Texas Schools to Get a Bit More Cash and a Lot More Christian Nationalism

Assessing the 89th Legislature’s effect on public education

"...related to local schools in this year’s 89th legislative session, education wonks estimate. Chandra Villanueva of policy experts Every..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

With 25,000 Empty Seats, AISD Enrollment Factors Into Massive Budget Problem

Falling down an endless budget hole

"...instead of contractors to provide services for the district’s special education students; $24 million will come from what the..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...suffer from crack usage and imprisonment, and a CBS special on gun violence in schools, inspired later raps. The..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...the one who got away (Chris Evans). Catch a special sneak peek along with Song’s selection for a film..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

"...these are English language learners,” said Barbara Boutette, a special education teacher at Burnet Middle School, which, like Dobie,..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...Bang the gavel, girlies, because court is in session, and you’re guilty – of being a slay queen!..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

Trivia, Traitors, and Torches in This Week’s Recommended Events

Venture forth on the weekdays

"...you just wish to partake in the outdoor drink specials, DJ, and signed copies of her recipe Rolodex featuring..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...Saturday night. The stage overflowed with talent as blues special guests Soul Man Sam, Kam Franklin, Jake Andrews, and..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

God, Texas, and Film Incentives

The devil's in the details for Texas' multibillion dollar plan

"...million to $50 million to $45 million until, last session, it reached a new high of $200 million. That..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing

Here, take these LGBTQ events to protect you against the incoming horrors

"...Chisinou, Divine Goddess, and Yvonna F Mei Starr compete. Special guest Lucky Starzzz joins from Drag Race season 17...."

April 25, 2025 Column by James Scott

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...and Gary Clark Jr. on Day 2 – lead special jam sessions to highlight the blues’ ever-evolving, collaborative spirit...."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

"...Initially, the arts community was glad of the change, especially when the city hired Vincent Kitch as cultural arts..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

School Vouchers Win in Late Night Vote at the Capitol

Controversial Republican proposal will become law

"...It was a career-saving win for Abbott, whose obsession with vouchers has become a defining feature of his..."

April 17, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...attack by legislators and politicians across the country, and especially in Texas. As a way to fight back, local..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Homoscope Is Where the Heart Is

Your best queer week is written in the stars – and this column

"...Owie anniversary, where the birthday queen gets roasted by special guests Noodles, Arinna Dior Davenport, Mars, Mandy Quinn, Austin..."

April 11, 2025 Column by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...University System from enforcing a drag ban at its special event venues. The ruling means Draggieland, scheduled for March..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

School Consolidation Comes to Austin ISD With Funding Down

It’s here

"...increase in public school funding at this year’s legislative session, AISD’s projections don’t assume new funding is coming...."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...and cast Yvonne D’Amour, Venus Rising, and this week’s special guest Brooklin Mars on the stage – now’s the..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Seeing Clearly on Trans Day of Visibility

Haus of Trans and Black Trans Leadership of Austin talk their TDOV celebration

"...Institution, Jenna Talia, Sticky Gold, and MK Ultra) alongside special guests Buck Wylde, Cosmo, Flex Brojas, Traumada, Kitty Von..."

March 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

The City of Austin Is Still Tweaking the Live Music Fund

Music Commission plans 2025 grant program, meets new ACME director

"...laws and regulations from the state of Texas [legislative] session and the federal government that could affect ongoing city..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Angelina Liu

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...in 2022, after surviving his own primary challenge. This session, he and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick designated vouchers the..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...of North America calls “curated sake experiences,” which means special sake flights, pairings, and cocktails served up on local..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Just One Spark: Disney and the Business of Joy at SXSW

Josh D'Amaro and Alan Bergman on how to make someone's favorite ride

"...of World-Building at Disney, a South by Southwest featured session. But for the man who oversees the Disney parks..."

March 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ivan Cornejo, Steve Wynn, Cardinals, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...Day four of South by Southwest Music felt especially global...."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...raffle benefiting the SIMS Foundation and an after-show karaoke session beckon to the OGs too cool for SXSW badges...."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Medics at Hays County’s Private, Unionized EMS Service Fear for Agency’s Future

One government client has moved on, another appears ready to

"...the union campaign (Phillips says Luddy participated in bargaining sessions as a representative of ESD 1, where, at the..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

What to Expect at the 2024-2025 Austin Music Awards

Our annual celebration of local music and the people who make it happen returns to Antone’s March 2

"...as well as Best World, who lead a jam session featuring fellow nominees Beto Martinez (Best Producer), Wyatt Corder..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...lineup. Try local hypno-hype woman Erica Nix's fest-long hypnosis sessions performed alongside fellow THIS IS NOT A CULT creator..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...We were especially interested in the state of housing, policing, and democracy..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...with actor Joe Manganiello and is apparently sharing “a special announcement about Colossal’s progress while showcasing groundbreaking technologies like..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

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