A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...Thursday 4, Oilcan Harry’s..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Police Association Signals Willingness to Comply With Oversight Act

Second day’s negotiations spark hope of agreement

"...In the week since negotiations between the city of Austin and the Austin Police Association..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Explores the Progressive Power of Ballot Measures

Organizers from different states discuss letting the voters decide on issues like abortion

"...If Arizona for Abortion Access – a coalition of ACLU of Arizona, Arizona..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Horror of Found Things in Oddity

Writer/director Damian McCarthy builds a cinematic cabinet of curiosities

"...If you’ve ever browsed a vintage shop or secondhand emporium, you’ll feel the..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...Jigglewatts Burlesque: Crimson Cabaret..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Hay Bésame Mucho Fest en la Casa..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Can a Veteran Oil Man Clean Up the Railroad Commission’s Mess?

Bill Burch is running to raise awareness of groundwater contamination

"...difficult for an office with a misleading name, against incumbents who accept campaign donations from the industry they’re meant..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Commission Considers Changing Ballot Petition Rules

Public hearing on proposed recommendations tonight, Feb. 8

"...Remember voting last year on two, seemingly identical Austin Police..."

Feb. 8, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Voters Overwhelmingly Adopt Police Oversight Ordinance

But the fight to enforce it was only beginning

"...overwhelmingly approved the Austin Police Oversight Act in May, but the ongoing saga really began this time last year,..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Prepárate Para Tener Miedo With New Horror Anthology Satanic Hispanics

Segment directors on celebrating Latino diversity through terror

"...For a film that brings together Latino filmmakers, Satanic Hispanics does everything it can..."

Nov. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Results for Constitutional Amendments and County Propositions

Voters approve child care tax breaks, teacher retirement boost, gas plant subsidies, and more

"...Prop 1..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election

Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.

"...We've got a slew of constitutional amendments on the ballot this year coming out of the 88th legislative session...."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Review: Austin Rainbow Theatre’s Sordid Lives

Company’s inaugural production resurrects Del Shores’ queer Texas classic with gusto

"...May 1996, Del Shores mounted a production of his "black comedy about white trash" in Hollywood, Calif. Two months..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Interim City Manager Selects Police Oversight Chief Without Public Input

I dub thee director

"...over civilian oversight of the Austin Police Department – but it's unclear to us how and why she was..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

City’s “G File” no longer exists

"...Office delivered to the city in response to a Public Information Request filed by the Chronicle. City hall sources..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council Could Finally Compel City to Implement Police Oversight Law

Resolution would tell city to stop dragging feet

"...Act, critical components of the law still have not been implemented...."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Review: Zach Theatre's The Girl Who Became Legend

World premiere of epic Americana folktale delights young and old

"...audience, the result of one generation of ticketholders not being replaced by the next...."

Sept. 22, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Golda

Ill-considered and superficial biopic of Israel's Iron Lady

"...Directed by: Guy Nattiv. Starring: Helen Mirren, Lior Ashkenazi, Liev Schreiber,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Review: The Stage Austin's The Real Inspector Hound

The director, not the dead guy, is the victim in Tom Stoppard's vicious critique of critics

"...let's face it, is every playwright – has no doubt laid awake at night formulating passive-aggressive revenge on the..."

July 28, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Hairspray

This may be the big hair state, but does this musical go too big?

"...The huffing of fluorocarbons – breathing deep into a brown paper bag filled..."

June 14, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Family of Man Killed by APD Calls for Police De-Escalation Medal

And they want more civilian oversight ASAP

"...The family of Rajan Moonesinghe, killed by Austin police last fall, is proposing the creation of..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...May 6 election. It could, as one City Council member put it, create one of the strongest systems of..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Association Will Do Whatever It Can to Kill the Voter-Approved Oversight Provisions

But, in a city that has made its will clear, that'll be an uphill battle

"...strengthening civilian oversight of the Austin Police Department – but Saturday, May 6, Austin voters served up the first..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Voters Approve Prop A's Strong Police Oversight

70% of voters said yes to progressive Austin Police Oversight Act

"...With about 78,000 voters turning out for the May 6 election..."

May 7, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Cash and Ballots: The Latest on Campaign Finances, Turnout

With low turnout so far, only one Prop is pulling significant donations

"...Campaign finance reports filed eight days before the May 6 election continue to show a lopsided..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Who Knows How Much Police Supporters Are Spending on This Election

Justice advocates are increasing their spending as we near election day

"...off-year election with no high-profile political candidates on the ballot, Equity Action has done an impressive job fundraising in..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...When Austin voters cast their ballots in the upcoming May 6 election, they will decide..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for Austin's Propositions A and B

May 6 General and Special Elections

"...City of Austin residents will have two competing propositions on their ballot for the Saturday, May 6, special..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature

Want Stronger, More Transparent Oversight of APD? Vote on It.

Next month's election has justice advocates and police fighting for control

"...The May 6 election is about more than two ordinances named the Austin Police Oversight..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Review: St. Ed’s Luchadora!

Let's get ready to stumble in this Lucha Libre drama

"...When a well-worn lucha libre mask is found in an old briefcase, an inspiring..."

April 19, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

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