SCOTUS Blocked Shackles in Court. What About Jail Cell Hearings in Austin?

Bail hearings in confinement are common in Travis County

"...odds with the presumption of innocence. The Court’s reasoning about shackles is three-pronged: the sight of them causes bias,..."

April 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Wrecking Mansions and Perfecting Accents With Abigail’s Directors

Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin take a bite out of vampires

"...old-school vampire movie ... while simultaneously taking the piss out of all the romanticization of it.”..."

April 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice

In Trump and Paxton trials, the rules don’t apply

"...2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a progressive perspective in..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...a respected nonprofit partner, Austin Voices for Education and Youth, from five of the six schools where it currently..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

A commando unit takes on the Nazis in this hyperviolent Guy Ritchie action-comedy

"...for reasons unknown. Summoned to meet with top brass about a covert mission (the real-life Operation Postmaster), Gus is..."

April 19, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Theatre Review: The Baron’s Men Presents Romeo and Juliet

The Curtain Theatre’s BYOB outdoor production is a magical night out

"...Baron’s Men in all their glory. It’s achingly lovely. There were sweet sounds of nature throughout the play, from..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Opinion: The Lack of Evidence Behind Austin’s HOME Initiative

There are indeed benefits to density, but affordability isn’t one of them

"...and not based on empirical evidence. In general, promises about increasing affordability citywide through new construction are not borne..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Rich Heyman

Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...other top spots. It will be a four-hour affair, there will be booze, and the $425 admission fee will..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: Midfield Swap Could Be Only Solution to Austin FC’s Achilles’ Heel

Austin FC has struggled defending in transition for years

"...but not being able to do a damn thing about it?..."

April 19, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Outside Law Firm Investigating APD Second-in-Command Over Texts

D.A. believes messages were attempt to gather dirt on his office

"...known for being anti-labor, would be conducting the investigation. “There is ongoing internal investigation into this matter,” the spokesperson..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Lot Size Would Allow Middle-Class Homeowners to Sell Their Backyards

Smaller lots, smaller homes, cheaper prices

"...smaller homes, which mean lower price tags. Recent research out of Houston showed that their minimum lot size of..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Luv Doc: An Orgasm Party

Like bringing egg salad to a family reunion at the lake in August

"...is never at any of these events. I think there are people I work with who don’t believe I..."

April 19, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...in North Central Austin. While the child was en route to Dell Children’s Medical Center, the officers put out..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...Umlauf but also hosts other artists with indoor and outdoor exhibit space. Help fund their educational programming while delighting..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...her long-awaited debut album.   – Michael Toland The OUTlaw Pride Fest..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Comedy Christmas Comes Early With Moontower Comedy Festival

Comedy scene expert Valerie Lopez highlights Moontower Comedy Fest musts, including the iconic Andy Kindler

"...managed the unimaginable – a 12th consecutive year of outdoing themselves. If I’ve done my math correctly, this is..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

The Austin Chronic: Austin Documentarian Links Up With Jimmy Kimmel for Reality Series High Hopes

New Hulu show captures organic humor among dispensary misfits

"...showrunner and co-producer of a reality series that comes out this week...."

April 19, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: Short n’ Sweet

More events, less column is just what the editor ordered

"...Local social group Khush ATX invites queer South Asian Austinites to a night of Bollywood magic at..."

April 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims

Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors

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April 19, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Presidential Candidate Cornel West Hosts Music Industry Roundtable at Carver Museum

Sentimental talk invites Bill Callahan and Alphabet Workers Union

"...the organization’s board of directors and heads the free, youth-oriented Notes for Notes recording studio; Courtney Santana, singer and..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Two Cents on Nickel City

"...the articles I read are simply unmatched. I’m reaching out today because there is one place that y’all fall..."

April 17, 2024 Postmarks

Stick Around, Say Damn: Inside the Cactus Cafe’s Tuesday Open Mic

Songwriters connect under Jake Farr’s ground rules

"...“Nah, don’t worry about it,” chuckles the bartender, sweeping up the few shards..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Dina Barrish

Judge Recommends Melissa Lucio’s Death Sentence Be Overturned

Agreement between judge, D.A., defense supports her innocence

"...A South Texas judge is recommending that the death sentence of..."

April 16, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin Pets Alive! Workers File to Become Largest Animal Shelter Union in the U.S.

Working conditions “are the living conditions of the animals”

"...increasingly overcrowded animal shelters, Austin Pets Alive! employees reached out to the Chronicle to detail their dissatisfaction with their..."

April 12, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

It's a Family Affair for the Hurleys in Strictly Confidential

How Elizabeth tried (and failed) to keep son Damian out of the film biz

"...There's a famous song by Noël Coward called "Mrs. Worthington"..."

April 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sasquatch Sunset

A year in the life of a family of Bigfoots

"...of four seasons. It takes a while to puzzle out who’s who – remember: there is no spoken language..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Civil War

Stunning near-future drama about combat journalists

"...familiar context, to add immediacy to a global experience. There’s an especially chilling scene with a cameoing Plemons that..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

It's Only Life After All

Moving doc about the folk musical duo Indigo Girls

"...Amy faithfully documented their lives on tape – and there are treasures from the early days like a 1981..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Katherine McNevins

ACLU Sues Demanding Attorneys Be Present at Initial Bail Hearings

Travis County blocks defenders; ACLU says that's unconstitutional

"...judge. In that hearing, the judge will decide whether there was enough reason to arrest you in the first..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...Texas legislators feel that UT’s layoffs are an overreaction...."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

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