What We Learned at the King of the Hill ATX TV Festival Panel

First look at season 14 gives hints at revival

"...and heart of the unofficial state TV show of Texas, King of the Hill. With those words, Judge closed..."

May 31, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted

A soulful look at a singular artist

"...house in suburban Los Angeles with two roommates: the Texas/Florida bluesman Guitar Shorty (who died during production) and former..."

May 30, 2025 Movie Review by Joe Gross

Texas Bill Would Block International Students From Speaking in Support of “Terrorist Activities”

Universities that don’t punish students would face huge fines

"...Public college students and faculty in Texas would be suspended or expelled for supporting “terrorist activities”..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Blake Leschber

THC Ban Imminent as Texas House Approves Prohibition Amendment

Fearmongering prevails over pro-business posture and rights of Texans

"...As the final gavels bang on the 89th Texas legislative session, the cannabis community is now in the..."

May 30, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Round One of I-35 “Caps” Fight Ends in a Draw

City to fund columns that could support highway parks

"...up. The city has six years to pay the Texas Department of Transportation for the full $104 million cost..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bay of Angels, Books, and a Brewery Bee in This Week’s Arts and Culture Events

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...state in the union, and rumor has it that Texas sheet cake reps the Lone Star State. Get your..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

With 25,000 Empty Seats, AISD Enrollment Factors Into Massive Budget Problem

Falling down an endless budget hole

"...school closure crisis is entangled with the release of Texas’ A-F accountability ratings, which came out in April with..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...unrelenting energy of Pride joins forces with the unrelenting Texas heat, come to church to experience two of the..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: There Is an “Us” in USA. Let’s Act Like It.

Now is the time to speak up, to build bridges, and to come together

"...LBJ Presidential Library in Austin. Roy Spence, a longtime Texas advertising executive behind the “Don’t Mess With Texas” campaign,..."

May 30, 2025 Column by Erblin Ribari

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...blow, this is – sort of – good news. Texas already has the most extreme abortion bans in the..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

Bracing for School Closures

AISD says all schools at risk, but parents worry for poor areas

"...All three schools scored F’s when the state of Texas released accountability ratings in April, forcing AISD to quickly..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...part of its master plan to institutionally segregate the Texas capital, with Black people relegated to east of I-35...."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Album Review: Will Johnson’s Pensive Trip to Diamond City

Folk-rock troubadour strips down for 10th solo album

"...artist carries some impressive projects on his résumé, from Texas bands Centro-matic and South San Gabriel to supergroup Monsters..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Miranda Garza

Texas One Step Closer to Film and TV Incentive Increase

House approves fund, but questions remain on billion-dollar boost

"...Texas may be on the verge of a massive boost..."

May 28, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

First Look: Parish Barbecue

Industry vet opens a Louisiana-influenced trailer at Batch

"...The Shreveport-Bossier-area native has worked at multiple notable Texas barbecue spots, including Franklin and InterStellar here in Austin..."

May 28, 2025 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Hole in the Wall Opens Coffee Shop in Karaoke Space

Amity’s replaces Jewboy Cantina in the back room

"...the two-stage venue, which sits right across from the University of Texas’ film and journalism schools, is strictly for..."

May 27, 2025 Music Post by Levi Langley

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"...your well-researched and highly informative article on testing in Texas schools ["Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping..."

May 27, 2025 Postmarks

Healing Uvalde Mural Project Guide

Art project memorializes lives lost in 2022 tragedy

"...Artists from around the state came together in South Texas during the summer of 2022 to memorialize and celebrate..."

May 22, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...STAAR – its full name is the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness – is the test given..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Gov. Greg Abbott Appointees Could Take Over UT

Texas Republicans move forward with new bill attacking academic freedom

"...Texas Republicans are working to tighten their grip on the..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Solitary at 11, Dead at 16: One Kid’s Path to Adult Prison

Texas may pass a bill that would put more teenagers in prison with adults

"...Roadhouse Family Diner in Paris, Texas, is on Main Street, which is also U.S. Highway..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...“I recently played in Austin, Texas. It was in conjunction with a food festival, because..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...haven’t met Douglas Sirk, arguably Hollywood’s greatest melodramatist. The Texas-set Written on the Wind brings Real Housewives-levels of dysfunction..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the U.S. was defunded, told the Statesman that the university informed her she’d lost funding, but the federal agency..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature

Visual Arts Review: “Porous Matters” at MASS Gallery

Gallery show reinterprets Edwards Aquifer’s low water levels as both urgent and romantic

"...Thankfully, a band of Central Texas-based artists are here to tackle the complex emotions tied..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by Teedee Simons

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...from LA, NYC, and homegrown heroes from here in Texas. Opportunities for laughs include headlining show by self-described embarrassment..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: The War Against Humanity (Hint: AI Is Winning)

Why we must be more mindful of our use of AI and reconnect with our surroundings

"...Henry Pham is a native of Texas who is studying at Brown University...."

May 23, 2025 Column by Henry Pham

Sounds of Survival: SIMS Marks Three Decades of Supporting Music Professionals

Austin music community celebrates community of care

"...Alongside performances, proclamations from City Council and the Texas Music Office marked SIMS’ anniversary. District 3 representative José..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

Austin Elders: Meet Donald Mace Williams, the 95-Year-Old Ph.D. and Poet

He’s an expert on Beowulf, and he hasn’t stopped writing

"...worked as a reporter. Soon after, he went to Texas Tech for his undergraduate degree. He initially majored in..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Composing Your Austin Summer Music Calendar

Rock out at any one of these music fests in our summer roundup

"...the Tiarras, Luke Bulla, San Gabriel, and many more. www.thestoryoftexas.com/muts. Babestock 2025..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by James Scott

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