Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice

In Trump and Paxton trials, the rules don’t apply

"...we’ve been provided a glimpse of what passes for public accountability among the rich and powerful in America –..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Michael King

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

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...put out the call for assistance from a victim services counselor. As a crisis counselor with the Austin Police..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...to 4.   – Kat McNevins City Council-Planning Commission Public Hearing on Land Development Code Changes..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Common Law

Renting and emotional support animals?

"...legal difference between an emotional support dog and a service dog? The tenant says that he doesn’t have to..."

April 5, 2024 Column by Luke Ellis

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

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...social group Queer Muslims ATX and Asian Family Support Services Austin to host a meal during Ramadan. During the..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...will require Paxton to complete 100 hours of community service in Collin County, take 15 hours of ethics training,..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Travis County Aims to Allow Defenders at Bail Hearings

The defunct program has faced a two-year uphill battle

"...in an email sent by Travis County’s Justice & Public Safety Executive Vicky Ashley to CAFA stakeholders (excluding Travis..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Photographer Melinda Wickman Swearingen, Whose Images Defined Outlaw Country, Has Died

The Texan famously snapped Waylon, Willie, and more

"...Wittliff Collections, which is free and open to the public at Texas State University. The exhibit presents 19 rare..."

March 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...Holden is one of 35,000 public elementary school kids in Austin whose first years of..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cornyn to Lead the Senate? Republicans are set to replace Mitch McConnell as GOP Senate..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

As Transit Cops Near, Cap Metro’s Other Public Safety Personnel Thrive

Safe on the bus

"...scenario that Cap Metro envisioned when it launched the public safety ambassador program in October 2021. A nearby ambassador..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Can a Veteran Oil Man Clean Up the Railroad Commission’s Mess?

Bill Burch is running to raise awareness of groundwater contamination

"...well firefighter with broad support – even from some Republicans – be the one to clean up the mess?..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Point Austin: The Never-Ending Story

Millions of guns, and countless murders

"...reflected in earlier reviews by the state Department of Public Safety and the Texas House of Representatives (both preceded..."

Feb. 20, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) has discontinued public tours at the Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) in Port..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Animal Services to Adopt New Bite Severity Scale

Stressed shelter dogs becoming a public safety issue

"...beleaguered Austin Animal Center, after years of overcrowding, mounting public scrutiny, and a scathing audit released in September, is..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Conservative Majority is supporting challengers who could unseat House Republicans who voted to impeach A.G. Ken Paxton. Defend Texas..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

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

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...he didn’t see anyone. Then the Texas Department of Public Safety trooper’s lights flashed behind him. Despite not having..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Recommended Austin Events

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

"...as well as offering both self-serve and hosted tea services. This particular event includes an open play area for..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

The Texas Tribune Is Unionizing

After last summer's layoffs, staff is organizing for stability

"...chilling theory is that the decision was swayed by public institutions that had pulled sponsorships, which make up a..."

Jan. 24, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

State Grid Weathered Cold Snap Despite Record Demand

All-time highs and lows

"...officials did a better job of communicating to the public, holding multiple press conferences explaining how to weather the..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...Barber; and boot and shoe shining from Cowboy's Shine Service. Yee-haw!..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...Uchi in Denver that same year. After the food service industry paused and pivoted or crumbled during the first..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

An Open-Door Policy for Performance Art at FronteraFest

Austin’s innovative and egalitarian gathering keeps its public service mission

"...temporary change doesn't affect what Moore called the core "public service" mission of FronteraFest. Webster concluded, "It's really one..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...show from the franchise to debut on a streaming service, launching in 2017 on CBS All Access (now Paramount+)...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...and all kinds of pastries with counter and drive-through service. Order the Friday Special meal by Thursday at 4pm..."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Great Springs Trail Project From Austin to San Antonio Chugs Along

After identifying ideal plots, it’s time to acquire them

"...it in perpetuity." But they can connect landowners with public funds from local city and county governments, public bonds,..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Color in Sara Hickman’s An Eclectic Array of Texas Musicians

Presenting two illustrations from Sara Hickman’s new volume

"...those trying to stay off Spotify, is an Austin Public Library streaming service that actually pays local artists to..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

How ERCOT and the City Are Preparing for the Next Winter Storm

Mayor: "We should anticipate that we will have a big weather event"

"...shut down during blackouts, and launching a text notification service in May of this year...."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

NADC Burger Goes Brick-and-Mortar, Birdie’s Reprises Bistro Remy, Luminaire Gets Spanish with Wines, the Oyster Is (Part of) épicerie’s World, and More

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

"...Hancock), is now hosting a raw oyster and bubbles service on Thursdays, 5-9pm. Chef de cuisine Steven Rodriguez will..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...1957, Lawrence Segner opened a country store and Sinclair Service Station here. It has since become the home of..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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