Opinion: Now Is Not the Time to Loosen Child Labor Regulations – Especially in Dangerous Industries

Child labor laws are trending in the wrong direction and we are putting children's health and development at risk. Now is the time to advocate for legislative changes at the state and national levels.

"...Rawls, a prolific writer about social justice, wrote that the benefits and greatest protections in society should be given..."

July 21, 2023 Column by Hope Ferdowsian

Comfort Food Views, Inn Cahoots Debuts, Fresh Tequila Cues, Dosas On the Loose, and More as Our Long Hot Summer Continues

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...."

July 19, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Best Central Texas Rivers to Paddle, Fish, Swim, or Tube

Explore the winding rivers and small towns of the Texas Hill Country

"...This time of year, Lady Bird Lake is often crowded and..."

July 19, 2023 Travel Post by Leo Vernor

The Austin Chronicle Guide to the Mission: Impossible Movies

Your mission, if you choose to accept it ...

"...dun-dun-DUH-dun! Oh, Lalo Schifrin, you fiend, creating one of the all-time great TV themes - a theme so great..."

July 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Insidious: The Red Door

Time to tiptoe through the tulips once again

"...The shrieking of string instruments, the bright red title card..."

July 14, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

Never mind the plot: Tom Cruise is back in life-risking action

"...At some point during the history of the Mission: Impossible movies, the franchise shifted..."

July 14, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

The People Who Collect Austin's Trash Struggle in Extreme Heat

A/C issues continue at Austin Resource Recovery

"...When Austin's garbage collectors tend to the green and blue bins lined up along the curbs..."

July 14, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Verde Report: New Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell Sets His Goals for Austin FC Success

Rodo gets down to business

"...When Austin FC announced the home run hire of Rodolfo Borrell as the club's..."

July 14, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...years in a youth hip-hop program and exploits with longtime musical group Mindz of a Different Kind...."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

How Round Rock ISD Finally Lost Their State-Assigned Monitor

TEA's time to go

"...The Texas Education Agency has been more aggressive in recent..."

July 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 14-20

"...CANCER (June 21-July 22): The Simpsons animated show has been on TV for 34..."

July 14, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Austin's Juvenile Court Resists Publicly Addressing Criticisms of Racial Bias

A quiet court

"...The Juvenile Court doesn't get a lot of press, but..."

July 14, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Tech-Art Organization dadaLab Reboots in New Eastside Studio

Find community, coding, music, and light at the July 15 celebration

"...Forced to leave their Real Street location to make way for an apartment..."

July 11, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim

Once Upon a Time in Uganda

The true, crazy story of Wakaliwood

"...There's microbudget film making, and then there's Wakaliwood, the homegrown..."

July 7, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: Rodolfo Borrell Joins Austin FC as New Sporting Director

Club swings for the fences – and hits – with international hire

"...As the MLS midseason transfer window gets set to open this..."

July 7, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Four Trailblazing Tequilas Reinvigorating the Spirit’s Reputation

When it comes to the tequila renaissance, sip it, don't shoot it

"...renaissance. Always known as an enchanting elixir in Mexico, the rich history and diverse array of nuanced flavors were..."

July 7, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Residential Address: The College of Hip-Hop Knowledge Schools Austin on Homegrown and National Talent

Organized Konfusion's Prince Po joins Fresh Fridaze on July 14

"...A short drive south from the packed streets, roadblocks, and mounted police that occupy the..."

July 7, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A celebration of Bobbie Nelson, a big birthday for Carousel Lounge, and more recommended shows

"...tapped Willie's "little" big sister to join her in the studio. Now, Shires is taking the 10-song album of..."

July 7, 2023 Music Column by Abby Johnston

KMFA's Residency Program Gives Composers the Keys to the Station

Recapping Clarice Assad's booked-up week of improvisation in Austin

"...exercises, 37 restless second-graders from Blackshear Elementary School made the Draylen Mason Music Studio their classroom on the morning..."

July 7, 2023 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 7-13

"...was always striving to improve my craft, even when the rewards were meager. Another important factor in my eventual..."

July 7, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Watch This: The Sun Sets on a Relationship in Emily No Good’s “Space”

Costumes intertwine in a golden hour dance directed by Vanessa Pla

"...Against a setting sun in an open field, the music video for Emily No Good’s new single “Space”..."

July 5, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Summer fun is heating up around the state

"...July is high time to go to the rodeo, horse races, and music..."

June 30, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Point Austin: A Great Time to Be a Republican

Bryan Slaton, Ken Paxton … and the rest of them

"...bring back his column whenever he’s inspired to tackle the state we’re in...."

June 30, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Indy's final adventure remembers the whip, forgets the charm

"...someone ask a question to which you already know the answer? In this case, it's, "Whatever happened to Indiana..."

June 30, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

UT Law Professor Illuminates the Dangers of The Shadow Docket

Stephen Vladeck's new book reveals how SCOTUS is secretly undermining the republic

"...out that every public poll shows public confidence in the Supreme Court eroding...."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Maggie Quinlan

A Surge of Adoptions Alleviates the Animal Shelter Crisis – for Now

Save our shelter

"...Austin Animal Center, the city's no-kill animal shelter, has been experiencing chronic overcrowding..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...Quiet Light Album Release Hole in the Wall, Saturday 1..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

The Luv Doc: Beige Carpet Cat Castle

Abandon hope all ye who enter here

"...with a truly lovely man and had a wonderful time on each of them. Last night he offered to..."

June 30, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

What Chronicle Music Writers Are Reading This Summer

Recent musical reads on Lucinda Williams, Sinéad O'Connor, and more

"...Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You: A Memoirby Lucinda Williams Crown,..."

June 30, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, June 30 - July 6

"...outwitted! Liabilities diminished! Bad habits replaced with good habits! These are some of the glorious developments possible for you..."

June 30, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

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