Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...No fooling: April is a great time to see sand sculptures on the Gulf Coast, drive through West Texas,..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

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

"...In 1926, historian Carl Sandburg described President Abraham Lincoln’s male friendships as having a..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Great Springs Trail Project From Austin to San Antonio Chugs Along

After identifying ideal plots, it’s time to acquire them

"...Preserving Texas land for ecosystems and future generations is no easy..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...December means the Christmas lights are calling and it’s time for a Hill Country drive...."

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

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election

Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.

"...legislative session. It's funky that our state does this, and for many years the Chronicle recommended voting against all..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...has previously served as assistant city attorney, announced his candidacy for Austin City Council District 7. In Siegel's public..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...U.S. Senate, froze again last week. With his health and political future in question, The Texas Tribune reports that..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

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

"...It’s time to get out and try some international food, dance at a music festival,..."

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

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

School’s out and June is the beginning of summer fun

"...Taste your way through Texas and beyond this summer, sampling Cajun cuisine, Southern specialties,..."

June 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

S.L. Houser’s Earnest “Wind in the Door” and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Rod Gator, BLK ODYSSY, and Cloud Companion

"...Paper Cuts features new songs and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...flathead worm eats friendly earthworms, is toxic to pets, and can give people rashes...."

May 19, 2023 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...It’s April and the start of a festival season celebrating music, food,..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Opinion: Turn Off the Lights! Birds Are Depending on Us.

During migration season, we can lower bird mortality rates by lowering lights

"...Deep in the heart of Texas, the stars at night burn big and bright, but..."

March 24, 2023 Column by Caley Zuzula

Day Trips: Fairfield Lake State Park, Freestone County

Sad news with state park’s closure due to development

"...Lake State Park closed permanently on Feb. 28. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department delivered the dark news on..."

March 3, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...to its inventory, lost a state park to developers, and wished an enchanted park a happy 45th birthday...."

March 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Nature, history, and more to explore in 2023

"...month starts the yearlong centennial celebration of our state parks; there’s also a Renaissance festival in Kerrville, Lunar New..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Top Embarrassing Moments of Our Worst Residents

They live here, they give (us hell) here

"...really wants to dig impractical tunnels all over Austin and the country for reasons that we don't fully understand...."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Texas travel tips from Llano lights to Kerrville craftsmanship

"...Happy holidays to one and all; now get out there and start daytrippin’...."

Nov. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Fall events and news from all over Texas

"...It’s already time to think about Christmas shopping and where to take your annual holiday-card photo...."

Nov. 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...for the chance to manage the fund's recipient selection and disbursement process...."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature

Austin Aquarium Under Scrutiny Again After PETA Investigation

One fish, two fish, red fish, dead fish

"...is under fire once again from regulators, including the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, after a scathing investigation report..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Pair of Porcupines in Zilker

Meet the new residents of the Austin Nature & Science Center

"...There's a snuffling, and chewing. The newest resident at the Austin Nature &..."

Sept. 18, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...month. The ruling will also temporarily block the Justice Department from using the materials in its current investigation of..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"..."An Abject Failure": In blistering testimony before a Texas Senate committee on Tuesday, Dept. of Public Safety Director..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature

Day Trips: Secret Fishing Holes

Texas Parks & Wildlife’s RACA program adds two more spots

"...new secret fishing holes have been added to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's River Access and Conservation Area..."

March 25, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Adios, El Mercado! Banzai, Uchi L.A.! Bonsoir, 1417! And Oysters and Spam and Beef and Barbecue and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

March 23, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Both Candidates For Land Commissioner Want to Use the Office to Implement Green Policies in the GLO

Blue team candidates want a greener land office

"...As the CEO of the Texas General Land Office, the Texas land commissioner manages the..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Day Trips: Texas State Bison Herd, Caprock Canyons State Park, Quitaque

Where the bison roam

"...The Texas state bison herd roams around Caprock Canyons State Park..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Richard Linklater's Austin-produced and -animated story of growing up in the shadow of..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Fairfield Lake State Park, Fairfield

Want to buy a state park?

"...with 21 miles of undeveloped shoreline outside of Fairfield and about 75 miles east of Waco is on the..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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