A Shaggy Dog Tale in Norwegian Mindbender Good Boy

Writer/director Viljar Bøe explains life inside a dog costume

"...A man, a woman, a dog. That's basically the setup for Marley & Me, one of..."

Sept. 6, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Summer Hellscape Persists. Time to Find a Frozen Margarita.

Some of our favorite places slinging frozen margs

"...our favorite frozen margs at relatively approachable prices. Margaritas not your ministry? Check out our favorite frozens instead...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Food Post by Evan Rodriguez

GalaxyCon and the Pros of Cons During a Strike

Touring fan convention comes to Austin with surprising star power

"...love conventions, and when GalaxyCon founder Michael Broder realized that Austin lacked a major comic con of its own,..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...young Austin Chronicle journo Kate X Messer approached then-Chronicle publisher Louis Black at the office mailboxes with an idea...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

New Asian Restaurant Zoé Tong Set to Open on Zilker Strip This Fall

NYC culinary power couple combines the best of Asia and Austin

"...and Little Tong Noodle Shop. Hyland’s most recent venture is Emily, a modern pizza eatery that has blown up..."

Aug. 28, 2023 Food Post by Rod Machen

Syphilis Is a Very Real Problem in Austin

One in 10 positive STI tests showed syphilis at Kind Clinic

"...STI rates have been on the rise in Austin, and especially concerning is the resurgence in..."

Aug. 27, 2023 News Post by Adam Cherian

Jumping into The Dive With Director Maximilian Erlenwein

How the scuba diving filmmaker navigated filming underwater

"...Remaking a movie is always a challenge. The first is finding something new..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Not Vibin' With the Vision

"...Dear Editor, I was disappointed both with Nick Barbaro’s Aug. 11 [“Zilker Revamp Plan..."

Aug. 24, 2023 Postmarks

More Subjective Taproom Thoughts From Austin Kids

Beergardigans the Third, courtesy of local half-pints

"...But as a father of three, I dare say that many little hands make light work seem gargantuan. This..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front

Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend

"...A storm front is moving in: a creative storm front, that is. (Sorry..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

What Hole in the Wall's Freshly Inked 20-Year Lease Means for Other At-Risk Venues

The Iconic Venue Fund plans to dish out more aid, but needs time, additional funds

"...On August 15, the Austin Monitor reported that Hole in the Wall had acquired a new 20-year..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Lawsuits Are Mounting Against Abbott's Border Operation

The Department of Justice, ACLU of Texas challenge scheme

"...Monday over prolonged detentions in two Texas counties. And that comes on top of the Department of Justice's lawsuit..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Beyond the Picket Lines: SAG, WGA, and the Austin Industry

Local film professionals explain how they're navigating the strike

"...However, the strike isn't just affecting actors and writers. The strike impacts everyone..."

Aug. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

School Voucher Committee Isn't So Sure About a Possible Voucher System in Texas

Austin rep refuses to sign on to recommendations

"...The special House committee established to study school vouchers hasn’t exactly come out in..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

GOP Bill Will Double Austin ISD Police

Parents say they don't want more officers

"...It's clearly not something that most parents or school administrators want, but..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rotisserie Chicken Dinners That'll Fill Your Belly Without Breaking the Bank

Winner winner, chicken dinner

"...you want to literally die. There's fast food, but that's not the healthiest way to fuel your body and..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Qmmunity: Serving Corporate Cxnt

Thee Gay Agenda decides to girl boss, gaslight, but not gatekeep in their new show Gags to Riches

"...Gags to Riches: a fun, campy satire of rainbow capitalism done through drag, stand-up, dance, and more that'll run..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A DAWA benefit, A Giant Dog album release, and a country showcase headline our recommended Austin shows

"...a high schooler, Austin-based organizers $3 Shows have been fundraising for various causes since 2009. The next installment benefits..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Music Column by Adam Cherian

With Zilker Plan Dead, When Will Council Move on Park Improvements?

Parts of the plan should remain, Paige Ellis says

"...After the dramatic death of the Zilker Park Vision Plan last week, following months of bitter contention, one..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

County Judge Wants Amtrak to Connect Austin and Dallas

The trip from Fort Worth to Austin would be under 90 minutes

"...on the long-anticipated bullet train from Dallas to Houston. Travis County Judge Andy Brown wants it to come here..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

At Adagio Salumi, Patience Is a Virtue

The butcher, the engineer, their passion, and their hog farm

"...Time is the ultimate currency marking our conscious experience. Some believe..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...point for August event ATX Trans Pride – happening this Saturday, Aug. 12, 7pm to 2am, at Cheer Up..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Riverboat Gamblers' Something to Crow About Turns 20

The album that made Austin's apex punks earns anniversary vinyl remaster

"..."That's the one that put the band on the map,"..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Overcoming Rejection in Match Me if You Can

Director Marian Yeager on how the Austin-made rom-com escaped the “no” pile

"...looked at you and decided to swipe left? Betsy Morris wrote e-LOVE, a script based on the experiences of..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...Three years ago, Travis County cut a deal with Tesla, selling it a..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Relax Them Restrictions

"...Editor, If you're having trouble affording to live in Austin, last week's letter writer ("The New Benedict Arnold," August..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Postmarks

Saint Teresa: Richard Linklater and John Pierson on the Icon of Slacker

The director of Slacker and the film's sales agent discuss the creative importance of actor and musician Teresa Taylor

"...New York Times and be like, "Wow, there she is in bright colors." I can't think of an actor..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Screens Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...everyone back to in-person work and the protest and criticism that followed? He's delayed the return date from Oct...."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature

Austin Women Entrepreneurs Task Force to Tackle Sexism in Business

The impossibility of being woman

"...In the words of America Ferrera's Barbie character, "It is literally impossible to be a woman." Just last month,..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Amelia Nonemacher

Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes

Austin's queer scene turns to face the strange as it goes through big but good changes

"...at the end of July, the Little Gay Shop is moving to a bigger space (1902 E. 12th) along..."

July 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

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