Project Connect’s Paxton Problem

As new cost estimate and timeline are revealed, the project faces potential delays from the A.G. and a lawsuit

"...This stretch of rail is now estimated to cost $7.1 billion by 2033, with construction set to start in..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...annual concert hosted by the country music icon since 1973, is going to New Jersey for the first time...."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...But When Exactly Can We Abort?: The Texas Medical..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

Number of Republicans Voting in Travis County's Democratic Primary Up Significantly

So far, nearly 1 in 5 have recent Republican voting history

"...As early voting in the Texas’ March 5 primary draws to a close, a sizable number..."

March 1, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Guzmàn isn’t extremely cool. But Bésame Mucho is on March 2 – one day after rent is due! For..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...state troopers and the National Guard since launching in March 2021, The Texas Tribune reported...."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 23-29

"...PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Unlike the Pope’s decrees, my proclamations are not..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...from Deep Eddies and Truck Stop Jukebox starting at 7pm, and set aside some funds for a limited-edition T-shirt..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the last day to register to vote in the March 5 primary (with early voting starting Tuesday, Feb. 20.)..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Free Week Unleashed: These Four Austin Acts Hit the Ground Running in 2024

Catching up with Redbud, lluvii, Daydream Twins, and SINE

"...Minus the new addition, other members' sonic heat far..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...voters, who will elect new Council members in Districts 7 and 10 and who will have the chance to..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"...put it, "in sync with Austin's values" as the primary reasons for ending the partnership. This likely references incidents..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Says No More DPS, Abbott Sends in More Troopers

Mayor Watson’s DPS gambit just got a lot messier

"...put it, “in sync with Austin’s values,” as the primary reasons for ending the partnership. This likely references incidents..."

July 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

DPS Partnership Suspended 10 Days After Restarting

Mayor cites “recent events” for abrupt decision

"...of Carlos and Angel Meza, as reported by Fox 7. Acquisition of body-cam footage proved some of the original..."

July 12, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Prosecutors in Mike Ramos Murder Trial Want Defense to Stop Crying Corruption

D.A.’s Office says the defense is tainting the jury to change venue

"...the trial out of Travis County. At a June 7 hearing, Ervin said he and O’Connell intended to file..."

June 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...three men of trespassing on private property – the primary reason for most arrests under Operation Lone Star. The..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 19-25

"...a job you would love to have as your primary passion, but it's different from the job you're doing?..."

May 19, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 7-13

"...ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries-born René Descartes (1596–1650) was instrumental in..."

April 7, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Arya’s Weyes Blood aftershow, celebrating SPOT, Urban Cultural Fest, and more

"...This New Orleans new tone quintet is anything but..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

Public Notice: Putting the Pieces in Place

Council members sorting out their staffs, priorities

"...their claims on committee assignments, indicating some of their primary interests for the next two years...."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...received a suspicious manila envelope in August, 5 by 7 inches, from an address in Northwest Austin. Part of..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Gov. Abbott Says Hell Yes to Probably Violating More People’s Civil Rights

Updated: While feds investigate border initiative, he goes all in

"...Today Gov. Greg Abbott handled the news that his..."

July 7, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Faster Than Sound: I Subscribed to the Austin-Based festivalPass and Felt Confused

Few discounts and few Austin options on new NFT-dabbling concert ticket marketplace

"...my $19-per-month membership includes 15 credits, so I'm paying $1.27 per credit. The upper-tier $99-per-month members get 90 credits,..."

June 24, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and Washington, D.C., recorded office occupancy between 32% and 37%. The Journal posited that the difference was due to..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature

We Have an Issue: To the Ballot Box We Go (Again!)

Voters mull Proposition A’s progressive policies on low-level pot possession and no-knock warrants

"...on us, didn't it? With the memory of the March primary election still fresh and the May 24 primary..."

April 29, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Voting by Mail

"...rates have dropped with dipping COVID hospitalizations. During the March primary, about 7% of Travis County's participating voters used..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature

Easy Tiger Faces Resignations Due to Frustrations With New Management

Actions by management before and during SXSW leads to mass resignation

"...of notice, with five workers walking out immediately on March 22...."

April 12, 2022 Food Post by Sage Dunlap

Austin at Large: SXSW, in Four Dimensions

Reporter, presenter, attendee, local: An after-action report on confab’s comeback

"...always be pressure to do more with the entire $7.2 billion being spent on this puppy. Since more than..."

March 25, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...2022 midterm elections cycle kicks off with today's Texas primary. Follow the Austin Chronicle's live election coverage night here,..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Election Ticker: The Calm in the Eye of the Storm

Wild punches, campaign cash, and early voting insights

"...It's Take-a-Deep-Breath Weekend in the 2022 primary election cycle, so let's catch up with the news...."

Feb. 27, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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