Texas Bill Would Block International Students From Speaking in Support of “Terrorist Activities”

Universities that don’t punish students would face huge fines

"...Public college students and faculty in Texas would be suspended or expelled for supporting “terrorist activities”..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Blake Leschber

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...blow, this is – sort of – good news. Texas already has the most extreme abortion bans in the..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...part of its master plan to institutionally segregate the Texas capital, with Black people relegated to east of I-35...."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

The Austin Chronic: Ground Game Texas Vows to Keep Fighting for Decriminalization

Executive Director Catina Voellinger responds to Ken Paxton’s crusade to recriminalize marijuana in Austin

"...Austin and San Marcos can’t prevent the enforcement of Texas’ unusually strict marijuana laws. The cases were handled by..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Mother Deported With U.S. Citizen Children

Looking for traces of the vanished Denisse Parra Vargas

"...Austin apartment complex, just off MoPac. Half a dozen Texas flags wave at the entrance, staked into the ground...."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Reflecting on Six Years in Jail for a Charge That Was Just Dismissed

“I was robbed of all this time,” Devonte Amerson says

"...2018. They were suspected in the shooting death of Texas State student Justin Gage. The weakness of the evidence..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips: Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway, Mineral Wells

North Texas state park is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise

"...Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway offers a..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Bill Would Ban Teaching DEI Topics in Many College Classrooms

Proposal targets lessons on systemic racism

"...serve or fail diverse communities. But under a proposed Texas bill, much of her expertise could soon be off-limits..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...Museum of Human Achievement • Tapestry Dance Company • Texas Comedies • Women & Their Work • ZACH Theatre..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” The list of organizations hit covers the panoply of..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

After Six Years in Jail, Charges Dropped Against Devonte Amerson

Prosecutors never had eyewitnesses, video, DNA, or fingerprints

"...in March of 2018 for the shooting death of Texas State student Justin Gage, which had happened two years..."

April 30, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Toxins and Trauma – The Silent Threat to Austin’s Kids

Austin needs stronger air quality policies, green spaces, and public health measures that prioritize equity and protect vulnerable youth

"...information about household toxins, and we need our city government to hold polluters accountable. Most of all, we need..."

April 25, 2025 Column by Megan Ramos

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

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

"...people who are operating with no clear logic, like Texas’ lawmakers...."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...student (the basic allotment). Wednesday, Donald Trump was praising Texas’ universal voucher plan. He says he’s all about “return[ing]..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...She is a woman born into a deep-rooted Texas political legacy – her ancestors include congressmen and U.S...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Anti-Death-Penalty Nun Talks “Bible Belt” and “Death Belt” in Austin

She calls execution the “apex” of a flawed punitive system

"...Few states still carry out executions, with Texas having the second-highest execution rate in the U.S. since..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...by FY 2030. Property tax caps imposed by the Texas Legislature are mostly to blame, city officials said, but..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...no surprise Austin Rainbow Theatre sashayed onto the Central Texas scene in 2021. This Friday, April 11, they kick..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...and current Austin Youth Poet Laureate Ella Kim and Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston. Catch their performances starting at..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

UT Students Walk Out Demanding Immigrant Student Protections

Dozens gathered in front of the Tower asking to keep ICE out

"...out of class Wednesday morning at the University of Texas at Austin, gathering beneath the Tower to demand that..."

April 9, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Texas Law Would Make Law Enforcement Misconduct Records More Secretive

New law would create “G file” for all state law enforcement agencies

"...Texas lawmakers are considering bills that would allow law enforcement..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Controversial Definition of Antisemitism at Universities Would Limit Criticism of Israel

Lawmakers hear testimony on both sides of the proposed law

"...The Texas Senate Committee on Education K-16 heard public testimony last..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...Weekends through April 20, McDade, Texas..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Luv Doc: Assisted Living

A hard sell, but not as hard as dried urine

"...which he said some people might employ to pass government-mandated drug tests, which were all the rage back when..."

April 4, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Texas DOGE Committee Looks to Form $88M State Cybersecurity Agency

Cyber Command would dramatically expand spending on cybersecurity

"...Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott declared creating a Texas cybersecurity agency an emergency item this legislative session...."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

DOGEing the Texas Education Agency

Conservatives back Dem bill to shrink agency overseeing schools

"...Is it a transitory blip on Texas’ political radar or something more interesting – the beginning..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Day Trips: Sam Houston Memorial Museum, Huntsville

The Republic of Texas Presidential Library tells the story of the man and the legend

"...The Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Republic of Texas Presidential Library in Huntsville provides a unique and in-depth..."

March 28, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The City of Austin Is Still Tweaking the Live Music Fund

Music Commission plans 2025 grant program, meets new ACME director

"...“the new laws and regulations from the state of Texas [legislative] session and the federal government that could affect..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Angelina Liu

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...appointed leader of the seemingly unconstitutionally created Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has had a direct hand in..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature

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