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"...on the front lines, he managed to get a job painting camouflage on military airplanes. This enabled him to..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...out not to be ACME business, it’s still their job to help point stakeholders in the right direction...."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...Seymour (Steve Buscemi) results in some painful but necessary growth as they make baby steps toward adulthood.   –..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...how protecting your neighborhood creek can help native plant growth, these lessons will help encourage environmental curiosity in your..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

City Could Raise Taxes, Cut Costs Amid Funding Fears

Departments asked to identify 5% of budget for potential cut

"...skyrocketed before leveling off in the past two years, job growth stayed relatively constant at around 4%, while sales..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Film Review: Idiotka

Girls just want to Slay, Serve, and Survive

"...poverty and give them a chance at a dream job in fashion...."

March 13, 2025 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...are released, it is nearly impossible to get a job in the fire service – despite their passion, experience,..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...wants to make sure her successor comes into the job with plans in place for East Austin’s District 1...."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Austin Chronic: With Proposed Hemp Ban in Texas, Stakeholders Warn of an Industry Going Under Overnight

Senate Bill 3 would be bad business

"...told to work at a gallery, but a $10-an-hour job wasn’t a financially realistic option for the local kid..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

International Musicians Keep Austin’s Scene Alive, but They Struggle to Stay

Putting the “world” in Live Music Capital of the World

"...anyone had even reached out to me about this job, I remember saying to my dad, 'The last place..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

The Austin Chronic: A Chat With the State Rep Candidate Who Ripped a Bong in Her Campaign Ad

Texas Hill Country candidate Sally Duval wants you to vote for freedom and logic

"...anyone can do this and still have a full-time job that they need to pay the bills. It also..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Council Is More Housing Density-Friendly. Will the New D10 Member Follow?

West side race could bolster a pro-housing majority

"...supporters of a slower, more restrictive approach to housing growth was reelected. Ann Kitchen (D5), a Tovo ally, ran..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Taking Austin’s LGBTQ Temperature

Getting the hot and cold scoop from local LGBTQ community members on queer Austin

"...changing” is how Janeway describes queer Austin. “With that growth has come an increased sense of safety for me..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Features Feature by James Scott

The Rehabilitative Power of Art in Sing Sing

Oscar nominee Colman Domingo teams with Austin filmmaker Greg Kwedar in a story of transformation behind prison walls

"...teaching there. She followed suit by giving up her job to help a group of people who are incarcerated,..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...have lost population during the last decade, the runaway growth of Austin proper has fueled extraordinary growth in its..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...music – and gives musicians and venue workers a job when most folks retreat into their A/C-blasting, utility bill-skyrocketing..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

City Manager Will Present His Proposed Budget

Community groups begin fight for more equitable budget

"...make his first major public appearance since starting his job as the city’s top leader in May, when he..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Ghostlight

A construction worker is drawn into a production of Romeo and Juliet

"...parts of his life separate – his family, his job, the play, the lawsuit against the woman they hold..."

June 21, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Inside Out 2

The inner life of now-teenager Riley gets complicated when Anxiety takes a turn at the wheel

"...shoving uncomfortable feelings away will only stunt our emotional growth, and a happy mind is one that encourages harmony,..."

June 14, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Hyde Park’s My H-E-B Shows Humanity, Explored

Like the store, in this work the people matter

"...people-forward mission. He doesn’t sugarcoat the nastiness of the job, the messes and arguments and tediousness. But he also..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

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Your weekly horoscope, June 7-13

"...my life’s work. I had no love for my job. Is there an even remotely comparable situation in your..."

June 7, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell

Hollywood’s newest A-lister – according to the directors who knew him first and best

"...that he’s learned from the best that a producer’s job “is assembling the best minds and then letting brilliance..."

June 7, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events

21 ways to get out of the house

"...world in the wake of a move, a new job, and a breakup. Join Ghari as she adjusts to..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

The story is lacking but the spectacle is stupendous

"...of violence first seen in the sequel. In her growth, Miller and cowriter Nico Lathouris do a fair job..."

May 24, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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Your weekly horoscope, May 17-23

"...get closer than ever before to doing your dream job. Because of your clear intentions, your diligent pragmatism, and..."

May 17, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

I Saw the TV Glow

Probes the mystery behind an Are You Afraid of the Dark?-like children’s show

"...is a quiet person, but Smith does a phenomenal job broadcasting his internal recognition and growth with every hesitation,..."

May 10, 2024 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

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

"...is a very realistic possibility because in my day job, I’m on the road a fair amount, covering 27..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Elders: Meet Doris “Sue” Bilich, Creative and Comedy Queen

Nearly seven decades of Austin memories

"...was ready to settle down after Melvin left his job with the U.S Air Force, and had enrolled at..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature by Maya Wright

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...“My job is to be there emotionally for people,” Eguia said,..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...the Texas Film Commission. A pivotal figure in the growth of the state's film industry, Copeland died this weekend...."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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