East Austin Doesn’t Get the Same Shade, and Consequences Ripple for Health and Equity

Beating the heat

"...air conditioning or the cooling effects of the city's pools and springs. But the city's urban forest also provides..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Austin at Large: Everything’s a Priority Now

Council lines up its asks as a boom-time budget season nears its liturgical climax

"...the shortages we've seen this summer that have kept pools closed during the hottest summer on record; conduct environmental..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Punk Chronicles: The Shock of the New – The Violators and the Skunks Invade Raul's

14 days after the Sex Pistols break up and mainstream media declares punk dead, Austin's scene begins at a Tejano bar on the Drag in Chapter 5, Part 1 of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"..."Search and Destroy" before picking himself up from the pools of spilled beer and disconnecting Marshall 4x12 cabinets...."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Day Trips: Center Point

Swimming holes and burgers a short scenic drive away

"...It has deep pools shaded by cypress trees and shallow water rushing over..."

June 17, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Faywood Hot Springs, New Mexico

Healing waters and a whole lot of history

"...hot springs. A soak in the public and private pools leaves the skin feeling revived and sore muscles soothed...."

May 6, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Film Review: Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off

Reconciling the legend with the man in this life-spanning story

"...feats represent more than just adept athleticism. The drained pools, half-pipes, and punk-rock skater culture that he inhabits become..."

March 13, 2022 SXSW Post by Trace Sauveur

Technologists Say Look Beyond NFTs for the Real Future of the Internet

Web3: Future tech or Bubble2.0?

"...administrative waste and curb middlemen’s control over in investor pools, charitable organizations, and community projects...."

March 11, 2022 Features Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes

Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson

"...organizations.) DAOs have suddenly rocketed to prominence as investor pools, charitable organizations and community projects embrace them to reduce..."

Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

We Got Gators in Austin. Now What?

Fearsome invaders or frightened longtime residents facing displacement?

"...look at the satellite maps, there are all these pools off of the river in various places around Webberville,..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...In the meantime, Barton Springs, Bartholomew, Stacy, and Springwoods pools are open...."

Dec. 24, 2021 News Feature

Review: The Avocados

¡Ensalada! (Found Object Records)

"...frenzied staccato picking and organ swirl into multicolor psychedelic pools. "Surf Juan O'Juan" opens with a bee-swarm hook that..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Ten Things That Defined ACL Fest's First Weekend

Abortion ban opposition, a weather delay, and the unforgettable performances

"...in the sleepy hours of Friday morning, resulting in pools that had to be filled with mulch. As such,..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...traveling outside of the Austin area, but five mosquito pools harboring West Nile have been identified through routine testing,..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature

Looking for Solutions for Residents Feeling Extreme Heat

UT-Austin partners with city, community orgs to mitigate local "heat island" effect

"...infrastructure (trees, permeable pavement), blue infrastructure (drinking fountains, public pools), policy (cooling tax rebates, heat emergency response plans), and..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

"If These Walls Could Talk" at Cloud Tree Studios & Gallery

The artists in this Cloud Tree Studios & Gallery exhibition get the walls not only to talk but to spin some fantastic tales

"...road signs promising "scenic view ahead"; small, motel-style swimming pools (one marked to indicate where it's "Real Deep"); pasted-in..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

White Denim, Pocket Fishrmen, Sir Woman, and more recommended sounds

"...guitar to lovely effect. The EP crystallizes with "Smaller Pools," a heart-pouring acoustic duet with wildly warped vocals. The..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Music Column by Austin Powell

Day Trips: South Llano River State Park, Junction

A river runs through it

"...through the park alternating between shallow rapids and deep pools. Bring an inner tube, because this is a great..."

July 30, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

First-Ever Comprehensive Plan Looks at Zilker's Future

The Zilker Park Vision Plan starts rolling

"...community meetings, as well as 10 in-person pop-ups at pools around town (in each Council district) throughout the month..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: How Austin Ranks

What a new report about racial segregation says about our city

"...Givens Pool, and the larger Givens Park and the..."

June 25, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Barton Springs Pool Reopens June 11

With more lifeguards hired, city will discontinue reservations soon

"...online for $190 and are good for all city pools through Oct. 31...."

June 9, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

SXSW Online Offered Lots to Look Forward To

Virtual festival forecasts incoming local debuts and tentative fall touring.

"...quaint regional pastime of indoor shrimp fishing from large pools...."

March 26, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Energy Still Hasn't Fixed Problems With Utility Bill Discounts on Expensive Homes

Consumer advocate requests audit of AE's Customer Assistance Program

"...near Mt. Bonnell and in West Lake Hills with pools, spas, and tennis courts, all receiving the basic CAP..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Day Trips: Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch

The crown jewel of the Guadalupe River

"...the summer it's a prime swimming hole with deep pools and shallow rapids. Nearly 10 miles of multiuse trails..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Origins of a Green Identity Dives into the Growth of a Community

KLRU and Living Springs celebrate Austin's eco-pioneers

"...material for future projects. Even Crenshaw's campaigning has deep pools left unexplored, like how she fought off plans for..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Lost Maples State Natural Area, Vanderpool

Lost Maples shows its true colors

"...sycamores add depth to the color palette. The shallow pools of the Sabinal River, which runs through the park,..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Essential Pool Services

"...that are similar to Barton Springs. There are indoor pools, which seem much less safe that have been open..."

Aug. 29, 2020 Postmarks

The Common Law

Mask up, Austin (and stop bridge jumping into Lady Bird Lake)

"...limits, which include things like collegiate sporting events, swimming pools, amusement parks, museums, and libraries. So, at present, UT..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

We Regret to Inform You Central Texans May Now Add “West Nile Virus” to the Worry Jar

Another reason to stay inside this summer

"...Old tires, flowerpots, clogged rain gutters, birdbaths and wading pools can be breeding sites for mosquitoes...."

July 16, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

ACDLA Response

"...Chronicle to participate in the poisoning of future jury pools. ACDLA [Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association] has made no..."

June 19, 2020 Postmarks

City, County Officials Warn COVID-19 Is Surging

Austin Public Health: "We have the ability to change this"

"...city and a county,” such as the newly opened pools, it’s ultimately up to Austinites to control that outcome;..."

June 11, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

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