The Long Game

True-life story of Mexican-American teens who make a run at the 1957 state golf championship

"...boys in the segregated golf world of 1950s Del Rio, Tex...."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Jessi Cape

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...chemistry class at Austin High School on 12th and Rio Grande. Her first impression: “Well, I thought he was..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...is across the river. Tickets go on sale Friday. Prior to a 2010s run at the Circuit of the..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...Maybe that shouldn’t come as a surprise, since Friendly Rio Market’s walls are now fully lined with past players’..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

SXSW Film Review: The In Between

Intimate doc captures life, loss on the U.S.-Mexico border

"...simplicity of everyday life. A fishing trip on the Rio Grande showcases something most audiences might not expect: the..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...gripping film executive produced by industry trailblazers Colin Kaepernick, Rosario Dawson, Mary Pryor, Luke Anderson, and Justin Benoliel. Through..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

The Luv Doc: Middle-Aged, Caucasian, and Cranky

Middle-aged white guys have it tough all over, not just in Texas

"...but on Wednesday, there was a middle-aged man in “patriotic wear” standing behind me in line who kept making..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Various artists, Texas Wild..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Point Austin: The Never-Ending Story

Millions of guns, and countless murders

"...our state officials are undoubtedly occupied with more urgent priorities than taking rational steps to reduce gun violence and..."

Feb. 20, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Review: Donya Stockton’s “Endless” Weaves the Shape of Things to Come

Solo show at Northern-Southern runs through Feb. 18

"...– the multitalented woman behind legendary club venues Beerland, Rio Rita, King Bee, and more – has a new..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...of Art. The Blanton’s newest show displays masterpieces from Edo-period Japan, on loan from the Worcester Art Museum through..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...Attorneys told us that is the scenario that many low-income young men of color are facing..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...Kino, Lilith Azazel, Celia Light, Munster Mash, Evah Destruction, Riotgirl, BluBlu Chavez, MK Ultra, Damiana Divine, Embry Officially, Sir..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: A Modest Proposal for the Baddest, Reddest State in the Country

A satirical look at the machinations of Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature to impose their wills on the rights of everyday Texans

"...have been spent on a Texas wall along the Rio Grande and putting razor wire barriers in the river..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Dan Acosta

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...Pettersen (Oslo NORWAY) Mali Velasquez (Nashville TN) Marcelo D2 (Rio De Janeiro BRAZIL) Marissa Burwell (Regina CANADA) Mary Scholz..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SpaceX May Get Chunk of Boca Chica State Park From Texas Parks and Wildlife

Swapping 43 acres of public beach for 477 of wildlife refuge

"...is within the broader conservation landscape of the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas.”..."

Jan. 18, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

While Abbott Talks of “Murder,” Migrants Die

Three migrants drown after Texas blocks Border Patrol rescue

"..."We are not allowing Border Patrol on that property..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips: Presidio Chapel, San Elizario

Historic chapel maintains a simple beauty

"...The Presidio Chapel of San Elizario, about 22 miles southeast of downtown El Paso, anchors..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...(fee) • Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park • Rio Grande National Wild & Scenic River (fee) • San..."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Biden Asks Supreme Court to Let Feds Cut Razor Wire at the Border

Feds say wire blocks Border Patrol from carrying out duties

"...wire Texas has strung along 29 miles of the Rio Grande river near Eagle Pass...."

Jan. 3, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

UPDATED: Austin FC Trades Nate Jones for General Allocation Money in MLS SuperDraft

UTRGV’s Bryant Farkarlun selected in second round

"...FC selected Bryant Farkarlun, a 5-7 forward from UT Rio Grande Valley. The 22-year-old, originally from Liberia, scored five..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Gift Guide: Tabletop Gaming From Austin

Rolling the dice on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is just one way to kill some time over the holidays

"...Steve Jackson Games is an Austin institution and has..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Matthew Monagle

SXSW Adds Ho99o9, Kikuo, Sofia Kourtesis to 2024 Music Lineup

243 artists make up the festival’s second artist announcement

"...法兹 (Xi'an CHINA) Field Guide (Winnipeg CANADA) Folk Bitch Trio (Melbourne AUSTRALIA) FONTINE (Winnipeg CANADA) Forest Claudette (Melbourne AUSTRALIA)..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Point Austin: Vouchers, Borders, and Critical (White) Race Theory

Gov. Abbott does his damnedest to block the Texas future

"...up, the House paused briefly for yet another Abbott priority: making life more difficult for immigrants. New laws would..."

Nov. 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

"Finally I Sang": Progressive Cumbia Fires Up Como Las Movies’ Full-Length Debut

Como Las Singles finds Nelson Valente Aguilar in the driver’s seat

"...Tamaulipas, Mexico, where my family's from. You start at Rio Grande City and go all the way to Brownsville...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips: McPherson Cellars, Lubbock

Meet Kim McPherson, the High Plains vintner

"...industry in the 1880s. Val Verde Winery in Del Rio has made wine continuously since 1883. Ed and Susan..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Biden’s Border Wall Decision Draws Local Democrats’ Ire

Environmental laws waived for construction

"...walls.” U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, whose district spans the Rio Grande Valley, wrote in a statement that “a border..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

California Considers Criminal Charges for San Marcos Airline That Flew Migrants for DeSantis

Involuntary transport on behalf of the Florida governor

"...been flown to Sacramento via private plane, without any prior arrangements or immediate care provision, we understood the urgent..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Slow Pulse EP release, Austin Afrobeats Fest, Border Kindness Benefit, and more recommended shows

"...yet ready for the return of feeling to their posterior nerve endings, never fear! Austin butts shall be kept..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Column by Julian Towers

Lesly Reynaga Seeks Mariachi's Modern Moment With Valerosa

Austin singer outfits Mexican folklórico with Linda Ronstadt's pop heft

"...A 12-piece student mariachi ensemble and a folklórico dancer trio from Northwestern University quite literally kicked off the weekend...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

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