Naked City

"...the way I can have the most impact on local government," says Slusher. "I'll choose between the open seat,..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

K-Pop, Girl Talk, and Mario Kart Lead Our Recommended Events

Lots of stuff to do after 5

"...drops. With South and Central Austin trivia hosts, no local can claim location as an excuse to avoid the..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

One in 10 Travis County Residents Are Food Insecure. Public Transit Is Part of the Problem.

Families pushed to the outskirts share cars and miss meals

"...rising in the coming years absent interventions from both local and federal governments...."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...A plethora of local brewskis will be flowing pure and true, but this..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...built and put there by Alvin T. Dincans, a local rancher and plumber who passed away last year at..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Travis County Needs to Double Its Emissions Reductions by 2030

No strategy too small for tackling climate change

"...high standard: In 2021, it committed through ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, a network of thousands of local..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Automation Is the Future of Food, and the Future Is Now

AI on your plate

"...leading to shortened business hours and limited menus. The agriculture industry's workforce has declined dramatically due to myriad outside..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Food Feature by Jessica Zuniga

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...General's Office's request for a temporary injunction on Austin's local mask mandate after Livingston denied the state's request for..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature

OroBianco Italian Creamery Makes Magic With Water Buffalo Milk

Making mozzarella from white gold

"...But his Italian heritage, and a fascination with sustainable agriculture, led him to relationships with ethical ranchers and a..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Austin’s First CBD Collective Opens Downtown

Custom Botanical Dispensary offers cannabidiol and more

"..."green rush" continues to inundate the product market, one local woman is on a mission to ensure it's done..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Effectively Decriminalized in Travis County

Texas decriminalizes “hemp,” chaos ensues

"...Moore to decide how the issue would be handled locally. At 3:45pm, Escamilla confirmed to us that his office..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

VINYL Beauty Bar Puts a New Spin on the Salon Experience

Rock & roll couple’s dream isn’t just about cutting hair

"...But while the vintage-style microphones draped over stylist’s mirrors, local artist’s work on the walls, and popping colors are..."

March 2, 2019 Design Post by Alisha McDarris

Eating Bugs Is the Future of Sustainable Farming?

Austin entomophagy advocates bring the crispy, crunchy taste of crickets to the masses

"...(or RNA as he likes to be known) of local nonprofit Little Herds and the North American Coalition for..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Election Coverage: The Texas Lege: A Tight Squeeze

Texas Dems put incumbents through the wringer

"...tight races for lieutenant governor (against Mike Collier) and agriculture commissioner (against Kim Olson). The Dems in these races..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Chronicle Endorsements: County, Statewide, and Federal Races

What, you expected us to endorse a Republican in 2018?

"...then scroll through the ballot to get to the local nonpartisan races). In any event, here are the candidates..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Over 70 Texas fairs, fests, fetes, and more

"...In 1976, local sculptor Mel Fowler and retire postman James Vaughan invited..."

Oct. 4, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Barton Springs Mill Is Changing Austin's Relationship With Grain

Time to start thinking about where your bread came from

"...use of heritage grains, which adds diversity to the local and global food pool and reduces our reliance on..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

SXSW Panels: Food and Technology

More highlights from the 2017 food track

"...people in the developing world can ferment whatever their local staple crop is, and transform it into something nutritionally..."

March 13, 2017 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...door prizes. There will be live music, bites from local restaurants, plus local beers, wines, spirits, coffees, and waters...."

July 11, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Welcome to the 2015 Elections

That is, if you live in San Antonio, Bastrop, or Brenham

"...Tim Kleinschmidt resigned to become general counsel at the Agriculture Commission...."

Jan. 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Schools, Fair(?) Housing, and Plastic

TEA releases rankings, Linda Curtis returns, and more

"..."But she doesn't even live in Austin!" For years, local political activists have wondered why Bastrop resident Linda Curtis..."

Dec. 29, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Culinary Ladies of the Eighties: Susan Auler

Winery owner helped define Austin as wine and food destination

"...was not difficult, but changing the perception about the agriculture of the area was a different proposition...."

Nov. 17, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Partisan Races

Looking at the statewide, legislative, and county ballot

"...make the commission a consumer and landowner advocate again. Agriculture Commissioner: No Endorsement..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Food-o-File

Mourning the restaurant that brought Thai to Austin

"...that the featured speaker at this year's Eat, Drink Local Week Dec. 6-13 will be chef Dan Barber (right)..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

(Apple) Core Values

The East Side Compost Pedallers are cycling across a gardener's gold mine

"...material for compost, and in turn, for growing more local food. ESCP is also on site every Sunday at..."

May 10, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Phoenix Farms Rising

Kickstarter campaign raises funds for local farm

"...a situation of tremendous opportunity and challenge in American agriculture. We need new farmers like never before and, most..."

April 11, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Food Events

Fall fundraisers and the Farm & Food Leadership Conference dominate this week's events

"...few national conferences focused on government policies that impact local food and sustainable agriculture. Be inspired and empowered to..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Food Column

Food-o-File

Farm to markets continue to grow

"...two women who had made unique contributions to the local farm community. Jean Mason McKemie, St. Edward's University math..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Not Done Yet: July Run-offs

A rundown of the July 31 run-offs

"...for All has poured money behind gun-dealer Cargill, and local gun-happy libertarians have rallied to the cause. Another backstory..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The State of Perry's Smile

Governor proposes less for arts, more for big business

"...Before the assembled House and Senate, Perry did the..."

Feb. 9, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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