Ernest Cline Is Taking The Bridge to Bat City

Ready Player One author making kid lit debut

"...With his signature deep dives into nerdy pop culture futures, Ready Player One author Ernest..."

June 13, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Ernest Cline and Felicia Day Are Waiting Under the Bridge to Bat City

Don't miss the special reading and signing tonight

"...The eclipse may have been a cloudy bust, but there’s..."

April 8, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Going to Bat for Bats

"...Dear Editor, As a society we increasingly seek technological solutions to..."

Nov. 21, 2023 Postmarks

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...Queer TV Theory 101..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Congress Avenue Bridge Named for Ann Richards

"...Earlier this week, an item on the forthcoming City Council agenda raised some eyebrows. Item 40..."

Nov. 15, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Chris Jericho: From Y2J to 'Sin and Bones'

WWE superstar on touring and the next big things in wrestling and metal

"..."When I was a kid, I wanted to be in a rock and roll band, and I..."

Aug. 14, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

DC Swoops Into SXSW to Kick Off Batman's 80th Anniversary

To the Bat-Bridge, Robin!

"...If you're looking to launch the global celebration of a certain Dark Knight's..."

March 15, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Five Dark Events to Beat the Heat

Nighttime distractions that flip off the sun

"...When even native Austinites are complaining about the heat, you know something's awry. But maybe we're finally..."

July 21, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The search for the chiefs continues down at city hall...."

July 11, 1997 News Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio, the new Apple TV+ half-hour series from Seth..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...Editor's note: This story has been updated since publication with..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Hall Hustle: Choose Your Battleground

From zoning to parking to water, the new council's got its contentious hands full

"...City Council's back, and while I know you're all breathlessly..."

July 29, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The San Marcos Music Scene Runs Deep

ACL Fest hip-hop headliners Brockhampton might just be the tip of the iceberg from our neighbors south on I-35

"...On a March evening in 2016, inside the Dahlia Woods Art Gallery in San Marcos, a mixtape..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Music Feature by Jeremy Steinberger

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...In the spirit of compromise between two embattled city departments, the..."

July 4, 1997 News Feature

The Newbie’s Guide to Green Spaces in Austin

Discover these iconic parks and outdoor spaces

"...If you’re new to Austin and love spending time outdoors, you’re in the..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Chronolog Post by Jasmine Iman Wright

Walk and Draw Along the Lake

Help create a people's field guide to the South Central Waterfront

"...The South Central Waterfront Initiative will kick off a “very..."

Aug. 26, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Leather Magnolias: In the Chair at Daddy's and Scruff's

How two gay-owned barbershops are changing the face and faces of East Austin

"...Hear this article read aloud:..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Restaurant Review: Home Slice Pizza – North Loop

The classic local hot spot serves up its New York-style slices on North Loop

"...more than successfully thwarting thieves with booby traps, if there's one solid takeaway from Kevin McCallister's experiences in Home..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Batfest Flies to South First Street

Fest schedule resolved; reservations about Downtown closures continue

"...It ain't the hugest news, but the most interesting wrinkle to arise..."

Aug. 13, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: A Bridge Too Far?

Street closure debate comes to a head over Batfest

"...With an event like Batfest, the jokes are self-generating. There's the name and the..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 4/1/10

That's what she said

"...Bats, underwater creatures, CAMPO meetings – it can only mean..."

April 1, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Bat Fest

Congress Avenue Bridge, Saturday, September 3, 2005

"...still be weird even if we didn’t have all the bumper stickers and T-shirts. Maybe there’s something in the..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Column by The Luv Doc

City Hall Hustle: Bam! Pow! Crash! Holy Reactivated Permit, Batman!

Controversies real, invented, and in between

"...Every City Council agenda has its own issues. The question is..."

April 9, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Round Rock Resilient: The good guys won their races for Round Rock ISD’s..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature

Hot Sauce Fest, Bat Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Mitski, Childish Gambino, Lucinda Williams, and others worth hearing

"...evenings each feature a different trio of renowned drummers to showcase what the lights can do in the hands..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

City Council Grants Early OK to Statesman Property Plan

Batcave begins

"...The prime piece of Downtown real estate that formerly housed..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Daily Hustle: 3/30/10

Bats, Bueller, and B&C Bingo

"...The Hustle's hitting you with a guano-laced potpourri of city..."

March 30, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature

Austin at Large: The Showdown at the Batcave

Part I: What's all this we hear about a $277 million developer handout?

"...Even with everybody trying to power down and get out of City Hall in..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin and the Historical Significance of Fox 7

The closest thing Austin will come to an official history: an electronic booth.

"...In one of the breaks for executive session during today's council meeting, Chronic..."

Oct. 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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