Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...Thursday 11, Palmer Events Center..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

As Statesman Reporters Were on Strike, Gannett Posted Their Jobs

And published anonymously written stories

"...American-Statesman here in town read very similar articles on Monday, with the same headline: “I looked at the eclipse..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Friday 29, Cheer Up Charlies..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Police Association Signals Willingness to Comply With Oversight Act

Second day’s negotiations spark hope of agreement

"...Austin and the Austin Police Association over a new labor contract resumed, the prospects of the two parties reaching..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Off Beat: South by South Protest

Official fest flooded with grassroots organizing and anti-SX showcases

"...And so we are actually dropping out, withdrawing our labor, withdrawing our art.”..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Here’s How Art Acevedo’s Hiring and Ultimate Refusal Played Out

Timeline: how city hall insiders communicated with Acevedo

"...shared by community advocates and elected officials during the four-day period during which controversial former Austin Police Chief Art..."

March 8, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Seton Nurses Finally Win Contract With Ascension

Contract ensures pay raises and standardized staffing levels

"...On Monday, unionized nurses at Seton Medical Center on 38th finally..."

March 5, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Bill Would Connect ERCOT to U.S. Electric Grids

Environmental and labor groups support cost-saving bill

"...Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, D-Austin, held a press conference..."

Feb. 22, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...early voting (Feb. 20 through March 1) and election day, Tuesday, March 5. We urge readers to be thorough..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Wait, We're Still Here!

"...what used to take 10 minutes, paging through 120 Friday music events then going on to 120 for Saturday,..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Postmarks

Recommended Austin Events

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

"...Thursday 25, Austin History Center..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

The Texas Tribune Is Unionizing

After last summer's layoffs, staff is organizing for stability

"...power to recognize us see and interact with employees day-to-day. Some of us have worked at newsrooms where they're..."

Jan. 24, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

A Freight Train Ride Through Lucinda Williams’ Artistry at ACL Live

Former Austinite stands tall on the blues in soundtracked read-along

"...reception at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on Friday night felt a bit like seeing the movie adaptation...."

Jan. 20, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

United Flight Attendants Prepare to Picket Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations

They are fighting to be paid for every hour they work

"...When I show up to work for a 12-hour day, I should be paid for all 12 hours, not..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...when Suzanne's boss asks her to work during their holiday road trip in Sri Lanka. Cast: Sathya Sridharan, Anastasia..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...of pastries with counter and drive-through service. Order the Friday Special meal by Thursday at 4pm for pickup anytime..."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

New Year, New Police Union President

Michael Bullock assumes union leadership at turbulent time

"...to the leadership of the Austin Police Association, the labor union that represents the majority of the Austin Police..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Ascension Seton Nurses Prepare to Strike Again Amid Supply Shortages

Management responds with promised three-day lockout

"...IV pumps, nurses at Ascension Seton are preparing a one-day strike December 6 after their first historic strike in..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Only All-Woman-Owned-and-Brewed Beer in Austin Takes Root

Lass Haüs Ales is all woman

"...On a brew day in June, Kris Carpenter was on the floor. She..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Food Feature by Christina Garcia

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 10-16

"...ditchdigger, newspaper deliverer, and 23 other jobs involving hard labor. In addition, I have done eight artistic jobs better..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Year That Broke Politics

How one election five decades ago became a preview of our modern political mayhem

"...With the country deeply divided much like it is today, there was discord everywhere you looked. The war in..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...opinion delivered to the city Oct. 17 – one day before the city’s deadline to either release the records..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Near Misses at Austin Airport Stem From Nationwide Issues

Controller scheduling and staffing shortages have led to trouble at AUS

"...at the Newark Airport. At the end of the day, the most significant thing our local airport can do..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Nemegata's Folkloric Futurism Boosts Austin's Budding Colombian Music Scene

Local trio powers up its magnetic roots fusion in new release Voces

"...Outside on this hot, early August day, cicadas buzz. Inside, the practice space walls emit Western..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...of Mike Ramos in 2020. The city responded three days later, notifying us that they'd asked the A.G. for..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fil N’ Viet’s Last Day Is Tomorrow

As a food truck window closes, will a brick-and-mortar door open?

"...last orders for their Filipino and Vietnamese dishes on Saturday, September 16...."

Sept. 15, 2023 Food Post by Deven Wilson

City Employees Blast Civil Rights Office Reorganization

Labor and justice advocates worry equity is being deprioritized

"...and or retaliated against, at the end of the day, that's the only avenue that some employees have. And..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval

City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme

"...areas already, including legislative analysis, compensation structure evaluation and labor negotiations, speak for themselves."..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's Summer Hellscape Persists. Time to Find a Frozen Margarita.

Some of our favorite places slinging frozen margs

"...It's Labor Day weekend, officially the end of calendar summer. And..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Food Post by Evan Rodriguez

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...Beyoncé Night A Beyoncé birthday bash hosted by Amber Nicole Davenport, featuring drag by..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

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