Qmmunity: The Tea on Trivia

As their second anniversary approaches, the minds behind Queer Trivia reflect

"...whole new cast: Arinna Dior Heys, Edra Valencia, Saruh Tea, Ryan, Notre Dom, Danny Blast, and Booboo. Plus: DJ..."

April 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Suing Coked-Up Trucker Company: A teacher seriously injured last month when a concrete truck smashed..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...“I had a chance, one time, to pour tea at the Governor’s Mansion,” Elizabeth said. “And I went..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Zoé Tong Is Making Dinner Fun

Modern Chinese restaurant brings to Zilker big flavors, sincere hospitality, and a ballsy refusal to be boxed in

"...of Chinese dishes. There’s a beef-and-broccoli dish with Wagyu steak and broccolini, a spin on Peking duck with a..."

April 5, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...be a riot ... for Riot Fair, that is. Tear down the house with host Riot Girl, cast members..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...Teachers begin reading instruction early in our public schools. Ideally,..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Scenes from SXSW, March 13-14

"...Bubble Tea and Cigarettes at St. David’s Historic Sanctuary on Wednesday..."

March 15, 2024 Photo Gallery

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...Campus staple Hole in the Wall, the Chronicle music team covered quite some territory for a midweek rally at..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...in gathering up-and-coming, just-about-to-break-through artists. Here, the Chronicle music team offers recommendations to discover at SXSW Music, happening March..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

An Allergy-Friendly Guide to Eating at South by Southwest

Keep filled up and fueled up during the festival without risking your health

"...440 W. Second, eatwellatx.com Koriente Restaurant & Tea House..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

Farming Local Connections With Barton Creek Farmers Market

Austin’s longest-running farmers’ market continues to support small farms from a mall parking lot

"...coffee – or maybe a free cup of yaupon tea from new vendor Lost Pines – and help support..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by James Scott

Austin ISD Has Cleared Its Evaluation Backlog for Special Ed Students

The district is fixing its special education department

"...Austin’s public school system has cleared a major hurdle..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...athleticism. Early arrival is recommended to make splitting into teams easier and – a little rec from me to..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...Other heavy hitters in today’s announcement include indie sleaze..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

As Deadline Nears, Austin ISD Works Through Backlog for Special Ed Services

Evaluations are picking up speed

"...services, much less to receive them. In March, the TEA cited the breakdown in announcing it would take over..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...again. In October, a Travis County judge found the TEA had violated state law in compiling the ratings, which..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature

Austin ISD Formalizes Changes to District Goals Demanded by State

Two score card goals are jettisoned

"...TEA announced its intention to take over AISD's provision of..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Homoscopes for the Holidays

Find the queer New Year’s event that’s best for your sign

"...in Wonderland: The Rabbit Hole into 2024 Spill the "tea" at this New Year's Eve party featuring hosts Colleen..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column

Austin ISD Names Matias Segura Lone Finalist for Superintendent

Two standing ovations at Dec. 14 meeting

"...Austin ISD, the son of a beloved Austin ISD teacher, and the proud parent of two Austin ISD students.”..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Ameripolitan Awards Return to Austin for Ceremony’s 10th Anniversary

Ray Benson, Augie Meyers, and Flaco Jiménez will be honored Feb. 18

"...Gabe Lee, Johnny Falstaff, Stephanie Joyce, Taylor Hunnicutt, Willie Tea Taylor Saxon Pub, $20..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Under New TEA Requirements, Austin ISD Meetings Are Flying By

50% of meeting time must be focused on student outcomes

"...a system of management for school boards created by TEA and it comes with its own language, one term..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

State Education Agency Dogs AISD Over Special Education Backlog

Austin ISD gets a state monitor

"...Arati Singh kept the lines of communication open with TEA, seeking a less radical alternative...."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...Greenway Skate Park and Pump Track, 3730 Manor Rd. instagram.com/queerskateaustin...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Food-Adjacent Gifts for Drinking, Cooking, and Entertaining

Stylish textiles, cutting boards, Austin bar guide, and more

"...Available at Blue Genie Art Bazaar through December 24.kookaburrawoodworks.com Tea Towels From Dances With Looms..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

5th Circuit Court Hears Case Against “Incomprehensible” Book Ban

Law makes booksellers deem books "sexually explicit" with vague standards

"...what Republicans describe as pornography in school libraries. But instead of establishing censorship offices at the State Board of..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Meet “Lone Star Governance,” the Model Austin ISD Must Now Operate Under

Testing, testing, testing

"...and AISD must satisfy all of them to keep TEA out of the district. Some believe the agency is..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Foodie’s Guide to One of North Austin’s Strip Malls

Searching for the American dream at the Spicewood / 183 Center

"...and maybe 20 cars. It's an open sea of steaming concrete, and I'm in a full-body sweat the second..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

State of Texas Requiring AISD to Eliminate Specific Goals for Economically Disadvantaged Black Students

Austin ISD’s official goals to be "retooled"

"...Under the terms of the deal they struck with TEA in September, the district must operate under the "Lone..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

Queer embarrassment artist Andie Flores brings her show about "a clown idiot" to Crashbox

"...show Coco Cxnts, or as part of Bone Apple Tea, a Sunday drag brunch co-hosted by Flores. "Each time..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Should Texas Science Textbooks Cover Climate Change?

Kids are affected by it but can't learn about it

"...Former eighth-grade science teacher Geoff Carlisle taught his students in Austin about climate..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Emily Engelbart

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