The Year My Parents Went on Vacation

This Brazilian film is set against the twinned, opposing backdrops of the explosive 1970 World Cup and the human toll of the country's brutal military dictatorship.

"...us a crash course in childhood-abandonment issues; Brazil's ever-present, ever-populous Jewry; or the fine line between innocence and soccer..."

April 4, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wrestling With SXSW

Consultants don't quite get arms around megaevent

"...afflicting South by Southwest, global design and planning firm Populous issued a Sept. 30 report on its workshop with..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

What Now for SXSW?

A year after tragedy, the city and the Festival look to a sustainable future

"...a report by the global design and planning firm Populous, which recommended – somewhat abstractly – that the city..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

There's Hope for Texas Democrats

Texas trending Democratic – at least in the urban areas

"...four of those counties are among the state's most populous, including three of the Top 4 (Bexar, Dallas, and..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Chief Priest of the Shrine

The epic life story of Nigerian soul superstar Fela Kuti.

"...approach to the region, Nigeria -- the 10th most populous nation on earth -- is anything but homogenous. Imagine..."

July 14, 2000 Music Feature by David Lynch

A Work in Progress

East Timor begins the process of reconstruction in its struggle for independence.

"...period. But it must be remembered that this extremely populous, multiethnic nation is only 50-some years old. At that..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by John Sayles

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Sue Paxton: District attorneys in five of Texas’ most populous counties are fighting back against Ken Paxton, suing the..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature

First Look: Guatemalan Food and Culture at Marimbas

Longtime Austinites open up at North Lamar

"...North Lamar reflects the soul of Guatemala, the most populous country in Central America, and the restaurant’s founders, sisters..."

March 5, 2025 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Austin Drops to 5th Biggest: Austin has dropped from..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature

City Council Girds for a Second Trump Administration

Threats to undocumented immigrants are a major concern

"...Austin district – which contains some of the most populous immigrant communities in the city – will be facing..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

La Reina de la Música Ranchera Celebrates Juan Gabriel

Aida Cuevas commemorates her mentor at the Long Center

"...Seventies and to nearly immediate acclaim in the fifth-most populous market on the planet. 1977 debut Aida Cuevas con..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Kerry King Talks Solo Debut Ahead of Ashes of Leviathan Tour

Slayer guitarist talks 20 years of rocking ahead of Austin performance

"...miss on the mean streets of the country’s most populous destination spot...."

July 19, 2024 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Caleb de Casper, Money Chicha, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Classical, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and much more

"...taking its rightful place among the second-biggest and most populous state’s leading destinations. Days after Brownout cousins Money Chicha..."

July 5, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...stinging six-strings. Except Java’s an island, the world’s most populous and counting over one-half of all Indonesians, so LAIR..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Answer Key

No peeking!

"...of 64 and 677 square miles, it is the least-populous county in the U.S...."

Dec. 22, 2023 Features Feature

Council to Hire City Manager Search Firm

Selecting the searchers

"...increasingly rare for big metros. (Among the 10 most populous cities in America, only four still use this form..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

In America’s 10th Largest City, Who Exactly Are Your Neighbors?

We may not be growing as fast as you think

"...numbers showed Austin finally cracking the top 10 most populous cities in America last week, it seemed like yet..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

“VerDos” Brings the Energy at Fraction of the Price

It’s well worth a trip to see Austin FC II in action

"...trouble attracting decent turnouts, especially from within Austin FC's populous supporters' groups. That includes the club's house band, La..."

April 7, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

We Have an Issue: A Long Wait for Justice

In this week's issue, Brant Bingamon reports on Cyrus Gray's struggle for justice; plus, winners of the Austin Music Awards are announced

"..."Part of it is that San Marcos is more populous now and the criminal justice infrastructure hasn't been able..."

March 3, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...is about to surpass China to become the most populous country in the world. The United Nations guesses it..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Austin Restaurateurs Stake Their Claim in Lockhart

Deep in the heart of barbecue city

"...scene 30 miles away, it has indeed supplanted more populous exurbs like Pflugerville, Del Valle, and Buda as a..."

June 24, 2022 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Cine Las Americas Returns

A hemisphere of new films, plus SXSW fave What We Leave Behind

"...diverse group of boys and girls from the most populous communities of the city of Caracas in the arduous..."

June 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...checked, with a 60+ point lead in 3 most populous counties. West+Huffines each pulling about 11% right in same..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Pete Buttigieg Is Thinking Big

Transportation secretary considers climate change in SXSW keynote

"...for Texans looking to commute between the state’s most populous regions in the same way that trains work in..."

March 18, 2021 SXSW Post by Benton Graham

Texas Executive Order Reopens Texas Businesses to 100% Capacity and Lifts Mask Mandate

Local restaurants respond on social media

"...administered vaccine doses, and will now be the most populous state without a mask mandate. As of today, only..."

March 2, 2021 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Great Springs Project Proposes a Network of Trails From Austin to San Antonio

Squaring conservation with development

"...a national parklike trail connecting two of Texas' most populous cities...."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Affordability Amended

Developers clean up, but where’s the housing?

"...the area median income, even in the state's most populous counties. (Travis County's median family income for four people..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Blues on the Green Pivots Successfully to All-Black Blues on the Screen

Curator Jackie Venson proves the legitimacy of the makeover

"...Blues on the Screen Wednesday night for a pandemic-stricken populous. Fox 7 Austin teamed up with Austin City Limits..."

July 9, 2020 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Race for Congressional District 31 Is Down to Two Dem Candidates

Either Christine Eady Mann or Donna Imam will challenge GOP incumbent Rep. John Carter

"...districts that cross Austin, which now includes an increasingly populous section of Williamson. Whoever survives the Democratic run-off will..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...electoral growth is happening in the state's 20 most populous counties, where all 22 of those House target seats..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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