Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...City of Austin Career Expo..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...President Abraham Lincoln’s male friendships as having a “streak of lavender, and spots soft as May violets.” This phrasing,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...SCOTUS: After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to stop Texas from blocking Border Patrol agents from reaching the river..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Changing Nations, Changing Generations: PJ Raval’s Who We Become

Austin filmmaker on his not-a-pandemic-project pandemic project

"...the States. But PJ Raval has a different way of looking at it...."

Jan. 9, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The State Education Agency Has Selected Austin’s Babysitters

The monitors are coming. Let’s pay them $125 an hour.

"...The Texas Education Agency has named the two monitors who will..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The New Democratic Fight for the Future in Texas, USA

Documentarian Andrew Morgan on the ground in the 2022 election

"...In new documentary Texas, USA, there's a scene in which then-Austin City Council..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...Step right up for a totally queer reenvisioning of a classic fall staple: the carnival. A triforce collab..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!

"...all feeling the autumnal shift – the carefree skip of summer turned to a more thoughtful fall-time gait. While..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...music festival, attend your first rodeo, or just explore Texas...."

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

SH 45 Gap Project Moves Ahead Despite Dubious Regional Cooperation

Out of the loop

"...access to economic opportunities developing in the western section of the county" and provide an alternative to congested I-35...."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...17 at 7pm. (They've also just won a Best of Austin award, so kudos to y'all!) In partnership with..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Opinion: End the Witch Hunt, Let LGBTQIA+ Texans Thrive

The 88th Texas Legislature will be remembered for its baseless attacks on queer Texans

"...Drag bans. Attacks on gender affirming care. Censorship of queer literature. With a record number of anti-LGBTQIA+ bills..."

June 2, 2023 Column by Garrett R. Chase

Austin Pharmacist Denies Trans Man Testosterone Prescription

Walgreens says pharmacist was uncomfortable with injection method

"...With the Texas Legislature throwing all of its weight behind anti-LGBTQ+ bills..."

May 25, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

ACLU Threatens Paxton With Lawsuit After Dell Children’s Exodus

Investigation of gender-affirming care may be unconstitutional

"...Hospital is keeping tight-lipped about what caused the loss of its entire Adolescent Medicine clinic on May 12...."

May 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Bill of the Week: Texas GOP Targets Transgender Youth

Bill would ban certain treatment for trans kids

"...Many LGBTQ advocacy groups in Texas say that if there’s one anti-trans law to rail..."

March 28, 2023 News Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...to play on more than 75 stages throughout the Texas capital. Among the international, national, and hometown musicians on..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Austin Mobility Gets a Federal Funding Boost

Cap Metro, city both draw millions from bipartisan infrastructure package

"...More transportation dollars are heading Central Texas' way courtesy of the federal government. According to a..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Is GM-Backed Driverless Car Really Road-Ready?

Cruise AV loses its training wheels

"...drifting into a bike lane, and Geyer's clip took off, quickly garnering tens of thousands of views...."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...by Southwest is getting ready to expand your view of the cosmos with the announcement of a truly cosmic..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Who Will Be the New Council Voice for District 9?

Eight candidates vie for Austin's most powerful YIMBYs and NIMBYs

"...When readers see them, they automatically assume a point of view...."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...One With Burning Books: To almost no one's surprise, Texas ranked as the U.S. state with the most book..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature

Election Ticker: They Ban, We Plan

Celia Israel and Kirk Watson answer urbanists, Israel lays out repro rights plan, and more

"...Texas state Rep. Celia Israel, D-Austin, now a candidate for..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Safety Resources Every College Student in Austin Should Know About

Get to know the local orgs that center community well-being

"...will be challenges you face that exceed the walls of a classroom. This may sound like a no-brainer, but..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Valeria Valdez

Protecting Austinites’ Reproductive Rights

A package of city measures in response to Dobbs decision

"...The Austin City Council unanimously (in the absence of lone Republican Mackenzie Kelly) approved four items at a..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Protecting Austinites' Reproductive Rights

Package of measures in response to Dobbs decision

"...Austin City Council unanimously (in the absence of lone Republican Mackenzie Kelly) approved four items on Thursday,..."

July 22, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

For Escuelita del Alma, History Prepares to Repeat Itself

Preschool and child care center on the move again?

"...founded Escuelita back in 2000, to serve the children of employees at Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, located next door..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Who Will Guide Project Connect Into the Station?

As leaders leave the station we look at who will drive the public transit redesign

"...Clarke is not irreplaceable, although there was a bit of that vibe on May 23 as he wrapped up..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Supreme Court Gives Trans Kids a Partial Win

A glass half full

"...The Texas Supreme Court last week criticized the state's governor and..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

ACLU, Lambda Legal Back in Court to Halt Trans “Abuse” Investigations

AG Paxton argues investigations should continue while ruling protecting famlies of trans children is appealed

"...families with transgender children from unneccessary investigations by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services...."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Court Halts Abbott's Depart­ment of Family and Protective Services Investigation Directive

"Abuse" directive hits a roadblock

"...Families with transgender children in Texas won a reprieve on Friday, March 11, after a..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

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