Council Wants More Housing Near Project Connect Stations

Bring on the trains

"...train lines is dependent on support from the federal government – especially as lawsuits from Austin transit opponents continue..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Presidential Candidate Cornel West Hosts Music Industry Roundtable at Carver Museum

Sentimental talk invites Bill Callahan and Alphabet Workers Union

"...industry and how to improve it, West let the local speakers do most of the talking. They landed quickly..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Poet Laureate Program Please: Local literary figure KB Brookins has called on Austin’s art..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...Local BIPOC & queer-focused org allgo joins together with social..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...bill looks like every year and how much revenue local governments have to work with. City Council members, county..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...year in a Russian prison last week. The U.S. government officially designated him as “wrongfully detained” within two weeks..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Travis County Aims to Allow Defenders at Bail Hearings

The defunct program has faced a two-year uphill battle

"...CAFA as not only a constitutionally protected right that local government must provide to everyone but a tool instrumental..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Black and Latino Neighborhoods Face Worse Air Pollution, Study Finds

Highways, plants in East Austin fuel health inequality

"...highways and industry in East Austin contributes to greater local air pollution, and this research points to the consequences..."

March 22, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

The Off Beat: South by South Protest

Official fest flooded with grassroots organizing and anti-SX showcases

"...Joining local artists including Lucía Beyond, Madison Baker, Being Dead, Buffalo..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

The Austin Chronic: Notorious Lawyer Adam Reposa Gets Raided For Running an Illegal Dispensary

“I want to go to prison,” he claims, but no charges have been filed

"...a chronic envelope-pusher, a 20-year alpha gremlin of the local legal system, and the proverbial mammal in the adage..."

March 15, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Responds to Artist Dropouts Following Tweet From Greg Abbott

Governor tells protesting bands “Bye. Don’t come back.”

"...latter of which has supplied weapons to the Israeli government. The company has hosted several panels on technological innovation..."

March 12, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Total Solar Eclipse to Draw Crowds of Tourists to Town

The once-in-a-lifetime darkness is coming to Central Texas

"...Local officials have just over a month to finish preparing..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Opinion: We Need a Ceasefire Now

Anti-Palestinian violence is not “on the other side of the globe.” It’s here in Austin, too.

"...and proud Austinites compelled to speak out about the local political climate that enabled this horrendous hate crime. Austin..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Sophia Schlesinger

Experts on What to Do if You Come Face-to-Face With an Alien

Put up your dukes or extend a hand?

"...encounters an alien, she says, “you should contact your local authorities, councils, and let them know – they will..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Madeline Duncan

Austin Orgs Disagree on Legality of Secret Police Records in New Court Filings

A hearing has been set for April 9

"...Austin voters opted into Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code (the state law allowing cities to maintain..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Let Them Have Beds: The University of Texas Board..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Bill Would Connect ERCOT to U.S. Electric Grids

Environmental and labor groups support cost-saving bill

"...Casar, D-Austin, held a press conference at the IBEW Local 520 headquarters off Ben White Boulevard joined by myriad..."

Feb. 22, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Save Money, Save Energy, Save the Planet

"...Austinites. With help from this grant, I hope our local government will divert from fossil fuels and invest in..."

Feb. 12, 2024 Postmarks

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...the car, so the state trooper called in the local K-9 unit. “The K-9 alerted and a probable cause..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far

Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time

"...Pulido has spent years volunteering her time advocating around local issues, but her day job for the past nine..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abbott Defies SCOTUS: After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Opinion: A Modest Proposal for the Baddest, Reddest State in the Country

A satirical look at the machinations of Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature to impose their wills on the rights of everyday Texans

"...for children to read in public libraries. Taking away local control of school district public funding for its own..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Dan Acosta

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...ever wanted to learn more about what the city government does to maintain and improve transportation options available to..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

ACLU Files Human Rights Violations Complaint With United Nations Over Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ Bills

New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim

"...at universities (Senate Bill 17), LGBTQ+ books (HB 900), local government preemption (House Bill 2127), and allowing chaplains to..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Council Still Hesitant to Call for Cease-Fire in Gaza

Advocates say it’s a local issue too

"...As the White House has continued its support of..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...there are a lot of familiar faces from the local scene. Sundance may have snagged the world premiere of..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Affordable Homes for Sale Through Austin Community Land Trust

The city-run program is accepting applications now

"...Under such models, governments or nonprofits (in this case, the Austin Housing Finance..."

Jan. 4, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...by a Republican and, realistically, the only one the local GOP has a shot of holding...."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Pickle Envy Is Turning Fermentation Into an Act of Resistance

Brining for justice

"...the inhumane treatment of migrants by the United States government, particularly the family separation policy instituted by the Trump..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Food Feature by Andrew Turner

Biden Asks Supreme Court to Let Feds Cut Razor Wire at the Border

Feds say wire blocks Border Patrol from carrying out duties

"...The request came after the Fifth Circuit Court of..."

Jan. 3, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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