The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...Wild Nothing, his Eighties-washed indie synth-pop goes on cool and soothing, weaving jangly guitars and dreamy sounds into something..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Lake. The algae will likely proliferate in coming months and is toxic to mammals if ingested. Don’t let your..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...which helps me be a better parent, friend, partner, and neighbor. Generalized frustration too – when I sit down..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...with the idea of sticking chips in people’s heads and is too busy wrecking the global economy, it’s a..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...history repeats itself.   – Kat McNevins Mobile Court Services..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: Let Trans Athletes Play

Texas’ anti-trans HB1123 doesn’t protect sports. It harms kids.

"...laws restricting transgender athletes in interscholastic or intercollegiate sports, Texas’ approach is uniquely invasive and punitive. Currently in consideration..."

March 28, 2025 Column by Syd Young

Qmmunity: Double Scorpio Goes Offline

FDA performs search-and-seizure of beloved VHS cleaner brand

"...Guys, girls, and gender nonconformists: They are coming for our poppers. By..."

March 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Thinkery Under Pressure to Improve Sanitation, Safety Measures

After employees protested, CEO says they’re making changes

"...has received a flurry of complaints from both staff and community members, accusing the nonprofit of neglecting numerous safety..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Allowing Doctors and Delivery Drivers to Stop Providing Birth Control

New framework makes it easier to refuse to offer medical care

"...Since the Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Opinion: Fighting for Diversity in the Face of New Challenges

A doctoral student and NIH-funded scholar addresses the devastating implications of Trump’s recent executive order to dismantle DEI initiatives

"...in office an executive order to dismantle all offices and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by Obi Onyegesi

Texas’ New Data on Pregnancy Deaths Is Old. As in, Pre-Abortion-Ban Old

New legislation seeks to streamline data gathering process

"...Texas is not an easy place to be pregnant. This..."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Texas Lege Preview: Will Abortion Laws Budge?

Texas continued its near-total ban last session. Is 2025 different?

"...Last session ended in a stalemate on abortion. In Texas, where residents face the most extreme abortion restrictions in..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Opinion: A Call for Unity to Fix a Broken Health Care System

A health care professional with chronic illness urges bipartisan action to address high costs, insurance barriers, and mental health gaps

"...In a recent and deeply troubling event, Luigi Mangione, a man battling chronic..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Column by Sue Ram

Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend

Take a peek at our recommended events

"...For her first show at Ivester, filmmaker, visual artist, and moth keeper Virginia L. Montgomery makes her thoughts on..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Jones owes the families of children killed in the Sandy Hook massacre. A Houston bankruptcy judge halted the sale..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Applebaum put it Monday. One campaign is for Trump, and the other to prepare Americans for an assault on..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature

How to Start Supporting Nonprofits in Austin Like It’s No Big Deal

No profit, no problem

"...of the Austin issues that are as well-served by human interaction as top-down policymaking. If you care about affordable..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Mental Health Diversion Pilot to Begin by August

24 / 7 care instead of jail time

"...Travis County’s mental health diversion pilot – aimed at providing psychiatric care instead..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin State Hospital Reopens This Summer

Texas overhauls psychiatric system aiming to free up jails

"...Hospital, a renovation project six years in the making and integral to Travis County’s efforts to divert people with..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...natural disaster? Catastrophic power grid failure? A deadly, uncontrollable pandemic? A solar flare that zaps communication systems on a..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Texas Has Kicked 1.3M Kids Off Medicaid, Most Often for Incomplete Applications

The state has the rest of April to process another 195,000 pending cases

"...Ninety-five thousand newborns, twice as many toddlers and preschoolers, and more..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Canadian-American, “unintentional.” But reports from CNN, The Washington Post, and more Tuesday pointed to evidence that Israel struck the..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

After a Million Texas Kids Were Kicked Off Medicaid, Thousands More Are Still in Limbo

Application backlog grew from December to January

"...More than a million Texas kids in low-income families have lost their health insurance..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...– witnessing artistic creations up close – with a healthy dose of restrictions. Keep quiet, and keep your hands..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...Rundberg Lane in North Austin. Both groups drew guns and shot. A 32-year-old man lost his life. Wallace was..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Recommended Austin Events

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

"...into a major cultural arts org. Explore photographs, posters, and other records at the exhibit on view through July..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Feds Approve Texas’ Plan to Expand Medicaid to Postpartum Moms

Texas is one of the last states to offer new moms coverage

"...been a little more than four months since the Texas legislature passed a law aiming to expand Medicaid access..."

Jan. 17, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Is Medicaid for Postpartum Moms Still Happening? Most Likely.

Federal agency has a track record of long delays answering Texas’ requests

"...the highest numbers of pregnancy-related deaths in the nation and extremely restricted access to legal abortions, free health care..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Texas Can Ban Urgent Abortions in Emergency Rooms, Appeals Court Rules

Federal ER mandate doesn't apply to abortions, court rules

"...rooms whether patients can pay for it or not, Texas can ban life-saving abortions in ERs, the conservative Fifth..."

Jan. 3, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities

Can healing happen in jail?

"...Sheriff Sally Hernandez has not given up on her dream of new..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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