Catch the Holiday Hullaballoo, Win Free Home Slice Pizza for a Year, Check Out the Newest Cambria Hotel, Know That Counter Culture Will Return, and More …

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

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases,..."

Nov. 29, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Opinion: The HOME Act Will Help Keep Austin Affordable and the American Dream Alive

Affordable housing in great locations helped my immigrant parents thrive in America

"...My parents are not unique. Austin is full of hardworking individuals and families who aspire..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Valerie Zhang

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...A train traveling over 200 miles per hour from Austin to Dallas. A car driving down I-35 with nobody..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Opinion: Public Transit Alone Won’t Fix Traffic Woes. Is Congestion Pricing the Solution?

This lesser-known traffic control strategy encourages the diversion of traffic through ulterior routes, means, or times

"...Project Connect moves forward in its development of the Austin Light Rail, many Austinites are excited at the prospect..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by Aarnav Chitari

Lawsuit Filed Against Diplo and 3Ten ACL Live Over Alleged Concert Injury, and More Music News

Plus free concerts to see during Austin Studio Tour this weekend

"...venue 3ten, owned at the time by Block 21 Service Co. Prinsen, who seeks a maximum of $100,000 in..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

City Begins Program Texting Unhoused Austinites About Emergencies

Warnings of extreme weather are a top priority

"...The city of Austin launched a new text message system on Wednesday, October..."

Oct. 31, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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 to pay for Texans'..."

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

How to Suck as Much as Count Muskula

With help from our annual Halloween mask

"...Every Halloween since 1982, the Chronicle has selected a..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Features Feature by the News Team

The State Education Agency Has Selected Austin’s Babysitters

The monitors are coming. Let’s pay them $125 an hour.

"...has named the two monitors who will work with Austin ISD to fix the district's special education department. Last..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Widespread Opposition to Concert Venue West of Austin Might Not Be Enough to Kill It

Commissioners say it’s a road safety issue

"...to stop it. Because the site lies outside both Austin's and Dripping Springs' jurisdictions, Hays County will be the..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

APD Reveals More of Its Plans for City-Run Bail Hearings

Behind-the-scenes plans coming into view

"...Austin police and court officials are moving forward with a..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How to Get to and From ACL Festival

Free shuttles, pricey rideshares, and more

"...will provide a fleet of shuttles that run between Republic Square Park at the corner of Fourth & San..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Music Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Uchibā Opens, Mission Burger’s Second Location Opens, Fresa’s Third Location Opens, Austin Confectioners Fight Breast Cancer, the Taco Mafia’s on PBS, Marfa Comes to Kalimotxo, and More

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

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases,..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

APD Has Been Quietly Planning for the City to Run Its Own Bail Hearings for Arrestees

Why? They say for efficiency’s sake

"...be there, emails obtained by the Chronicle through a public information request show that the Austin Police Department has..."

Sept. 28, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...The city of Austin must turn over internal police records that they intended..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison Taking 60-Day Medical Leave for Depression

District 1 staff will continue to run the office

"...understand the immense pressures and demands that come with public service, and it's crucial to take the time you..."

Sept. 25, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...the bottomless credulity of the current base of the Republican Party, Paxton described his impeachment as a collaboration between..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval

City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme

"...$150,000 in taxpayer dollars to provide vaguely defined consulting services through subcontracts that were not approved by City Council..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fil ’n Viet Is Closing, the Armadillo Den Celebrates With Sazon in a Delicious Latin Style, Holiday Bar Forwards Frozen Treats, We Haven’t Yet Said a Single Goddamn Thing About Pumpkin Spice, and – OOPS

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

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases,..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Layoffs at County’s Largest Mental Health Provider Approved by Board of Trustees

Nurse describes “sloppy and dysfunctional” leadership

"...amid a budget shortfall stemming from inadequate delivery of services...."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens. The fish hatchery and public aquarium closed at the end of August for major..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Travis County Resident Dies From Brain Infection After Swimming in Lake LBJ

Avoid freshwater going in your nose, says Austin Public Health

"...summer has contributed to microbial growth in waterways, says Austin Public Health. They recommend limiting the amount of water..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

More Subjective Taproom Thoughts From Austin Kids

Beergardigans the Third, courtesy of local half-pints

"...a little head start on parenthood. This is my public service to the beer industry: observable contraception...."

Aug. 25, 2023 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Beyond the Picket Lines: SAG, WGA, and the Austin Industry

Local film professionals explain how they're navigating the strike

"...Two dates are burned into the memory of everyone..."

Aug. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Largest Mental Health Care Provider in Austin Plans Layoffs

Integral Care could cut up to 5% of positions

"...Integral Care, the largest provider of mental health services in Travis County, is planning to lay off up..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...2019, following years of Edwards not being booked for Austin Pride despite being a longstanding Bat City trans DJ..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...annually, and Elon Musk has promised to build a publicly accessible "ecological paradise" around the factory. But Musk has,..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?

Get out of jail free $10K

"...If you are arrested in Austin this Friday, a lot of things will go how..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Council Approves Operator for First Trauma Recovery Center in Texas

Safety > punishment

"...Austin is one step closer to opening the first ever..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Five Austin Hotel Pool Happy Hours to Cool Your Heels

Because it's always 5 o'clock somewhere

"...truly feel like a high-end vacation. Members of the public can access the pool first come, first served Monday..."

July 21, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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