SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...remarkable amount of bravery in reclaiming a story of violence, bias, and hatred in a way that is both..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: Road House

Eighties classic gets a rock ’em, sock ’em remake

"...most especially that Dalton is a man who sees violence as the last resort – not because he fears..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Council on Family Violence Names Austin Teen Activist of the Year

AISD senior raises awareness about dating violence

"...In observance of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the Texas Council on Family Violence..."

Feb. 14, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

How Jesús Garza’s Puzzling Appointment of Art Acevedo Backfired

Acevedo publicly declined the job, but sources say he had little choice

"...the department’s DNA lab under Acevedo was so flawed dating back to 2010 that the city shut it down..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jordan Moser's August residency, a pair of Millers, and more recommended Austin shows

"...got a perspective on migration restrictions, racism, and state-sanctioned violence, but Shabani’s toolkit for reaching the people is dipped..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Stick Together

In light of frightening futures, the queer community must stand together

"...their right to live free of conservative claptrap. Gun violence remains prevalent and unaddressed by those whose poor decision-making..."

May 12, 2023 Column by James Scott

Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...investigated by civilians. But it’s something their leadership – dating back all the way to the first meet-and-confer –..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The House That Built DJ Shani Hébert

Decades in the making, The Groove Temple arrives on KUTX

"...her roots in Baton Rouge. He notes family success dating back to "the 1880s and 1890s." Butler received his..."

March 3, 2023 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...and its purpose, one observer says, is to promote violence, sex, and destruction – in that order." Visions of..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Amid Tough Questioning, Council Confirms Chacon as New Police Chief

Alter, Kelly vote against longtime APD insider

"...Advocates for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault have been among those troubled by..."

Oct. 2, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Plays the APD Chief Dating Game

Finalists court the community for Austin police top job

"...leave the department. "I believe that the increase in violence coupled with the decrease of police resources is quite..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Voting Rights, Other GOP-Aligned Measures Back in the Crosshairs for Special Session

More red meat as Abbott puts the Lege into overtime

"...cleanup work includes reviving legislation to educate students about dating violence, which Abbott vetoed because it didn't let parents..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Death Watch: The Stays Stop Here?

After a quiet COVID season, Texas' death row machine rumbles back to life

"...similar life story. Like Jones, Andrus grew up amidst violence and drug addiction, grappling with the trauma-induced mental illness..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Ugly End to Jason Dusterhoft's Police Career Was Only the Beginning for APD

Three chiefs gone in Austin

"...note: This story contains descriptions and discussions of sexual violence and assault and suicidal ideation...."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Amy's Army Raises Awareness, Support for Sexual Assault Survivors

Campaign to raise awareness, support for survivors

"..."Amy Smith," a pseudonym used to protect her privacy dating back to APD affidavits from 2008-09...."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...about 1,052 reports of possible sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking between January and August of this..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

Antebellum

Time-mangling racism allegory can’t be saved by its good intentions

"...the filmmakers seem oblivious. The long-running narrative of American violence against Black bodies deserves to be handled with more..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

UT Commits to New Sex Discrimination Policies

Policy overhaul was spurred by protests organized by the student-led Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct

"...range of behaviors including sexual harassment, sexual assault, interpersonal violence such as domestic and dating violence, stalking, and sexual..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

U.S. Senate Debate Closes Upbeat Texas Dem Convention

M.J. Hegar and Royce West seize the center

"...of both questions and answers providing the impression of speed-dating for votes. A question from Dallas Morning News correspondent..."

June 8, 2020 News Post by Michael King

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...Cast: Blanche Gardin, Manu Payet, Elsa Zylberstein Algorithms, technophobics, dating app addicts, vloggers, cloud security breach ... each one..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Lesson in Gender Fluidity: I'm Gonna Make You Love Me

SXSW selection finds new life courtesy of Amazon Prime

"...met some time ago, in the nineties. Karen was dating a friend of mine and that's how we met...."

March 13, 2020 Screens Post by Beth Sullivan

On the Ground at Austin’s First-Ever African American Genealogy Conference

A community considers its roots

"...of the panelists illustrated deep and rich histories, some dating back to the 19th century. One woman, Ada Stewart-Harden,..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...questions through a provocative exploration of fear and American violence. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...owners' rights" at the expense of victims of gun violence. She had asked her opponents to join her in..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

The Luv Doc: Exposed Flesh

Please remember my disapproval

"...makeup. The thing is, they are all married or dating someone. It really looked like they were going to..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

How Austin Is Tackling Homelessness on the Street and at City Hall

More shelters, more beds, and more fights about ordinances ahead

"...Greg Abbott – "very predictably leads to hatred and violence." Harris said the incident provides a rallying cry: "We..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Luv Doc: A Handful

You can’t just beat children anymore unless you want CPS all up in your chili

"...I met a really great guy through a dating app last fall and we hit it off right..."

July 19, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Headlines

"...of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, as "dangerous" and "promoting violence and hate." President Trump reacted angrily to the ban..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature

A Tangled Web at Spider House

A culture of heavy drinking and late nights, alleged sexual misconduct, and a lawsuit all pull on the threads of a poisonous time at the campus-area cafe

"...scene of alleged incidents of sexual misconduct and harassment, dating at least as far back as 2013. Since Bejarano..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Welcome the Stranger, Protect the Refugee

Vote in memory of those who gave their lives for others

"...ramping up vicious attacks on Central American refugees fleeing violence and poverty, blatantly lying about their motives and about..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Column by Michael King

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