Austin Tries to Address Wage Theft, Texas Tries to Make It Harder

Is your boss stealing from you?

"...Austin's first wage theft prevention ordinance, the third in Texas following Houston and El Paso. Nearly five months later,..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Luv Doc: Elon’s Boring Phallus

When people say the word "subway" in Texas, they're usually not talking about underground mass transportation

"...I have come to accept the fact that somehow every other car on..."

April 28, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

How a Small Town Has Fared as a Microchip Factory Brings in Billions

Has Taylor, TX, become Boomtown, TX?

"...Brandt Rydell, the mayor of Taylor, Texas, traces his family's roots in the area back to..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

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

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...But more than that, voters will have the opportunity to issue a definitive statement in the struggle for effective..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...jurors who served in the Daniel Perry murder trial took an oath to be fair and impartial. They promised..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Jailer Who Shot and Killed ER Patient Indicted for Deadly Conduct

Victim’s family’s attorney represented George Floyd’s family

"...But District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced on April 7 that a grand..."

April 10, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

County Attorney Looks to Keep Young People Out of the Prison System

New diversion program attempts to get to the root causes of violence

"...Up to now, few young Travis County residents facing criminal charges..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Day Trips: Meow Wolf, Grapevine & Houston

Immersive art experience arrives in Texas this summer

"...Meow Wolf is coming to Texas...."

March 24, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Public Notice: We Have Seen the Future, and ...

Deconstructing Project Connect’s new vision for light rail

"...peril – well, what's the opposite of, "Damn the torpedoes; full speed ahead"?..."

March 24, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Eastciders on Barton Springs Is Gone, Hi Sign Brewing Turns Six, Fogo de Chão Flexes Plantwise, Live Fire Beefs It Even Better, There’s Bourbon and Biscuits at Stella San Jac, and (how do you like it?) More, More, More

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

"...for the final week of March, as 2023 continues to gallop merrily along, much like all of us, toward..."

March 22, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin's Best New Pizza Places

Fresh pies? Save us a slice!

"...We're really stepping on the third rail here, daring to engage in Pizza Discourse. For such a simple dish..."

March 17, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Dreaming With Elephant Gym, 9m88, and LÜCY at SXSW’s Taiwan Beats Showcase

A six-act journey from island grooves to hip-hop chaos

"...echoing vocals washed in flanging riffs and seashore percussion, to a moving speech celebrating dreamers, the Tuesday night Taiwan..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Wayne Lim

The Women Nearly Killed by Texas’ Abortion Ban

Fighting for our lives

"...Austinite Amanda Zurawski had gone through a year and a half of fertility treatments..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...recommend the best day parties and unofficial bonanzas for one-stop concert shopping during the coming week of Fest madness...."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Trusting Your Gut: Texas Film Awards Honoree Michael de Luca on a Life in Cinema

From New Line to Warners, the exec discusses his career

"...de Luca is being honored this week at the Texas Film Awards seems to be Michael de Luca himself...."

March 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cyrus Gray Hasn’t Been Convicted of a Crime, but He Spent Years in Jail

Now he is an advocate for the rights of the accused

"...Cyrus Gray climbed to the stage with slow, measured steps. It was Jan...."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Live Music Illustrator Amitai Plasse Captures the Energy Onstage

The artist behind the grackle-packed 2022/23 Austin Music Awards poster

"...Before moving to Austin, Amitai Plasse crammed among the spectrum of characters..."

March 3, 2023 Music Feature by Katie Karp

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

"...Garbo’s Fresh Maine Lobster’s second brick and mortar in town – Garbo’s On Lamar (626 N. Lamar) – is..."

March 1, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Rancho Alegre Fundraises to Save Their Conjunto Festival During AmplifyATX

Cut from city arts funding, Alegre aims to raise 35k this week

"...Musicians in Austin’s conjunto community are among the groups feeling the effects of..."

Feb. 28, 2023 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...they're being squeezed on many sides by the Central Texas boom. Their Green Gate Farms property in North­east Austin,..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Austin Oyster Festival Is Shella Fierce, Progress Coffee Is Back in Black, Girl Scouts Are Out for Blood, La Condesa Is Gonna Try Hard, and Who’s Putting All That Queso on the Verde?

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

"...the last week of February, right here in the Texas river city formerly known as Waterloo...."

Feb. 22, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

On the Nightshift: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Keep Running

At Moody "with the white-hot light of the oncoming train”

"...“Austin, Texas! It’s my honor tonight to introduce to you a..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Jill Biden Invites Austinite Nearly Killed by Abortion Ban to State of the Union

Still, Biden dedicated little time to abortion in his address

"...of the Union address, the president had much ground to cover Tuesday night. He highlighted progress in the economy..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

New County Clerk Takes Over Elections and More From a Local Legend

From Dana to Dyana

"...Dyana Limon-Mercado's first job after graduating from Texas State University was working as a clerk in the..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

As Austin Recovers From Winter Storm Mara, City Manager's Job Is (Again) on the Line

Walking on thin ice

"...amid widespread outrage after stumbles in the city's response to what has now been named Winter Storm Mara –..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Can Spencer Cronk Weather the Storm After the Storm?

City manager once again at risk after "ice hurricane"

"...amid widespread outrage after stumbles in the city’s response to what has now been named Winter Storm Mara –..."

Feb. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City, County Issue Disaster Declaration, Seek Federal Funds for Cleanup to Come

Food Bank will be at two Eastside locations tomorrow

"...Headed into the weekend, Austin Energy’s outage map shows 109,000 customers..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: Queer Black Womanhood

Local nonprofit Queer Black Women Alliance makes space for their community, plus more queer events

"...Black Women Alliance, a local (for now) organization dedicated to elevating the mental health and business pursuits of LGBTQ..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Day Trips: Luther Hotel, Palacios

Historic Gulf Coast hotel is under threat of demolition

"...The Luther Hotel in Palacios might be gone by the time you read this. Despite the community's..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Review: Austin Opera’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sharp Sondheim staging could benefit from some musical raggedness

"...Legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street won the 1979..."

Feb. 1, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

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