Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...George W. Bush ushered through the Texas Legislature from 1995-2000. Many of the changes became part of Bush’s signature..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...of her top priorities as first lady of Texas (1995-2000) and of the U.S. (2001-2009). “As long as we..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Horror Abounds in Our Weekday Event Recommendations

But it's more than just scares

"...prizes, as well as a deep sense of local pride.   – James Scott Graveyard Shift Presents Phantasm..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Codename the Calendar

The QT Calendar Austin gives Qmmunity the details on presenting events for the queer community

"...featuring books, drinks, and socializing all for $25 neat. Pride Party..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Column by James Scott

Ghost Funk, Fast Devo, an Elliott Smith Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music with a little help

"...venerable Fable Records, for corroboration.   – Michael Toland Pride Kickoff Party..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...“We always took pride in showing up to city council meetings, and when..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Queens, Kings, and More Events to Help You Celebrate This Weekend

Movies, theatre, classes, dancing, and more reasons to get out

"...join the folks of Queer Swim ATX for a Pride splash – so yeah, pack swim shoes and a..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Bold & the Bountiful: HAAM's Corporate Battle of the Bands Rocks for a Cause

Fifteen years in, HAAM's Corporate BOTB is bolder than ever

"...cynical, could fault these people for putting both their pride and reputations on the line for working musicians in..."

June 9, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

Recommended Events for the Week

Just because it's a workday doesn't mean you can't get out

"...delivery, really gives the flick a big boost. The 2000 masterpiece, back in theatres for the Paramount’s annual Summer..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Madonna Remains a Prickly Pop Disruptor at Moody Center

First of two nights drives home Madge’s four-decade ubiquity

"...Keith Haring, Freddie Mercury, and Eazy-E. Later, wearing a pride flag like a cape, she stood next to a..."

April 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...fact, a Chronicle editor noted that during Austin's August Pride Parade, Cruise seemed to draw the loudest boos of..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...reelected (with 84%, against Leslie Coch­ran and others) in 2000. As we told readers then, it was not to..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Erica Nix Is on the (Mayoral) Run

Local queer fitness icon aims to keep ATX weird, queer, and affordable

"...right choice. Maybe, someday, she’ll have to stick a Pride flag in some other city. But for now, Erica..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

James Beard Awards for Local Chefs, the Return of Bufalina, Father's Day Dining, and You Won’t Believe the Food Trucks We’ve Recommended

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

"...WUXTRY! The Salty Donut (2000 S. Congress) will be offering a special Pride Donut..."

June 15, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Q&A: The Dicks’ Gary Floyd Talks Lifelong Creativity Ahead of Austin Art Exhibition

Maybe We'll See Butterflies opens tomorrow at Prizer Arts & Letters

"...still hopes for an Austin visit soon. Perfect for Pride Month, the gay icon offered wisdom on lifelong creativity,..."

June 10, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Thursday

Young Thug in the park, icy French experimentalism, and more

"...If you're looking for this year's most life-affirming vocalist,..."

March 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Derek Udensi

Qmmunity: A Week of Trans Remembrance and Awareness

Recognizing those we've lost and those we love in the transgender community

"...the Austin trans community to coincide with the Austin Pride Parade, itself scheduled for an alarming August weekend. Why..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Column by James Scott

A New Favorite at Old Settler’s: Sierra Ferrell

Rising roots singer impresses at the Central Texas folk campout

"...He did… to tremendous, exuberant, loving applause. View this..."

Oct. 26, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...including Blues on the Green and this Saturday's Austin Pride Parade and afterparty...."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature

Qmmunity: Queers Gone Country

Nashville's Jaime Wyatt brings queer twang to Austin, Elysium gets Bizarre, and more events

"...Studio 2000: Angels on the Dance Floor Your hosts Targét and..."

July 30, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Big Wonderful Thing: A History of Texas Lives Up to Its Title

Stephen Harrigan chronicles the Lone Star State’s last 500 years

"...We need a history that shows when that inextinguishable pride that fuels Texans has been justified and when it's..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Renee Davis' 25 Years as Harriet Tubman in Sister Moses

The dancer talks about her quarter-century of walking in the footsteps of this legendary conductor on the Underground Railroad

"...so they feel a sense of camaraderie, empowerment, and pride in being part of our Sister Moses family."..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...particularly unlikely one-time champion back in the ring. In 2000, actor David Arquette become world heavyweight champion of the..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ACL Live Review: Natalia Lafourcade

Mexican siren makes the folkloric a Texan standard

"...interlude of notes from “Guadalajara” reinforced the theme of pride in our neighboring country to the south...."

Oct. 13, 2019 Music Post by Christina Garcia

Death Watch: Judge's "Horrible Bigotry" Not Enough to Force New Trial

The 5CA has denied Randy Halprin’s plea as his death date nears

"...group of inmates who broke out of prison in 2000 and robbed a sporting goods store, then shot down..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Ben Dickey on Being Blaze

Inspiration, fear, and the guiding hand of Vincent D'Onofrio

"...I was talking to Gurf [Morlix], who was a..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

A radical week of queer events is full speed ahead!

"...supporting gender-creative children. Thu., April 19, 6:30-8:30pm. United Way, 2000 E. MLK...."

April 20, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Die Felicia scares up a new night and Cheer Ups celebrates eight years with Lez Wedding

"...supporting gender-creative children. Thu., April 19, 6:30-8:30pm. United Way, 2000 E. MLK. GAYLY AHEAD..."

April 13, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

What makes Austin so queer-friendly?

"...would make it greater? As we near our rescheduled Pride Parade, I'm asking GP readers, "What makes you Proud..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Snark, sass, and absurdity will be on display at the Princess Pageant

"...ToyBOX: Fall Into Pride Jump for (rescheduled) Pride, Chique Fil-Atio hosts a night..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

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