Austin FC Outplays League Leaders Vancouver, Settles for Draw

Osman Bukari shines, despite club remaining scoreless

"...The Verde and Black will rue that many of their best looks on goal..."

May 18, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

State Prepares to Kill Another Inmate May 20

Attorneys argue support for death penalty has waned since trial

"...Texas rule requiring juries to find that a defendant will forever be dangerous before sentencing them to death. Both..."

May 16, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Final Destination Bloodlines

Death comes for us all (again) in the popular horror franchise

"...in favor of a fresh start. Final Destination Bloodlines will be hailed as a return to form for the..."

May 16, 2025 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Surrender

A grieving family messes with magick to bring back a loved one

"...suddenly on the other side and maybe the wind will blow and they’ll be back. The Surrender, the debut..."

May 16, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Live Music Venue Parish Is Moving… Again

501 Brushy location will stay open through 2025

"...to move from its current location this week. Shows will continue at 501 Brushy through 2025...."

May 15, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival Tap Local Filmmaker for Jim Franklin Documentary

Emil Lozada wins “The Armadillo Man” fellowship

"...Jim Franklin “The Armadillo Man” Film Fellowship. The filmmaker will receive a $25,000 grant to create a short documentary..."

May 15, 2025 Screens Post by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 16-22

"...or intensify work on a labor of love that will motivate you to survey your life from the vantage..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...however: Budget cuts, weather forecasts, and acts of God – or Satan – may affect these dates, so make..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Theatre Review: Dirty Gold’s Venus in Fur Captivates

The scintillating show explores the line between vulnerability and control

"...after a long day of auditioning for his latest – and first – work. His adaptation of Venus in..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Opinion: Highway Caps Are Not Austin’s Priority

Council Member Mike Siegel makes the case against funding the I-35 cap and stitch project

"...City Council will make a monumental decision on May 22 that will..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Mike Siegel

Restaurant Review: The Greek Bar Offers Quiet Mediterranean Confidence

East Oltorf spot is casual yet stylish

"...The Greek Bar’s entrée portions also encourage sharing. The paidakia, or lamb chops,..."

May 16, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

The Austin Chronic: Ground Game Texas Vows to Keep Fighting for Decriminalization

Executive Director Catina Voellinger responds to Ken Paxton’s crusade to recriminalize marijuana in Austin

"...democracy is how Texans fix what the state won’t – and it’s not theoretical, it’s deeply practical...."

May 16, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...the electricity capacity added to U.S. grids in 2025 will be renewable energy and battery storage. Gas will account..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

The Luv Doc: Weird-Looking Vagina

Your boyfriend took something magical and turned it into a Seinfeld episode

"...I still feel a little bit hurt and ashamed – both of myself and for him. Do I give..."

May 16, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...Lou Rebecca, currently on keys for Wild Nothing, opens.   – Christina Garcia Book Reports, Theft, Alexalonealone..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Contemporary Art, Lumas from Berlin, and Paris’ Galerie Duret.   – Richard Whittaker Margie Criner: “Sound & Vision”..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crossroads, Crafts, and Close Encounters in Our Recommended Events

The workweek is chockablock with do-able things

"...afterward. Only 30 spots are available, so arrive early!   – James Scott Crossroads..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Vazquez Settles in, Estévez Stays Sunny, and Other Stories We’re Following

Keeping up with the Verde

"...an all-out barrage of matches for Austin FC, who will take to the pitch a minimum of nine times..."

May 16, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Day Trips: Texas Surf Museum, Galveston

New Gulf Coast museum rides the Texas surfing scene

"...surfing. The vintage surfboards, historic photographs, trophies, and memorabilia will appeal to former surfers and aging aficionados...."

May 16, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Recouping From the Horrors

How do you heal from the headache of our current hellish world?

"...way to un-bad my mood is to touch grass – or books, more like. My best defense against despair..."

May 16, 2025 Column by James Scott

Austin Mother Deported With U.S. Citizen Children

Looking for traces of the vanished Denisse Parra Vargas

"...removal of Denisse Parra Vargas and her three children – two of them U.S. citizens – was a quick..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Fearing State Takeover, Austin ISD Plans to Replace Middle School Teachers

New staff planned for three poor-performance schools

"...the next two years. Now, district leaders say they will keep Dobie open but replace its principal, other school..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Eyes $400 Million “Caps” to Build Parks Over the New I-35

Some Council members think they’ve found funding for it

"...members at their May 6 work session that it will be highly expensive and that whatever revenue the newly..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Reflecting on Six Years in Jail for a Charge That Was Just Dismissed

“I was robbed of all this time,” Devonte Amerson says

"...pleased that the county dropped the charges “without prejudice” – that is, without promising that they won’t be brought..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...This week The Atlantic pointed out the big problem – governments have good reasons to prevent full dependence on..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

Affordable Art Fair Austin's Mission to Make Art Less Scary

Director Cori Teague looks to year two of educating new collectors

"...the booths from 55 local and international galleries, there will be touchpoints and hangout spaces, including lounge space designed..."

May 14, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Gets Romantic for the Summer Classic Film Series

The Padaleckis drop by for When Harry Met Sally, and more

"...Romance will be in the air as Austin gets all hot..."

May 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

"...that "we have more questions than answers, but we will keep you posted as much as we can."..."

May 14, 2025 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

The Drop-In, the Long Center’s Free Concert Series, Returns for the Fifth Year

21 local artists play weekly starting May 22

"...boundary-pushing Mama Duke as well as rapper Blakchyl, who graced the cover of the Chronicle in 2022 and 2023,..."

May 13, 2025 Music Post by Catalina Perez

Rolling Roadshow Returns with Dangerous Animals on the Water

Slasher-meets-sharks movie gets wet ... real wet

"...no sharks, photo ops, fireworks, and a special live Q&A with Byrne and Harrison. And, we're pretty sure, no..."

May 13, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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