Council Works on Budgeting Around a Steep Deficit

Looking into the causes of a predicament that somehow snuck up on the city

"...mental health care workers are available to respond to 911 calls 24/7...."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Exploded Drawing’s 64th, Double Trouble’s Second, Sagebrush’s Fifth, and More Crucial Concerts

It isn't all about numbers in this week’s recommended shows

"...closed nearly a half-century ago. The Armadillo World Headquarters (1970-1980) revived as a brand last year and its genesis..."

June 6, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: For Those We’ll Never Meet

A much-needed mission reframing after Lege losses hit home

"...when news hit about the passing of House Bill 229, which reheats the nachos first shat out by that..."

June 6, 2025 Column by James Scott

iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...outside of Bastrop and relocated there from Phoenix on March 1, 2020, the heavy metal hero closed a lifelong..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...Thursday 29, Parish..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Healing Uvalde Mural Project Guide

Art project memorializes lives lost in 2022 tragedy

"...21 lives lost at the Robb Elementary shooting on March 24, 2022, with 22 murals in downtown Uvalde...."

May 22, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 9-15

"...GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini photographer Margaret Bourke-White (1904–1971) was a trailblazer. She was the first American woman..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...Thursday 8 - Friday 9, Moody Amphitheater..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...of a single moment. Standing dizzily outside of his 1965 Ford F100 in 2018, Mansour had just been T-boned...."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...most dangerous offensive in the culture war since the 1950s. But better late than never...."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...celebration of their collaborative limited-edition LP Savage Imperial Death March. West Midlands’ finest pioneered grindcore before conquering death metal,..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Canyon

The history attic of the Texas Panhandle closes for the foreseeable future

"...museum closed to the public at the end of March until further notice, according to a statement issued by..."

April 11, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...the San Antonio River at Goliad was built in 1749, and abandoned in the 1830s. By the time the..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Muralist Mila Sketch Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Austin

Innovative immigrant artist on her approach, future, and love affair with the city

"...project, which was revealed at a grand opening on March 17, a perfect anniversary gift...."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Julie Royce

Travis County Commissioners Greenlight $5M to Housing for Homeless Austinites

Montopolis project moves forward

"...On Tuesday, March 25, the Travis County Commissioner’s Court designated $4.47 million..."

March 28, 2025 News Post by Mattea Gallaway

Texas House Bill Would Take Kids’ Phones Away During School Hours

Poll shows parents concerned about safety amid shootings

"...Over the past couple of years, several Texas school..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...child nightmare fuel The Adventures of Pinocchio – this 1984 Rusty Lemorande-penned story gets zapped to life thanks in..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...Voucher supporters say the proposal will allow parents to..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Mr. Do-It-All

Jon Gallagher is still finding ways to prove his immense value to the club

"...culminated in an MLS All-Star Game appearance. But the 29-year-old continues to find ways to prove his immense value..."

March 21, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

South by Southwest 2026 Reduces to Seven Days

Rolling format ends as fest adapts to life with no convention center

"...event. Next year, the main SXSW will run Thursday, March 12 to Wednesday, March 18. Meanwhile SXSW EDU, the..."

March 16, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Ivan Cornejo, Steve Wynn, Cardinals, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...Vaquero boots flooded the floor of ACL Live for..."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Stars and Sounds From SXSW 2025 So Far

"...premiere of Another Simple Favor at Paramount Theatre on March 7, 2025..."

March 13, 2025 Photo Gallery

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...get familiar, but it’s understandable – he died in 1994 while his star was still on the rise, succumbing..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Announces 2025 Film & TV Festival Award Winners

Good Boy’s Indy fetches “Howl of Fame” honors

"...will be announced after the fest, which concludes Saturday, March 15...."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: Zodiac Killer Project

How to tell a true-crime story without cops or criminals

"...Screens again Sunday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 11. Read Richard Whittaker’s interview..."

March 9, 2025 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: Sweetness

Teenage dreams become a harsh reality for one pop star

"...Screens again Sunday, March 9 and Friday, March 14...."

March 8, 2025 SXSW Post by Alejandra Martinez

SXSW Film Review: Baby Doe

An empathetic look at pregnancy denial and its consequences

"...Then-unidentified baby “Geauga’s Child” died in 1993, nearly two decades before the arrest. The documentary follows..."

March 8, 2025 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...Through March 29, Yard Dog Gallery..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...Thursday 13, 9:45pm, Empire Control Room..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Brand Events and Immersive Experiences, No Badge Required

A black hole re-creation, the Criterion Mobile Closet, and Alien: Earth close encounters await

"...your tiny place in the universe. Pop in during March 12’s Austin Industry Day when the SXSW Expo is..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Kimberley Jones

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