Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...shivering under blankets, pipes bursting in our walls. When Texas’ electric grid failed in 2021, 4 million homes and..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...Saturday 6, Bee Cave Public Library..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Waterloo Park Hosts an Eclipse-Themed Sculpture

“A portal through time, backwards and forwards”

"...performances that Fusebox Co-Artistic Director Ron Berry characterizes as public rituals. For the 2017 Fusebox Festival, Maravilla presented BOOM!..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Robyn Ross

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...in 1967 by Louisville, Ky., police due to its “publication of materials dealing with bloodshed, lust or crime.” The..."

March 22, 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

"...dismally low 4%. If you ever want to see Texas turn blue, it’s just a matter of showing up...."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...How can a wanderlusty citizen “head out on the highway, looking for adventure” as..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...is way out of control in these United States, citizen? Do you want a more effective response than “thoughts..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...policy and training” led to the poor response, The Texas Tribune reported...."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

NADC Burger Goes Brick-and-Mortar, Birdie’s Reprises Bistro Remy, Luminaire Gets Spanish with Wines, the Oyster Is (Part of) épicerie’s World, and More

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

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the second week..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...rice being standouts at this member of the 2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joints list...."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...would seem an achievable goal: Austin Energy is a public entity, controlled by our elected City Council, and the..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Catch the Holiday Hullaballoo, Win Free Home Slice Pizza for a Year, Check Out the Newest Cambria Hotel, Know That Counter Culture Will Return, and More …

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

"...gobblepalooza of Thanksgiving’s come and gone for another year, citizen, and fare thee well to all the still-living turkeys..."

Nov. 29, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Opinion: A True Public Dialogue Is Needed About Taxpayer-Funded Corporate Giveaways

Governments that give incentives need to make sure they we getting as much as possible – our money’s worth

"...mayor and City Council to do better when using public tax dollars to subsidize private corporations. At its regular..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by Michael Floyd

The Eugenic Circus Comes to Town

A Downtown hotel is hosting a natalist, eugenics-aligned conference in December. Why Austin?

"...Dolan was fired from his job as a data..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Uchibā Opens, Mission Burger’s Second Location Opens, Fresa’s Third Location Opens, Austin Confectioners Fight Breast Cancer, the Taco Mafia’s on PBS, Marfa Comes to Kalimotxo, and More

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

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the first week..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hays County: Teen District Clerk Drops Suit Against D.A.

"...recently enacted "rogue prosecutor" law. HB 17 allows any citizen of a county to seek the removal of a..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Teen Files “Rogue Prosecutor” Lawsuit Against Hays Co. Prosecutor

It’s likely the first suit of its kind in Texas

"...we know of to face removal from office under Texas' new "rogue prosecutor" law. However, the person seeking to..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Fil ’n Viet Is Closing, the Armadillo Den Celebrates With Sazon in a Delicious Latin Style, Holiday Bar Forwards Frozen Treats, We Haven’t Yet Said a Single Goddamn Thing About Pumpkin Spice, and – OOPS

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

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the third week..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

ERCOT Paid Bitcoin Miner $31 Million to Conserve While Texans Sweat

Bitcoin operations paid by ERCOT to conserve

"...Texas paid bitcoin miner Riot – the most power-intensive bitcoin..."

Sept. 7, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Is Solar the Answer to Decreasing Austin’s Reliance on ERCOT?

Runnin' on sunshine

"...solar arrays. Most of those are out in West Texas, but 15% comes from solar farms in Pflugerville and..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Pride in Local Music, Brownout's 20th, the Late Joys' farewell, and more live music

"...debut The Butch Is Back. Accompanying this flare of Texas heat: local grub galore and a marketplace curated by..."

June 23, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

TCEQ OKs Rock and Concrete Crushing Cluster in East Austin

Meanwhile, Lege may make it harder for residents with health concerns to weigh in

"...restrict the amount of investigation TCEQ must do on citizen complaints, passed the House Tuesday...."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Tensions Rise Ahead of Meeting on Zilker Plan

Dazed and confused over Zilker

"...affiliated with Rewild (it's run by a single private citizen), and though some of its points have echoed long..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Will Texas Reduce Marijuana Penalties?

Keep it class C, Texas

"...foreseen the recent partnership between the police and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Although a city spokesperson said..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...set up a meeting with the chairman of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, the obscure state agency..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Institutional Impropriety

"...to establish a new College at the University of Texas at Austin to house the Civitas Institute. This Institute..."

May 9, 2023 Postmarks

The Blanton Bake-Off Returns, Good Food Foundation Taps Austin Winners, Here Comes the Texas Wine Auction, Lucky Robot Hypes the Tuna, Oseyo Gets Streety with Anju Banju on Thursdays, and More

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

"...Yes, citizen, here’s the latest installment of your “Food News Buffet,”..."

April 26, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas Environmental Penalties Are Increasing

Time for tougher regulation

"...Just two days after a public hearing in Bastrop considering a permit application from Elon..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: Online Voter Registration Saves Money and Reduces Fraud. So Why Won’t Texas Allow It?

Travis County's voter registrar explains why online voter registration is good for business

"...enter the information into a computer? The State of Texas...."

March 31, 2023 Column by Bruce Elfant

Austin's Petition Tradition Is Up for Review

It could get a little harder to put an ordinance on a ballot

"...has resulted in bans on smoking (in 2005) and public camping (in 2021, effectively criminalizing homelessness). But it’s unclear..."

March 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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