Qmmunity: Dream in Your Heart, Cool Shoes on Your Feet

Pride still going strong in the Austin queer community

"...in February, that one guy – you know, with the hair – declared all federal agencies were no longer..."

May 30, 2025 Column by James Scott

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Even after the U.S. Treasury stops minting pennies, they’ll still be legal..."

May 30, 2025 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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

Arts Criticism

"...writing in response to Richard Whittaker's story “'Economic Censorship': The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows," [Daily Arts,..."

May 22, 2025 Postmarks

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Tech Hub Might Be Un-Hubbing: Keeping in mind that The Wall Street Journal just loves to write a headline..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature

Texas Moves to Put Unborn Jesus Pro-Life Statue on Capitol Grounds

Donor-funded Texas Life Monument was approved by House and Senate

"...The Texas House of Representatives has advanced a plan to..."

May 21, 2025 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...private jet? That’s where you may be wrong, as the Affordable Art Fair may be the way to get..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...A word to the wise, however: Budget cuts, weather forecasts, and acts of..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...KUT, KUTX, PBS Funds On the Line: On top of the arts organizations losing federal..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...Thursday 8 - Friday 9, Moody Amphitheater..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 1984, 35% of..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Friends Fair Spins a Wider Austin Art Scene Web

Local fine arts collective hosts a three-day gallery gathering, boosting Austin’s art profile

"...Austin doesn’t have name recognition in the upper-class art world – but it could. That’s what..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...Thursday 8 - Saturday 10, The Domain..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...The head count of Austin arts organizations that found their..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...An out-of-the-blue email from the National Endowment for the Arts has..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

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

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Vouchers Battle Is Decided, But What About the Future of Texas Politics?

How it happened

"...Abbott got his coveted school voucher bill approved by the Texas House. But he had to resort to what..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Burlesque Festival Takes It All Off

This year’s celebration celebrates diversity, freedom, and glove peels

"...a form of defiance. When cultural reactionaries have entered the fray, can there be any greater act of rebellion..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

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

The City Budget Deficit Is Finally Here

Rising costs, declining revenues to blame

"...of city budget staff warning of impending budget deficits, the trouble has finally arrived, and City Council will have..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Strip Mall Spotlight: North Park Shopping Center

Mangonadas, taquerias, supermercados, and more on North Lamar

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

April 18, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...1931 dystopian novel, Bolm Arts’ latest multi-artist exhibit tackles the ever-evolving questions of naturalism, commercialism, and personal and national..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin FC Embarrassed By League Leaders Vancouver in Five-Goal Rout

Estévez: “We were an unrecognizable team today”

"...Austin FC spent the better part of last week extolling its defensive record..."

April 13, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Eyes Whitecaps in Clash vs. West’s Best

Can Austin extend unbeaten streak in Vancouver?

"...There’s lots of really cool things you can get up..."

April 11, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Headlines / Quote of the Week

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

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

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

"...Who said the circus is always looking at the past? Well, maybe..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Friend

A dog and woman find common ground in grief

"...a dog can play dead. But how about deadpan? The magnificent Great Dane at the center of this grief..."

April 4, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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