Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...official information. Expectations are high for the newly elected Travis County District Attorney José Garza, who campaigned on a..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...the year with upped support via Austin's EDD and Travis County's Central Health. On the same front, the SIMS..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Chronicle Endorsements

December Run-Off Election

"...budget, she secured funding for two new ambulances for Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, along with more medics to..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

December Run-Off Election

"...budget, she secured funding for two new ambulances for Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, along with more medics to..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: Ukeme Maps the Music Genome

Multidisciplinarian Jason Ikpatt ponders community across arts and sciences

"...order allowing Texas bars to open at 50% capacity, Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe hasn't budged following recommendations from..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Election Ticker: A Tale of Two Propositions

Prop A jostling amid record-breaking voting stats

"...about 18% of the total property tax bill for Travis County and Austin ISD residents, who make up the..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...like a "normal" year. BBQ tips, an animated Willie Nelson premiere, and special guests (Donn Adelman, Shakey Graves, Ricky..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...bad for yourself. [I'm also listening to] short-haired Willie Nelson all day, Ray Charles all night. Loretta Lynn always...."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

With COVID-19 Cases Surging, City Moves to Stage 4 Alert

Officials urge Austinites to "flatten the curve again"

"...Authority Dr. Mark Escott, Mayor Steve Adler, and former Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt (now a special assistant to..."

June 15, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...a dumb li’l ho doing li’l ho things. Starring Nelson Franklin (Veep, Abby's, Blackish), Georgia Mischak (Arrested Development, Love),..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Frank Erwin Center Postpones Shows Indefinitely

Plus an extended spring break and more cancellations

"...Travis County officials have notified the organizers of the Luck..."

March 12, 2020 News Post by the Editorial Staff

Very Texan: Big Swig Sparkling Water Releases New Pickle Flavor and More

Local fizzy water pairs perfectly with summer

"...– also has cocktail recipes: Party Pickle Martini, Shandy Travis, Bolo Thai, Dirty Ranch Water, Paloma Anderson, and Chile..."

July 13, 2019 Food Post by Lina Fisher

At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...bars offer it as an add-on. Last month, Willie Nelson expanded his line of CBD-infused coffee and tinctures, whose..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Oops!

"...week's feature on the response to sexual assault in Travis County ("Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual..."

March 22, 2019 Column

Election Coverage: The Texas Lege: A Tight Squeeze

Texas Dems put incumbents through the wringer

"...and Fort Bend to Austin attorney and professor Justin Nelson. Right-wing demagogue Dan Patrick, who won by nearly 20..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Election Night Party People

Celebrate (or commiserate) with the candidates

"...Texas and Travis County Democrats with gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez, Mike Collier..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Chronicle Endorsements: County, Statewide, and Federal Races

What, you expected us to endorse a Republican in 2018?

"...Attorney General: Justin Nelson..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Utopia Fest Relocates to Reveille Peak Ranch

Fall music fest moves within Burnet County

"...a lot of the Four Sisters Ranch,” Utopia founder Travis Sutherland says, referring to his family’s land in Uvalde..."

Oct. 3, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Police Oversight: Starting From Scratch

Farah Muscadin’s work in progress

"...and after a lengthy search the city tapped former Travis County Sheriff Margo Frasier, whose credentials made activists uncomfortable...."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

4am With a Head Full of Whiskey

Ethan Hawke and Ben Dickey's late-night daydream

"...musicians he admired to perform them. "We had Willie [Nelson] cover one, and Cat Power, and Norah Jones, and..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Outlaw Sounds

Ethan Hawke and Ben Dickey on their favorite Blaze Foley and Townes Van Zandt songs

"...songs, a few Hank songs, and the occasional Merle Travis or Carter Family traditional. We also played this lovely..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Ben Dickey

Point Austin: What You Say, and How You Say It

Ballot language argument is a snapshot of polarized Austin politics

"...handful of Austin "progressives" – Fred Lewis, Bill Bunch, Nelson Linder – who have long since decided that since..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Object Collection’s It's All True

This opera culled from Fugazi concert detritus was an endurance test for both audience and performers

"...from audience assholes to Bush-era imperial wars. Throughout, composer Travis Just led the band at the back through a..."

May 25, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Playback: Start the Presses – Gold Rush Vinyl

Austin’s first major record press opens, and more music news

"...annual get-down, Nov. 2-4. Starring STS9, Patty Griffin, Lukas Nelson, Valerie June, and more, the gathering teams founder Travis..."

April 20, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Epic of Dawnna Dukes

And what a year it's been

"...she alienated herself from fellow Dems by accusing fellow Travis County state Reps. Donna Howard and Celia Israel of..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...Senate Bill 19 by Senate Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, which would've pulled $193 million from the..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Audits Ahead for APD Crime Labs

Forensics lab to onboard new director, plus SARRT letter

"...discussions since last June. Emily LeBlanc, who co-chairs the Austin-Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) told..."

July 17, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Dining Out for Life raises funds for HIV/AIDS related care

"...Every 35 hours, someone in Travis County is diagnosed with AIDS (about five people weekly)...."

April 21, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Austin: “Strong, Unique, and Special”

“State of the City” emphasizes change, permanence, independence

"...evidence of Austin’s success through change and innovation Willie Nelson, Samsung Semiconductor, Alamo Drafthouse, Dell, Richard Linklater, Robert Rodriguez,..."

Jan. 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Gift Guide 2016: Coffeetable Books

Big books give heft to big success stories about women in business, Flatbed Press, UT’s collections, Pan Am, and the Spurs

"...a man not to be messed with – a Travis Bickle, indeed. Are you talking to me? In striking..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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