Abbott’s School Voucher Momentum Seems to Slow

And school advocates mobilize against it

"...and nearing approval by now. But it’s moving at the same pace as most bills – ploddingly...."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Film Review: The Age of Disclosure

New documentary probes the changing government position on UFOs

"...It’s been said there are two kinds of people: those that believe in..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Trauma From the Past, Trauma From the Skies in Descendent

Peter Cilella on the myth of control in his SXSW sci fi domestic drama

"...There are moments in life that rock your sense of..."

March 10, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Battle-Scarred Congressman Outlines Strategy to Contain Trump and Musk

Where is the resistance? Here.

"...Few people on Earth have more experience in the United States House of Representatives than Lloyd Doggett...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Chris Rufo stood before an audience of 50 at the University of Texas in a dark suit, with a..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Has Kicked 1.3M Kids Off Medicaid, Most Often for Incomplete Applications

The state has the rest of April to process another 195,000 pending cases

"...The latest public data from Texas Health and Human Services..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...remembers his son Holden’s first year of preschool in the 2020-21 school year. “Imagine being a 4-year-old who doesn’t..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...severe drought conditions seem to be improving. In December, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

Deerhoof at Wizard Rodeo and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin acts El Combo Oscuro and sleep well. both host album release shows

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Sound of an Enigma in Sonarius: The Mysteries of M

Austin-based TV creator Peter Mattei turns to audio drama for his new Audible series

"...Sound changes. Or, rather, how we comprehend sound changes: And, in turn, sound..."

April 28, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Thursday

Despite storms, we caught 03 Greedo, Sobs, Tangerine Dream, and more

"...Friday and KUTX’s planned Lady Bird Lake showcase inside the Convention Center, Thursday shifts kept coming...."

March 17, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

The Best Music We’ve Seen So Far at SXSW 2023

An insightful Jeff Tweedy, sunshiney Armani White, and more

"...Though South by Southwest Music officially started yesterday, the Chronicle music team, as usual, spent the weekend sniffing..."

March 14, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Down the Rabbit Hole With Something in the Dirt

Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson explain their favorite conspiracies

"...There's a fine line between being intrigued and being fixated..."

Nov. 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How To Get To and From ACL Music Festival

Shuttles, bikes, rideshares, scooters, and sometimes just your feet

"...ACL season is upon us. To get you to the music as quickly as possible, we compiled a guide..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Post by Leena Alali

ATX TV Festival 2022: Baron and Toluca

First look at the UFO indie pilot from Roswell stars

"...Baron and Toluca Mendez. Former co-stars and former lovers, they're played by Brendan Fehr and Majandra Delfino – themselves..."

June 3, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Offseason

Coastal cosmic horror in the eerie latest from Mickey Keating

"...you just have to accept your nightmares and know they’re part of you,” Ava Aldrich (Walters) warns the audience..."

March 11, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Editor Beth Sullivan's Queer Goodbye

Closing the chapter with OUTsider Fest and more queer events

"...Every writer knows writing the lead is the hardest part. It's even harder when..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Column by Beth Sullivan

Riley Stearns Helps Karen Gillan Look Herself in the Eye in Dual

Riley Stearns' new sci-fi drama makes its world premiere at Sundance

"...Dual is not the film about meeting yourself that Riley Stearns originally planned..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Strange Storm in The Clearing at Other Worlds

Appalachian horror will be part of this weekend's Return to the Galaxy all-dayer

"..."The sky split in two." Those words stuck with Stephanie..."

May 21, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fancy Feast: It’s Not Just for Felines, Anymore

The perfect accompaniment to a letter from Dr. Boots

"...So, ah, Fancy Feast, the well-known cat food brand from Purina, has released Petite..."

April 21, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Film Review: Offseason

Mickey Keating goes to the coast for cosmic horror

"...you just have to accept your nightmares and know they're part of you," Ava Aldrich (Melora Walters) warns the..."

March 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Broadcast Signal Intrusion

VHS conspiracy thriller heads down a weird rabbit hole

"...pulled across a bulletin board. From one clue to another, the film shoots through the mystery of an unsettling..."

March 17, 2021 SXSW Post by James Scott

Top 10 Festival Films of 2020 You Haven't Seen Yet

The best of the fests from Austin and beyond

"...Every year, Austin's film festival highlight some of the best up-and-coming filmmakers. And every year, there are still..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Travis County District Judge Allows Austin’s Dine-in Limitations

Update: Texas Supreme Court blocks local dine-in orders

"...The Texas Supreme Court has blocked Austin’s limitations on dine-in..."

Dec. 31, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Update: Ken Paxton Sues Austin Over New Year's Weekend Dine-In Limitations

Texas A.G. blasts COVID-19 orders as “shameless”

"...is calling our “most dangerous surge prospects” yet in the COVID-19 pandemic...."

Dec. 30, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Skyman

Alien abduction faux documentary puts tragedy ahead of effects

"...If you remember the 1980s, it felt like UFOs were everywhere. The X-Files..."

July 3, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Butt Boy

Ignore the name: Butt Boy is more weirdo noir than gross out comedy

"...There are those that read like a pitch for an..."

April 17, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: Supernatural

Catch two of Austin's biggest stars in the long-running hit

"...When SXSW was canceled, one of the big losses was the CW pulling a very special..."

April 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Graham Reynolds

"...A Connecticut Yankee under the big and bright stars of Presidio County, Graham Reynolds..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Music Review by Rick Weaver

How ATX Studios Has Quietly Become Valuable Real Estate for TV in Austin

One of the city's big filming facilities is about to undergo a massive expansion

"...There's a paint outline on the floor of Stage 3..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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