Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...of bloodcurdling shorts and features designed to shock, disgust, raise a smile, and more. Hey, who said horror could..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sara Hensley Turns Over a New Leaf

The new PARD director has big ideas – to realize them, she'll have to raise big bucks

"...Center and four museums – though it may soon hand those over to a new city cultural arts department...."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Capitol Chronicle

The Texas state budgeting process is called conservative, but might be better described as "penny wise, pound foolish."

"...If you find your eyes glazing over at the propect of your own..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Really Rad Rachel

Media darling Rachel Muir and her nonprofit Girlstart earn the Dewey Winburne Community Service Award.

"...The game is to add an alliterative adjective to your name -- "Awesome April," "Crazy Cathy" -- and one..."

March 1, 2002 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Shades of Gray

In Texas Prisons, It's Hard to Tell Who Your Enemies Are

"...witnesses to his murder, the first murder of a Texas prison guard by an inmate since 1985, were inmates...."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

High School Sophomore Fundraises to Feed Hungry Students

Many students are especially food insecure during pandemic holidays

"...successful fundraising and this year he’s partnered with Central Texas Food Bank to really amp up the critical mission...."

Nov. 25, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...order a little pasta from Patrizi’s to go with your Butterfly Bar mixed bev.   – James Scott Comedy..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

My Gang Don't Bow Down

Big Chief Kevin Goodman sew, sew, sews a new history here in Austin

"...gold-capped teeth standing out against his burnished skin. The handful of fiery orange feathers in his hand fan into..."

May 5, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

UT Service and Activist Organizations to Join

Make a difference in Austin and around the world

"...time. Hundreds of organizations shove flyers and clipboards in your face hoping you’ll join their ranks. It can be..."

Sept. 1, 2018 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

'Nothing Is Done Alone' Extended Interview

The TxCC and their role in Bastrop's recovery after the fires

"...In late October, I visited the HQ of Texas Conservation Corps at American YouthWorks, here in Austin. I..."

Dec. 2, 2013 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

Stuffed Locally

Give thanks for the local harvest with these market-fresh recipes

"...harvest is to be found. Unlike other regions, Central Texas never has a time when food isn't growing, and..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...woman in gynecological stirrups on the cover ["The New Texas Family Planning," News, Jan. 27]. You are well on..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Column

Forced From Home

Tim Miller Fights to Stay in the U.S. With the Man He Loves

"...Austin Chronicle: Your friend and colleague Michael Kearns has called your work..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...while walking through the “most beautiful town square in Texas.”   – Cat McCarrey “Karn Knutson: Inside the Moments”..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Envision Next Session

Having lost its two big battles at the Lege, Envision Central Texas retrenches to win the war

"...Aug. 31 legislative recap luncheon hosted by Envision Central Texas, a nonprofit that advocates for regional growth planning...."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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The Tenth Annual "Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest Results

"...girls, "If you marry a Catholic, you'll have to raise your children Catholic." My sisters and I understood my..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Books Feature

Austin Restaurateurs Discuss Plans to Reopen (or Not)

Local restaurants on how they made the tough decision

"...On Friday, May 1, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “reopened” a slate of businesses around..."

May 6, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Perry the Executioner

Texas leads the country in executions, and Rick Perry holds the record tally

"...would be really unprecedented" in the modern era of Texas' death penalty. If the BPP denied the request, then..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...Police Department will now be monitored by citizens like yourselves. It remains to be seen whether what satisfies Austin's..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Family Drama

Filmmaker Jennifer Fox discusses the seven months she spent with Bill and Karen, an interracial couple at the center of her intimate 10-hour documentary.

"...child, and then fled to more diversity-friendly Queens to raise their family. Says Fox, "Bill and Karen were the..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...ever. We'll still have plenty of election coverage coming your way between now and November; visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Beer in Bloom

If local dreamers have their way, Austin will be the next craft brew hub

"...new breweries currently in the start-up phase in Central Texas. But then someone mentions that another brewer looking to..."

June 18, 2010 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Urban Roots

Urban Roots gets kids growing vegetables and growing up, too

"...work, and in the process, the kids learn about handling money, customer service, and small business...."

Oct. 3, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...Laredo businessman/lawyer still lives and works in the South Texas border town his Spanish ancestors founded nearly 250 years..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...Will our democracy survive the night? Will Texas inch a little closer to turning Travis-County-blue? Will D6..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Sixth Street Blues

Downtown stakeholders raise questions about policing ... the police

"...lawful order, "mocked" an officer, and pulled away from handcuffing. News of the arrest earned Austin a spate of..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Tale of Two Party Chairs

Democrat Richie asks for unity, GOP chief Benkiser asks for cash

"...the state chairs for the Democrats and Republicans in Texas have been busy penning missives to the faithful...."

Jan. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City Budget: Minimal Slippage

Sparse cuts, few surprises in proposed fiscal document

"...Ott was quick to note "we've all had a hand" this year; is that to spread credit or blame?..."

July 23, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Low Expectations

Not much reason to believe that the Lege will do right by Texas students

"...the Supremes addressed not at all), the business at hand will indeed be lowering property taxes, then spreading the..."

April 14, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

The 'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...wait our turn until this week, when the Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival kicks off today,..."

April 2, 2004 Food Feature

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