How Gov. Greg Abbott Appointees Could Take Over UT

Texas Republicans move forward with new bill attacking academic freedom

"...Texas Republicans are working to tighten their grip on..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...The test can, and does, label kids and entire..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Abrupt Changes in SXSW Executive Leadership Mark New Era

President and two VPs are among those exiting

"...with Live Nation Studios, she has been a SXSW board member since 2021. She will serve in the new..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Updated: SXSW Announces Penske EVP as New Festival Head

Jenny Connelly replaces ousted longtime head Hugh Forrest

"...the owners have announced that Jenny Connelly, a SXSW board member and Penske Media’s executive vice president of product..."

April 29, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...Music, and Entertainment (ACME). After years of performers, administrators, boards, and venues having to bounce between offices for everything..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas DOGE Committee Looks to Form $88M State Cybersecurity Agency

Cyber Command would dramatically expand spending on cybersecurity

"...Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott declared creating a Texas..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...away from your opportunity to gain information at the board of trustees’ monthly meetings, no matter how long they..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...Fine Arts Houston, and even a stint on the board of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. She will..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

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

"...The 2025 City Council class only has two members who know what it’s like to lead the city..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Live From AFS, It's Saturday Night!

Jason Reitman brings his SNL history to Austin for special screening

"...in a special exhibition, starting September, titled Live from New York! The Making of Lorne Michaels.)..."

Jan. 21, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Enough Is Enough – Preserving Austin’s Vanishing Soul

How property rights legislation is decimating Texas heritage

"...demolition. Since 2018, supermajority votes (9 out of 11 members) are required by City Council to designate individual landmarks..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by JuanRaymon Rubio

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...seats on the Austin City Council and Austin ISD Board of Trustees. Mike Siegel is facing off against Gary..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...make less than $100,000 a year. Last week, UT’s Board of Regents approved the initiative, which will go into..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature

In Round Rock, Vandals Target Candidate Signs

Round Rock ISD continues to look out for far-right candidates

"...This year’s Round Rock ISD board election isn’t nearly as nutty as the last one...."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...garbage” and joked that he and a Black audience member had carved watermelons together. Grant Cardone implied that Kamala..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature

City Arts Funding Skipped Established Arts Organizations. Will They Survive?

Reforms to Austin’s arts grants threaten to disrupt the city’s cultural ecosystem

"...for entities like the ConnectHER film festival and the newly founded _OFCOLOR arts alliance getting major investments, but the..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...The Chronicle Editorial Board provides the following endorsements to Democrats in advance of..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Live From Saturday Night, It’s Jason Reitman!

Behind the scenes of the re-creation of the first ever SNL

"...culture into opening night in a way that he knew something was changing and someone was going to hold..."

Oct. 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

After a Uniquely Short and Turbulent Term, Watson Is the Mayoral Candidate to Beat

Four opponents make their cases against the incumbent

"...as mayor). Examples include when Watson announced in a newsletter that the years-long effort to craft a new vision..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Possible Police Contract Attacked on Two Fronts

Oversight advocates and city workers say it’ll be costly and weaken police transparency

"...City Council could approve a new contract between the city and the Austin Police Association..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

For Kimmie Rhodes and Co., Monday Nights at Saxon Pub Are a HOME for “Old Austin”

Inside the artist’s fundraising residency

"...is playing music with my friends,’” says Rhodes, a board member of the nonprofit. She began the Saxon Pub..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...helped elect most of Austin’s mayors and City Council members. He’s helped make environmentalists dominant players in city politics...."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?

Dem challenger hopeful Kamala Harris momentum will turn tide

"...much belong to political parties. All but one Council member currently on the dais is a Democrat, both by..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates

Here’s one minute of information on each race

"...A term-limited Leslie Pool means District 7 will have new representation for the first time since Barack Obama was..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the Statesman reported. Wood will return as a faculty member at the Cockrell School of Engineering. In a Tuesday..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature

Austin ISD Election Season Is Underway

The candidates are getting their messages out

"...The field is set for Austin ISD’s board of trustees election in November. Lynn Boswell and Kevin..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Will Voters Agree to Max Out School Property Taxes Amid Budget Crisis?

Austin ISD asks residents to support a property tax increase

"...Yep, it happened – Austin ISD’s board of trustees signed off on the long-discussed voter approval..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...reported. He owns a small construction company, is a member of the Austin Neighborhoods Council, and serves on the..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature

The Off Beat: Austinites Still Love Non-Austinite Elliott Smith

Annual SIMS benefit show marks songwriter’s 55th birthday

"...than unknown fans – the artist’s sister, former SIMS board member Ashley Welch, has attended in the past. Welch..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Suing Over the Glitch: Speaking of tech chaos, the..."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature

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