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Fear the Walking Dead Production Quits Austin for Georgia
AMC show relocates amid fear about Texas incentives
"...Bleak news for the Texas film and TV community: Zombie smash hit Fear the..."

Nov. 11, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe
More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation
"...storm conditions and record low temperatures since Sunday night, Texas has been in a uniquely disastrous situation...."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

In Memoriam: Jan Reid
Remembering the legendary author and Texas Monthly writer
"...magazines with many of the most memorable stories for Texas Monthly – then he'd follow from the right with..."

Sept. 21, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

AFS Announces 2020 Feature Grant Recipients
Special new fund will help those hit by SXSW cancellation
"...difficult times for filmmakers, the society is also helping Texas films that were hit by the cancellation of SXSW...."

Sept. 1, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How to Help Detained Migrant Families
Make an impact by contributing to these advocacy groups
"...providing direct support and relief to detained refugees in Texas...."

July 15, 2019 News Post by Katelyn Landry

Making the Math Work on Real School Finance Reform
"Texas Plan" brings new money to Austin and other districts, but nothing's final yet
"...just over four weeks left to go, the 86th Texas Legislature is on track to send Gov. Greg Abbott..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pressley’s Zombie Council Fight Gets Snuffed
Texas Supreme Court declares an end to 2014(!) city election
"...On Friday, Jan. 25, the Texas Supreme Court finally – finally – brought an official..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Transgender Students and Parents Say the State Is Putting Children in Danger
Is Texas' refusal to implement a national mandate state-sponsored bullying?
"...However, if Texas officials have their way, transgender students won't have the..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Sad Stories for Christmas
Foster care unconstitutional; voting rights rolled back; and more
"...In this week's News Roundup, Texas' foster care system is broken, its voters are disenfranchised,..."

Dec. 21, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Next Stop for HB 2 – The Supreme Court?
Legal experts eye Texas law as the most likely abortion case to make it to the high court
"...of Appeals dealt a devastating blow to already beleaguered Texas abortion providers. In a heavily anticipated ruling on Whole..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health
Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care
"...Houston – are generously subsidized by the state of Texas. And even as the women's health network drastically erodes..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Money for Nothing
The Texas record on "enterprise funds" is even worse than meets the eye
"...Isn't Texas supposed to be the state of "government accountability"? A..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

From 'Abstinence-Only' to Plan Z
Reproductive health care for young Texas women is limited, costly ... or nonexistent
"...by then a young student at the University of Texas, was able to transition smoothly into what was then..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

From 'Abstinence-Only' to Plan Z
Reproductive health care for young Texas women is limited, costly ... or nonexistent
"...by then a young student at the University of Texas, was able to transition smoothly into what was then..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Smart Enough to Die
In 2002, the Supreme Court banned the death penalty for mentally retarded defendants. Still, Texas finds a way.
"...according to court testimony; and was placed in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Mentally Retarded Offenders Program during..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Rosey Times for the Texecutioners
Texas/Portland recap before this weekend's Texas Rollergirls bout
"...The Texas Rollergirls had a lot to celebrate for their mid-May..."

June 1, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: First, Do No Harm
The health of Texas women is sacrificed to the war on Planned Parenthood
"...Yeakel's Monday injunction, which briefly prevented the state of Texas from excluding Planned Par­enthood from the Women's Health Pro­gram...."

May 4, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Nothing Like a Nail Biter
Texecutioners evade a Mile High mauling
"...If the Texas Rollergirls know one thing about Roller Derby, it's that..."

July 22, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry Gonna Make it Rain
Governor picks prayer over investment in firefighters
"...declared this weekend Days of Prayer for Rain in Texas. Well, that's cheaper than coming up with real water..."

April 22, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cockfights and Puppy Mills
Lawmakers look to strengthen cruelty laws
"...would strengthen laws against animal cruelty – and bring Texas laws into the modern era...."

Feb. 21, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Back to the Color Line
Texas turns back the clock on racial justice
"...South." If Malcolm somehow happened to be reincarnated in Texas in late 2010, I suspect he might be moved..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Fed School Funding
Teachers' unions say Race to the Top places too much emphasis on testing
"...state's application – despite months of preparation by the Texas Education Agency. Perry's political opponents call his decision to..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dr. Smith's Patented Tort Reform
Putting the claim that limiting medical liability will save health care
"...Congressman Lamar Smith, R-Texas, has tried twice in recent years to pass national..."

Sept. 21, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

One More Win Before Regionals
TXRG gets tested but not bested by Bay Area Derby road team
"...the Texecutioners beat the visiting Bay Area Derby Girls, Texas Rollergirl Crackerjack grinned broadly. "Guess how many times I..."

Sept. 9, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Some Reforms Left Behind
Lege looks to account for school accountability
"...version of what could be the biggest reform of Texas schools since No Child Left Behind...."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Give Perry a Brain Scan
Governors who reject federal stimulus money need their heads examined
"...ultrasound procedure, in support of their determination that any Texas woman seeking an abortion undergo a mandatory ultrasound –..."

March 6, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Microbrew Renaissance
It's a good time to drink beer in Texas
"...I believe that this is the golden age of Texas brewing...."

July 4, 2008 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Josh Rosenblatt Has Seen the Future, and It Isn't Pretty
Magic eight-balling 2008, month by month
"...of film and television, both nationally and here in Texas. Please remember these are just my speculations, my sense..."

Jan. 3, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
"...She was deemed a county "trailblazer" Wednesday by the Texas Association of Counties Leadership Foundation...."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

Bi-ology
The Texas Biennial's second rising
"...been lost on the fine arts and artists of Texas. This year marks the second Texas Biennial. The first..."

March 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

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