THC Ban Imminent as Texas House Approves Prohibition Amendment

Fearmongering prevails over pro-business posture and rights of Texans

"...is now in the “bargaining” stage of grief, having already endured “denial” and “anger” with “depression” and “acceptance” still..."

May 30, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Offers Brain Chips for Depression

Depression isn’t just sadness, and brain implants aren’t just for Parkinson’s, panelists say

"...2023 Gallup poll, more than one in four people reported having a depression diagnosis at some point in their..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Texas’ Hemp Industry Wants Smarter Regulation. Dan Patrick Wants to Nuke It.

Lieutenant governor pushes to ban all THC

"...I often find myself making a face...."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Little Women, Big Games, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Get in the spirit with these arts and cultural happenings

"...Thursday 19, Hyperreal Film Club..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 15-21

"...can acquire more mastery in the arts of self-care and self-sufficiency. I hope you will become more skillful in..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Death Watch: For Travis Mullis, Tragedy Begets Tragedy

Mullis is set to die Sept. 24

"...Not all efforts to spare death row inmates are equal...."

Sept. 18, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...APD Sued... Again: In April, Austin police shot a man..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature

How to Adult: Advice for New Grads, and Anyone Else Still Trying to Figure This Thing Out

100 things we know now that we wished we knew then

"...Congratulations on graduating! We got you 100 bits of unsolicited advice!..."

May 10, 2024 Features Feature by the Editorial Staff

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

"...When we talk about preparedness, everyone has their own disaster movie that plays in..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Panels Explore What’s Next for Sustainable Food

How to transition from “eco-depressed” to “making regenerative living sexy”

"...Several SXSW sessions are exploring climate-friendly food and regenerative agriculture by asking questions like: Could..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...White walls, fluorescent lights, the occasional “keep your distance” line of tape on the floor: Most art galleries..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...You recently graduated high school and plan to pursue a secondary degree...."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

What Happens Later

Ryan and Duchovny ponder the road not taken in magical rom-com

"...Directed by: Meg Ryan. Starring: Meg Ryan and David Duchovny...."

Nov. 3, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Council Set to Ask TxDOT to Pause I-35 Expansion Until Regional Climate Plans Done

If approved, the resolution will be the strongest stance the City of Austin has taken against the highway expansion

"...45 at the Oct. 19 City Council meeting, if approved, will be the strongest stance the city of Austin..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...Blame it all on Sleepy Joe Biden...."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

The Luv Doc: An Excellent Wingman

An anachronistic ornithological metaphor about gender equality

"...Dear Luv Doc,..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin Writer ire’ne lara silva Plans Her Year as Texas State Poet Laureate

Looking at the legacy of the honor

"...revisit) your newest torchbearer: ire'ne lara silva, the Rio Grande Valley-born, Austin-based artist and the current Texas State Poet..."

July 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Genevieve Wood

Travis County Tries to Fix Its Public Defense Problems

But advocates warn about the middleman

"...Texas is experiencing a crisis in its public defense system, and Travis County is no exception. The right..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

AISD Board Attempts to Stanch Bleeding From Budget

But teacher retention remains the highest priority

"...The members of Austin ISD’s board of trustees knew this could happen when they..."

June 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

AI, Strikes, and Burning It Down: Highlights of the ATX TV Festival

Celebration of the small screen becomes a war room for writers

"...It started with one person clapping. Then a row of people...."

June 9, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

A bitter-sweet farewell to the MCU's dysfunctional found family

"...Directed by: James Gunn. Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave..."

May 5, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

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

"...Directed by: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic...."

April 7, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – Live Action

Good intentions by voters don't lead to a great selection

"...Directed by: Various...."

Feb. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 17-23

"...AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some people I respect regard the Bible as a great work of literature. I..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

As the Interim Superintendent Departs, AISD’s New Board Gets a Running Start

Anthony Mays leaves Austin for Houston

"...Austin ISD's Board of Trustees, with four new members coming on..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Verde Report: “The Show Goes On” as Austin FC Continues Magical Run to West Final

The Verde and Black are two wins away from the MLS Cup

"...away from lifting the MLS Cup. A thought that would've been downright laughable 12 months ago is now Austin's..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 21-27

"...LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libra poet Wallace Stevens said that the great poems of heaven and hell have..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...We normally just say, "Vote for the Democrats," when, as has been the case for the last..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 30 - October 6

"...LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh was born under the sign..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 23-29

"...the most of the next three weeks: 1. Be proud as you teeter charismatically on the fence. Relish the..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

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