KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...Juno Birch: The Probed Tour..."

May 30, 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

"...Lots of people hate the STAAR test – students (of course), teachers (of course),..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lord Buffalo Drummer Yamal Said, a Legal U.S. Resident, Detained by Border Officials

Band cancels tour to concentrate on bandmate's safety, freedom

"...Americana band Lord Buffalo announced via Facebook and Instagram Wednesday that drummer and legal resident Yamal Said has been..."

May 14, 2025 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill Would Ban Teaching DEI Topics in Many College Classrooms

Proposal targets lessons on systemic racism

"...much of her expertise could soon be off-limits in the classroom...."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...Austin Fashion Week..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...An out-of-the-blue email from the National Endowment for the Arts has..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Sixteen Austin Schools Drop From B to F Ratings Under New State Measure

A state takeover of the district’s school board becomes likelier

"...Monica Mills is the principal of Rodriguez Elementary School in Southeast Austin, a..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 2-8

"...impossible for a woman to be a journalist in the 19th century, but she did it anyway. One of..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Don’t Drink That Water: The deadly algae is back! Scientists from the city’s Watershed..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

All Hustle and Grit: Inside Family Business Austinite Cannabis Co.

Owner Estella Castro on the importance of medical cannabis and minority representation in dispensaries

"...“We would NEVER!” laughs Estella Castro. “25 years ago, me..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Here Comes the Deficit: The city’s budget analysts delivered the bad news..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Sitting Down With Your Senator

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

"...In the midst of a fiery legislative session, the inner bowels..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...One Thing We All Agree On: If Matthew McConaughey does something, we..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

DOGEing the Texas Education Agency

Conservatives back Dem bill to shrink agency overseeing schools

"...on Texas’ political radar or something more interesting – the beginning of a movement?..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas DOGE Committee Looks to Form $88M State Cybersecurity Agency

Cyber Command would dramatically expand spending on cybersecurity

"...“We cannot let any more time go by without strongly,..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...a stay-at-home mom, been married for almost 25 years. We’ve got three kids. I’ve stayed at home with them..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Shutdown Looms: With less than three days left on the clock, Senate Democrats are weighing their options for passing..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

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

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

"...If you’re reading this in print, these words were inked onto this paper late Wednesday night..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Our Cars Have Become a Treasure Trove of Data. Can We Do Anything About It?

Potential for hacking and tracking loom large

"...becoming more than cars. This idea has been at the center of Elon Musk’s pitch to investors for years...."

March 12, 2025 News Post by Benton Graham

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Brand-New Flower in Texas: The top news this week concerns the..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

War, Meet Climate Change

SXSW Arctic panel explains climate impact on national security

"...The Arctic. A place where reindeer is on the menu..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Opinion: Our Love of Guacamole is Killing Monarchs. But There’s Hope for Deforestation-Free Avocados.

Grocery stores and consumers must commit to ethically sourced avocados

"...While Americans were whipping up bowls of guacamole in anticipation of the..."

March 7, 2025 Column by Stephanie Feldstein

Suspected El Paso Serial Killer Near Execution Insists He’s Innocent

Texas plans to kill “Desert Killer” David Wood despite new evidence

"...for execution on March 13. Convicted in 1992 for the murders of six women in El Paso, Wood’s case..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Advocates Rally Against Removal of Disability Rights at Capitol

Texas v. Becerra would remove rights under Section 504

"...On Tuesday, a coalition of disability rights activists gathered outside the Texas State Capitol, braving the dusty winds..."

March 5, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Texas Capitol Protesters Mark Three Years Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Rep. Doggett says freedom of the whole world is at stake

"...in bright blue and yellow flags and holding signs gathered in front of the Texas state Capitol in 30-degree..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature by Angelina Liu

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..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Bars Might Suffer: The recent decision by the city to once again allow..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 7-13

"...AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Born under the sign of Aquarius, Clyde Tombaugh discovered the heavenly body..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

On Swift Horses Rides Into SXSW

ATX true crime series The Yogurt Shop Murders also joins fest

"...South by Southwest is off to the races with the announcement that..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

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

"...Check out the glider museum, send your love a special Valentine, and..."

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

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