Words Matter

Nov. 26, 2024 Postmarks

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Republicans weren’t satisfied. In March, SB 17’s author, state..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...What Is Science Anyway: Public health advocates are preparing..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature

Qmmunity: Butch County Says Bye for Now

Lead singer and founder Katy Koonce talks the queer rock group’s history

"...Y’all heard the good news? Tatiana Cholula’s drag celebration of Latinx culture and talent..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Column by James Scott

As Austin’s Democratic Congressmen Return to Washington, They’re Ringing Alarm Bells

Doggett describes “first step forward in the march to fascism”

"...that they are supporters of terrorism,” he said. Nonprofit news organizations like The Texas Tribune could be targeted, Doggett..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin’s Police Chief Begins “100-Day” Initiative to Engage Community, Develop Solutions to Department Problems

Lisa Davis wants to hear from police supporters and critics

"...Davis also said that continuing to improve the training..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Turkey Prep, Indigenous Films, and More Weekday Events

Events to attend before you're too stuffed to move

"...Romantasy, as coined by News Editor Maggie Quinlan and nobody can convince me otherwise,..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

All the President's Men

"...results ["Point Austin: Afterthoughts on a National Disaster," Daily News, Nov. 18]. After citing The New Republic's Michael Tomasky's..."

Nov. 19, 2024 Postmarks

Point Austin: Afterthoughts on a National Disaster

Some bitter reflections on the country we’re now living in

"...actual media ecosystem: Today, the right-wing media – Fox News (and the entire News Corp.), Newsmax, One America News..."

Nov. 18, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Kirk Watson Narrowly Reelected as Mayor Without Runoff

But challenger Carmen Llanes Pulido has not conceded

"...It’s true that that Watson took in about that..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Oh Boy, It’s Starting Again: Texas lawmakers filed more..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature

Reading Is Resistance

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

"...don’t want those books to get lost in the news cycle,” notes Gabel. “That’s certainly just kind of a..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Doug Freeman

Auditors Find Interim City Manager Mishandled Money With Lucrative City Contracts for Friends

$550,000 in city funds went to consultants with no Council approval

"...The findings, which confirm Chronicle reporting from one year..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Fund Allots $100,000 for Nonprofit Helping Teens Access Abortion

City faces two lawsuits for supporting out-of-state travel

"...“We are living in one of the country’s strictest..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Eden Shamy

Texas Republicans Unite Behind Vouchers

But now they have to write the bill

"...have implemented universal voucher programs is that it’s bad news. You’ve seen what’s happened in Arizona.” [inset-1-right]..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Republicans Say They’ll Save Diversity on Campus by Killing Diversity on Campus

Higher education Senate subcommittee aims to double down on DEI ban

"...In the last legislative session in 2023, Texas Republicans..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Crosstalk: The UT Torchy’s Is Closing, DAWA Is Hiring, and More Local Culture News

This week’s arts news in brief

"...reported. Morgan Hendrix, Torchy's PR manager, told the student newspaper there were a "handful of development plans" on Guadalupe..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Unfortunately, Though: We can’t say the same for elections..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature

Austin City Council Keeps Chugging Along on Progressive Investments

City to invest in supporting immigrants, abortion-seekers, and more

"...Meanwhile, Council is poised to authorize nearly half a..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 8-14

"...come into full expression. Now here’s the very good news: The coming months will be an excellent time to..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Luv Doc: Train Your Husband

You don’t have a housecleaning problem

"...The good news is that, instead of training a monkey, all you..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

With Confidential APD Internal Investigations Records Open, Here’s What We’ve Seen So Far

First records released don’t confirm advocate or police union fears

"...The records themselves are rather innocuous. They don’t reveal..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cyndi Lauper, Pleasure P, Luxury Television, and More Crucial Concerts

Live music to drown out the week's news

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin ISD’s New Board Is Mostly Decided, With One Runoff to Go

Two former teachers will face off in December

"...Quintana pledged to be a fierce champion for District..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

An Artist on Arts Funding

"...Arts Funding Skipped Established Arts Organizations. Will They Survive?," News, Oct. 25]. Based on conversations with independent artists and..."

Nov. 2, 2024 Postmarks

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

"...sought to “remove protections for women,” per the office’s news release. In fact, the Biden administration’s new rule expanded..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

The Austin Chronicle’s Annual Halloween Mask: Heeeeeeeeeere’s Kenny!

How to assemble your Ken Paxton mask

"...One of Trump’s key “election integrity” lackeys, Paxton sued..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

Some Low-Income Austinites Will Get Free Solar Panels Through $30 Million Investment

City Council approves allocation to Solar for All program

"...Some low-income Austinites will get a new shot at..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Eden Shamy

In Round Rock, Vandals Target Candidate Signs

Round Rock ISD continues to look out for far-right candidates

"...This year’s Round Rock ISD board election isn’t nearly..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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