Opinion: A True Public Dialogue Is Needed About Taxpayer-Funded Corporate Giveaways

Governments that give incentives need to make sure they we getting as much as possible – our money’s worth

"...it did not take potential money from schools, and stronger safeguards for jobs created were written into policy. In..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by Michael Floyd

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 20-26

"...face of a challenge that dares us to grow stronger and smarter. Sometimes, we try our best to handle..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Austin’s Sole Federal District Judge May Be the Most Overburdened in America

The case of the missing judges

"...new courts until the Biden admini­stration demonstrates a much stronger commitment to filling existing vacancies in Texas. Naming more..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Feeble Austin FC Escapes With Draw Against Red Bulls

Wolff: “Really, really proud of the effort”

"...football is tough. But yeah, we’ve got to be stronger.”..."

Sept. 21, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Austin Chronic – Which Is Better: Marijuana or Fentanyl?

According to the government, cannabis is scarier than the drug killing over 150 people a day

"...federal government has deemed a synthetic opiate 50 times stronger than heroin to be safer than the cannabis plant...."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

Review: Never, No Guarantee

Fivepiece strings listless ennui into post-punk fixtures on debut EP

"..."Everything hurts, everything hurts, everything hurts." Each proclamation is stronger than the last. Never No Guarantee (Feels So Good)..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

First Xylazine-linked Overdose Deaths Reported in Travis County

Overdose reversal drugs don't work on this tranquilizer

"...Fentanyl is already 50 times stronger than heroin, and has increased Travis County’s accidental overdose..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

How Not to Ingest Fentanyl on Campus and Beyond

Rule No. 1: Have Narcan

"...like benzos or Xanax. The synthetic opioid, 50 times stronger than heroin, is sweeping the nation's drug supply, and..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...aide told us. "It was like she only got stronger the longer a debate went on."..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Only Austin Earned a Warmhearted Lucinda Williams In-Store at Waterloo Records

Celebrating her new memoir and LP, as well as shop owner John Kunz

"...iconic gravel worked in a pleasant new waver, even stronger than my last sighting in 2019 at the Moody..."

July 6, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Verde Report: Jon Gallagher Builds an All-Star Case

The Austin FC defender is close to fulfilling a career goal he set back at Notre Dame

"...case writes itself. It's a case that only gets stronger when considering what his performances have meant to Austin..."

June 9, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Time Ain’t Accidental: Jess Williamson’s Album Release Aligns With Two Nights at the Continental Club

Former Austinite talks Texas roots and fantastic new LP

"...and keeping it simple and direct and truthful is stronger than trying to be complicated or flowery or esoteric..."

June 5, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...A, the Austin electorate was already moving to embrace stronger police oversight, but a 4:1 election victory in support..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

While Austin Medics Negotiate a Labor Contract, Hays County’s Fight to Unionize

For Hays County's nonprofit EMS team, becoming a union is no easy task

"...A union, Maia told us, would give employees a stronger voice in board decisions, which they could use to..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Felt Out Follows Their Shape-Shifting Pop Intuition

A rename and shared chemistry propel the Austin duo's new album

"...From fear, they emerged stronger and more flexible in their songwriting process than before...."

April 28, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

AAPI Family Style Passports Debut, Soupleaf Opens, Sprinkles x Nguyen Coffee Supply Is Almost Too Good To Be True, National Pretzel Day Is Knot Happening, There’s Sotol and Bourbon and Cider, It’s Pasta Paisanos FTW, and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...may go best with beer, but we’ve got some stronger booze news for you, anyway: Desert Door Texas Sotol’s..."

April 19, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 7-13

"...That I Dare to Go" or "My Roots Are Stronger and Deeper Than I Ever Imagined." Congratulations on this..."

April 7, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Texas Environmental Penalties Are Increasing

Time for tougher regulation

"...for public comment. Some feel the penalty could be stronger – the Environ­mental Protection Agency can fine up to..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

From the Walls to the Page in ATX Urban Art

New book ATX Urban Art catalogs Austin's street art, murals, mosaics, and graffiti

"...patronage artists, purchase artwork, commission murals, and build a stronger community is really the most powerful aspect of what..."

March 24, 2023 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Review: Steel Magnolias

City Theatre finds the Southern comfort in this tear-jerking dramedy

"...and soft-spoken approach to the character that generate a stronger display of everyone else's affection toward Shelby. Only Hurd..."

March 17, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Crimes of Passion and Desperation in Love & Death

In HBO Max's Love & Death, director Lesli Linka Glatter and star Patrick Fugit revisit one of Texas' most infamous murders

"...seedy underbelly of Americana, and the connection is never stronger than in the murder scene. Glatter described it as..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 3-9

"...Because that's how we transform into a deeper and stronger version of ourselves. I think you would benefit from..."

March 3, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...with Art Baker (KOOP) Soundfounder with Andrew Brown (KUTX) Stronger Than Dirt with Scott Gardner (KOOP) Best Poster Artist:..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Council Balks at Deadline Pressure on Police Contract

Under the gun

"...months later, Council approved a contract that included much stronger police oversight provisions...."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 20-26

"...to learn the available lessons will be wilder and stronger if you enjoy being surprised. So be ready for..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

A New Council With New Energy Aims to Get City Hall Unstuck

Change is coming, but how much?

"...of the new contract with the Austin Police Association: Stronger civilian oversight of APD is the top priority...."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Water Audit Zeroes In on Problems at Treatment Plant

Weak morale, understaffing contributed to four system failures in five years

"...capacity to handle extraordinary events." Climate change will bring stronger and more unpredictable storms that affect water quality, and..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Don’t Miss These Lunar New Year Dining Spots

Because what’s an annual celebration without food?

"...highly, and this night's celebration makes that reco even stronger, with the unveiling of Patio Oseyo (redesigned with Good..."

Jan. 16, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...the process, unwittingly releases a demonic entity that grows stronger by feeding on her loneliness. Cast List: Megan Suri,..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Four Books for Daytrippers

Hit the books before you hit the road

"...picture of the founding of Texas makes the story stronger, not weaker...."

Dec. 23, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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