Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...just in time for Austin’s current honky-tonk revival. Broken-Heart Dogs..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...There’s an alarming disparity between outcomes for white and Black birthing people, with dire statistics showing Black..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...year after widespread backlash to what critics called racist dog whistling and glorification of gun violence. In the lyrics,..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Review: “I Want to Believe” at Martha’s

Sci-fi-themed exhibit showcases early career artists

"...brings aliens to mind. The sole sculpture is Ghost Dog, a skillfully constructed wooden canine constructed by Wes Thompson...."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...Indians. She described being in the woods, seeing a dog, and going up to it so she could pet..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...that prompted it. And it’s reminiscent of a cartoon dog that swallowed an accordion. An attempted transcription might read:..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

A Stoner Jam, 3-Legged Dog Day Party, and More Crucial Concerts

SXSW-adjacent lineups and other shows worth seeing

"...groan.   – Carys Anderson Hair of the 3-Legged Dog..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...by Black scholars, and “Why Are All the Cowboys White?” All this, and workshops, animation screenings, and plenty of..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...the image line by line with blue ink on white paper...."

March 8, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Last One Down the Mountain: Belated Thoughts on the Sundance Film Festival

Even virtually, the 2024 fest felt revitalized

"...Filmed in stunning black and white, Gaucho Gaucho presents a rare and intimate look at..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...and the all-black SUVs were Texas state troopers. Plain white SUVs tended to mean media, she said...."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted Director: Isaac Gale, Ryan OlsonProducers:..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...White Shaman Preserve Tours Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Comstock,..."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Adds Ho99o9, Kikuo, Sofia Kourtesis to 2024 Music Lineup

243 artists make up the festival’s second artist announcement

"...UK-ENGLAND) Chxrry22 (Toronto CANADA) CLT DRP (Brighton UK-ENGLAND) Conchur White (Portadown UK-N. IRELAND) CURRLS (Brighton UK-ENGLAND) Danny Bonilla (Dallas..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

A Foodie’s Guide to One of North Austin’s Strip Malls

Searching for the American dream at the Spicewood / 183 Center

"...Further down, Famous Meats is bright and white. It looks like an emergency room or a place..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Gobble Gobble Yada Yada

In this week’s issue: Evil MoPac speaks, holiday shopping begins

"...Chronic, and Hot Sauce Festival merch, plus Chron office dog "Hank for the Holidays" T-shirts and mugs as well..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Luv Doc: Juke, Bob, Weave, and Sidestep

Not even Obama has good enough Obamacare to run that gauntlet

"...is going to have any positive effect on a dog or a toddler. Also – and you're going to..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Book Review: A Nontraditional Look at Why Willie Mae Thornton Matters

Lynnée Denise eschews her groundbreaking subject’s “Big Mama” moniker

"...Black musicians? To paraphrase the text, should it be white journalists, promoters, and record company executives who dictate how..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...Along with on-site food trucks Doughsquad (pizza and corny dogs!) and Botanita Tres Reyes (gorditas!), Hopsquad keeps merrymakers charged..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, BigXthaPlug, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

From Rina Sawayama's avant-pop to Die Spitz's morning mosh

"...dichotomy, mourning and comforting her younger self in a white dress one moment (“Hold the Girl”) and releasing a..."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...picks for national acts playing Zilker Park here. Angel WhiteSaturday, 1:45pm, Tito’s stage..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Me to Sleep) Christine Byl (Lookout) Andrea Cáceres (My Dog Just Speaks Spanish) Edward Carey (Edith Holler) Lakiesha Carr..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Thirsty Planet Is Locked Out, Lick Ice Cream Pet Parade’s Gone to the Dogs, National Pork Chop Day Has Oinkers Aweigh, the Austin Food & Wine Festival Returns – and so Does ‘Tacos of Texas’

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...aren’t there? For instance, Sat., Aug. 26, is National Dog Day – and Lick Honest Ice Creams will be..."

Aug. 23, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Restaurants of 626 Lamar Reflect a Changing Austin

From Toddle House No. 2 and G/M Steakhouse to Counter Cafe and Garbo's, what's old is new again

"...The building at 626 Lamar is bright white with navy trim, with umbrellaed picnic tables atop a..."

May 19, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...of Texas prisons – one-third Black, one-third Hispanic, one-third white – and for half of its members be female...."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Owen Wilson and the Joy of Paint

The star of the new wry comedy on the inner and outer life of Burlington’s No. 1 art show host

"...down his face, forcing him to peek out with puppy-dog bashfulness; "and in Loki, my character has that gray,..."

April 7, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

10 Easter Dining Options For Every Bunny We Know

But, yes, the hungry human animals will be even happier

"...(triple-glazed ham or caramelized prime rib), sides, and a white chocolate cheesecake for dessert. (Note: You can also pre-order..."

April 3, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

From the Walls to the Page in ATX Urban Art

New book ATX Urban Art catalogs Austin's street art, murals, mosaics, and graffiti

"...a large roll of paper. I painted a ghost dog, a buff cat, an angry rainbow, a Siamese cat,..."

March 24, 2023 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Friday

A Margo Price keynote, Koffee's evolution, & Obongjayar's rising star

"...of Music run. The Chronicle Hair of the 3-Legged Dog rolled to capacity at go-to free fest destination Hotel..."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

Where to Eat When It’s Late (or Early) and You’re Broke

Downtown food for every occasion

"...with a variety of toppings and its excellent hot dogs smothered in chili. There are vegetarian options available, too...."

March 17, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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