Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Paxton’s Problems Go Poof: Ken Paxton is once again avoiding..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...December means the Christmas lights are calling and it’s time for a..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Circle Brewing Co. Closes; épicerie and Franklin Barbecue Bring the Brisketed Croissanty Brilliance; There’s a Coffee Festival and a Craft Brewers Festival and a Mediterranean Festival and – So Much Going On!

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

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Eastciders on Barton Springs Is Gone, Hi Sign Brewing Turns Six, Fogo de Chão Flexes Plantwise, Live Fire Beefs It Even Better, There’s Bourbon and Biscuits at Stella San Jac, and (how do you like it?) More, More, More

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

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from..."

March 22, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Three New Restaurants/Bars Opening in the Next Seven Days

Plus an expansion later this year

"...A trifecta of new restaurants and bars open in the Austin..."

March 22, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Austin Oyster Festival Is Shella Fierce, Progress Coffee Is Back in Black, Girl Scouts Are Out for Blood, La Condesa Is Gonna Try Hard, and Who’s Putting All That Queso on the Verde?

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

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from..."

Feb. 22, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

In the Wake of COVID Seton Nurses Unionize

The new union wants reasonable shifts, cost-of-living wage adjustments

"...Workers at a facility in Texas' largest private hospital network successfully unionized Sept...."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Eastside Trailer's Giant Spud Creations Are a Force to Be Reckoned With

The Southern fusion cuisine of Anything’s Baked Potato has earned its cult following

"...In the shadows of the Carver Museum and Cultural Center, a..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...As you read this, half of Travis County is classified under high wildfire..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Beergardigans Return: Austin Kids Grade Local Breweries

The second installment with your beer garden friends

"...For those of you just now being enlightened to the existence..."

May 27, 2022 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Opinion: Don’t Ask Texas Schoolchildren to Fund Your Corporate Expansion

Central Texas Interfaith calls on tech companies to withdraw their applications for Chapter 313 tax breaks

"...Central Texas schoolchildren and taxpayers are getting ripped off by..."

April 22, 2022 Column by Michael Floyd

Austin at Large: Brightness on the Edge of Town

Samsung’s Taylor expansion lights up needs, opportunities in the Eastern Crescent

"...Last week's column left off with us speeding up Texas 130 to Hutto and then..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Location, Location, Dislocation

Decent housing for all Austinites "where it's needed." Where might that be?

"...I, too, fled the state last week, but I'm back and..."

July 23, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

ICE Quietly Renews 10-Year Contract With T. Don Hutto Detention Center

Taylor prison houses largely asylum-seeking women and has been the subject of numerous accusations of abuse

"...Despite rising criticism of the conditions in its Texas detention..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Austin Independent School District officially hired Stephanie Elizalde as..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature

COVID-19 Confirmed at Taylor's ICE Detention Center

Still risking their lives

"...Cloaked within an industrial park and buffered by open fields, the..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Lenny Dewi of @eats_n_noods Is the Octopus Lady

"A bowl of noodles a day will keep the doctor away"

"...Lenny Dewi stays very busy to keep herself grounded during the chaos..."

June 19, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

ICE Draws Fire for “Sham” Detention Contracts

Local groups say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shouldn't get away with sidestepping federal protocol

"...More than 40 state and local groups are warning Congress that..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Grassroots Leadership Sues to See Contract Between ICE and CoreCivic

The organization hopes to shine light on ICE and the T. Don Hutto facility

"...Grassroots Leadership wants to know what's in the contract between..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Amid New Immigration Policies, Local Attorneys and Immigrants Navigate a Broken System

Lawyers say the system has been thrown into "chaos"

"...Rows of blue banquet chairs line the inside of a spacious auditorium, all facing a tall..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

How to Help Detained Migrant Families

Make an impact by contributing to these advocacy groups

"...With in-kind donations to detention centers being refused by Customs..."

July 15, 2019 News Post by Katelyn Landry

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple

Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs

"...He's the youngest member of the Legislature, and looks even younger..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Clarksville’s Zocalo Cafe Closes After Sale to Taco Flats Owner

Before summer remodel, new menu starts April 1

"...Known for their “fresh modern Mexican” cuisine like rolled enchiladas, Zocalo Cafe’s..."

March 29, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Our Guide to Austin's Best Farmers' Markets Near You

Shop local, farm-fresh produce every day of the week

"...Austin’s well-known for locally-grown, responsibly-made food products, but did you..."

March 6, 2019 Food Post by Jessika Roth

T. Don Hutto Detention Center Still Open

Controversial private prison contracts directly with ICE to house women seeking asylum

"...After mounting public pressure and several allegations of sexual abuse,..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Chronicle Recommends: The Best of Austin

Our recommendations of the finest movies from and about the ATX

"...Every month, the Chronicle's film critics select a theme and offer..."

Nov. 4, 2018 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Hutto Trouble Again

Detained mother requests release, fearing daughter's safety

"...Immigration advocates are calling for the release of Melvin Griselda..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Budget Your Time: It ain't all soccer and land use at City..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature

Somos Semillas Presents RAICES With $6,000 To Reunite Families

The fundraiser strengthened community bonds and inspired attendees

"...Turns out, small donations really can make a difference. Somos..."

July 17, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Moms Describe Anguish in Letters From Inside the Hutto Detention Facility

Reuniting isn’t easy

"...Torn apart from her 10-year-old son Kennet on June 1..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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