Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...There are plenty of reasons to love Austin and the enormous, unique state it’s part of...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

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

Where is the resistance? Here.

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

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Qmmunity: Reckless Amusement

Have a big ol’ ball at these queer events, but don’t be a dick, okay?

"...safe, and interesting Valentine’s Day. I caught classic controversy-stirrer Cruising over at Hyperreal Film Club, where only ONE stray..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

22 Years Later, Medical Examiner Says Baby’s Death Was Actually an Accident

New evidence suggests the babysitter is innocent of murder

"...Evidence is mounting that Carmen Mejia, who has already served 20..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Chronic: Getting Terpene Boosted With Tejas Tonic

In a crowded industry, Texas’ first cannabis seltzer still stands apart

"...Entering a ranch house outside Dripping Springs, I take note of the cowboy..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

The Luv Doc: A Pretty Low Bar

Give me a ghost-driven Jaguar any day

"...I met my husband at a small college on the East Coast. After..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Shop Slow Is Closing Next Month, but Sustainable Fashion Isn’t a Trend

Sewists fight capitalism with upcycled and handmade clothing

"...Shop Slow was never just a store. It was a gathering place, a creative..."

Feb. 19, 2025 Design Post by Kyra Bruce

After Five Years, George VonDoom and CasinoATX Revive the Austin Hip Hop Awards

Feb. 22 event seeks to foster community for local MCs

"...Austin-based rapper George VonDoom held his first Austin Hip Hop..."

Feb. 18, 2025 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Public School Supporters Will Rally for More Funding

Save Texas Schools rally to bring advocates from across the state

"...Schools rally has been moved to the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center due to weather concerns. The..."

Feb. 17, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Large & Homely

"...Dear Editor, As George Harrison (and many others, I'm certain) told us, "All Things..."

Feb. 15, 2025 Postmarks

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...America: Brave New World, the 35th feature in the franchise, brings back Captain America for the first time, as..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bienvenidos

"...Dear Editor, Christmas Eve found us at the wrong service because we..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Postmarks

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...Thursday 13, Texas Science & Natural History Museum..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Aquatic Anime and Crafty Options in This Week's Recommended Events

Getting out isn't just for the weekend

"...Warning: This Queer Film Theory 101 screening is NOT the same..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Local Burger Business Fires Workers After They RSVP’ed for Pro-Immigrant Walkout

Hat Creek Burger Company reacted quickly after national protest

"...Without Immigrants on Monday, Feb. 3, former employees told us. The protest encouraged people to stay home from work..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 14-20

"...AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Borrowing the words of Aquarian author..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Theatre Review: The Filigree Theatre’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Factory on 5th production revels in the morally gray

"...The book is always better, but there are exceptions to that rule...."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Queer Transmedia Fest OUTsider Honors Julie Tolentino With Legacy Award

Entering its second decade of existence / resistance, the fest gives the longtime HIV / AIDS artist / activist their flowers

"...The state of present-day “pride” is dismal enough to depress any politically conscious queer, as..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by Genevieve Wood

Mexic-Arte’s Mix ‘n’ Mash Exhibit Offers a Trip Down Memory Lane

Collaborative show highlights nostalgia and heritage

"...favorite childhood show, the smell of your best friend’s house, a cherished store that closed down: The Mexic-Arte Museum’s..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by Miranda Garza

Night of the Living Dildo Police

How a proposed Texas law would limit sex toy sales

"...Annoyed and even frightened by the sex toys on display at Walmart? If you answered yes, you have something..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Mama Duke Has Her Eyes Wide Open

The genre-hopping artist discusses her latest album, You Can Open Your Eyes Now

"...grindset culture in 2025 – a world where working is considered the foremost state one can occupy. Few embody..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...That’s how wide the tent is at the SXSW Conference, as demonstrated in today’s latest..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Letter From a Friend

"...Dear Editor, We are two retired Canadians who love Austin and have been regular visitors since 1990. We love..."

Feb. 10, 2025 Postmarks

Love Hurts

Action-comedy stars Ke Huy Quan as a real estate agent pulled back into a life of crime

"...Directed by: Jonathan Eusebio. Starring: Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu, Sean..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Help Me Help You

"...Dear Editor, Freezing foreign assistance makes the U.S. weaker, less safe, and less prosperous...."

Feb. 6, 2025 Postmarks

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...You might guess just by looking at it that The Love Witch was..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Theatre Review: The VORTEX’s Rabbits

Timely production tackles life in a dystopian landscape

"...The Last of Us season 2 is still a couple months away; same..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Gus Baldwin, the Sketch, and a New Era of Old School

Genre-agnostic quartet debuts with classic rock energy and brassy punk politics

"...“My only New Year’s resolution is to stop talking shit,” Gus Baldwin says, sitting in..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

The Austin Chronic: One Year After the Raid, Adam Reposa Stays Flagrant

Celebrating a “raidiversary” with ATX Budtenders

"...to the day – after being raided, Adam Reposa’s traphouse is bustling and the mood’s carefree. The boisterous trial..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

More Doubts Raised About Carmen Mejia’s Murder Conviction

Innocence Project attorneys question the fairness of her 2005 trial

"...as a bailiff in dozens of criminal trials in Travis County by the time he worked the Carmen Mejia..."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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