Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...– sort of – good news. Texas already has the most extreme abortion bans in the country with disastrous,..."

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

"...Charles “NOOK Turner” Byrd’s signature dark shades can’t block the decades of disappointment and frustration underscoring an atypically short..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...Juno Birch: The Probed Tour..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bay of Angels, Books, and a Brewery Bee in This Week’s Arts and Culture Events

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...shortages led to many of us experimenting more in the kitchen, and in one case it worked out extremely..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...Lots of people hate the STAAR test – students (of course), teachers (of course),..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...Through August 10, Lydia Street Gallery..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Solitary at 11, Dead at 16: One Kid’s Path to Adult Prison

Texas may pass a bill that would put more teenagers in prison with adults

"...on Main Street, which is also U.S. Highway 271. The ceilings are corrugated steel, the walls are wood-paneled, and..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

Austin Mother Deported With U.S. Citizen Children

Looking for traces of the vanished Denisse Parra Vargas

"...As has been characteristic of the Trump administration’s deportations, the removal of Denisse Parra Vargas..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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 Southeast Austin, a..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...Come, walk out into the yard with me. Sure, your yard. Stand at a..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...is my impression of your dog when you tell them about this furry fundraising effort from Divine Canines. Tell..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Legend of Ochi

Storytelling sorcery meets movie magic in this A24 fantasy adventure

"...“A24” and “kids’ movie” aren’t words that have been found in the..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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

"...While Austin prides itself on being one of the country’s greenest and most forward-thinking cities, not every child..."

April 25, 2025 Column by Megan Ramos

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

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Girls be grilling, as the saying I just made up goes. Few places will..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

From the Internet to the Industry: Behind the Scenes of the CAMP Film Festival

New film fest aims to change online creator expectations

"...“From the Internet to the Industry. From the Industry to the..."

April 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Candid Conversation With a Weed Plug

A black-market business owner talks pricing and how underground cannabis retail has evolved in Austin

"...In modern discussions about cannabis legality, we often hear the term “black market” used as a pejorative, but I..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...confused with legendary Parliament-Funkadelic bandleader George Clinton – makes the type of trippy, nostalgic electronic music that the kids..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

All Aboard Again for Interactive Play Overheard on a Train

Rebecca Maag's rolling stock theatre hops on Austin’s Red Line

"...made up stories about your fellow travelers to break the boredom? That’s why Rebecca Maag created innovative interactive play..."

April 10, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...The Cactus Blossoms..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Here Comes the Deficit: The city’s budget analysts delivered the bad news..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Trek Through 29 Independent Bookstores on the Austin Texas Book Trail

Second annual crawl connects Austin’s literary community

"...is a bookish city – it might not be the first adjective that jumps to mind, but it’s true...."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

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

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

"...Thursday 10 - Sunday 13, Indra’s Awarehouse..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

One Week After Warning of School Consolidations, AISD May Have Its First Target

Dobie Middle School low test scores create risk of TEA takeover

"...The press conference on April 4 at Dobie Middle School..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...for art made with sand, crazy cars parading, and other once-a-year events...."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...One Thing We All Agree On: If Matthew McConaughey does something, we have..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...Ghost in the Shell..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas House Bill Would Take Kids’ Phones Away During School Hours

Poll shows parents concerned about safety amid shootings

"...Over the past couple of years, several Texas school districts have..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

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