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"...Undocumented Patients Bill Dies: At the state level, a Republican-backed measure that would require Texas hospitals..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...dowdy daughter Sonya who’s been stuck running the family estate, the doctor Sonya loves unrequitedly, and poor old Uncle..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...is the point: Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state employees with hybrid work schedules to return to the..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...play provides queer joy in our own long-suffering conservative state.   – James Scott 10 Year Zilker Brewing Anniversary..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...creative writing MFA programs at both UT-Austin and Texas State University weren’t funded by the CIA as an attempt..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to block a ruling from a California judge which reinstated employment for more than 16,000 fired workers. The New..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature

City Could Raise Taxes, Cut Costs Amid Funding Fears

Departments asked to identify 5% of budget for potential cut

"...Austin’s largest and most reliable job sectors – tech, state government, and the University of Texas. (For the latter..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...In 2023, United Musicians and Allied Workers demanded higher pay for artists performing at SXSW; at..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips: Renovations at the Alamo, San Antonio

The 300-year-old Alamo is on its way to being new again

"...Alamo exemplified its historic roots as a town plaza. Workers relaxed in the shade of oak trees while waiting..."

March 14, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...on a hike in the park’s backcountry by park workers, who uploaded photos of it online. “This new plant..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of his businesses. He’s in Washington, D.C., firing government workers in the name of the cost-cutting initiative. But it’s..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...of reasons to love Austin and the enormous, unique state it’s part of...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Santosh

A newbie cop in India navigates a corrupt system and a murder investigation

"...blind spot remains class. Everyone, from billionaires to hourly workers living paycheck to paycheck, likes to think they’re middle..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...support them. Especially Republicans like U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, state Sen. Brandon Creighton, and Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. Cornyn..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

Dan Patrick Proposes Massive Boost for Film Incentives ... But There's a Catch

Is Texas' lieutenant governor lining up cash for a culture war?

"...But that's exactly what happened this week when he..."

Jan. 27, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...against a backdrop of celebration at a family’s Hawaiian estate, three siblings confront heartbreaking, inescapable truths after an accident..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronic: With Proposed Hemp Ban in Texas, Stakeholders Warn of an Industry Going Under Overnight

Senate Bill 3 would be bad business

"...Smith says his business undergoes inspections from multiple state departments and goes over and above what’s required to..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...safety inspection anymore. Texas was one of only 15 states with the requirement before, but the Texas Legislature did..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature

Waterloo Records Owner John Kunz Saves His 42-Year-Old Baby – By Selling It

With new partners in tow, the pioneering record store moves up Lamar

"...new building code, so we follow the flow of workers and contractors sprucing up the entire property as they..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

How Thomas Haden Church Became a Deliberate Texan

The star pays homage to men out of time in Accidental Texan

"...As the top oil-producing state in America, it's no surprise that crude runs through..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...don’t forget the family detentions! Trump also wants to reinstate the practice of detaining children along with their parents,..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...a new permanent city manager, T.C. Broadnax. At the state level this year, some of the most impactful stories..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

With the Overdose Death Crisis Continuing, County Commissioners Consider Options

Advocates say Narcan isn’t enough

"...$100,000 this year, because other sources like the city, state, and Central Health have built up more reliable supplies..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Sara Willa Ernst

A Dozen of the Most Disturbing Legal Actions Ken Paxton Took in 2024

All suits and no empathy makes Pax the bane of our existence

"...would also protect trans students. Less Overtime for Low-Income Workers..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...by Inez Wallace after her experiences with sugar plantation workers in Haiti. But of the 1943 movie’s script, more..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Possible Police Contract Attacked on Two Fronts

Oversight advocates and city workers say it’ll be costly and weaken police transparency

"...Local 1624 – the union that represents 4,500 city workers – is also raising concern over how it could..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Labor Unions Split on Mayoral Race

Why Watson lost out on the Central Labor Council endorsement

"...Is With Me.” The coalition of organizations was dubbed “Workers for Watson” and included public safety unions Austin EMS..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Casar Introduces Act to Help Fossil Fuel Workers Transition to Clean Energy Jobs

Bill proposes training, supplementary wages, priority hiring

"...the environment, but what happens to the millions of workers and their families that are set to lose their..."

Sept. 17, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...Butts has rarely tasted ashes. He’s the granddaddy of..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...safety hazard for swimmers, city officials announced Tuesday. City workers have implemented a temporary fix that cuts down on..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature

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