Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...advised to get routine COVID shots, RFK announced on Tuesday. Kennedy, a longtime skeptic of the value of vaccinating..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...Thursday 22, Paramount Theatre..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...of people hate the STAAR test – students (of course), teachers (of course), but also parents and principals. Austin..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...House passed the bill in the wee hours of Thursday morning. The body also approved a funding bill to..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...a deep-rooted Texas political legacy – her ancestors include congressmen and U.S. and state senators. For much of her..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Muralist Mila Sketch Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Austin

Innovative immigrant artist on her approach, future, and love affair with the city

"...You’ve likely seen Mila Sketch’s artwork all throughout Austin..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Julie Royce

Adapting “Weirdness” at SXSW 2025

Amid changes and challenges, the Festival attempts to preserve Austin’s spirit

"...set about pestering Austin residents for advice – musicians outside of shows, people in lines, fellow journalists, fellow drinkers..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

Printing Costs Will Spike for Austin-Area Newspapers With New Tariffs

Local papers expect as much as 25% increase in printing costs

"...which rolled into Austin during the wee hours of Thursday morning. But before all that, the paper itself came..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Government Shutdown Looms: With less than three days left..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...Thursday 13 - Friday 14, Waterloo Records..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to support local creatives by investing in local music venues, arts spaces, and other creative infrastructure, the Monitor reports...."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...administration’s pause of the federal refugee program – and subsequent freeze of aid to organizations who specialize in refugee..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Metal, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

BodyRock ATX, Escuela Grind, Grace Bowers, and more

"...Thursday 20, Mohawk..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Open Letter to John & Ted

"...Cornyn and Cruz, You were elected as members of Congress to serve Texans. You were not elected to cede..."

Feb. 16, 2025 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Dirty Sixth – the stretch of Sixth Street between Congress Avenue and I-35 – may be decreasing the business..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...1, Elon Musk has been given control of the U.S. Treasury Department’s payment system, and the power to deny..."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature

The Common Law

The TikTok ban that wasn’t

"...In April 2024, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act...."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by Luke Ellis

With Nonprofit Funding Crisis Averted, Austin Domestic Violence Org Remains on Edge

Freeze threatened services for child abuse, assault victims

"...U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan quickly blocked the order..."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Death March of the Barbarians

The emperor has no clothes, no wisdom, and no moral center

"...law and the Constitution, began immediately, and we find ourselves trapped in a particularly dispiriting version of Gotham, hoping..."

Feb. 3, 2025 News Post by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...Daring young men. During World War II, the U.S. military used gliders – motorless and unarmed airplanes –..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to say, many Texans support them. Especially Republicans like U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, state Sen. Brandon Creighton, and Land..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...Thursday 30, Vacancy Brewing..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Witness This Weekend's Recommended Arts and Culture Events

Sarah Silverman, 80s Night, sustainable sculpting, and more

"...Bookgroup Discussion: Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...More Billionaire Buddies: Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. ambassador to Italy? Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta, owner of..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Know Your Rights: This week, much national news centered..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature

South Congress Books Losing Kerbey Lane Home

Antiquarian specialists closing after 13 years and location shift

"...years after being forced from its original location, South Congress Books will be closing its brick and mortar store..."

Dec. 10, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Greg Casar Hopes to Chart New Path for Democrats as Chair of Progressive Caucus

The sophomore rep gets tapped for top position

"...prominence, today winning election to become chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus as he prepares to begin his second..."

Dec. 5, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

UT Expert Remains “Bullish” on U.S. Democracy as Trump Heads to the White House

Professor says unity can be worse than polarization

"...Jason Brownlee said it is a useful comparison for U.S. democracy. Why? Because in 2022, Duterte stepped down from..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...Thursday 5 - Sunday 8, Midtown Austin Holiday Inn..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Nay, Good Neighbors: Speaking of good Samaritans, Attorney General..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature

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