D.A. Challenger Funded Primarily by Right Wing Donors, Wealthy West Austinites

Jeremy Sylestine leads José Garza in January fundraising

"...of dollars over the years to Republicans like Ted Cruz, John Cornyn and Ron DeSantis...."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...alive by assuming her identity. Cast: Jackie Van Beek, Josephine Blazier, Hannah Diviney, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...oversee, and the order to Austin Police Department Chief Joseph Chacon to cooperate with that oversight, none of it..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...up with cheerleaders. Cast: Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine, Miles Fowler,..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...among the many booing and flipping off Sen. Ted Cruz at a Yankees game against the Houston Astros Sunday,..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature

Sexual Assault Survivors Watch Warily as APD Touts Change

Is everything really different under the new police chief?

"...named as defendants. Senko says their successor, new Chief Joseph Chacon, "has an opportunity in front of him to..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Dionysio Basco, Darion Basco, Solenn Heussaff, Liza Lapira, Tirso Cruz III, Cheryl Tsai, Arriana Basco, Joe Jitsukawa (World Premiere,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Ex-NFL Star Joe Barksdale Moves to Austin to Tackle Music

After a drastic career change, Barksdale looks for understanding and self-reflection

"...walk into the performance room of Austin's Orb Studios, Joseph Barksdale sits on a couch as his band Yours..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...100-Year Fight for Rights in America • Rosayra Pablo Cruz and Julie Schwietert Collazo, The Book of Rosy: A..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Portraits of Austin Musicians With Their Pets During Stay-at-Home

"...Joseph Woullard (Hard Proof/Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears) with..."

May 7, 2020 Photo Gallery

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...the 2018 campaign. He was succeeded by former Ted Cruz staffer and hard-right firebrand Chip Roy, who narrowly defeated..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Wendy Davis Enters Congressional Race

Big names, money in local Congress races

"...who narrowly prevailed last year in his race against Joseph Kopser to succeed retiring Lamar Smith. Roy promptly released..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Who’s Running for What in Texas So Far

Yellow Dog 2020: Local Dem primary dance card filling up

"...the 2018 U.S. Senate primary to take on Ted Cruz, losing to Beto O'Rourke. This round, she has turned..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Us

Jordan Peele has met the enemy, and they is Us

"...Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker, Shahadi Wright Joseph and Evan Alex...."

March 22, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Film Review: Jordan Peele’s Us

The Get Out director has seen the enemy, and it is us

"...father Gabe (Winston Duke), teen daughter Zora (Shahadi Wright Joseph), and son Jason (Evan Alex) are a nice, middle-class..."

March 8, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...her own kids at stake. Cast: Linda Cardellini, Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez, Marisol Ramirez, Sean Patrick Thomas, Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen,..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Beto O'Rourke's grassroots campaign to unseat U.S. Senator Ted Cruz...."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Live Election Night Results & Updates

The latest from the polls and candidate watch parties

"...girl." Meanwhile, as MSNBC calls the Senate race for Cruz, Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith is on the channel..."

Nov. 6, 2018 News Post by News Staff

That Nasty Ol’ Johnny Rotten

Prince of the punks returns with PiL

"...public face as frontman for the Sex Pistols, John Joseph Lydon, 62, pulls into Mohawk on Thursday with his..."

Oct. 25, 2018 Music Post by Tim Stegall

TX-21: Joseph Kopser vs. Chip Roy

"All about energy"

"...Smith's retirement opened the field for Kopser and Ted Cruz protégé Chip Roy, and in theory, a less polarized..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker

Gotta endorse somebody

"...University wrestling program. Roy – whose Dem­ocratic opponent is Joseph Kopser – has said he would support Jordan for..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: The Art of the Possible

A few thoughts on Texas Democratic prospects

"...at least a contest against odious incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz, although O'Rourke frankly could use an infusion of serious..."

June 1, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Run-off Election Results

Winners and losers in the Democratic primary

"...incumbent Lamar Smith – the Democratic face-off featured veteran/entrepreneur Joseph Kopser against pastor/educator Mary Wilson, who had a narrow..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Campaign Notes

For those about to run-off

"...In his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke raised more than $6.7 million..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...officially begins his campaign against Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in a much-anticipated matchup. While hopes are high for..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: Primary Afterthoughts

Waking up wondering if Texas will ever be purple

"...this huge state, and most recently incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz has condescended to notice him. Cruz took a cheap..."

March 9, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Meet Your Candidates

Where to meet Democratic candidates before the March primaries

"...for Beto: An opportunity to learn more about Ted Cruz’s challenger in the Senate during this public viewing party..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

2018 Primary Election Filing Time

And the candidates are ...

"...U.S. Senator R: Ted Cruz, Geraldine Sam, Mary Miller, Bruce Jacobson Jr. D: Beto..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: A Turning Point?

Flake, Corker, and Straus ... does the new GOP have room for decency?

"...President Donald Trump in words first used by Attorney Joseph Welch to excoriate Sen. Joseph McCarthy: "You've done enough...."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Column by Michael King

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...Bovik, Amanda Clifton, Mariela Denson, Riley McCue, Amber Quick, Joseph Quintana, Allen Robertson, Diego Rodriguez, and Jerome Schoolar, Charlotte’s..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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