Ken Paxton Attacks Austin’s Lenient Marijuana Policy

Critics say it’s a distraction from the A.G.’s legal woes

"...Julie Oliver, the executive director of Ground Game Texas, was one of Casar’s..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval

City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme

"...organizational health and recommend appropriate workforce initiatives. • Support executive leadership transition and development for new and existing leaders...."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...third floor of City Hall. Garza is the chief executive of Austin city government; he's the boss of both..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years

Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday

"...and 21 strip-mined favorites – was sold via phone orders on late-night commercials, an effort to raise millions for..."

April 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Calibrate Wellness Offers Radical Relief With Cannabis Edibles

Go green with these chef-created edibles designed for everyone

"...so customers can comfortably enjoy cannabis in plain sight. Orders, placed through the online storefront, even include a business-card-sized..."

March 31, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Texas Tests Limits of Death Penalty With Mentally Ill Man on Death Row

"[The] applicant is clearly 'crazy,' but he is also 'sane' under Texas law."

"...daughter, Leyha Hughes, telling authorities he'd done so on orders from God. Reading a Bible in jail in the..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Garbo’s Second Brick-and-Mortar Opens; JNL Barbecue’s First Brick-and-Mortar Opens; Flo’s Wine Bar & Bottle Shop Is Born; Oseyo Hires Laura Sawicki; Vixen’s Wedding’s New Menu Is *Chef’s Kiss*; and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Lamar) – is open for onsite dining and to-go orders, complete with ten bar stools inside, bench-style seats outside..."

March 1, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Mom Seeks Justice for Son Killed by APD

The police kill, advocates rally, white people urged to act

"...Memphis in early January. At this year's rally, AJC Executive Director Chas Moore reflected on the need to hold..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Are Chef-to-Table Meal Services the Future of Cheffing?

No restaurant? No problem.

"...plus delivery. CookUnity makes money for every meal someone orders, the chef gets a percentage, then the chefs pay..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Food Feature by A. Richmond

Little Ola’s Biscuits Free for a Year, Baldinucci’s Pizza for Lunch and Dinner, the Nido Is Open for Real, Dali’s Naked Feast for Surrealism’s Sake, Plenty of Booze for Toasting, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...in that area, Hopdoddy, is offering free delivery on orders of $20 or more through Oct. 23. And while..."

Oct. 19, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...had been on his knees, hands raised, following officers' orders. In October, SMPD began an investigation into Hartman's seeming..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin at Large: We Knew This Was Trouble

Institutional Democrats fail their parenting tests at the dawn of the Dobbs era

"...One option would have been an instant flurry of executive orders that use every tool in the federal toolbox..."

July 1, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Supreme Court Gives Trans Kids a Partial Win

A glass half full

"...federal constitution, the Texas Constitution does not vest the executive power solely in one chief executive. … Unlike some..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Court Halts Abbott's Depart­ment of Family and Protective Services Investigation Directive

"Abuse" directive hits a roadblock

"...During a March 14 press conference, Ricardo Martinez, executive director of Equality Texas, condemned Paxton's disregard for court..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...have been cleared of wrongdoing by IA. Just Following Orders..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Restaurant Review: Canje

Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph showcases Caribbean flavor

"...the passion project of chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph, co-owner and executive pastry chef of Emmer & Rye. Canje features Caribbean..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Abbott’s Anti-Mask Moves Spur Revolts

July 29: Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order GA-38, which prohibits local governments from mandating face masks to combat the spread of COVID-19

"...of July Gov. Greg Abbott issued his statewide GA-38 executive order banning local governments from mandating face masks, even..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Council Recap: Despite "Positive Strides," APD Academy's Not Reimagined Yet

Chief, advocates agree that more changes must be made

"...mocking the reimagined academy,” he said, adding that his executive team was developing a “strategic plan” covering the next..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

New Police Chief Sends Signal With Stiff Discipline

Two officers suspended after police use stun gun on handcuffed suspect

"...outright – for not following Austin Police Department standing orders that require officers to intercede when they observe their..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...reflect the region and we reflect America," Cap Metro executive vice president and Chief Safety Officer Gardner Tabon told..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD's Early Warning System for Reckless and Aggressive Officers Is Broken. Is It Worth Fixing?

Falling into the GAP

"...The executive team at APD has known about GAP's issues for..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Plays the APD Chief Dating Game

Finalists court the community for Austin police top job

"...appears to be coalescing. Moore has experience as an executive at a major city police department, and offered the..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

ACL Festival To Require COVID Vaccination Card or Negative Test

C3 Presents roll out new safety requirements for October event

"...music festival last month. In Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott's executive orders have complicated discussions over whether events can require..."

Aug. 19, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

No Mask, No Vax, No Entry? The Battle Between Local and State Leaders Continues.

Texas officials meddle with local COVID measures

"...Austin's local COVID-19 orders and safety measures continue to tighten up as the..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Can TABC Really Lift a Restaurant’s License Over COVID Rules? It’s Complicated.

The experts weigh in on the challenges for both sides

"...with a blue-ribbon panel of experts’ advice, and his executive orders from 2020 – all of which Abbott has..."

Aug. 18, 2021 News Post by Jessi Cape

Austin Requires Masks in All Public Schools, Including Colleges

Local orders push back against Abbott’s ban on mask mandates

"...parks, effective as of yesterday (Aug. 12). Today, the orders were extended to public colleges within city and county..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Faster Than Sound: Delta Variant Leaves Venues Between a Rock and the Governor's Orders

The latest on music hubs, festivals, and relief funding

"...vaccination – a discussion complicated by Gov. Greg Abbott's executive orders...."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Common Law

Are COVID masks still legally required?

"...– it's difficult to track all of the mask orders and know the exact status on a regular basis...."

Aug. 6, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops

"...In the video, Chacon says he and the APD executive team are engaging in conversations with the D.A., County..."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Bullock Museum Cancels "Forget the Alamo" Program Under Pressure

Right-wing outrage scuttles writers' virtual event (for now)

"...Stanford) talking about "the craft of writing" with WLT executive director Becka Oliver, according to the Chronicle's listing for..."

July 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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