SCOTUS Blocked Shackles in Court. What About Jail Cell Hearings in Austin?

Bail hearings in confinement are common in Travis County

"...Court proceedings with defendants in locked cells are the norm in Russia...."

April 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...ISD contract-bid process that threatens to remove a respected nonprofit partner, Austin Voices for Education and Youth, from five..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Luv Doc: An Orgasm Party

Like bringing egg salad to a family reunion at the lake in August

"...I have known my boyfriend was an introvert since we started dating...."

April 19, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...involving a 7-year-old child at an apartment complex in North Central Austin. While the child was en route to..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Austin Chronic: Austin Documentarian Links Up With Jimmy Kimmel for Reality Series High Hopes

New Hulu show captures organic humor among dispensary misfits

"...Ben Steinbauer is not a fan of reality TV...."

April 19, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...Back in the day, Austin was known for its one-course meals: rice and beans at Les..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Emergency Abortions – Idaho and Texas Think Not: For decades, American hospitals have adhered to a..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

Opinion: The Lack of Evidence Behind Austin’s HOME Initiative

There are indeed benefits to density, but affordability isn’t one of them

"...The evidence does not support the argument that loosening land use regulations across..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Rich Heyman

County Rushes to Get Mental Health Diversion Center and Lawyers at Bail Hearings

Commissioners say both are top priorities

"...lawsuit, the county may be forced to focus on another justice-related issue first: providing attorneys at initial bail hearings...."

April 16, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Madonna Remains a Prickly Pop Disruptor at Moody Center

First of two nights drives home Madge’s four-decade ubiquity

"...Not through words. She’d tried that earlier, when she introduced..."

April 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

It's a Family Affair for the Hurleys in Strictly Confidential

How Elizabeth tried (and failed) to keep son Damian out of the film biz

"...There's a famous song by Noël Coward called "Mrs. Worthington" in which the singer tries..."

April 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...Rep. Ron Reynolds, HD-27, chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, began,..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...her addictive hard stare, Lewis kicks off the first non-original, “Country Baptizing,” with only her vocals and acoustic guitar...."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: The Tea on Trivia

As their second anniversary approaches, the minds behind Queer Trivia reflect

"...TLGS and she have shared a great partnership. “[Justin] thinks I’m one of the funniest people he knows,” Juliet..."

April 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 12-18

"...ARIES (March 21-April 19): Now is a favorable time to make initial inquiries, ask..."

April 12, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

As Statesman Reporters Were on Strike, Gannett Posted Their Jobs

And published anonymously written stories

"...the same headline: “I looked at the eclipse and now my eyes hurt. What are the symptoms of eclipse..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

How Staple! Is Turning the Page Toward a New Future

Austin’s indie media expo returns and it’s all because of one email

"...because you can’t see an alligator doesn’t mean it’s not lurking under the surface. Same goes for the Staplegator,..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Taking Accountability

"...the COVID Gap at AISD," News, March 22]. Why no mention of the extreme efforts (even well into 2022..."

April 9, 2024 Postmarks

Theatre in Motion in Overheard on a Train

All aboard Austin's Red Line for Cheerful Secrets' interactive play

"...Many plays have two acts, but not many are two legs of a journey. That's just..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT

“It feels like Jim Crow”

"...Nyeka Arnold is a sixth-generation Austinite. Before they came to Austin,..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

A Trans Journalist With the Taliban in Transition

Austinite Monica Villamizar on Jordan Bryon's truth in wartime

"...their guns to bring about their "holy peace." But now the Australian documentarian’s own story is being told in..."

April 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Be Patient

What next? People with “Baby on Board” stickers?

"...Have you noticed the ever-increasing number of people driving around with these..."

April 5, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...the house with host Riot Girl, cast members Titty Androgynous & Venus Rising, and DJ Ruby Knight. Their drag..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...Elizabeth Randerson Morris does not seem 105. She only quit driving at age 99,..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in

"...Tim Smith. A Texas native and UT-Austin grad, Smith now faces a moral conundrum: Should he show the film..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...Back in 2011, Danny Brown was a 30-year-old, not very famous yet, Detroit rapper who’d released his debut..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

We Have an Issue: Everything You Need to Know About The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin Awards

When to vote, why to vote, and how to campaign

"...In this issue we kick off another Best of Austin Awards cycle. For 34 years, we’ve..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Right-Wing Funded Civitas Institute Is Almost Up and Running at UT-Austin

Classes focused on “liberty” start this fall

"...by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and supported by conservative donors, was first revealed to be in the works in..."

March 27, 2024 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

At Wit’s End: Bob Byington on His Dry New Comedy, Lousy Carter

“My career puzzles people, including myself”

"...is The Great Gatsby. As if that weren’t sad enough, within the first five minutes of the film, he..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Shawn Badgley

Review: Murray’s Tavern

A great hangout, maybe not a great restaurant

"...on where and when you grew up, when you think of a tavern, you might think of wooden-toothed men..."

March 22, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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