We Have an Issue: Let’s Close Out the Year With Some Warm Fuzzies, Yeah?

A shameless puppy parade for our Top 10s issue, a new Music & Culture editor to cheer on, and a big thanks to the readers for their generous support

"...our annual Top 10s issue looks back on the year and celebrates the stuff that actually made us feel..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

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

Two former teachers will face off in December

"...10% of its operating expenses over the next two years. Lynn Boswell and Kevin Foster, who ran for reelection..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Council Wrestles Over Emergency Funds in This Year’s Budget

Council reduced reserve by less than 1% to fund programs

"...the reserve fund, Council would free up roughly enough money to pay the seven budget amendments. Another option would..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kinky Friedman, Outlaw, Author, and One-Time Gubernatorial Candidate, Dies at 79

Cowboy died peacefully at home

"...Kinky Friedman, the irreverent singer-songwriter who lampooned “wuss” culture both on record and on the ballot,..."

June 27, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell

Hollywood’s newest A-lister – according to the directors who knew him first and best

"...wait, that’s him playing love-dented Ben in smash rom-com Anyone But You...."

June 7, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin FC Opens the Season Like It Ended the Last One… With Disappointment

El Tree falls 2-1 to Minnesota

"...on paper against a Minnesota team which finished just one place higher than Austin in 2023, was also missing..."

Feb. 25, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Last One Down the Mountain: Belated Thoughts on the Sundance Film Festival

Even virtually, the 2024 fest felt revitalized

"...In its 40th year, the the Sundance Film Festival 2024 had the distinct..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

APD’s Sex Crimes Unit Is Undergoing a Major Overhaul. Here’s What Year One Brought.

The project is led by a plaintiff in suit against APD

"...go in overhauling its Sex Crimes Unit. Only three years ago, APD was in the midst of litigation over..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Maya Wright

Future Gladiators and Fantastical Stories Mark the Literary Year in Review

Pulled from the shelves

"...dystopian novels being so in vogue of late, here's one that really hits the mark. Chain-Gang All-Stars (Vintage, 432..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

New “One-Stop Shop” for Trauma Recovery Is the First in Texas

It opens Nov. 1

"...clinical case management, psychotherapy, and legal advocacy. Earlier this year, Travis County matched that, and in July, Coun­cil authorized..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Thunderbird is Closing, Mr. Black Espresso Martini Fest Is Spiking Your Weekend, the Meteor Lands Its Fourth Year, Picnik Gets Hempy with Free Earlybird, and What’s This About Some Karen?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Ah, no, caffeinated sorrow! After 17 years of business, Thunderbird Coffee (2200 Manor Rd.) is closing...."

Oct. 11, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: A Book of One’s Own

Queer book releases from this June, perfect for building a tiny Borrower house

"...my living quarters out of queer books like the ones released during this year's Pride Month...."

June 30, 2023 Column by James Scott

Closing AISD Middle Schools, One Grade at a Time?

Two historically Black and Latinx middle schools set to lose sixth grade

"...sixth grade. "I would have to send them to one middle school for sixth and then switch to Martin..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

You Deserve an Escape This Year, to Lakeway Resort & Spa

Because you don’t have to run yourself ragged 24/7/365

"...nerves, tell you what, and here’s a whole new year in which to take some positive action toward self-care...."

Jan. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

You Deserve an Escape This Year, to Hotel ZaZa

Because you've totally earned this level of comfort

"...nerves, tell you what, and here’s a whole new year in which to take some positive action toward self-care...."

Jan. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Council Funds “One-Stop Shop” to Help Former Prisoners

A relatively light agenda approved notable items related to the criminal justice system

"...was awarded a 12-month, $200,000 contract to develop a "one-stop shop" where formerly incarcerated clients will connect with the..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Seven Decades and One Wall Apart: Finding Friendship on Either Side of a Bouldin Creek Duplex

Two women at different stages of life keep company during a pandemic

"...I'm usually on the phone when the knock comes at my door. Sometimes I'm..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Ali Montag

Texas Strong Relief, St. Patrick's Day, Persian New Year, Intero's New Pizza, and the Hospitality Howdy-Do of Marriott International

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Austin and the rest of the state continue to..."

March 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bread and Oil: The Basics are Best for a Better New Year

Atoria’s and Oleamea are a tasty foundation of savory joy

"...But sometimes you don’t want to bake your own..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hillary Clinton, Anthony Fauci Headline This Year's 100% Virtual Texas Tribune Festival

Programming includes Ted Cruz and Lincoln Project mischiefmakers

"...in its annual festival, even more so in election years. Now throw in a pandemic and a pretty common..."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: One, Two, So Many Amigos

Agent Orange stops in Austin, trailing corruption in his wake

"...to fit under the bus, it will definitely require one of those double-length accordion models. The list inevitably includes..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Drafthouse Revisits the Year Jim Carrey Ruled the Box Office

Go back to 1994 with the three faces of Jim

"...documentary Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond. No, that's one Jim Carrey, and the other is the rubber-faced maniacal..."

May 10, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

Kaci Beeler: Perfect Servings for One

The hextuple-threat artist’s work goes live and visual at St. Ed’s

"...it’s not really a surprise, this “Perfect Servings for One” exhibition at St. Edward’s University that opens to the..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

APD fires two cops for excessive force and ushers in new de-escalation policy

"...administrative policies determining objective reasonable force, reporting guidelines, and honesty. Both have a right to appeal. The Combined Law..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Five Recent Graphic Novels to End This Crazy Year Right

We mean, if there’s any way to end it that’s other than wrong

"...And here Image Comics offers a welcome compilation of..."

Dec. 14, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Best WTFs of ACL Fest Weekend One

The good, the bad, and the myriad Tom Petty covers

"...hit on Sunday, amassing a crazed crowd that chanted "one more song" after big closer "Chainsmoking." Friends side stage..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Joe O'Connell's Top Reads of 2015

Paradise Sky and The Best I Recall head a list of stellar Lone Star books

"...vices. The story "Loyalty" shines the brightest with its abandoned husband coming to the aid of his crazed ex-wife...."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Joe O'Connell

Jesse Sublett's Top Reads of 2015

The Theater of War leads a list that reminds us how ancient lessons about war continue to ring true today

"...Iliad by Christopher Logue (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) is one hell of a book/poem. Reading it now, saying "wow"..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Jesse Sublett

ACL Fest 2015 Weekend One Only

When they're gone, they're gone.

"...Kehlani (Sun., 2:30pm, BMI stage) Twenty-year-old survivor of America's Got Talent pulls old soul out..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Winebelly Pours One Out

Today's Austin food news

"...of Rioja, will be hosting a wine dinner with pioneering Texas winery McPherson Cellars on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Winemaker..."

Sept. 23, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

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