Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...rise of a twisted dictator who had a secret plan – with a number for a name – to..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Restaurant Review: Micklethwait Craft Meats’ Freshly Opened Brick-and-Mortar

Food truck’s long-awaited Springdale shop keeps up the standard of excellence

"...of excitement and concern when I learned of their plan to shut down the truck and launch a restaurant..."

April 25, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Travis County Commissioners Greenlight $5M to Housing for Homeless Austinites

Montopolis project moves forward

"...The Cairn Point Montopolis project is a collaborative effort..."

March 28, 2025 News Post by Mattea Gallaway

Headlines / Quote of the Week

Where is the resistance? Here.

"...the idea behind the Downtown Austin Strategic Initiative, a plan approved by City Council last week that, according to..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

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

"...wants to spend a portion of that time succession planning. That is, she wants to make sure her successor..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

West Campus’ Nueces Mosque Readies for Renovation

The new generation at the center of the project looks to the future

"...In 2016, Nueces Mosque launched plans to fully renovate the property they have owned for..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by Amaya Austin

Austin Energy Proposes New Gas Generation as Part of 2035 Resource Plan Update

Critics say it “blows up” climate plans; AE says it improves emissions

"...Austin Energy officially released its 2035 Resource and Generation Plan, introducing new fossil fuel generation to a portfolio meant..."

Dec. 9, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

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

How property rights legislation is decimating Texas heritage

"...is under threat today as Dallas-based Eureka Holdings pursues plans to demolish and redevelop the site, one of dozens..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by JuanRaymon Rubio

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to provide feedback (deadline: Dec. 29) on their latest plan to build two toll lanes in each direction on..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...for the foreseeable future as CapMetro pauses its ambitious plan to electrify its fleet. The city’s transportation provider is..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature

City Invests Over $100 Million in New Public Safety HQ

South Austin campus will house APD, fire, and EMS

"...million investment to acquire and renovate a nearly 14-acre site in South Austin that will become the new home..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

A Dictator, a Weird Wednesday, and an Election in This Week's Events

We're not stressed about the week ahead at all!

"...make sure you find the time and make a plan to vote!   – James Renovitch The Eyes of..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

“Almost Shoegaze” Favorites Swirlies Talk Genre Tags and Their Lineup-Changing Collective

Five-piece’s Levitation show lands at Parish Nov. 1

"...recent Slide Away Festival) and Pitchfork lists (see the site’s 2016 ranking of the genre’s best albums), Swirlies singer..."

Oct. 29, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...The law, HB 1181, requires age verification for any site where at least a third of the content is..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature

Update to City’s Water Plan Through 2080 Nears Completion

Austin Water offers incentives for conservation and new supply strategies

"...Austin remains in Stage 2 of its drought contingency plan, which it’s been in since August of last year...."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Verde Report: “Poor Performances” Spell Doom for Austin FC, Josh Wolff in Crushing Loss

Playoff odds shrink after fall to Vancouver

"...largely due to the fact that, according to the site, ATX has the most difficult remaining schedule in the..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival FAQs

Where to go, how to vote, how much it costs, and more

"...Winners will be posted to our website on Sunday around 8pm and will appear in our..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Food Feature

The UMLAUF’s Getting Way Bigger

Nonprofit to integrate artist’s home with sculpture garden

"...together through its UMLAUF Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan. The plan was recently endorsed by the city’s Arts..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

150-Year-Old House Set for Renovation in Nameless Community

A chance discovery

"...to move the structure across Nameless Road to the site of the historic Nameless School...."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature by Aaron Sullivan

What to See and Do When You're Visiting the University of Texas Campus

Explore the Forty Acres deep in the heart of Austin

"...– and it’s worth spending some time on UT’s website to see what else is on offer. Architecture &..."

Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Suspension Plan: UT plans to suspend at least one student and..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Beat the heat in San Marcos and have fun at events around the state

"...Colorado. Several thousand mourners attended the funeral at the gravesite that June that included an open casket before it..."

July 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Save Our Springs Sues City Over Statesman Site Redevelopment

They claim city violated procedural rules and affordability requirements

"...against City Council over its approval of the Statesman Planned Unit Development in December 2022, which would allow over..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

"...an increase in near-miss incidents. In February, a FedEx plane came within about 100 feet of a Southwest jet;..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

It’s Gonna Be a Long, Hot Summer – Again

City and county brace for drought, wildfire season

"...more resilient. On March 7, City Council passed an on-site water reuse ordinance, which now requires all new commercial,..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Mother’s Day Events and More in This Week’s Community Events

Lots to celebrate this week around Austin

"...jazzy sounds of Gershwin. ASB’s thought of a backup plan just in case a storm hits (St. Martin’s Lutheran..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

"...serious medical supplies. Most importantly, I don’t have a plan...."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...Friday 19, French Legation State Historic Site..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Second Phase of Major Zoning Changes to Increase Middle-Income Housing Kicks Off

You can comment on HOME 2.0 Thursday

"...This Thursday at 9am, City Council and the Planning Commission will hold a joint hearing on the second..."

April 9, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...a sport to be divine. According to the Express’ website, this opener is against their “in-state foe,” the Sugar..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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