Water Boil Order Could End This Weekend

City issues official notice on water quality

"...While the water boil notice has so far been a precautionary measure, the city is now..."

Oct. 24, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Fifth Annual Austin Fermentation Fest Is Sunday

An interview about gut health, Barton Springs Mill, and pickles

"...the general end of the world vibes, but fermentation is a hot topic these days. Kombucha lines the aisles..."

Oct. 20, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 2

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 9-15

"...Since July is Crime Month at the Chronicle, the ruffians and reprobates..."

July 9, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Every Day is Rosé Day!

But on June 9th it's official!

"...It’s National Rosé Day this weekend (apparently), and while it’s not like we don’t..."

June 8, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Undressed: Seven Austin Shops to Keep You Fashionable This Summer

Shed some layers while still staying fashionable

"...the most fashionable of folks struggle to keep their stylish composure. To that I say: not this year, Texas!..."

May 18, 2018 Features Feature by Sarah Marloff

Five Movies to See in Austin This Week

Your weekly film guide for Jan. 18 through Jan. 25

"...fizzie waters and various iterations of pasta? There’s still some random boxes of tagliatelle left, if you look closely,..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Five Different Things To Do In Austin This Weekend

Art! Theatre! Dance! You know: What the enemy hates.

"...the vast zombie hordes or whatever come a-calling all apocalypse-wise...."

April 6, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food Truck Tuesday: My Name is Joe

Philip Speer’s new trailer supports recovering addicts

"...On February 2nd, Philip Speer opened the My Name is Joe Coffee Co. coffee and food truck on Colorado..."

Feb. 28, 2017 Food Post by Thea Newell

This Time It’s Personal

Michael Barker endows Ed Lowry Student Film Program at AFS

"...So, students – you’re now discovering, that after buying your..."

Aug. 26, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Then There's This: The Awesome Power of Women

Political group aims to increase voter turnout and so much more

"...a look at any news story about the Wendy Davis campaign and you're likely to see the names of..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

The Amazing Acro-Cats are Back in Austin this Weekend!

And why the hell should you care? Ask John Merriman.

"...take The Chronicle's word for it – because we've outsourced the report on this feline-spangled amusement to John Merriman,..."

Oct. 22, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Hightower Report: Goofy is not just a cartoon character – he's a legislator in Texas

Drew Springer fights Austin's bag ban

"...are goofy – but, hey, I'm from Texas. Goofy is as goofy does, and Texas does preeminent political goofy...."

March 15, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

Is Women's Media Too Girly?

Nail art and the "woman-child": Postfeminism in action at SXSW 2013

"...Sunday morning, Margaret Johnson, editor of HuffPost Women, moderated a panel that posed..."

March 10, 2013 SXSW Post by Melanie Haupt

Cooking Is for Lovers

Love is on the menu at these Valentine's Day cooking classes

"...made me feel special. Cooking for and feeding people is a fundamental act of caring; done within the context..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

This Week's Waste of Time

Am I running out of free browser games yet?

"...Somebody asked me recently if it's harder or easier to..."

Aug. 16, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

This Just In: Killing Is His (and Possibly Your) Business and Business Is Good!

Open casting call for 'Machete Kills'

"...if your iPhone had an "Edged Weapons App?" Then this, mi amigo/amiga, is for you …..."

May 22, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

The Saturday Is Bright and Not Filled With Terrors

And here's a plethora of recommendations for you

"...What this Saturday is filled with is, as usual, so many..."

May 4, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Then There's This: Combs Takes the Cake

When it comes to trolling for votes, anything goes

"...Let's take Comptroller Susan Combs as an example of someone who's taking the pimp playbook to a new level..."

March 16, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

This Week's Waste of Time

We handicap the 600 playable games of Ludum Dare

"...What did you do this past weekend? What? You didn't make a fully functional..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Redistricting: What Is and What Could Be

Wentworth reform passes Senate, Congressional map passes Lege

"...long-running (and long-failing) attempt to reform the Texas congressional redistricting process actually pass this time? It has at least..."

June 23, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

This ... is ... Staple!

No, really: It's Staple!, it's Staple!

"...Yes, but what is it? Will it hurt? Will it help me find..."

March 2, 2011 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

AISD: Who is Under the Axe?

Breaking down the 1,017 proposed cuts

"...staff cuts Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will present to the AISD Board of Trustees on Monday is daunting enough. Now..."

Feb. 13, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

List Me This Christmas

A collection of Jimmie D's holiday hard-ons.

"...a tizzy over prezzies and crafts for a month solid and wonder how many hot glue sticks I've managed..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Jimmie D

This Week's Waste of Time

A free browser game without all the guilt

"...If it isn't obvious by the very nature of this blog column,..."

Sept. 30, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

This Week's Waste of Time

Two browser games for the price of one ... free.

"...For all intents and purposes I'm on vacation, so I'm going to make this quick. One Step Back..."

Aug. 19, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

This Week in Campaign Fail

Rick Perry vs. the media

"...Think this election cycle was supposed to be about Gov. Rick..."

Aug. 17, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

This Week's Waste of Time

A browser game with a messsage ... ugh

"...tropes (low-fi graphics, no apparent goal) and even goes so far as to abandon big-gaming's construct that games must..."

July 22, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

This Week's Waste of Time

A free browser game for the uninitiated

"...scenario: You invite your nongaming friend over to play something you think is noob-friendly, and yet, the game still..."

April 9, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Is TEA Really Achieving?

Examining the latest Texas Education Agency claim of excellence

"...students, there's always going to be a quizzical eyebrow raised. So today's claim that it leads the nation in..."

March 1, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

This Week's Waste of Time

Run and jump. What more do you want from a video game?

"...(ie., run-and-jump based games). Browser games often fall into this category because of the simplicity of the platform genre...."

Jan. 14, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

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