Emails Reveal Improper Use by APD of License Plate Reader Program

Up to 20% of scans were done without clear justification

"...At multiple points during the pilot period of the Austin Police Department’s Automated License..."

June 3, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

What We Learned at the King of the Hill ATX TV Festival Panel

First look at season 14 gives hints at revival

"...Hank's back and he's mad as hell. So sayeth Mike Judge in the inimitable tones of Hank Hill, pater..."

May 31, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted

A soulful look at a singular artist

"...There are very few artists quite like Swamp Dogg, and..."

May 30, 2025 Movie Review by Joe Gross

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

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...Nakia & the Never Not Now..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Round One of I-35 “Caps” Fight Ends in a Draw

City to fund columns that could support highway parks

"...The first round in the City Hall fight over the..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...Vibe Vault: A Celebration of Global Music & Heritage..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...Lots of people hate the STAAR test – students (of course), teachers (of course),..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...Casablanca & Breathless..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia

Editor James reflects on what being on the computer used to mean

"...Do you remember your first experience on the computer? I don’t, but I remember being excited by..."

May 23, 2025 Column by James Scott

Audit of APD License Plate Reader Program Reveals Privacy Concerns

City Council could renew program next month

"...Activists and the Austin Police Department argued over the automated license plate..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

"...Time to believe in miracles. Behold, the resurrection of the erstwhile Austin Critics Table, slightly revamped..."

May 21, 2025 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Opinion: Highway Caps Are Not Austin’s Priority

Council Member Mike Siegel makes the case against funding the I-35 cap and stitch project

"...impact city finances for years to come. We’ll decide whether to commit hundreds of millions of dollars for decks..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Mike Siegel

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...A word to the wise, however: Budget cuts, weather forecasts, and acts of..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

City Eyes $400 Million “Caps” to Build Parks Over the New I-35

Some Council members think they’ve found funding for it

"...I-35 in Central Austin ahead of a vote on the project at Council’s May 22 meeting...."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Surveying the Litany of Anti-Queer Bills Moving Through the Texas Legislature

The wave includes reboots of drag, book, and bathroom bans

"...Maxine LaQueene, a drag performer billing herself as “the suspiciously large woman of Austin,” traveled to the Capitol..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

ATX TV Festival Hits the Road With Max's Duster

Plus The Gilded Age panel and the Ted Lasso crew

"...this morning with news that audiences will be hitting the road for a preview screening of Duster, the new..."

May 2, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...Hark all ye rogues and wenches, the Texas Dungeon Siege is upon us! The finest medieval..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...is my impression of your dog when you tell them about this furry fundraising effort from Divine Canines. Tell..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Pivotal Vote on Future of I-35 Approaches

Council must decide in May to cap or not to cap

"...mind, City Council is preparing to take one of the most consequential infrastructure votes of our era...."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Chief Lisa Davis Reorganizes Department Top Brass

Only three assistant chiefs from previous admin staying on

"...Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis has reshaped the executive team at the Austin Police Department...."

April 25, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

Why Austin’s Progressive Rep. Greg Casar Is Visiting Republican Districts

Casar, an odd choice to reach moderates, talks strategy

"...districts. In press releases, his team points out that these districts’ conservative representatives haven’t held town halls lately, and..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...Silverada and the Tender Things..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

King of the Hill Sneak Peek Announced for ATX TV Festival

Cast and crew assemble for first look at the revived animated sitcom

"...years since we all got to hang out in the alley near Hank Hill's in Arlen, Texas. But looks..."

April 18, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...The Cactus Blossoms..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Who said the circus is always looking at the past? Well, maybe..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...Ducks Ltd. and the Bug Club..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Seth Meyers and Jane Seymour Announced for ATX TV Festival

Andor creators and Mark Duplass also added to lineup

"...Love Seth Meyers but hate staying up? Don't worry, the host of Late Night With Seth Meyers will be..."

April 2, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Magazine Dreams

A bodybuilder pushes himself to the limits to try to achieve greatness.

"...Elijah Bynum. Starring: Jonathan Majors, Taylour Paige, Haley Bennett, Mike O'Hearn and Harriet Sansom Harris. A bodybuilder pushes himself..."

March 21, 2025 Movie Review

Letter From the Chronicle’s New Publisher

"...I started at the Chronicle in 1998 selling classified ads, so you can..."

March 21, 2025 Features Feature by Cassidy Frazier

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...of Chess Club during South by Southwest 2022 that they only hesitantly confirmed it to the Chronicle. Three years..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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