Special Olympics Texas Keeps Athletes Motivated Virtually

S.O. Connected app includes coaching videos, nutrition advice, and more

"...SOTX acted swiftly in rolling out a virtual platform for athletes to stay connected...."

April 17, 2020 Arts Feature by Gianni Zorrilla

Five Local Soap Companies: You Need It, They’ve Got It

What we wash our hands with when we (constantly) wash our hands

"...turning some of their alcohol into sanitizer, to give out alongside their usual, much more tasty wares)...."

March 22, 2020 Chronolog Post

Austin Donation and Volunteer Opportunities During Coronavirus Outbreak

Ways to help your neighbor during this trying time

"...policies, some mobile blood drives have been canceled and turnout has been low. There is a pressing need for..."

March 16, 2020 Events Post by Kat McNevins

Band and Venue Cancellations Adding Up Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Our updated list of music-industry cancellations and closures

"...Following the cancellation of South by Southwest, Austin’s venue community began rallying with its..."

March 13, 2020 Music Post by The Music Staff

Book Review: The Body Double

Emily Beyda's debut novel is ready for its close-up

"...in the mad belief that she's back on set, about to be filmed. Her devoted manservant and former director..."

March 6, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Industry Awards Honor Old & New

Recapping the ceremony, plus local trio Nevil pack shout-along garage rock, and concert site ShowList Austin relaunches

"...second year at Emo's, the event prompted a strong turnout and proved that Austin's behind-the-scenesters don't simply work together,..."

March 6, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...The March 3 primaries in Travis County and throughout Texas did not deliver too many shocking surprises, but..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Book Review: The Big Goodbye

The making of Chinatown gets its full due in Wasson's chronicle

"...prequel project headed by director David Fincher and Towne, shout-outs from Ed Norton about it being the inspiration for..."

Feb. 25, 2020 Arts Post by David Gaines

Public Notice: More Unintended Consequences

If you build it ...

"...Thanks to reader Jim Henshaw for pointing out an obvious analogy, regarding my column last week, that..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Faster Than Sound: Happy Birthday, Daniel Johnston

Hi, How Are You Day commemorates the late, great Daniel Johnston, and SaulPaul's Alien Adventure beams down at Scottish Rite Theater

"...Embracing the song's creative abyss, he went on to shout, "Is anybody out there? Can anybody hear me?"..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...Democratic nomination), incumbent Margaret Moore has started to roll out endorsements from Dem bold-faced names. Her website lists dozens,..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Festival Films of 2019 You Haven't Seen Yet

Alien invasions, comedy exorcists, and searing commentary

"...It's rare to use the term "exquisite" about any film, never mind one based on a 17th..."

Dec. 31, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: A Month in Austin Rap

Three top-grade hip-hop albums emerged this fall. Let’s recap.

"...Alongside a shout-out to Kahlil Gibran on the triumphant "Smile Güd," the..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Gifts to Make You Look Away From Your Screens

Plenty of films to read about this holiday season

"...and one of those digital TV antennas, but what about those who prefer to watch their films in a..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

Honolulu’s Oil in the Alley to Rock the Hideout

Hawaiian trio takes the Downtown stage for an improv-fueled joyride

"...– we’re sure there must be thousands of them out there, right? – that flies in from their longtime..."

Nov. 14, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Testy Council Continues to Consider Homelessness

The dais agrees: Ordinances need to be revised, but they disagree on how to do so

"...near the UT campus; on Congress, both Downtown and south of the river; and segments of Second, Fifth, and..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

U.S. Rep Will Hurd Walks the Purple Line at Trib Fest

Outbound GOP rep tells opening-night crowd: "Texas is a jump ball."

"...with Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones, even after only eking out a 921-vote victory in 2018 in TX-23, which stretches..."

Sept. 26, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...They're out early, long before lunchtime, in the off-and-on rain, staking..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: 12 Years of Peligrosa Drives ¡Eso Es!

Local DJ collective sets a mood at Margin Walker’s new fiesta-val of all Latinx talent

"...Quiñones. "People should feel like they're at a backyard cookout with their friends and family."..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...the 10,000 hour rule man will be telling us about Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

One in a Crowd: "Citizen"

Help a new Austin-made reproductive rights doc get to screens

"...helped the film with donated time. “This project is about so much more than one documentary,” said Carlisle. “It’s..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Screens Post by Mary Tuma

The Origins of Austin Punk in the Aftermath of the 13th Floor Elevators

Roky Erickson hurtles toward Doug Sahm in Chapter 1, Part 1 of the Austin Punk Chronicles

"...Suddenly, an alien sound rings out: Doopity, doopity! Doopity, doopity! Behold the oscillating, high-pitched weirdness..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

One in a Crowd: “Monica and Me”

Short film about being “the other woman” needs your crowdfunding support

"...it can be hard to navigate all the sites out there, so here's a quick guide to some noteworthy..."

July 12, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day

Beloved anime franchise adds new phrasing to its familiar tune

"...studio went to a network and pitched a series about a high school orchestra, and that was all it..."

July 11, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film News: From A(nimation) to Z(ombies)

Production updates from around town and just beyond city limits

"...Money Time: When the state budget was finally thrashed out at the end of May, the Texas Legislature didn't..."

June 21, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Perfectly Barked Barbecue and Unlimited Hush Puppies at the Switch

The restaurant just off Highway 290 also serves up phenomenal peach cobbler

"...original in Driftwood is a fine place to bring out-of-town guests – the rustic setting and Authentic BBQ Patina..."

June 21, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Ones Who Will Take Your Dead

Director's real life experiences with gang members inspire horror

"...corpses disappear. They're often a joke, a one-shot gag about how badass the killer is. That's not William, the..."

June 15, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

One in a Crowd: "The Rink"

Get groovy on wheels by crowdfunding this horror short

"...it can be hard to navigate all the sites out there, so here's a quick guide to some noteworthy..."

May 3, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: What Sparked Joy at SXSW Music

Marie Kondo-ing my Festival experience, with scooters and shooters in the giveaway pile

"...South by Southwest's attempts to winnow official Music Fest offerings..."

March 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Six Chill Zones Away from the SXSW Madness

From fancy to funky, these are your escape routes

"...And there’s nothing relaxing about waiting in line at the latest spot for an..."

March 13, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

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