Austin at Large: Everything’s Different Now

The new normal requires a lot of willpower, but also the chance to do things better

"...not a round-the-clock reminder of the toll of the pandemic...."

April 3, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Industry Adjusts to Life Without Gigs

Creative pivots, City Council relief resolution, and meet Quinn Ryan Curtin!

"...major staff layoffs last month. She recently published "A Pandemic Survival Guide for the Music Community" on the local..."

April 3, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music You Can Enjoy at Home

What we’re spending our time with

"...coolest, most fashionable punk/New Wave vampires can withstand a pandemic? Drakulas drop new disc Terminal Amusements via Dine Alone..."

April 3, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Updates from around the state and things to look forward to

"...When this pandemic is over we’ll all be ready for a day..."

April 1, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Paxton Gets 5th Circuit to Reinstate His Abortion Ban

Even during a pandemic, anti-choice politics take precedence

"...in Texas act fast – even during a global pandemic...."

March 31, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Blocks State From Banning Abortion During Pandemic

Texas providers can continue delivering essential care – for now.

"...After Paxton, guided by an order from Abbott, banned..."

March 30, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Portraits of Austin Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

"...Nurse Hillary Oneslager tests people in a drive-thru coronavirus testing site in South Austin...."

March 30, 2020 Photo Gallery

Supporting the Queer Service and Entertainment Industries

How to help LGBTQIA workers during COVID-19 pandemic

"...have since set up GoFundMe campaigns to alleviate the pandemic’s financial impact on their staff (list below). So, if..."

March 27, 2020 Qmmunity Post by A. Micah Mills

Capital Metro Further Suspends Transit Service

Temporary modifications aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19

"...historic, $2 trillion relief package meant to ease the pandemic’s economic impact. The deal, which expands on a Republican..."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

UT Modeling Shows Stark Future Without Social Distancing

Without strict shelter-in-place, local hospitals overwhelmed by May

"...- neither scoff at the science-based realities of the pandemic, nor throw up your carefully washed hands in hopelessness...."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Abortion Providers Sue Abbott, Paxton Over Pandemic Ban

Procedures are time-sensitive and essential, suit argues

"...ban abortion procedures across the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ostensibly conserve medical equipment and space...."

March 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

These Austin Restaurants Are Standing Up for Their Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic

Shining a light on the extra efforts of special local eateries

"...Everyone is struggling during this pandemic, but COVID-19 has hit the service industry particularly hard...."

March 26, 2020 Food Post by Zelly Martin

State Officials "Exploiting" Coronavirus Pandemic to Ban Abortion?

Reproductive rights groups blast Abbott, Paxton

March 27, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Opinion: Coronavirus Is Exposing the Threat the Texas GOP Poses to Public Health

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez explains why a government that takes care of its people builds a healthier and safer country

"...The novel coronavirus is exposing the failures of the policies heralded by..."

March 27, 2020 Column by Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez

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

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

"...music industry workers suddenly unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and left wondering about eligibility for unemployment benefits...."

March 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

We Have an Issue: Greetings From the Very Near Future

Notes from a week in isolation

"...You know the fury when you see this crisis..."

March 27, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

New Street Art Along Dirty Sixth on the Eve of Austin's Lockdown

"...shows off his art created in response to the coronavirus pandemic (3.24.20)..."

March 25, 2020 Photo Gallery

District Judges Issue Order on Felony Personal Bonds

UPDATE: Uniform rules to allow defendants to avoid jail before trial

"...The new policy, while somewhat accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, has been in development for months, in response..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: Out of Town Closures Due to COVID-19

Here are the latest updates

"...With the rapidly changing situation caused by the COVID-19/coronavirus, events around the state are canceled or postponed, and..."

March 24, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

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

"...music industry workers suddenly unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and left wondering about eligibility for unemployment benefits...."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

"Stay Home, Work Safe" Orders Issued for Central Texas

Urgent measures deemed essential to combat spread of COVID-19

"...spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in the Austin metro area...."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

State Officials "Exploiting" Coronavirus Pandemic to Ban Abortion?

Reproductive rights groups blast Abbott, Paxton

"...procedures would halt across the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic...."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Are Austin Restaurants Too Small To Fail?

No, they’ll fail – unless they get the support they need

"...Wine Alliance, reeling from the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, are letting us know how it is all..."

March 23, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

COVID-19: Austin, Travis County Should Prepare to Shelter in Place

Updated: New measures expected to take effect at midnight Tuesday

"...the lead on the public health response to the pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus. At the state level,..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Latest Effects of Coronavirus on Texas Elections

Abbott postpones run-offs, Dems sue to expand vote-by-mail

"...Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the various public responses, political campaigns in progress..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Council to Vote on "Anti-Eviction Ordinance"

Ordinance allows 60-day grace period for rent payment during pandemic

"...trouble paying their rent before we were in a pandemic. Now things are so much worse for thousands of..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Photos Around Austin During the Coronavirus Pandemic

"...course) and capturing the sights of Austin amid the pandemic...."

March 23, 2020 Photo Gallery

Meat-based Misery

"...people of China. It was created and became a pandemic when meat production animals generated the virus due to..."

March 23, 2020 Postmarks

Nic Patrizi Opens Industry Soup Kitchen in East Austin

Vic and Al’s space is now a community kitchen to address food insecurity

"...No matter how long we imagine this pause will..."

March 21, 2020 Food Post by Alex Detmar

Where to Find Meal Services During Austin's School Closures

School districts distributing free meals for students, parents

"...As Texas schools prepare to shut down through April..."

March 21, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

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