How Jesús Garza’s Puzzling Appointment of Art Acevedo Backfired

Acevedo publicly declined the job, but sources say he had little choice

"...Art Acevedo – the polarizing police chief who fled the Austin Police Department..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...In/visible A: The Building of an Asian American Film Community..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Giddy Ups Owner Nancy M. Morgan Welcomed All, and Didn’t Put Up With Disrespect

Three-day celebration remembers the beloved honky-tonk owner

"...her forever home at Giddy Ups on Menchaca Road the following year...."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Patrick Beach

A Freight Train Ride Through Lucinda Williams’ Artistry at ACL Live

Former Austinite stands tall on the blues in soundtracked read-along

"...Given Lucinda Williams’ spring 2023 memoir Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You, the singer’s reception at ACL..."

Jan. 20, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Eight Dining Destinations on the Lubbock Food Trail

The Hub City of the High Plains becomes a culinary destination

"...of Austin, Lubbock is a good stopping point on the long drive to the ski slopes of New Mexico..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Origin

Ava DuVernay's plainly spoken look at the underpinnings of bigotry

"...It’s a heady enough task, just explaining the idea behind the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson's essential..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Founders Day

Slasher political satire should fall on its own blade

"...Like many film buffs, the Star Wars films often cross my mind so, in..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Longtime City Council Member Kathie Tovo Announces Run for Mayor

Mayor Kirk Watson has not yet announced his re-election bid

"...Kathie Tovo, the former City Council Member who served for more than..."

Jan. 18, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Unpacking Emperor Jones’ Esoteric, Career-Launching Label Catalog

The late Craig Stewart released early works by the Mountain Goats and more

"...From 1995 until 2007, the late Craig Stewart ran the Austin-based record label Emperor..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Joe Gross

Council to Renew Police Pay Package to Incentivize Contract Negotiations

But that didn’t work the first time

"...On the City Council agenda: a Mayor Kirk Watson resolution that..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...The James Beard Award-winning chef, owner and co-founder of the..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

United Flight Attendants Prepare to Picket Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations

They are fighting to be paid for every hour they work

"...United Airlines flight attendants picketed in 20 cities across the country, protesting protracted contract negotiations with United that have..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Night Swim

There's something sinister lurking in the pool in the latest Blumhouse horror …

"...Do new year releases carry the same stigma they did 10 years ago? Once upon..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Free Week Unleashed: These Four Austin Acts Hit the Ground Running in 2024

Catching up with Redbud, lluvii, Daydream Twins, and SINE

"...Snowballing every year as a much-loved wintertime tradition, Free Week manages to elevate a common occurrence..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

An Open-Door Policy for Performance Art at FronteraFest

Austin’s innovative and egalitarian gathering keeps its public service mission

"...It is often in its absence that the worth of a thing is most appreciated. Take FronteraFest,..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Statesman Union Gearing Up to Strike

Gannett still won’t budge on wages, benefits

"...Statesman staff are gearing up to strike in the coming weeks, as negotiations on wages and benefits have..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Swedish Hill Is Kind of Closing; Hong Kong Supermarket, C’est Finis; Dry January Is a Good Idea All Over; But, Oh Boy, We Still Wine an Awful Lot; and More

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

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

Jan. 10, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Film Society Announces 2023 AFS Grant for Short Films Recipients

Career-changing grants go to 16 projects from Texas filmmakers

"...Talk about putting your money where your mouth is: The Austin Film Society has announced the 16 projects from..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Anyone but You

Can opposites attract when they're both just awful?

"...Much Ado About Nothing, but don’t be fooled by the hifalutin reference: This spiritless romantic comedy exists mainly to..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...Start 2024 well-caffeinated in Paint Rock on the way to the northwest...."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

APD’s Sex Crimes Unit Is Undergoing a Major Overhaul. Here’s What Year One Brought.

The project is led by a plaintiff in suit against APD

"...The Austin Police Department still has a long way to..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Maya Wright

New Year, New Police Union President

Michael Bullock assumes union leadership at turbulent time

"...The new year will bring change to the leadership of..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

ColdTowne Theater: Always in Motion

The comedy venue is home to diverse audiences and performers, but needs a permanent home of its own

"...as it is compelled to change its state by the forces impressed."..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 5-11

"...disavow it, too, in 2024. In my astrological opinion, the coming months will be a favorable time to learn..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Review: Denny Freeman, The Amazing Denny Freeman

CD set compiles two long-out-of-print albums by the late guitarist

"...When the two long-out-of-print albums comprising this two-CD set, Blues Cruise..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Future Gladiators and Fantastical Stories Mark the Literary Year in Review

Pulled from the shelves

"...in vogue of late, here's one that really hits the mark. Chain-Gang All-Stars (Vintage, 432 pp., $18), the debut..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities

Can healing happen in jail?

"...facilities. If you ask why, she will point to the women's psych unit...."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest

"...Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts” below or in..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 24 - January 4

"...(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn-born LeBron James is one of the greatest players in basketball history. Even more interesting from..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

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