Settling in but Never Settling at the Old Settler's Music Fest

Executive Director Jean Spivey looks back at three decades of roots music

"..."The troubles" began in summer 2017. First, OSMF got booted from its 16-year home at..."

April 12, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...music and wine, beer, and spirits tasting. April 4, 7pm-9:30pm Camp Mabry Texas VegFest..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Luv Doc: A Hick Barney

Is President Trump's brain the same size as that of a stegosaurus?

"...My girl likes to tease me by doing imitations..."

March 29, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Mardi Gras to St. Paddy's and much, much more

"...horses. Weekends March 1-Oct. 31, Flying Horses Carousel, Brenham, 979/337-7250, www.cityofbrenham.org/flying_horses_carousel.php..."

March 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Activists Say Austin Public Library Policy Change Is Overdue

Disturbing the library

"...of the APL," Keith said. "So this was an opportunity for [Weeks] to draft something a little more modern..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

On the Edges of Gentrification, Planning a Different East Riverside Drive

City’s declared goals for the corridor and those of private developers do not necessarily coincide

"...Austinites, East Riverside Drive – from I-35 to Texas 71 – is primarily a road from somewhere to somewhere..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...The film festival (March 8-17) already announced Jordan Peele's eagerly-awaited doppelgänger horror Us as..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Apple Takes a $1 Billion Bite of Robinson Ranch

Tech giant heads just up the road to double its Austin footprint

"...for urban density. The Robinson Ranch annexation and planned unit development was approved by City Council way back in..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mixing Up Your Environmentalism

Plateaued on your earth-friendly efforts? Here are a few ideas to help.

"...wasteful, but the average flush uses between 2 and 7 gallons of water, according to Conserve H2O. The average..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Events Post by Bonny Chu

Public Notice: Homes for the Holidays?

Housing Blueprint Gets an Implementation Plan

"...this year. The Blueprint had set out five core "community values," and also 63 total policy and program strategies..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Life of a Search and Rescue Drone Pioneer

How retired Air Force medic Gene Robinson found new purpose looking for missing persons

"...human trafficking ring in Tijuana, Mexico, and traveled nearly 7,000 miles away from his home in Wimberley to search..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Cat Cardenas

More Drama for Dusterhoft

Complaint alleges APD commander procured drugs

"...has communicated with APD’s Internal Affairs and Special Investigations Unit at various points since Aug. 29, five days after..."

Nov. 12, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...And, this November, the city will ask for another $72 million to spend on acquiring new land before it's..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Qmmunity

Trump and other things that go bump in the night

"...to the Trump administration's latest attack on the trans community. According to The New York Times, the Department of..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Council Poised to Bless Camelback

With commission and neighborhood support, the lakeside Camelback PUD appears headed for approval

"...The Camelback planned unit development returns to City Council today, Oct. 18, trailing..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements: City Council

Who should sit on the next dais

"...even. But we put forward endorsements as a collective unit, and hope that wherever your political compass points, you..."

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

Playback: Everyone Keeps Asking Me for ACL Fest Passes

Here's why ...

"...Having not slotted a heritage headliner since Lionel Richie..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Council: It’s Never Over

Bag bans, budgets, and Southwest Key

"...hopefully push developers to opt for building more affordable units. Adler and Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo clashed briefly..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Reasons for Optimism

A manageable agenda? Heard that one before.

"...program and an emphasis on affordable housing and other community benefits. Council members have had questions each time the..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Derrick Sims is The Perfect Host

Filmmaker talks Southern Gothic before world premiere tonight

"...there. Then I realized I needed a few second unit shots, and there was no way I was going..."

Aug. 22, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AGLIFF Closing With Mapplethorpe

Festival adds major bio-pic, plus complete line-up

"...The biopic of the controversial and groundbreaking artist (played..."

July 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...also create professional, commissioned art make up a whole community of artists here in Austin. Many started at Hope..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Gay Place

Strength in numbers, strength in community

"...– our resilience. In the way queers and POC communities still manage to shine bright and fight back. After..."

July 6, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Waterloo Music Fest Drops Full Lineup

Oteil Burbridge, Leftover Salmon weave into jam scene tapestry

"...Austin’s newest music fest, set for Sept. 7-9 at Carson Creek Ranch, materialized early last month with..."

June 12, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

CodeNEXT Wrecks Austin

Or did Austin wreck CodeNEXT?

"...Drive through the city today and you'll spot "CodeNEXT..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council: Knocked Down and Drug Out

City Council, on into the 12th round

"...first side is Alison Alter, who stressed that "the community is telling us that our Planning Commission is unlawfully..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Playback: Shakey Graves’ Active Dream Life

“I figured it was important to rebreak the mold sooner than later”

"...hours weekly, began with a pilot program in January 2017 that demonstrated increased venue earnings and decreased sound disputes...."

May 4, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

A Lack of Info for Affordable Housing Initiative

City pledges to keep better track of SMART money

"...in 2002 and 2015 tasked the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, which administers the program, with coordinating to ensure..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

The Problem With K2, Downtown Austin’s Most Dangerous Drug

APD cannot depend on big busts alone to solve the problem

"...that it's here." APD estimates it responded to around 700 K2 calls during those spring months...."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Real Reason Behind James Hawley's Retirement From EMS?

Assistant chief quit amid APD investigation

"...that detail a four-month investigation by APD’s Internal Affairs unit, which typically handles administrative investigations at only APD but..."

March 2, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

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