Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...apparent. With traditional relief partners such as the Central Texas Food Bank knocked out of commission by the utility..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: Jana Horn Is Cautiously Optimistic

Cautious and cerebral ATX singer-songwriter finally releases her solo debut

"...these competitions called bible drills," she remembers of her youth. "You have to locate verses very quickly then read..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Today in Queer Austin History

How a little-known legal case may have shaped the LGBTQIA movement

"...As I wrote to y'all last week, Human Relations Commission member Janna Zumbrun had advocated for a sexual orientation..."

July 10, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice: Voting, Any Way You Want

Voting by mail ... or with your pocketbook, just for fun

"...where we stand from day to day on the Texas vote-by-mail policy, you're not alone. Can you get a..."

May 22, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...Steve Adler and the City Council, the Travis County Commissioners Court, and other officials, the groups offer a comprehensive..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Faster Than Sound: Renovated Beerland Opens, Dozen Street on Its Way Out

Rounding up 2020 venue news plus all things Hi, How Are You Day

"...to a slightly modern saloon vibe, complete with vintage Texas maps and a souvenir penny-presser from the venue's previous..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...joined the three existing candidates for Precinct 3 county commissioner: former state Rep. Valinda Bolton, former ECHO Director Ann..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Faster Than Sound: Goodbye Prop B, Hello HOT Monies

Following the defeat of Proposition B, Austin music advocates brainstorm applications of the first city funding for commercial music

"...4, the day before the election, the Austin Music Commission blazed ahead to form a task force for the..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines

"...spared execution. On the morning of Nov. 6, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals begrudgingly commuted Bobby Moore's death..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature

More Dems File in State Judicial Races

Keith Hampton, Amy Clark Meachum announce for high Texas courts

"...Appeals, and Amy Clark Meachum announced for Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court...."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...for Our Lives," a movement aimed at boosting the youth vote to reduce gun violence...."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...name, the newly formed Austin Lesbian and Gay Pride Commission had just enough to open a bank account and..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Introducing the 2019 Class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

The stories behind the art transformers of this year's Hall of Fame inductees

"...degree in theatre history and criticism from the University of Texas, worked with Dance Repertory Theatre, taught at the Ballet..."

May 24, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Qmmunity: A Landmark Hearing, but LGBTQ Voices Still Needed at the Capitol

Plus Guerrilla Queer Bar's Spring Fling and more qweeah events

"...Hime's in-depth profile of Israel for more on Israel's youth.) The bill was ultimately left pending, and it's unlikely..."

May 10, 2019 Column by Beth Sullivan

Meet the Texas Lawmaker Working to Ban Conversion Therapy

Rep. Celia Israel on politics, queerness, and transportation

"...In 1992, Celia Israel had one thing holding her..."

April 2, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Draylen Mason Is Still Being Remembered, and How Matters

A year after his death, we should do as Draylen did

"...an honor coinciding with a concert by the Austin Youth Orchestra, for which Draylen played double bass, that was..."

March 22, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin’s Queer Residents Address Needs at City Forum

LGBTQ Commission received feedback to forecast funding

"...When an Out Youth employee called 911 to report a youth in crisis,..."

March 8, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Qmmunity: On Hedwig, Hate Crimes, and Not Backing Down

Plus, Austin's queerest pre-Valentine's events

"...hate crime against Spencer Deehring and Tristan Perry, the Texas Lege, or an invite to discuss this on KOOP..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Dell Medical School Team Unveils Plans to Reinvent Austin State Hospital

Rising from the ashes of the aging mental hospital

"...turned another corner, with last month's delivery to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission of the "ASH Redesign"..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...Mike Clark-Madison FEB. 16: The Austin City Council adopts Texas' first ordinance to guarantee paid sick leave..."

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

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...coming back. Yes, they have to. Will the 86th Texas Legislat­ure be as horrific and hostile as its recent..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...the city's anti-discrimination and harassment policies to board and commission members, and a performance review plan for the city..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature

City Slickers

How the state's most influential conservative think tank works to undermine our local control

"...Bobby Levinski, and Art Martinez de Vara of the Texas Local Government Center debated Proposition K, the November ballot..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Your Queer Guide to Austin

A crash course on the city's LGBTQ parties, prides, and resources

"...an LGBTQ community center, you’ll find sober spaces and youth spaces along with QTPOC, trans, HIV-support, and LGBTQ resources..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Film Society Announces 2018 Grant Winners

Recipients show strength and diversity of Texas filmmakers

"...of color. AFS Head of Film Holly Herrick said, “Texas continues to turn out some of the country’s most..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Follow the Walkers on the Fear the Walking Dead Trail

Texas Film Commission launches location guide to AMC zombie hit

"...a few Austin landmarks besieged by zombies. Now the Texas Film Commission is making it easier to trace their..."

Aug. 11, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Dems Want Stronger Immigrant Detention Oversight

More than 5,000 immigrant children in detention centers

"...help with the family separation crisis at the border. Texas Democrats with the Mexican American Legislative Caucus released a..."

July 31, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Duality of Southwest Key

An East Austin nonprofit in the immigration debate

"...Walmart in Brownsville that now serves as a migrant youth shelter, it sparked a national uproar, and also shifted..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...including Items on the long-awaited special events ordinance, Planning Commission membership requirements, and the "People's Plan" to address displacement...."

May 11, 2018 News Feature

Does Austin Need an LGBTQ Center?

A look at the city's lack of a queer community hub

"...Austin, arguably Texas’ most queer-friendly city, has long been a safe haven..."

April 11, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Mikaila Rushing

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