Documentary Uses Virtual Reality to Explore East Austin Gentrification

Technology and social justice come together in Latinitas' film

"...It's no secret that Austin is a city undergoing a large amount of change..."

May 25, 2018 Screens Feature by Mae Hamilton

The Past, Present, and FuturX of Latinx Performance in Austin

The current surge of Latinx theatre and dance in Austin speaks to both tradition and pioneering new directions

"...This past Friday, I was talking with a fellow theatregoer at the Mexican American Cultural..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Arts Feature by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

With Equity in Mind, Austin Embarks on Bringing Its History Up to Date

So many more stories to tell

"...In 1895, a wealthy cotton trader named Daniel H. Caswell..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

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

"...$1,500 was a lot of money in 1990. When the city of Austin required liability insurance..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

The Long Story of East 11th and 12th Streets Takes a Turn

Austin’s historically black neighborhood continues to stand at the crossroads of growth

"...can still remember the names of long-gone nightclubs along East 11th Street. He studied chemistry at Samuel Huston College..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Undoing Austin’s White Supremacist Legacy

A Juneteenth holiday, renamings, alcohol rules among changes

"...With its July 29 approval of four resolutions introduced by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, City Council this week..."

July 31, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

So You Want to Redistrict Austin?

The process – and what’s at stake – with redrawing our City Council districts

"...to be a member of the commission that drew Austin's first single-­member Council districts. "I said, 'No, I don't..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...Take a trip to Dollywood for this month's Neon Rainbows at Cheer Up Charlies. Hosts DJ Boi Orbison and..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

How Austin Musician Gina Chavez Became the Subject of the City's Latest Mural

The story of an L.A. muralist creating a 12-foot-tall portrait of a local musical star

"...was on a mission: to "spread the beauty of Latino culture throughout the Bible Belt." The successful L.A.-based artist..."

April 3, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin at Large: Counting Heads, Drawing Lines

Next year, when (if?) the current crises recede, we may be surprised at what we find

"...pair of News features details the labor that goes into some of the unexciting but critically important housekeeping of..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"..."On the last Friday in February, one week before the city of Austin canceled..."

July 9, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Burning bright, burning fast, Austin's White White Lights torched up..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Cine Las Americas Explores the Global Faces of Latino and Indigenous Cinema

Not just the border

"...There's a misconception about Cine Las Americas. Festival director Jean Anne Lauer said, "I..."

April 27, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cine Las Americas Returns

A hemisphere of new films, plus SXSW fave What We Leave Behind

"...Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, the annual Austin celebration..."

June 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Films to Watch at Cine Las Americas

Oscar contenders, Austin stories, and global tales from the Latinx, Portugeuse, and Indigenous communities

"...Latinx cinema is global cinema. That's the remit and message..."

June 10, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bidi Bidi Birthdays for Selena and Frida Friday ATX

BIPOC & queer-focused event organizer celebrates six years

"...of Tejano,” and Frida Friday ATX, the event organizer leading the way for fun, intersectional affairs in Austin. Both..."

April 14, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Comedy Pipeline

Ivy Le talks the impact of Tongue in Cheek, a queer comedy open mic providing fertile ground for Austin's LGBTQ comics

"...of 2022. Their desire to produce a live show in the vein of 2 Dope Queens (but gayer, obvi)..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Art of Advocacy

Find a way to give your say at the Lege, plus a new drag queen portrait series

"...Down at the Lege, bills endangering Texas' LGBTQ population are stacking up. Harmful legislation can..."

March 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

TK Tunchez, Space Creatress

With mercados such as Frida Fridays, this artist and jewelry maker makes room for women of color to share art and build community

"...how difficult it was when she first moved to Austin from San Antonio to be a woman of color..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Arts Feature by Leticia Urieta

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

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

"...In the mid-Aughts, young Austin Chronicle journo Kate X Messer..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity’s 2020 Guide to Gifting Queerly and Locally

Gifting queer cheer after one helluva year

"...2020 a $hit$how of a year. If there’s one thing that’s certain despite all of the upheaval these past..."

Dec. 3, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

APD Audit and DACC Move Top Council Agenda

Back to business at City Hall

"...Council meets today, Nov. 12, for its first post-election meeting. Jimmy Flanni­gan and Alison Alter still have campaigning on..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...It’ll be a fem-for-all type of get-together at South Austin lit lounge Reverie Books, as they’re throwing a party..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...If a Chronicle employee sighting is on your bucket list – weird but okay..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Barber Boost

"...Dear Editor, On your informative article from February 3rd about barbers in the LGBT..."

March 13, 2023 Postmarks

Qmmunity Cheat Sheet to LGBTQ+ SXSW Programming

Catch up on the hottest second-weekend queer programming

"...way to fight the darkness through Russian artist Gena Marvin's artistic and public protests in this documentary feature from..."

March 17, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott