Inside the Last Days of City Manager Spencer Cronk

After dramatic days of extreme weather and backstabbing, Council lets Cronk go

"...After five years on the job, City Manager Spencer Cronk had worn out his..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Beloved Birthday, Dragon Boats, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Get out before the heat descends

"...just green space; more often than not, it is the heart of a community. In the case of Palm..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fogo de Chão Reopens This Weekend, Ember Kitchen Is Opening Soon, Ezov Is Opening Later, Batch Is Open Now, and Would You Believe We Have a Sweet Array of NYE Recommendations for You, O Holiday-Harried Citizen?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Dec. 21, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Off the Record

A fond send-off for D-Madness, stuffing the piñata for the second annual Pachanga Latino Music Festival, Hayes Carll helps rebuild the Crystal Beach, and roaming the Flatladers' Hills and Valleys

"...Vallejo may not be performing at the second annual Pachanga Latino Music Festival at Fiesta Gardens..."

May 29, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

On the Record: Sexism and the City

Council should get serious about gender equality

"...You're likely imagining an archaic workplace – from the Fifties or Sixties – long before today's hard-fought strides..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News by Mary Tuma

The Ballad of Wallis Island

An estranged music duo reunites in this bittersweet British comedy

"...In the annals of redemption stories about dead souls, former folk..."

April 4, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report: The Living Wage Preemption Act

"...The governors of many states are boldly stepping forward these..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

Your Guide to the Most Intriguing Films of This Year’s Austin Asian American Film Festival

AAAFF looks cool AF

"...The Austin Asian American Film Festival is back in town,..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Screens Feature by Michael Agresta

Also at AJBF ...

Ticketed and free events at the 2009 Austin Jewish Book Fair

"...The 26th annual Austin Jewish Book Fair runs Nov. 1-8...."

Oct. 30, 2009 Books Feature

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...desk has been gearing up for Election 2020 since the day after the 2016 trainwreck. Trust us – if..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD Bond Forums Scheduled

Two meetings on the docket for the coming week

"...The Austin Independent School District will hold the last in..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Theatrical Fuse

Writer and performer Zell Miller III is an incendiary device waiting for a match, and once he flicks an ember into the hidden dry undergrowth of text, there is nowhere to hide. And the good news is that he has only begun to explode.

"...incendiary device waiting for a match. From Vivisections of the Blown Mind, his first production with Frontera in 1993,..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

Fantastic Fest First Wave Films Announced (Finally)

Fantastic Fest 2009, Round One

"...It may be hotter than hades outside but the news from Fantastic Fest 2009 is cool, chilling, and..."

July 13, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe: Survivalist, Wakeboarder

Lamb of God's journey through ultraviolence

"...Since delivering the New American Gospel in 2000, Lamb of God growler..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

The next generation of spook-scarers makes this resurrection fun

"...37 years since a quartet of New Yorkers saved the Big Apple (and the rest of the world) from..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Static Between Stations

The American Analog Set at 10: end of part one

"...Kenny is slight but stoic, his hands barely grazing the strings of his guitar as he coaxes lyrics from..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...been said that rock & amp; roll is a rather transparent metaphor for extreme sexual frustration. If this is..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...of people work political campaigns, David Butts told us. There are those hitching a ride on an up-and-coming politician,..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Council Ready to Move on From Camping Ban

"Council made a decision, and it's time for us to move past the divisiveness in the community"

"...27, and enforcement of a ban on camping near the Austin Resource Center for the Home­less is expected to..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police: Special Pay Benefits Back, Contract Negotiations Coming Soon

Council charts police union's path

"...After a confusing bit of parliamentary gymnastics, City Council last week approved a pair of amendments directing the city..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Postmarks

Crisis Controversy

"...Thank you for your article about the Austin Rape Crisis Center (Vol. 16, No. 16). As..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Column

News Roundup: Congress, Council, & Concealed Weapons

Guns in; refugees out

"...In this week's News Roundup: The retirement of several Democrats in the state house leaves..."

Sept. 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

DVDanger: Death Rattle Shakes

A case of "Rigor Mortis," and we pay our dues at the 'Death Spa'

"...All due apologies to Electric Six (eh, I'm sure they'll survive) but the latest release from Gorgon Video seems..."

July 13, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Council and Cap Metro Prepare to Hand Transit Plan to Voters

City's big plan is nearing the station

"...The Austin City Council and the Capital Metro board of..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Thoughts Between Elections

Taking a closer look at the polls and what they mean

"...Although the dust is hardly settled yet – and won't be..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Unmitigated Mercies

"...Widely worshipped for her straight talk on motherhood in Operating Instructions (she actually admitted to the terrifying..."

March 26, 1999 Books Feature by Marion Winik

Headlines

"...44-Item agenda that includes: redirecting water utility fees for the Pilot Knob planned unit development; directing the city manager..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...If you like your indie pop skewed and scrambled, the Secretly Canadian/ Sounds Familyre showcase is a treasure trove...."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

A Pilgrimage for Immigrants

Advocates for immigration reform plan a 35-mile pilgrimage from T. Don Hutto Residential Center to the Governor's Mansion

"...In their most ambitious demonstration to date calling for immigration reform,..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Mastodon

"...MastodonOnce More 'Round the Sun (Warner Bros.)..."

June 27, 2014 Music Review by Michael Toland

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