Day Trips & Beyond: June Travel Updates

Safe daytripping as coronavirus continues

"...shrine in Falfurrias. Keep in mind that during the coronavirus pandemic many heritage sites are closed or have limited..."

June 26, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

When Accessing Education Is an IT Problem

AISD plots how to get wi-fi to students

"...which normally offer free wi-fi access, closed during the pandemic, thousands of Austin families without broadband at home have..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Riders Against the Storm Hit Their Stride With Flowers for the Living

Three-time winners of the Austin Music Awards' Band of the Year honors keep building community and creativity

"...His passion transcends virtual confines necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic. After 11-plus years of hustling alongside his wife,..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Opinion: Consider Health Care When You Vote

Texas Nurses for Biden urge support of Biden / Harris ticket

"...fighting for our lives as we face down the coronavirus pandemic while sparring over our economic futures; access to..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Column by Lorraine L. Papa

We Have an Issue: The News Is Always Breaking

It’s our Back to School issue... but what does “Back to School” even mean in pandemic time?

"...And then the pandemic happened, and now the news is always breaking late...."

Aug. 7, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Opinion: Anti-Asian Racism Compounds the COVID-19 Crisis for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence

AFSSA Executive Director Darlene Lanham asks Central Texans to take a stand against coronavirus-motivated racism and to support our Asian communities

"...face a triple threat: health risks posed by the pandemic, scarcity of basic needs and economic resources, and heightened..."

April 17, 2020 Column by Darlene Lanham

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

Public Notice: Congress CARES About You

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

"...of the resources Congress unleashed last Friday in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. It's a..."

April 3, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Big Picture

"...climate emergency that is all but forgotten during this pandemic [“We Can’t Let Coronavirus Distract Us From Data Collection..."

May 4, 2020 Postmarks

Opinion: Capitalism Has Failed Americans in This Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed longstanding structural problems. This is an opportunity to rethink our systems before they collapse.

"...been laid off from her job because of the coronavirus. Both live with my mom and depend on her..."

April 10, 2020 Column by Marina Roberts

Local, State Health Leaders Try to Keep Up with COVID-19

Six known cases in Travis County but actual number likely higher

"...Central Texas and across the country, driven by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19...."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

Paramedic Amber Price Cares for Austin's Most Vulnerable Populations

"...stemming from a lack of clear information on the coronavirus, new to us all back then, and an even..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Austin Sanders

Robert Rodriguez Filming Hypnotic in July in Austin

Hitchcockian thriller starring Ben Affleck moves from California

"...film starting April 27 in Los Angeles, but the coronavirus pandemic lockdown derailed that plan. Now it will begin..."

June 25, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

For Texas Prisoners, COVID-19 Shouldn’t Be a Death Sentence

Criminal justice advocates warn of outbreaks behind bars

"...it was only a matter of time before the coronavirus pandemic became a crisis in the state's prisons. Now,..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

10 Cases of COVID-19 Now Reported in Travis County, and the Rest of the Day's Developments

We round up the latest closures, take-out options, and more

"...been another fast-moving day of developments in the COVID-19 pandemic...."

March 16, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

After a Month of Chaos, Abortion Care Returns to Texas

Clinics, patients, and the law get put through the ringer over care

"...to conserve medical resources and equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic – singled out abortion care among those prohibited procedures..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

AISD Seeks Dream Leader Amid Budget Nightmare

New superintendent likely to take reins of a district in fiscal crisis

"...just about every online meeting three months into the coronavirus pandemic. But the reality was that the trustees were..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Tested in All Ways But One

There has never been a better time in the history of the planet to get to know someone without swapping cooties

"...It is becoming increasingly apparent to me that this coronavirus pandemic isn't going to go away anytime soon. Three..."

May 22, 2020 Column by Luv Doc

Art Gets Its Seasonal Shopping Day: Artists Sunday

Imagine if all that money spent on Black Friday went to purchase art. It could happen: Artists Sunday is here!

"...was already moving forward on the idea before the coronavirus hit. But all that's happened since has only made..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

COVID-19 Comes Back Strong

Vigilance urged lest pandemic overwhelm hospitals, holidays

"...its peak during the first surge of the novel coronavirus. [inset-1-right]..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Shortcut

Mangled Italian creature feature should be even shorter

"...way into the U.S market thanks more to the coronavirus pandemic than any honest bloodcurdling scares, Shortcut has the..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

So You Want to Buy an RV

Purchasing tips from two "Day Trips" pros

"...resistance was broken down by the contagiousness of the coronavirus and the utility of a camper van that a..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Features Feature by Patty and Gerald E. McLeod

She Dies Tomorrow

Deathcentric dramedy mistakes gloom for depth

"...become more timely due to its release during the coronavirus pandemic: Instead, it feels even shallower. It's particularly pointed..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Asian American Film Festival Goes Online

Join in the celebration of shorts

"...So it's no surprise that, even with a global pandemic closing theatres, the organizers are continuing in their mission..."

June 12, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Goes Into the VOD Business

Alamo on Demand to offer curated selection of films

"...current virtual cinema experiment, a stop gap during the coronavirus pandemic, but a long-term addition to the chain's product..."

May 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Music

History of a lost Manhattan record store keeps a basic tune

"...institutions crumble and fall across the world during the coronavirus pandemic, the release of record store documentary Other Music..."

April 24, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Appeals ruled Texas can ban medication abortions during the coronavirus pandemic, except in cases in which patients would have..."

April 24, 2020 News Feature

Masks for Docs PPE Operations at Native Hostel

"...Since forming on March 22 in response to the coronavirus pandemic, global foundation Masks for Docs – which now..."

April 9, 2020 Photo Gallery

Vitalina Varela

Portuguese master of social observation visits migrant workers in old age

"...fear – well, one of so many during the coronavirus pandemic – is that we may not be there..."

April 3, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Local Politicians Call for Voting by Mail

Sheryl Cole and Mike Siegel demand “common sense and good policy”

"...issue a declaration of emergency in response to the coronavirus epidemic, “and that the declaration specifically protect voting rights..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Michael King

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