VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims

Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors

"...judge did not offer rationale for the bail amount set...."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin Blues Festival Announces Set Times for Jimmie Vaughan, Brittany Howard, Robert Glasper

And warns of a ticket price increase this Friday

"...Saturday’s musical festivities kick off at 1pm with sets by Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, the Blind..."

April 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

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

"...Holden is one of 35,000 public elementary school kids..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...self-induced an abortion in 2022. The attorney reached a settlement with the State Bar of Texas to pay a..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

SXSW Panel Discusses Promoting DEI in the Workplace

In challenging times, supporting diversity is more critical than ever

"...said Berry. Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIBs) teams must set clear expectations, connect DEI efforts to goal-setting initiatives to..."

March 14, 2024 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Here’s How Art Acevedo’s Hiring and Ultimate Refusal Played Out

Timeline: how city hall insiders communicated with Acevedo

"...Mills texts Acevdo at 7:43am: “Wake up and call..."

March 8, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Reduces Budget Deficit by Half

Meanwhile, special ed students are still struggling

"...The conclusion: not as well as hoped. The district set a goal to raise the percentage of special ed..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Has Cleared Its Evaluation Backlog for Special Ed Students

The district is fixing its special education department

"...August, promising to erase the backlog, improve the district’s data systems, and accept monitors from TEA to collaborate on..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin FC Eats: Empanadas, Pulled Pork, Popsicles Headline New Concession Options

Plus: an update on McKalla Station

"...The biggest offseason grub signing, though, might prove to..."

Feb. 13, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...variety show king Captain Eric Burton’s regular oddities market sets up shop at Elysium just in time for Valentine’s..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Wait, We're Still Here!

"...classical music, dance, and what you now call Qmmunity, set up the next week’s possible entertainment, then read your..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Postmarks

Austin ISD Formalizes Changes to District Goals Demanded by State

Two score card goals are jettisoned

"...ISD's board of trustees voted to approve a new set of districtwide goals that won't vex the Texas Education..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Craig Stewart, Emperor Jones Founder and SXSW Alum, Has Died at 53

Stewart also ran the Trance Syndicate label with husband King Coffey

"...interests. He issued projects by post-rockers the American Analog Set, garage group the Crack Pipes, and indie mainstays the..."

Dec. 20, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Breaking Down What the HOME Initiative’s Passing Means for Austin

Council approves HOME phase one, looks ahead to phase two

"...structures. Two Vela amendments also reduce front and side setback requirements, which determine how far back a property must..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Artificial Eye: Oren Soffer on Filming The Creator

Behind the camera of Gareth Edward's revolutionary sci fi blockbuster

"...One of the closest relationships on a film set is between the director and the cinematographer. “It's like..."

Dec. 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Week Announces January 2024 Lineup, and More Music News

Power Trip reunited at Mohawk; Sonic Guild divvied grants at ACL Live

"...of Power Trip guitarist Blake Ibanez and Scourge singer Seth Gilmore – played their set, Power Trip guitarist Nick..."

Dec. 7, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

We Have an Issue: “Free Wrapping Paper Since 1981”

"...I should keep this light, but here's a discouraging data point from "The State of Local News," an annual..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...This last legislative session, lawmakers were set to hire LCRA to build a $10 billion fleet..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...made by a woman at the home of Chief Data Officer Jonathan Kringen. Court records indicate that Kringen was..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature

Kendrick Lamar’s Perfect Decade at ACL Fest Snags With Delayed, Cut-Off Performance

“I heard y’all have a curfew… I told them they’d have to shut off my mic”

"...So, with Lamar set for a third triumphant appearance at the festival on..."

Oct. 7, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Real “Bernie” Sues Prison System, Is Allowed Air-Conditioned Cell

Man who inspired dark comedy files lawsuit over prison heat

"...protecting Tiede from the extreme heat this summer was set to expire...."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

AISD Accepts Monitor in New Deal With Texas Education Agency

Lesser of two evils?

"...also agreeing to conduct a third-­party audit of its data monitoring systems and to change the organization of its..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Gas and Coal Outages Behind ERCOT’s Constant Calls for Conservation

And no progress on energy efficiency programs

"...ERCOT’s previous demand record, set in July 2022, was 80.1 gigawatts. This summer’s demand..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Oil Exec Wants to Redirect Austin’s Drinking Water For His Private Lake

Pending permit would disrupt flows amid severe drought

"...petition with almost 5,000 signatures warning that the proposal sets a dangerous precedent for more private dams to interrupt..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...closer, and that honor goes to Totally Killer. The eighties-set comedy horror from Prime Video and Blumhouse, directed by..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...and unsafe conditions at the factory followed last December. [inset-1-right]..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"...unclear if the partnership ending also means that the data-sharing relationship the two agencies have had over DPS's targeted..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Interim City Manager Quietly Unveils Budget Proposal

In it: raises, more police funding, and restructuring

"...whom will staff the new Goodnight Ranch Fire/EMS station, set to open in February...."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Before Briefly Leaving, DPS Mostly Arrested People of Color in East Austin

DPS troopers invited back to town

"...Department of Public Safety and the Austin Police Department, set to resume July 2, a common sentiment voiced by..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

More Mondo Departures as Vinyl Leadership Exits

Austin-based soundtrack label sees more changes under Funko

"...Chattaway's soundtrack to the 1980 slasher Maniac. That release set the standard for their records: heavy vinyl, newly commissioned..."

June 28, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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