Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...leaders, including county commissioners and at least two members of City Council, are engaging in back-channel discussions with Austin..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Theatre in Motion in Overheard on a Train

All aboard Austin's Red Line for Cheerful Secrets' interactive play

"...have two acts, but not many are two legs of a journey. That's just part of what makes new..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...walls, fluorescent lights, the occasional “keep your distance” line of tape on the floor: Most art galleries present one..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...pursue a secondary degree. The future is a mix of hopefulness and uncertainty. Money is tight for you and..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

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

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election

Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.

"...We've got a slew of constitutional amendments on the ballot this year coming out..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

AI Experts Gather in Austin to Consider Ethics, White Men, and Mass Layoffs

Preparing for an AI world

"...White House unveiled a Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights. It included calls for “safe and effective systems,”..."

Sept. 25, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Daniel, Kurt, and Jeremiah: Why “Hi, How Are You” Matters

Austin's most famous mural is a case study in art preservation and cultural impact

"...Once the home of the scene-anchoring Drag record store Sound Exchange, then a..."

May 26, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

Why Natural Wine Is the Biggest Drink Trend in Austin Right Now

Act natural this summer

"...when I swirl it in the glass. A hit of apricot and oolong tea and green apple on the..."

May 26, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

News and events from Corpus Christi to Fort Davis

"...the years, Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall has attracted patrons of the guest ranches, country inns, and summer camps to..."

May 4, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Ahead of Farm Bill, Rep. Casar Taps Central Texas Farmers for Input

Roundtable discussion urges quicker loans, more land access, and easier paperwork

"...bloated agricultural monopolies with massive lobbying power. Meanwhile, 10% of Americans experience food insecurity, according to the U.S. Department..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: It’s Mayor Wonderful’s Life

Look at all this sh*t getting done! Watson brings political chops back to City Hall.

"...pound sand and Greg Abbott gave a creepy State of the State speech from a TV studio in San..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program

Equity is not cheap

"...120 campuses and facilities (which is to say, all of them), plus districtwide stuff like low-emission school buses and..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics

TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...call it "work" flocks into town, assesses the state of our tacos and barbecue, and marvels at how Texas..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...Ken Ervin stood before a group of reporters this past February, fellow attorney Doug O'Connell at..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Council Has Much Business to Attend to Before Its Break

A 125-item agenda stands between Council and a summer break

"...out on summer break, returning July 28 to kick off budget season. Today's session, June 9, has a 125-item..."

June 10, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin-Based Justice Center Will Get Funding From NFL

Texas Appleseed to get a portion of $6.5 Million

"...Texas Appleseed, the Austin-based public interest justice center, has once again received a sizable grant..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Foundation Communities Pushing to Complete 1,000 Units in 5 Years

Housing nonprofit working on eight new properties throughout town

"...Foundation Communities is making a concerted push to close a $30..."

May 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Gillian Jacobs' More Than Robots Finds Cooperation in Competition

New Disney+ doc says the S in STEM stands for sport

"...Well, she adds, that's only part of More Than Robots, the story of FIRST Robotics, the..."

March 31, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: Austin FC Makes SXSW Rounds Ahead of Marquee Match Against Seattle Sounders

On The Call Up podcast, Claudio Reyna cheers ATXFC fanbase

"...first in-person South by Southwest conference since the birth of Austin FC was awash with Verde as the city's..."

March 18, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Three Music Writers Descend Into the NFT Craze at SXSW

One NFT-fatigued, one NFT-Curious, and NFT-skeptical

"...music world talking to me about NFTs. Roughly one-third of them are espousing the digital tokens as a financial..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

$1M Gift From the Son of the First Black Graduate of UT Funds Endowments

Pathways for grad students from HBCUs and a professorship focused on inclusion in the built environment

"...Tony Chase, son of John Chase, the first Black graduate of UT-Austin School..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

We Have an Issue: Verde! Listos!

Inside our Austin FC season preview package; plus the return of the Austin Music Awards and the Chronicle's SXSW day party

"...Some great things came out of Austin FC's inaugural season: a new stadium, a devoted..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...than the previous two cycles. The new TX-37, one of the two seats Texas gained in reapportionment following the..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Local Nonprofit Accuses APD of Illegally Raiding Offices

Workers Defense Project decries “unnecessary” show of force

"...Workers Defense Project, the Austin-based nonprofit that fights against wage theft and for labor rights,..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...After a prolonged wait, the committees of lawmakers and (in Austin) extraordinary citizens in charge of..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Qmmunity: Will Austin Ever Have a Gayborhood?

Plus, Future Front Market returns to Fair Market and more queer events this week

"...asked a lot, both in my personal queerosphere and professionally in my time at the Chronicle, and is once..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

As Data Drops, City Redistricting Panel Sprints

Nov. 1 is the deadline for Austin's ICRC to adopt new City Council district map

"...electoral districts this Thursday, Aug. 12, four days ahead of schedule – but months later than in past redistricting..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texas Bill Gives Localities a Way Past State Obstruction to Medicaid

Lloyd Doggett looks to get Medicaid to more

"...to hold out on expanding Medicaid coverage for millions of lower-income residents, despite the ACA's guarantees of federal funding..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin at Large: The Rules No Longer Apply

Create decent housing for all Austinites (1 million and counting). Is it really so hard?

"...great if everyone in Austin – all 1 million of us and counting – could afford and find decent..."

July 2, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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