Austin Elders: Meet Mary Lou Gibson, Journalist and Austin’s Voice of Saints

A woman of hundreds of articles and few words

"...They hang in the short front hall – “my wedding wall” – and stand up on an antique desk..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Shrouds

Cronenberg contemplates grief and decay

"...the body can no longer support this abstract concept we call life – but that’s where they end. It’s..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...First I saw this was back in the ol’ sweaty days when Hyperreal Film Club screened in Hotel Vegas...."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sitting Down With Your Senator

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

"...the midst of a fiery legislative session, the inner bowels of the Capitol have plenty of foot traffic. Lots..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Bills Reignite Debates Over Church-State Separation

Texas lawmakers revive Ten Commandments and prayer in public schools legislation

"...and religious readings. Both bills, championed by conservative legislators, have reignited debates over religious freedom, the separation of church..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...occasion a drinking game – maybe every time somebody wears a truly ridonk hat? That’ll get you plastered ......"

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: America’s Civic Literacy Crisis: Are We Losing the Foundation of Our Democracy?

Why we need to prioritize civic education

"...the integrity of our democracy. Recent surveys show that fewer than half of Americans can name all three branches..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by Toyosi Stephen Adedara

UT Researchers Find Key Ingredient for Phones and Other Tech in Coal Ash

Rare earth elements revealed in byproducts

"...the 17 rare earth elements are not actually “rare.” However, they usually appear in low concentrations with high economic..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature by Amber Williams

Witness This Weekend's Recommended Arts and Culture Events

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

"...Her pen name chosen as a tribute to banana flowers, its androgyny and “cute” factor isn’t lost on Banana..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

ACL Preview: Jon Muq Wants You to Get Happy

“I decided to make a happy album to change someone’s day”

"...I understand music. I grew up not exposed to Western music, so I just write the song or make..."

Oct. 9, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

Separation of Church and Fourth Estate

"...I’ve noticed in the past couple of issues there have been ads for the church of scientology. I understand..."

June 19, 2024 Postmarks

Robot Dreams

Dog and Robot find companionship in this lovely and touching Oscar-nominated animated film

"...Robot Dreams skips dialogue altogether. That it manages to have something profound to say about loneliness and striving for..."

June 14, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SCOTUS Blocked Shackles in Court. What About Jail Cell Hearings in Austin?

Bail hearings in confinement are common in Travis County

"...and Iraq, and in rare cases, it happens in Western European democracies like France and Italy...."

April 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

UT Students Celebrate Israel in Block Party, While Others Call for Ceasefire

The largest pro-Israel college campus event stayed peaceful

"...through celebration of Israeli culture, according to the organization’s website. The event was a sort of pop-up, with booths..."

April 3, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...Oh, the Boyz: They are back and have brought the spirit of Nineties scung with ’em. Whether..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Juliette Binoche and Trần Anh Hùng Sample The Taste of Things

The ingredients of the lauded French romance about cooking

"...However, that’s not what was in Rouff’s original book, which..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Pickle Envy Is Turning Fermentation Into an Act of Resistance

Brining for justice

"...Until recently, if you were in the mood for classic kosher-style pickles in Austin,..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Food Feature by Andrew Turner

Review: “The Other Thing Is”

Malcolm Bucknall's sentimental, humorous, chimeric portraits

"...We can often more readily and thoughtfully recognize emotions and..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Arts Post by Meher Qazilbash

Preschool Funding Loophole has Tax Dollars Going to Religious Schools. Who Benefits?

Private school partnerships boost district enrollment

"...Through October, legislators have been debating whether public school money should be diverted..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Near Misses at Austin Airport Stem From Nationwide Issues

Controller scheduling and staffing shortages have led to trouble at AUS

"...Last week, national media turned an eye to the preponderance of..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Packed Room at Trib Fest Hears Warnings on Christian Nationalism

The endless struggle continues

"...and Country, a panel on Christian Nationalism at this weekend's annual Texas Tribune Festival, Dr. Anthea Butler of the..."

Sept. 25, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin Writer ire’ne lara silva Plans Her Year as Texas State Poet Laureate

Looking at the legacy of the honor

"...Lovers of local poetry, meet (or revisit) your newest torchbearer: ire'ne lara silva, the Rio Grande Valley-born, Austin-based..."

July 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Genevieve Wood

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...Her succinct yet heavy answer best summates not only Blakchyl's self-awareness as a queer..."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...different from those raised elsewhere, in all kinds of weird and wonderful ways. Stephanie Erlewine has four of them,..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Will Expanding SCOTUS Help Fix Post-Roe Texas?

Casar takes on the Supremes

"...the Chronicle that court expansion is dire. "My daughters have fewer rights than I did – and that is..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Past Lives

The tragedy of romance lost in years in Celine Song's remarkable debut

"...their fellow drinkers. Right now, they’re probing the connections between three people: Nora (Lee), who is nestled between Hae..."

June 9, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Opinion: House Bill 7 Will Not Only Endanger the Lives of Migrants, but of All Texans

HB 7 is dangerously far-reaching. But we should also be worried about what it doesn't say.

"...Texas are reeling from a string of tragedies that have upended a sense of safety, the Texas Legislature is..."

May 26, 2023 Column by Hortencia Rodríguez Sandoval

Public Notice: Your Government at Work

The Texas Legislature and “the disturbing category of ‘Who Knows?’”

"...many, the headline news out of the Texas Legislature Wednesday morning was the death of Senate Bill 1515, which..."

May 26, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Family That Films Together: Robert, Racer, and Rebel Rodriguez on Hypnotic

The moviemaking dynasty proves the value of working from home

"...His newest film, Hypnotic, is truly a family affair. Not only..."

May 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Five Light Rail Options

From the front-runner plans to the also-rans, here's what could be

"...allowing it to link up with the Red Line. However, that benefit also presents the challenge of needing to..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

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