Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...went hog wild on porcine imagery – allowing locals to grab a sandwich at Noble Pig, score happy hour..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...The annual literary festival staged around the state’s Capitol announced its lineup of national and Texas-based authors. From..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Plantations to Prison Farms: How Far Have We Come?

Texas’ tradition of forced labor lives on

"...a 90-degree June day at Memorial Unit in Southeast Texas, the humidity makes the heat cling to your skin...."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...child care for kiddos 5-12 years old, a prom photo booth, refreshments, and awards celebrating queer Asian American filmmakers..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: How to Stay Mindful in the Face of Fascism

A satirical guide to maintaining your personal mental health and well-being while your queer, trans, BIPOC, and non-Christian neighbors consider fleeing Texas

"...of authoritarianism ... but that doesn't mean it has to come at the cost of your personal peace. Here..."

May 19, 2023 Column by Aubree Brown

Jill Biden Invites Austinite Nearly Killed by Abortion Ban to State of the Union

Still, Biden dedicated little time to abortion in his address

"...of the Union address, the president had much ground to cover Tuesday night. He highlighted progress in the economy..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...has just added gaming and international intrigue drama Tetris to its headliners as part of today's second round of..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Iron Age's Seminal Album Reverberates Through Texas' Metal Scene

The Sleeping Eye turns 10 with a reissue, its creators and other Texas metal icons consider its influence

"...large gaps separate buildings, and long driveways open out onto ranches and farms. Contrast that to the urban sprawl..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Texas Reproductive Health Advocates Lay Out Legislative Agenda

“Trust. Respect. Access.” campaign combines progressive forces

"...by a few more progressive seats this session, reproductive rights and justice advocates at the Capitol on Wednesday morning..."

March 6, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Strikes Down Texas Abortion Ban

Yeakel slams D&E ban as an "undue burden" on women

"...Texas abortion providers secured a victory today when U.S. Federal..."

Nov. 22, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Is Texas Breaking the Law?

State poised to execute another Mexican national

"...If the state of Texas goes through with the planned July 7 execution of..."

June 8, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Right Man for the Job

Steve Lawrence has succeeded at just about everything in life – especially importing and distributing European wines in Texas

"...My buddy Mick Vann (a frequent Chronicle contributor) and his writing partner, Art Meyer, were cooking a..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Sweeping Religious Freedom Bill Heads to Senate

The Senate State Affairs Committee approves a license to discriminate

"...Not with a toilet flush, but with a whimper, the Senate State Affairs..."

March 26, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...In 2009, the 81st Legislature of the state of Texas was nicknamed the "hurry up and wait" session –..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident

Free speech: Do we have to spell it out for you? Plus, a farewell to a great American filmmaker.

"...love him tenderly when abruptly he takes Natalie Wood into his arms in the last reel of The Searchers?"..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...Samantha Smoot, executive director of the Texas Freedom Network since 1998, recently announced..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Shefali Luthra on Texas’ Role in the Undue Burden Unleashed by Abortion Restrictions

Texas Book Festival author to discuss the loss of reproductive rights in Sunday panel

"...first scaled back Roe v. Wade, which protected the right to an abortion until the third trimester, with 1992’s..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Carys Anderson

AISD’s Special Education System Struggles to Keep Up

School system tries to keep up with its workload and comply with legal mandates

"...When her son was in prekindergarten, she felt her toddler was even more hyperactive than toddlers typically are, and..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...Who's your congressperson? Here in Austin we have six to choose from, a real variety pack. It could, sadly,..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fantastic Fest Returns to Celebrate Itself

Global genre gathering announces streaming lineup

"...Fantastic Fest may be taking a year off due to the coronavirus lockdown, but that's just the in-person gathering...."

Sept. 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Co-Lab Projects' "Texas Toast" Dishes Up a Heapin’ Helping

This group exhibition looks at the food that means the most to us

"...food you can handle, but there's a feast in town too delectable to pass up, and I swear there's..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Other Worlds Austin Goes to an Alien Nation

Sci-fi and horror fest releases full, final lineup

"...Other Worlds Austin film festival has always been dedicated to science fiction being the genre of ideas. With the..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...know, since he straight-up blew off Evan Smith's invitation to appear at this weekend's Texas Tribune Festival – for..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Providers Fight Another Texas Abortion Ban

Health risks and pain for patients

"...Whole Woman's Health medical director Dr. Bhavik Kumar oversees four Texas abortion clinics, but..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Executing Texas' Law of Parties

Jeff Wood never killed anybody; Robert Pruett may not have either. Why does the state want to put them both to death?

"...It's been a slow summer in Texas' death chamber, with executions stayed left and right, state..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Life for Baking Pot? Maybe Not

WilCo drug prosecution lacks probable cause and a warrant

"...Jacob Lavoro’s attorney is confident his client can avoid spending the rest..."

July 24, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Texas' 2011 Season as Predicted by 'NCAA 12'

Simulating the Longhorns season, video-game style

"...If I had told you last year that the Texas Longhorns would finish..."

Sept. 3, 2011 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Bedside Manner: A Life Unread

Why can't we have 36 hours in a day?

"...embarrassing: Everything, and yet not much. I dearly love to read, and yet the great irony of my chosen..."

March 14, 2011 Books Post by Lee Nichols

Larger Than Life

The late Luis Jiménez created art on a grand scale – and lived life that way, too

"...heated wrangles over his choice of materials (fiberglass being too lowbrow for high art), his choice of subjects (poor..."

March 30, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

To Marfa, on a Tuesday in December

When high art and hipness move in, what happens to a tiny Texas town?

"...a legend silk-screened on a trucker cap. I walk into a packed Chelsea gallery and before I can untangle..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Dan Keane

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