Fearing State Takeover, Austin ISD Plans to Replace Middle School Teachers

New staff planned for three poor-performance schools

"...The plan to address our local school district’s worsening accountability..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...time to take mom on a day trip to celebrate the birth of the frozen margarita...."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Opinion: AISD Officials, Lamar Parents Should Learn From the Past

As AISD decides the fate of Dobie Middle School, school officials and Lamar Middle School parents should consider the past closure of Anderson High to ensure that history does not repeat itself

"...Since the April 17 email from Austin Independent School District..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Allison Raven

Sixteen Austin Schools Drop From B to F Ratings Under New State Measure

A state takeover of the district’s school board becomes likelier

"...Monica Mills is the principal of Rodriguez Elementary School in..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Chief Lisa Davis Reorganizes Department Top Brass

Only three assistant chiefs from previous admin staying on

"...Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis has reshaped the executive team at..."

April 25, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...For a city that’s supposed to care a lot about the arts,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Superintendent Considers Moving Hundreds of Students From Dobie to Lamar Middle School

Parents and staff worry as AISD avoids possible state takeover

"...The plan is breathtaking in scope. With a temporary or..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Filmmakers Head to Tribeca

Local films Leads and Man Finds Tape are NYC bound

"...New York's Tribeca Festival has just announced its 2025 lineup, and it's..."

April 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

"...Cirque Vida: Ventanas..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...I am feeling so normal lately. Life is the most normal it has ever been. Every day I..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Dismayed by Dismantling USAID

"...Many years of working long hours and living in difficult and dangerous countries around the world Dedicating her life..."

March 29, 2025 Postmarks

Shannon & the Clams, Lola Kirke, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Thursday 27, ACL Live..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

“District of Austin” Legislation Fails for a Third Time

Critics say it sends an undemocratic message

"...For the third legislative session in a row, a proposal to..."

March 26, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Rolling Stone Launches Musicians on Musicians Tour With Charley Crockett and Noeline Hofmann

Country crooners perform, talk covers and collaboration in Austin

"...Rolling Stone brought its Musicians on Musicians series from the page to the stage..."

March 25, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

City Could Raise Taxes, Cut Costs Amid Funding Fears

Departments asked to identify 5% of budget for potential cut

"...The city of Austin has fared well, relatively speaking, through..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...Wednesday afternoon peaked around 88 degrees, while the festival reached its own high with performances by Aughts-era..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Shutdown Looms: With less than three days left on the clock, Senate Democrats are weighing their options for passing..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

Strip Mall Spotlight: Crossroads Shopping Center

Selling my soul down at the Chili’s

"...Welcome to The Strip Club, highlighting Austin’s destination strip malls...."

March 14, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...John C. Reilly Is Mister Romantic..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Visual Arts Review: “Together in Dreams: A Tribute to David Lynch”

Outpost 512’s filmmaker salute is worth the journey

"...Outpost 512 is itself a Lynchian dreamscape, a narrow gallery space with black-and-white checkered floors..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

At SXSW Reducing Carbon Comes in Many Flavors

Panelists share glimmers of hope for the climate

"...“We have to move mountains,” Ralph Keeling of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography told the Chronicle, discussing the..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Emoting Through AI

Panelists say humanlike voices and AI visuals carry emotion

"...Artificial intelligence is now commonplace. So Kinda Studios director Robyn..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

The Thinkery Under Pressure to Improve Sanitation, Safety Measures

After employees protested, CEO says they’re making changes

"...The Thinkery, Austin’s children’s museum, has received a flurry of..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

The Austin Chronic: A Rundown of Cannabis Bills at the Texas Capitol

The legislative “sesh” has its papers

"...I’ve recently found that there is no more potent a conversation..."

March 7, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

How the BTS ARMY Superpowered the Megapopular Boy Band

This fandom moves mountains

"...Fandom is not a new concept. So, what exactly is unique about the BTS fandom?..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Jenny Nulf

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...Chess Club Third Anniversary Weekend..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

AI Goes Mainstream at SXSW

Panels delve into the good and not-so-good of artificial intelligence

"...Donald Trump and Elon Musk have created an almost impenetrable news cycle. And they seem intent..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Benton Graham

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...Over a thousand musical acts from across the globe descend on Austin this..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...Jane Reichle: “Mermaid Cowgirl”..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...Get tips on finding the best stands of bluebonnets and where to pick strawberries,..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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