics, was..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...• José "Chito" Vela, a immigration and criminal defense attorney, former..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the District 4 Special Election

Our choice to replace Greg Casar's unexpired term

"...We Endorse: José "Chito" Vela and Monica Guzmán..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature

AFS Announces 2021 Short Film Grant Recipients

Ten projects get an important boost from the filmmaker fund

Dec. 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: D.A., C.A. – Knock Off the Cophead BS

Aug. 3: The district and county attorneys challenge Austin police intransigence and dishonesty as they attempt to reduce the number of arrests for minor crimes

"...of bitterness in August when Travis County District Attorney José Garza and Travis County Attorney Delia Garza pushed back..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Killer Cop Faces Murder Charge

March 10: Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor is indicted for first-degree murder in the 2020 killing of Michael Ramos

"...were less polite two months later, when District Attorney José Garza secured a murder indictment against U.S. Army Sgt...."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Top 10 Austin Food & Drink Stories of 2021

Another up-and-down year in Austin food

"...the weather and our failed power grid. Humanitarian restaurateur José Andres also brought his disaster-response culinary nonprofit World Central..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Faster Than Sound: Black Fret Ball Returns to the Stage With $250K for Austin Artists

The latest on two homegrown music nonprofits looking to expand

"...The collaborative event supports Travis County District Attorney José Garza's recent effort to reduce overdose deaths. At the..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Second SXSW Lineup Installment Adds Over 300 Acts

KT Tunstall, Shamir, Sunflower Bean, and Circuit Des Yeux highlight

Dec. 8, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Tomorrow, “Safer Together” Concerts Bring Awareness to Overdose Deaths

Free shows at Mohawk, Empire, and the Green Jay fundraise for SIMS

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Local Nonprofit Accuses APD of Illegally Raiding Offices

Workers Defense Project decries “unnecessary” show of force

"...Past leaders of WDP include Travis County District Attorney José Garza and outgoing Council Member (and congres­sion­al candidate) Greg..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Carnitas El Güero Got So Good at Its Namesake Dish

What started with takeout orders in a gas station has become a small empire

"...in the middle of what Texas Monthly Taco Editor José Ralat calls "North Austin's taco mecca" – and opened..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Food Feature by Raphael Brion

District Attorney Unveils Multipart Strategy to Curb Gun Violence

Instruments of peace

"...even a progressive district attorney such as Travis County's José Garza mostly has power to act after gun violence..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sexual Assault Survivors Watch Warily as APD Touts Change

Is everything really different under the new police chief?

"...Moore is also now gone, defeated by current D.A. José Garza in the 2020 Democratic primary run-off. The third..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police Chief Deposition Sheds Light on Daniel Perry Case, APD Shake-Ups

Strained relations between Austin Police officers, leadership at center of Joseph Chacon's deposition

"...police officers, APD leadership, and Travis County District Attorney José Garza...."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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