The Austin Chronic: Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas

On the table: easing of operational pains for dispensaries and allowing for THC inhalers, but critics still see much room for improvement

"...expansion of Texas’ medical marijuana program, but his closing remark made clear his belief that Texans deserve increased access..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Muralist Mila Sketch Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Austin

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

"...on the corner of South Lakeshore and South Pleasant Valley...."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Julie Royce

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...Nineties industrial), but its ugliness still stirs – the mark of a job well done for anyone interested in..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

Where is the resistance? Here.

"...a rally in support of public education). Monday will mark three years since Russia’s latest invasion of Ukraine...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Director: Gavin O'Connor, Producers: Ben Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor, Mark Williams, Screenwriter: Bill Dubuque Christian Wolff is brought out..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...responding to the suit, Sunrise pastor and Executive Director Mark Hilbelink said, “We are committed to being a good..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature

Austin Film Festival: “You’re Invited to Tuscan’s 5th Birthday Party!”

Austin acting powerhouse Lee Eddy makes her directorial debut

"...was watching playback and shot set-ups while on her mark and I was – OHHHHHHHHHHHHH. LIKE THAT! That was..."

Oct. 28, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...dominant players in city politics. He’s mentored operatives like Mark Littlefield (currently consulting on Kirk Watson’s reelection bid), Jim..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Provocative Pop, Emo Legends, and More Crucial Concerts

Know your shows

"...would shape younger generations for years to come. To mark the anniversary, the Get Up Kids are releasing an..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Assessing the Underwhelming Field of APD Chief Candidates

Nearly three dozen people applied. Will any make the cut?

"...Anson B. Evans, Former Chief, Fort Valley Police Department..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

7 Breakfast Tacos to Start Your Day Right

Welcome to Austin, where breakfast tacos reign supreme

"...patronizing. Joe’s offers a BEC taco that hits the mark on all fronts, with perfectly scrambled eggs, a crisp..."

March 15, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...to walk free. An Army of Women is the landmark story of women fighting to hold law enforcement accountable,..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Eugenic Circus Comes to Town

A Downtown hotel is hosting a natalist, eugenics-aligned conference in December. Why Austin?

"...nationalism with pseudoscientific genetics talk isn't surprising to Jonathan Marks, a UNC Charlotte anthropologist and expert in the history..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: The Baker Hotel, Mineral Wells

There’s something in the water: The Baker Hotel rises again

"...of the grand old lady of Mineral Wells with Mark Rawlings, head of the construction project for the Baker..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Meat Joy Reunion Shows and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Ways to celebrate the annular eclipse, fundraise for Sarah Brown, and avoid ACL

"...celebration of queerness and cross-genre playfulness left an undeniable mark on the trajectory of punk, with central figures like..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Kitasei (The Deep Sky) Kari Lavelle (Butt or Face?) Mark Lawrence (LBJ's America: The Life and Legacies of Lyndon..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Restaurant Review: Luminaire

San Antonio's Steve McHugh steps into the Austin dining spotlight

"...concept from lauded chef Steve McHugh, fittingly taking its mark next to the Stateside and Paramount theatres on the..."

May 12, 2023 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Also making the trip from Park City are the remarkable STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie, about the Back..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...Detroit post-punk aughts establishment Protomartyr mark another notable add on, perhaps to see the long..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Riders on the Storm (Austria) Directors/Producers: Jason Motlagh, Mark Oltmanns A young horseman battling to make his name..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

A thrilling and touching version of the children's classic from the master fabulist

"...Directed by: Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson...."

Nov. 18, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...Days later, Mark Costenbader, a campaign donor to Harrison, told us he..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Take a Walk on the Wild Cider

Some local ciders and meads to honey up the apple of your eye

"...British cider aficionado Ed Gibson joined forces with businesscritter Mark King to start the company around 2012, has long..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

32nd Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest Winners

The people and critics have chosen the best of the fest

"...The Green Inferno 3rd Place: My Brother's Salsa – Valley Blend Honorable Mention: Mikey V's – Sam Sauce; Salsero..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Food Feature

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Winners 2022

The people and critics have chosen the best of the fest

"...The Green Inferno 3rd Place: My Brother's Salsa – Valley Blend Honorable Mention: Mikey V's – Sam Sauce; Salsero..."

Sept. 11, 2022 Food Post by James Renovitch

Technologists Say Look Beyond NFTs for the Real Future of the Internet

Web3: Future tech or Bubble2.0?

"...the supply chain. At a grocery store like Central Market, she said, blockchain could be used to more accurately..."

March 11, 2022 Features Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

The Verde Report: Austin FC’s xVERDE Competes in eMLS Cup at SXSW

John Bitsoe Garcia enters esports arena as the 11th seed

"...and is signed to a professional contract. The Moreno Valley, Calif., native – previously known as xbLeU – represented..."

March 11, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Trixie Mattel Bringing Glamor to Moontower Just For Laughs

Megasized comedy festival adds more shows, podcasts

"...lineup that includes Dan Soder, Deon Cole, Marc Maron, Mark Normand, Michelle Buteau, Nicole Byer, Nikki Glaser, and Not..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...movies, SXSW regular Ti West (The Innkeepers, In a Valley of Violence, House of the Devil) comes back to..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

Joy-filled animated family SF comedy is an explosion of fun

"...oblivious IT dudebros (personified by Eric André as Silicon Valley knucklehead and accidental Armageddon invoker Mark Bowman), and that..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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