A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...pop-ups keep all bandanna-wrapped necks on a swivel. Dress code requires salmon, flamingo, bubblegum: you know, all-pink outfits!  ..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Mama Duke Has Her Eyes Wide Open

The genre-hopping artist discusses her latest album, You Can Open Your Eyes Now

"...“definitely didn’t pirate!!” at this cyberpirate-inspired sapphic rave. Dress code asks you dress either high seas or high CSS..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

Man Sentenced to 75 Years for Burglary as a Teen Hopes for Parole

Central Texan is now approaching 60 years old

"...of 2 to 20 years, after the Texas Penal Code was amended in 1993. But when he was tried..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...people instrumental in its addition into the state’s tax code in 2015 was Paul T. Martin. He’s an attorney,..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...resolution urging Council to work fast on Land Development Code changes meant to reduce housing cost citywide by increasing..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"..."Madame Pirate: Code of Conduct" (France, Taiwan) Director: Morgan Ommer, Dan-Chi HuangProducers:..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...long maintained that Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code, which says a city “may” keep a secret misconduct..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Minimum Lot Size Reform Is Gaining Traction in Texas Cities. That’s a Good Thing.

Austin should follow Houston's lead and embrace this solution to address our housing affordability problem

"...build your own family-sized house in the 78757 ZIP code in Austin? It'll cost you, of course. In addition..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by Dr. Jake Wegmann

Here's How Austin's Last-Minute City Budget Battles Played Out

How advocates' calls for action were and weren't answered

"...to improving the city's permit review and Land Development Code amendment processes. [inset-1]..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes

Austin's queer scene turns to face the strange as it goes through big but good changes

"...queer Black community, this mixer uses a color dress code to let folks know what you're seeking: red for..."

July 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Tech-Art Organization dadaLab Reboots in New Eastside Studio

Find community, coding, music, and light at the July 15 celebration

"...in the works? An artist residency and an immersive code-based light art experience for Christmas...."

July 11, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim

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

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...labor contract – Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code (state law) defines the baseline for oversight; the city..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...saying, 'Hey, robot is showing up. Here's your access code for the compartment to access your order.'" [inset-2-right]..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Public Notice: What’s Wrong With Mineola?

Should we follow the model zoning in Sen. Bryan Hughes’ hometown?

"...first things to notice is that the Mineola zoning code doesn't allow buildings over 45 feet or three stories..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Texas Lege Preview: Homophobic Holdout

Democrats try to remove anti-gay laws; Republicans don't want kids to be trans

"...to remove a bunch of anti-gay BS from Texas code. Identical bills from Rep. Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood, and Sen...."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

More Anti-LGBTQ BS From Ken Paxton

Why did the attorney general want a list of transgender Texans?

"...criminalizing gay sex – Section 21.06 of the Penal Code – was unconstitutional. (It remains on the books, though,..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

What We’re Listening to This Week

New, local platters from Brazos, Fuvk, Eric Hisaw Band, and Discreet

"...the blinking of fireflies outside his window as "Morse code of the sky," sending a "message that is undying."..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Column by Austin Powell

Kaitlin Armstrong Defense Team Calls Police Narrative “Misogynistic and Fictitious”

The plot thickens

"...8:36pm Door at Maple Avenue unlocks with unique code; Strickland texts Kaitlin Armstrong, "Hey! Are you out? went..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Front Steps Slips and Falls

As the nonprofit that runs the ARCH falls apart, the city's rush to replace it frustrates providers

"...standing," citing a section of the Texas Business Organizations Code that requires nonprofits "have at least three directors, one..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Georgetown ISD Parents Say Students Involved in Sexual Assault Must Face Consequences

Parents say neither the administration nor law enforcement has done enough to protect their kids

"...the board why administrators weren't adhering to their own Code of Conduct by launching an investigation and removing the..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...drug bust that threatens to unravel the police department’s code of silence. Cast List: Courtney B. Vance, Aunjanue Ellis,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Study’s Staffing Model Calls for 108 New Officers

More cops, 2022 version

"...only looking at the most urgent calls – those coded by 911 dispatchers as P0 or P1, typically meaning..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bird Bird Biscuit Rises to Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants

Early birds celebrate with free biscuits on Thursday

"...must place their orders online and use the promo code YELPTOP100 to receive $10 off their order (roughly the..."

Jan. 19, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

AISD Copes With Post-COVID Life

With falling enrollment, budget woes, and “behavioral events” maybe the kids aren’t alright

"...had multiple significant behavioral events, along with other student code-of-conduct violations that have taken place in our restrooms already..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

JuiceLand Strikes, DipDipDip Ice Cream Spikes, Samuel Adams Likes Moms, and More

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

"...burnt orange or cookies-and-matcha) await your order via QR code or at the service window …..."

May 19, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: Affordability Amended

Developers clean up, but where’s the housing?

"...on a 2015 change to the Texas Local Government Code allegedly intended to increase affordable housing. Instead, the report..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Which CAMP Are You In?

Privatizers launch new strategy for school board elections

"...created to push for "parent empowerment" – often a code word for vouchers – "and expanded charter schools." Texas..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...that's at least 1,500 square feet, is up to code under the Americans With Disabilities Act, and has accessible..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Save Austin Now Petition to Reinstate Camping Ban Fails

Clerk says petition didn't meet signature threshold to go to ballot

"...Under the Texas Election Code, the clerk is allowed to analyze a random sampling..."

Aug. 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Voting by Mail in Texas: Where Things Stand

The law, and the lawsuits

"...The Law: Election Code, Title 7, Sec. 82.002. DISABILITY. (a) A qualified voter..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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