Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival Tap Local Filmmaker for Jim Franklin Documentary

Emil Lozada wins “The Armadillo Man” fellowship

"...Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival have selected..."

May 15, 2025 Screens Post by Carys Anderson

Sixteen Austin Schools Drop From B to F Ratings Under New State Measure

A state takeover of the district’s school board becomes likelier

"...Educators attribute the lower scores to new questions on..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Man in Prison for Decades Over Killing of His Sexual Abuser Is Released

Judge says: “All of the systems failed you”

"...get to see hundreds, if not thousands, of those letters in your career,” Young said. “This one was different..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...Last month, Prizer Arts & Letters announced their new nomadic model as well as a..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Last month, Prizer Arts & Letters announced their new nomadic model as well as a..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Anti-Death-Penalty Nun Talks “Bible Belt” and “Death Belt” in Austin

She calls execution the “apex” of a flawed punitive system

"...into the dark world of death row began with letters. It was part of her order’s community outreach program...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

City May Face Trial Over APD “Culture of Impunity” in Misconduct Investigations

Federal judge sides with plaintiffs in key pre-trial rulings

"...use-of-force cases in Austin where officers were not disciplined; letters from the Department of Justice in 2008 and 2011..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...ambiently in 1970s New York as she contemplates the letters her mother writes from Belgium over her first year..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A “/TŌN/” Shift for Prizer Arts & Letters

Prizer director Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon and artist Dave McClinton discuss going nomadic with new art exhibit

"...Chronicle in December 2024, art studio Prizer Arts & Letters shuttered its longtime physical space on Cesar Chavez. Leaving..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 28 - April 3

"...Emily Dickinson. She lived in quiet seclusion, corresponding through letters instead of socializing. She seemed content to write her..."

March 28, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

SXSW Film Review: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

Charming doc reflects on the 50-year-old phenomenon

"...the fan interaction is most affecting when Linus reads letters to his father in which correspondents tell him how..."

March 13, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Advocacy, Art, and More Recommended Events

What to do this week that isn't SXSW

"...Austin man of letters Lawrence Wright cannot be contained. His New Yorker essays..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

After Years Pursuing Citizenship This Austinite Questions Her Future in the U.S.

Young ambassador to Austin’s French sister city might stay abroad

"...was impressed by Mishell before even meeting her. In letters of recommendation from her teachers, one referenced an organization..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature by Benton Graham

SIMS Foundation Resumes Services After 90-Day Pause

Nonprofit unveils restructured care model

"...SIMS launched a fundraising campaign called Restore the Rhythm..."

Feb. 20, 2025 Music Post by Angelina Liu

Twins, Phantoms, and More Recommended Events

Seeing double on the weekdays

"...Universal-Monster heads to come for me in the Feedback letters. (Just kidding, again, let’s duel at dawn.) Back in..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Treasure City Thrift Prepares to Move to New Location

Store and community space looks to continue supporting local orgs

"...Black letters contrast against a bright pink brick wall, beckoning Austinites..."

Feb. 18, 2025 News Post by Angelina Liu

Open Letter to John & Ted

"...not do mass firing of federal workers using form letters falsely stating they are not fit for the job..."

Feb. 16, 2025 Postmarks

Theatre Review: The Filigree Theatre’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Factory on 5th production revels in the morally gray

"...literary flair. Epistolary moments abound, as characters recite from letters or diaries cribbed directly from the original text. Yet..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Love Letters, Pro Wrestling, and More Recommended Events

Your weekdays are spoken for

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Next Man the State of Texas Plans to Execute Says He Never Killed Anyone

Steven Nelson was convicted for murdering a pastor

"...Dubois began exchanging letters with Nelson in 2020. Soon, she was visiting him..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

MASS Gallery Takes on “Toxic Masculinity”

Photographer David Hurles’ pornographic works and personal archives comprise new show

"...Pen-pal correspondence with Gore Vidal and John Waters; the letters Hurles wrote his imprisoned boyfriends; Hurles’ driver’s licenses; his..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...– most of whom I think agree, although Chronicle letters to the editor often disprove this – but you..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...we will hear from this outstanding man of Texas letters...."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas’ Hemp Industry Wants Smarter Regulation. Dan Patrick Wants to Nuke It.

Lieutenant governor pushes to ban all THC

"...because it’s over. They are held up by four letters: THCA. If they take away this industry, 7,000 mom-and-pop..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

We Have an Issue: Let’s Close Out the Year With Some Warm Fuzzies, Yeah?

A shameless puppy parade for our Top 10s issue, a new Music & Culture editor to cheer on, and a big thanks to the readers for their generous support

"...that I have an inbox full of old cover letters written by now-staffers when they were basically kids, trying..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Crosstalk: Prizer Arts & Letters Closes, Besame Mucho Returns, and More Culture Headlines

Plus news in film fellowships and SIMS donations

"...Prizer Arts & Letters has closed its gallery at 2023 E. Cesar Chavez...."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Resolution. The Snellen chart usually shows 11 rows of letters...."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Day Trips: Larry McMurtry Literary Center, Archer City

Larry McMurtry rides again with a new Literary Center and a book of tributes by friends and fans

"...to the book include many familiar names of Texas letters. Lawrence Wright summed up our collective feelings: “[McMurtry] managed..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin ISD Board President Eyes Tutoring Program Expansion to Prevent Illiteracy

One-on-one time may save money on remedial teaching down the road

"...advantage over other kids. They know a few more letters, they have a little bit more phonological processing skills..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

International Musicians Keep Austin’s Scene Alive, but They Struggle to Stay

Putting the “world” in Live Music Capital of the World

"...Ernie Durawa, Casey Monahan, and Tary Owens, who wrote letters on his behalf for the visa application process. Now,..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

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