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

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...his one-episode cameo. Seating is very limited and the 21+ event is BYOB, but don’t drink too much because..."

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

"...But as of the second bargaining session, held March 20, the APA’s position has shifted. At that brief meeting,..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...Thursday 29, the Ballroom..."

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

"...isn’t extremely cool. But Bésame Mucho is on March 2 – one day after rent is due! For the..."

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

"...Running for statewide office as a Democrat is never..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Prepárate Para Tener Miedo With New Horror Anthology Satanic Hispanics

Segment directors on celebrating Latino diversity through terror

"...now on VOD, ahead of hitting Blu-ray on Dec. 12...."

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.

"...State Constitutional Amendments..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Interim City Manager Selects Police Oversight Chief Without Public Input

I dub thee director

"...he's on vacation. But in a statement Friday, Sept. 29, shortly after we broke the news of McCant's promotion,..."

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

"...month for the on-duty killing of Mike Ramos in 2020. The city responded with a letter three days later,..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Hairspray

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

"...John Waters, the musical version premiered on Broadway in 2002 and first went on national tour in 2003, before..."

June 14, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

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

Oversight undermined

"...A bill we've written about before – Senate Bill 2209 – failed to get a vote in the Texas..."

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

"...electorate (Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties), a total of 53,241 people voted in favor of Prop A, the original..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cash and Ballots: The Latest on Campaign Finances, Turnout

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

"...Prop A, pulled in $3,510 in contributions from March 28 to April 26, but spent more than $240,930, and..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...Voters will decide between two ordinances, both known as..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

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

"...If voters approve Prop A and reject Prop B,..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Residential Address: Rent Party’s Hot Jazz Makes Peace With the Swing Era

Sextet merges decades on the dance floor, Fridays at Long Play East

"...newly annual Tom Waits birthday tribute. At home, their 2020 release, High Five and Rotate, drove my daughter nuts..."

April 14, 2023 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Bullet Bills and mushroom gags can't save this awful video game flick

"...are a lot of reasons to be nostalgic for 2014, and one of them was how The LEGO® Movie..."

April 7, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

What State Police Patrolling Austin Means

Send in the troopers

"...not the beginning of a welcomed partnership. On Oct. 2, 2019, a few months after City Council voted to..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Film Review: Parachute

Addiction and romance clash in this truthful drama

"...It's slowly revealed that Ethan has addiction issues to..."

March 12, 2023 Screens Post by Rod Machen

With Cronk Out of The Way, Council Goes For a One-Year Cop Deal

Decision allows voters to consider police oversight in May

"...they voted 10-1 to fire Cronk, then they voted 9-2 to advance negotiations over a one-year extension of the..."

Feb. 16, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City, AISD, ACC All Win Approval for Major Investments

Voters boost big-ticket bonds

"...The Austin Independent School District's $2.44 billion bond package, composed of three propositions, passed in..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

November 8 Election Endorsements

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...The Austin Chronicle only endorses in contested races. We..."

Oct. 20, 2022 News Post

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...when, as has been the case for the last 25 years, there has not been a Republican worth voting..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Cassandra Jenkins, Billy Strings, and SZA on a lighthouse

"...enthralled. Recalling having played the Tito’s tent stage in 2019, Strings noted, “We’re always proud to be the ones..."

Oct. 8, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program

Equity is not cheap

"...in Central Texas at the time – was in 2017. The public said yes, and that bond program is..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Five Austin Filming Locations to Make You Feel Like a Star

Get your cameras out for the most memorable Austin movie moments

"...Oh, and don't miss our list of famous restaurants..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What's Behind the Delays at Austin's Airport and What's Being Done to Help

Lots of turbulence as airport rebounds from COVID lows

"...On Thursday, June 23, travelers to and from our city were delayed at..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Taking a Look at the Neighborhoods That Will Be Changed the Most by Project Connect

Diving into the iterations of the public transit redesign

"...Project Connect was pitched to voters in 2020 as a complete transformation of public transit in Austin...."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With “themesong” Video, Mobley Introduces Injustice-Fighting Masked Man Persona

Musician & filmmaker trekked to Johannesburg to shoot latest project

"...AC: I want to know more about the ski..."

May 19, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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