Texas Schools to Get a Bit More Cash and a Lot More Christian Nationalism

Assessing the 89th Legislature’s effect on public education

"...bills 10, 11, and 13, could be described as Christian Nationalist bills...."

June 6, 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

"...Luck. The brainchild of Aaron Franklin, James Moody, and Mike Thelin, this annual convergence combines two of our city’s..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor, Mark Williams, Screenwriter: Bill Dubuque Christian Wolff is brought out of hiding by Treasury Agent..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts

Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows

"...he maintains his Austin ties by working with the Christian Wiggs Big Band and performing Monks gigs like this..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend

Take a peek at our recommended events

"...of the Austin-produced Jazz Tonight? Hosted by local singer Christian Wiggs and filmed at Austin PBS Studio A, the..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

President Biden Rolls Out Supreme Court Reform in Austin

Biden marks 60 years since Civil Rights Act with new proposal

"...would usher in a new era of far right Christian Nationalism in American politics...."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...his ability to mediate in the purple district. Lefty Mike Siegel came within five points of flipping the district..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Peter Gabriel, Jon Anderson, Fred Armisen, Money Mark, Gotye, Mike Gordon, Brian Kehew, Christian Castagno. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Small Penis-gate: How Leander ISD Is Getting Round Rocked

Far-right forces are turning their attention to Leander ISD

"...Familiar faces from the attempted Christian nationalist takeover of the Round Rock ISD school board..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...On their upcoming LP, the Mask returns to making..."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Review: Hyde Park Theatre’s Radio :30

Riveting revival of a dark comedy overcomes an outmoded script

"...The other features an introverted teen (a really young Christian Slater) in a Phoenix suburb who uses his pirate..."

July 11, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Water Damage, TisaKorean, a tribute to Mandy Mercier, and more recommended shows

"...Jeff Piwonka) and triple drum (Thor Harris, Greg Piwonka, Mike Kanin) attack, accented by Travis Austin's bowed guitar and..."

May 12, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Andre Hayward Dayne Reliford Margaret Slovak Mike Sailors Best Latin: Adrian Quesada..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Gunnar Sigurðsson, Producers: Grímar Jónsson, Sol Bondy, Fred Burle, Mike Goodridge, Screenwriters: Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, Halldór Laxness Halldórsson, Tobias..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lingua Ignota, Daniel Fears, Mobley, a Doug Sahm celebration, and more worthy local shows

"...Lingua Ignota's third LP, Sinner Get Ready, in the Christian music section, causing an unassuming listener to grasp their..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...one of those, along with Chiles, working to stop Christian nationalists from taking over Round Rock's public school system...."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Amsterdam

David O. Russell's madcap murder-mystery is a misfire

"...Directed by: David O. Russell. Starring: Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Robert De Niro,..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...he died when he was 43, my mom taught Christian school," Watts said. "And I knew, just in watching..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lyricist Mike Melinoe Takes His Soul to Therapy

Contemplative artist peels back his psyche in "Floss"

"...even my mo' …" intones the opening bar of Mike Melinoe's "Floss," the last word downtuned and truncated to..."

July 22, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

All eyes on Lesley Manville in this tale of fashion and grit

"...Lambert Wilson, Jason Isaacs, Anna Chancellor, Alba Baptista and Christian McKay...."

July 15, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Deep-Pocket Donors Fund Right-Wing School Board Candidates in the Austin Suburbs

Drama outside of town

"...and low-profile candidates. The fundraising committee was organized by Christian and Krystle Alvarado, whose children go to school in..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...get a buncha tacos and Mexican food and trade Mike Belyea a Kiss picture disc for a pitcher of..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Heavy Lifting: The Hammond Organ Has a Special Place in Austin ... I Should Know

Austin's an epicenter for an instrument that stopped being manufactured 47 years ago

"...piano and organ and at the HOP near Texas Christian University with the Ham Brothers band. Over the next..."

April 1, 2022 Music Feature by Red Young

Crucial Concerts SXSW Week Edition

Our favorite showcases and unofficial parties for the rest of the week

"...Blackman, granddaughter of soca pioneer Ras Shorty; and headliner (Christian) Kalpee, NC poster boi. – Raoul Hernandez No Badge Chili..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

SXSW Announces Grand Jury Award Winners

Austinite Iliana Sosa wins twice for What We Leave Behind

"...for Directing and Community Filmmaking: "Glitter Ain’t Gold" (D: Christian Nolan Jones) Special Jury Recognition for Outstanding Performances: Aphrodite..."

March 16, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Awards Rise Again

Tickets on sale now for the 40-year tradition, March 8 at Emo's

"...staff members of the Best Music Nonprofit-winning HAAM.) Co-host Mike Wiebe appeared bandaged and bloodied, emerging from a coma..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...and a sleeper for Railroad Commission as incumbent Wayne Christian, who's almost as big a clown as Sid Miller,..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Space Age Childhood Director/Screenwriter: Richard Linklater, Producers: Tommy Pallotta, Mike Blizzard, Femke Wolting, Bruno Felix A coming-of-age story set..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Clear, Concise and Bare Facts

"...Guy LeBlanc's complaints [“Billionaire Dreams,” Feedback, Jan. 10] regarding Mike Clark-Madison's piece. [“It's a Season, Not Just a Day,”..."

Jan. 13, 2022 Postmarks

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...it live on the show's YouTube channel. – Kevin Curtin Mike Sailors & the Parker Jazz Hot Five..."

July 2, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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