Big Medium Closes, Leaving a Void in Austin’s Art Scene

Loss of nonprofit puts future of Austin Studio Tours in question

"...Austin's creative community has been dealt another devastating blow with..."

Feb. 25, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

2024 Austin Live Music Fund: Higher Rewards, Higher Competition

Out of 1,000-plus applicants, 137 scene players win grants

"...The city of Austin has provided an update on the status..."

Aug. 28, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...the race for the Worst Pre-Millennial Job Title in Austin, Kirk Watson and John Segrest seem headed for a..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Austin Legislators Unite Against Capitol Bus Stop Removal

State has ordered busy stop removed for "security upgrades" to Capitol

"...The Austin legislative delegation has united against the plan by the..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Wasted! The Story of Food Waste

Where does the food go?

"...Just a week ago, the city of Austin expanded its pilot composting program to include..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Won't Somebody Think of the Children?

Skating Rink at Northcross says RG4N's putting them on ice

"..."A threatened court injunction seeking to halt the opening of a new Wal-Mart Supercenter at the site by …..."

Feb. 15, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin Evacuee Services Continue

The City of Austin still has about 1,500 Ike guests. Expanded services have begun.

"...As of today, around 1,500 evacuees were staying at five shelters..."

Sept. 17, 2008 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Everything's Coming Up Green for City Employees in Better-Than-Expected Budget

Cronk: "We can be both lucky and good"

"...City of Austin employees took the spotlight today (Friday, July..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

City Budget: Minimal Slippage

Sparse cuts, few surprises in proposed fiscal document

"...Ott to become more open – traditionally called the City Manager's budget, Ott was quick to note "we've all..."

July 23, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Opinion: No Home Sweet HOME for Austin’s Black and Latino Communities

A member of the Planning Commission argues that Austin’s proposed new land use plan would result in another major forced relocation of Austin’s Latino community and its dwindling Black community

"...as an African American mother who suffered the consequences of previous land use plans implemented by the city, I..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Alberta Phillips

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...The city of Austin will not have to release confidential police..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Ernest Cline Is Taking The Bridge to Bat City

Ready Player One author making kid lit debut

"...futures, Ready Player One author Ernest Cline is one of Austin's biggest-selling authors. Now he's stepping into his hometown's..."

June 13, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

City Plans New Emergency Homeless Shelter, But Without Much Community Input

A Southeast Austin warehouse will soon become a shelter

"...As Austin struggles to provide enough emergency shelter beds for the..."

May 12, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Can Austin Become Carbon Neutral by 2050?

The city stepped up its game, but it'll need your help

"...just weeks before the September climate crisis protests in Austin, the city of Austin declared a climate emergency in..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Francesca D'Annunzio

What Austin Can Learn From Other Cities

Seattle, Minneapolis, and Nashville leaders share at RECA Exchange

"...is more contentious than land use,” Marilyn Strickland, President/CEO of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce told a crowded room..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Going Down Slow

The fading numbers of Austin's African-Americans

"...My introduction to Austin night life was a 1977 Antone's performance of Junior..."

June 27, 2014 News Column by Michael King

City Council Recognizes Inclusive Queer Wellness Center

OutWellness clinic honored for their affirming LGBTQ care

"...On Thursday morning, the Austin City Council will honor physical therapist and founder of..."

April 24, 2025 Qmmunity Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Could New EPA Haze Rule Push Fayette Power Plant Out of Favor?

Stricter pollution controls mean higher costs to keep it running

"...Austin Energy plans for 100% of its power to be..."

May 13, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...For more than a decade, Austin was the largest city to designate itself a no-kill..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Amid Texas Heat Wave ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Energy, With Possibility of Rolling Blackouts

Updated: Record demand and low wind generation strain grid

"...power usage with 78,204 megawatts, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas appealed to Texans to conserve power today from..."

July 11, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin on TV: The Bizarre Story of Cable Access

Web series and documentary highlight the wild heyday of Austin Public Access and its vibrant future

"...Show. Originally from North Carolina but now resident in Austin, Moore was astonished hearing a pair of Austin-native co-workers..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Screens Feature by Trace Sauveur

Austin's Construction Ban Lifted, but Will Workers Be Safe?

COVID-19 remains a hazard as thousands return to job sites

"...Construction around Austin has resumed following an executive order issued by Gov...."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

SXSW Cancellation “Devastating” for Austin’s Grassroots Music Businesses

Coronavirus shutdown impacts all levels of Austin music

"...Even before news of South by Southwest’s cancellation broke, Rock n Roll Rentals..."

March 6, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Lightbulb Moment at City Hall

Get yer free bulbs at City Hall, HEB …

"...Sheryl Cole helps launch lightbulb initiative that will help Austinites save energy, money In a major public-private partnership, Council..."

April 13, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...The head count of Austin arts organizations that found their finances wrecked by..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: CodeNEXT and the Austin Music Scene

How might the update of Austin’s land development code affect the musical landscape?

"...ignore CodeNEXT. Trust me, I've tried. A constant barrage of news stories, yard signs, and informal public debate have..."

June 8, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Culinary Ladies of the Eighties: Judy Willcott

Bread baking hobby led to successful local business

"...foreseen that the edible gift would ultimately provide the city of Austin with one of its favorite bakeries...."

Sept. 11, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Smell of Success

Austin's poster art scene is back, and it's better than ever.

"...curious, why do so many great posters come out of Texas? You'd think this site came out of Texas..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

The Music Lover's Guide to Austin

The essential sounds, sights, and settings of Austin music

"...just touched down and the pilot said, “Welcome to Austin: the Live Music Capital of the World.” Now you..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

SXSW Film Review: An Army of Women

Rousing doc about survivors is a potent call to action

"...In 2018, when the City of Austin, Travis County, and Austin Police Department were..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

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