Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and Wildlife Department finalized the purchase of more than 1,000 acres of parkland in Lampasas and Burnet counties in..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...Monday 21, Alamo Village..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...Through May 3, Bolm Arts..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Health Committee, April 7, on the loss of about $15 million in federal grants. APH warned that more cuts..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...One Thing We All Agree On: If Matthew McConaughey..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...to enjoy Mamoru Oshii’s Ghost in the Shell. This 1995 anime adaptation of Masamune Shirow’s groundbreaking cyberpunk manga pits..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick designated vouchers the state’s No. 1 priority, ahead of the border, the electric grid, and..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...We were especially interested in the state of housing, policing, and democracy..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

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

Lieutenant governor pushes to ban all THC

"...GUMMY;” vape cartridges containing God-knows-what with branding aimed at 14-year-old Fortnite players; and products with an alphabet soup of..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Wins (Officially): Carmen Llanes Pulido has formally ended her mayoral campaign, which cemented Mayor Kirk Watson as the outright..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature

With Election Results Made Official, Kirk Watson Narrowly Reelected as Mayor Without Runoff

Clock ticks on recount request from Carmen Llanes Pulido

"...Kirk Watson has been reelected Austin’s mayor in a five-person race that nearly resulted in a..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Podcast Listens to Austin 24 Hours at a Time

KUT stays in one place to get a better sense of the town we live in

"...stop and stand still for a second, though, you may just find the magic that exists in those mundane..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Hasina Shah

Reading Is Resistance

What to look forward to at this year’s literary fest

"...in terms of genre, as well as target audience, special interests, but also in terms of representation,” offers Hannah..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Doug Freeman

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...Through November 17, Mary Moody Northen Theatre..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Dozen of the Most Disturbing Legal Actions Ken Paxton Took in 2024

All suits and no empathy makes Pax the bane of our existence

"...workers,” by “privileging aliens in the country ... with special treatment.” Fear the Reefer..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...to Democrats in advance of early voting (Monday, October 21, through Friday, November 1) and Election Day, Tuesday, November..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...Thursday 17-Saturday 19, the Ballroom..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

In New Production of Belle, Ballet Austin Finds Grace in Beauty and Beasts

Stephen Mills mulls better life through dance

"...Music begins, searing synth drones and discordant piano couplets..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Council District 4 Rematch Finds Candidates Still Split on Housing Policy

On other issues, including policing, they mostly agree

"...Vela won the seat in a crowded special election in 2022 to replace Greg Casar, Council’s inaugural..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Taking Austin’s LGBTQ Temperature

Getting the hot and cold scoop from local LGBTQ community members on queer Austin

"...weekly print? Interview every single LGBTQ person in Austin? Maybe by next year. In 2024, however, we’re taking the..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Features Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Poo Poo Platter Closes After 12 Years

The avant-drag troupe talks the show’s history and hijinks

"...cast members from throughout its run, as well as special guests Biqtch Puddin' (Dragula season 2) and Maddy Morphosis..."

July 26, 2024 Column by James Scott

David Sedaris and the Art of Ignoring

Austin-bound, the author adds a new descriptor: controversial.

"...[inset-1-right]From the monotonous view of his apartment, the lockdown gave..."

April 28, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...Or maybe it’s just a winter storm. We’ve experienced that –..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Watson Wants Another Win: Thrice-elected Mayor Kirk Watson is looking to earn another term, formally..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...heart of Paxton’s impeachment – will soon serve a 10-day jail sentence for contempt of court, the Austin Business..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

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

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Friday 1, Cheer Up Charlies..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Get out the vote and more this week

"...Thursday 15 - Sunday 18, the Vortex..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Ready to rumble?

"...The filing period for City Council elections does not open until late July, but the races..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election

Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.

"...digging through the clutter so you don't have to. 1) Protecting Bad Neighbor Farmers: No..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

The New Democratic Fight for the Future in Texas, USA

Documentarian Andrew Morgan on the ground in the 2022 election

"...and New York but that the Texas screening was special, as he looked out at the faces of the..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Brant Bingamon

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