City of Austin Proclaims "Local Disaster," Cancels SXSW in Response to Coronavirus Fears

City officials emphasize preparedness, not panic

"...authority in ensuring public safety in light of growing fears over an outbreak of the coronavirus in our community...."

March 6, 2020 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

Ten Key Moments in Austin's Year With the Coronavirus

The Plague Year

"...a local state of disaster in light of growing fears about a potential outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Local Cinemas Embrace Online Experiment to Ride Out Coronavirus Closures

AFS, Alamo, and Violet Crown all screening online

"...As cinemas closed in the face of coronavirus, there have been widespread fears that many may never..."

March 28, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Coronavirus shutdown impacts all levels of Austin music

"...customers at his music gear rental facility from the coronavirus...."

March 6, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

City of Austin Announces Press Conference on COVID-19 and Spring Festival Events

City and County leaders to address SXSW concerns & more at 3:30pm

"...Read our live coverage from the press conference...."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

How the SXSW Cancellation Has Impacted Tso Chinese Delivery

Catering orders dropped, and anxiety over anti-Asian fears impacting restaurants nationwide

"...owner Eunice Tsang tells us. "The COVID-19 epidemic and fears have only just started in Austin and we are..."

March 13, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Independent contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...An independent contractor employed seasonally, she lost a crucial..."

March 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Indie contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...An independent contractor employed seasonally, she lost a crucial..."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Pandemic Production: Meredith Johns, FX Artist

“Grab what you need from the trailer, we don’t know when we’re coming back”

"...never happened (the actors didn't feel comfortable due to coronavirus fears) but Johns was told to show up on..."

July 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Sofia Tafich

SXSW EDU Panels Tackle Stopping the School-to Prison Pipeline

Proposing policy solutions at SXSWedu

"...city of Austin officials cancelled SXSW EDU due to coronavirus fears. Read more...."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Francesca D'Annunzio

SXSW EDU on a Budget

SXSWedu's free expo caters to a diverse crowd with a variety of activities, interactive exhibits

"...published, city of Austin officials cancelled SXSWedu due to coronavirus fears. Read more...."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Francesca D'Annunzio

Travis County Clerk Reassures Voters After a Rocky Start to Election Day

Poll workers cancel over coronavirus concerns, but lines are moving

"...of that concern was due to concern over the coronavirus, which has resulted in 10 people being quarantined in..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...Austin’s public schools bridge the COVID gap? The Novel Coronavirus..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Lays Off Some 50 Employees After Cancellation of 2020 Festival

Senior source says it was the only way to “stop the bleeding”

"...into cancellation late Friday afternoon over concerns of the coronavirus spreading...."

March 9, 2020 News Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Cancellation Not Covered by Insurance

Communicable diseases, viruses, and pandemics not part of policy

"...The conference and festival, scheduled to run March 13-22..."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Adam Schiff Headed to SXSW

Conversations About America’s Future gathers movers & shakers

"...a talking point throughout the two-day conference, and the coronavirus, concern for which has prompted a Change.org petition calling..."

March 2, 2020 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Huge Changes in SXSW Leadership

Fest boss Hugh Forrest among several high-profile departures

"...The losses mark the latest in a series of..."

April 26, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

South By Southwest Has a New Investor

With 50% ownership in SXSW LLC, P-MRC provides “lifeline”

"...The partnership functions as a vital financial lifeline for..."

April 18, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Comedian Colton Dowling Launches Kickstarter for SXSW Selection Van Damn, Jean Claude!

Queer web series skewers stereotypes for right- and left-wing alike

"...No need to ask what if, to be honest,..."

April 6, 2020 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

SXSW Film Announces Awards Will Go Ahead

Fest's support for films continues with industry access, more

"...those filmmakers affected by the festival's cancellation due to coronavirus fears...."

March 13, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

With SXSW 86'd, Foodservice Industry Preps for Struggle

And you thought extra sidework was bad? Oh, baby.

"...Because SXSW was canceled, as you’re all too aware..."

March 11, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Startups Join the Techstars

Entrepreneurs train the next gen at Techstars Austin Demo Day

"...opportunity left by the cancellation of SXSW due to coronavirus fears...."

March 10, 2020 Screens Post by Tom Cheredar

Opinion: Because of COVID-19, It’s Less Safe Behind Bars. Here’s How Federal Prisoners Can Petition to Get Their Sentences Reduced.

Criminal defense attorney Chris Perri explains avenues for early prison release in Texas

"...The coronavirus is scary for everyone in the world right now,..."

April 24, 2020 Column by Chris Perri

Increased Pressure for “Vote-by-Mail”

Mail vote would expand franchise and public safety – but not without problems

"...Under the restrictive conditions of the coronavirus pandemic, more people are calling for expanded – including..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

In Lawrence Wright's Novel, an Imagined Pandemic That's Frighteningly Real

If disease-ravaged world of The End of October feels like our own, that’s because the author did his research rigorously

"...have been so much worse. SARS, for instance, another coronavirus, very contagious, which killed 10 percent of the people..."

May 1, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...the first festival to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but this virtual edition brings a slate as..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Austin's self-proclaimed "premier hip-hop artist" responded to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic with renewed energy. The Quarantine and The Stimulus,..."

April 23, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

In Horrifying Times, the Haunting Season Is More Important Than Ever

This is Halloween

"...jump scare, but the long-term benefits of facing your fears – or even just fear – in a controlled..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Stages and Phases

In this week’s issue, a closer look at what the reopening of Texas entails

"...If you go to the Texas Department of State..."

May 22, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Opinion: Diversity and Equity in Times of Crisis

"...in real time. Daily news appropriately focuses on the coronavirus and the revealed health disparities, but the story of..."

May 15, 2020 Column by Jeff Hutchinson

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