How Staple! Is Turning the Page Toward a New Future

Austin’s indie media expo returns and it’s all because of one email

"...the surface. Same goes for the Staplegator, the mascot of Staple! The Independent Media Expo: Just because the celebration..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...City of Austin Career Expo..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...the band. I recognize my old boss from an office job, then a TikTok influencer; they’re all twirling...."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...Texas filmmakers are mourning the loss of Tom Copeland, former executive director of the Texas Film..."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Bad Year for Press Freedom: Speaking of impunity, American journalist Evan Gershkovich woke up to his..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...music ops. Burned into my soul remains the image of my preschooler sneaking a surreptitious blow on a Honk!TX..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...TV set and tune in for a special episode of Queer Film Theory 101. In partnership with ATX TV..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: Incarcerated Women in Texas Need to Be Heard

A writer in her eighth year of solitary confinement laments widespread neglect of the experiences of women in prison

"...In December of last year, the Texas Civil Rights Project released a..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kwaneta Harris

The Luv Doc: What Grindr Is Not

It’s the singular artistic achievement of the Eighties band Escape

"...(don’t ask), but now it seems it’s all social media dating apps. New to me. I met a guy..."

March 29, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

T.C. Broadnax Selected as Austin’s Next City Manager

City Council to initiate hiring process next week

"...finalists produced by that search, and half a day of interviews with City Council members, on March 26 Mayor..."

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

"...Melinda Wickman Swearingen, a photographer who captured iconic images of the Texas outlaw country music scene, died March 18...."

March 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Texas Maternal Mortality Task Force Hasn’t Counted Abortion Death Cases for 10 Years

Committee members discovered longtime omission this year

"...analyzing pregnancy-related deaths and reporting information to their respective states and the CDC...."

March 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Accents and Cowlicks: Julio Torres on Problemista

SNL alum explores the magical world of immigration

"...At the beginning of a long day of press and a screening of..."

March 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

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

"...how Justin Douglas remembers his son Holden’s first year of preschool in the 2020-21 school year. “Imagine being a..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Film Review: Wakhri

Pakistani teacher turned star faces violent backlash

"...she dons a purple wig and takes to social media – for better and much worse...."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Selena Gomez Sparks Mental Health Conversation at SXSW

The star talks embracing treatment, Girl, Interrupted, and a new app

"...singer and Emmy-nominated actress Selena Gomez discussed the importance of prioritizing mental health in everyday life...."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Miranda Garza

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...today and tomorrow in the comics, gaming, animation, and multimedia storytelling arts,” Austin’s very own symposium for comic fans..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Liminal Lone Star State: Iliana Sosa’s El Paso in God Save Texas

HBO docuseries screens at AFS Cinema this weekend

"...Making a documentary is always a process of discovery. While Iliana Sosa was filming La Frontera, her..."

March 1, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...leader that day but said, “I’ve made no secret of my intentions.” Cornyn described McConnell’s leadership in the Senate..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...keynotes and featured speakers announcement – meaning a ton of celebrities, including Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, and Sydney Sweeney,..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...President Abraham Lincoln’s male friendships as having a “streak of lavender, and spots soft as May violets.” This phrasing,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Point Austin: The Never-Ending Story

Millions of guns, and countless murders

"...an hour perusing the Gun Violence Archive, the ongoing, nonprofit, heroic effort to catalog all the gun violence that..."

Feb. 20, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Ben Kweller to Launch the Zev Award at the Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards

New grant for musicians under 18 honors his son, Dorian Zev Kweller

"...Alongside the Austin Music Awards’ annual Hall of Fame inductions, much-loved Austin artist Ben Kweller launches a..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Juliette Binoche and Trần Anh Hùng Sample The Taste of Things

The ingredients of the lauded French romance about cooking

"...it was arguably France that took the simple act of preparing and sharing a meal and turned it into..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...February means Mardi Gras parades, Valentine's getaways, and hints of spring..."

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...reaching the river in Eagle Pass, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security doubled down last week, sending a cease-and-desist..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...booth, and the legendary Natalie Lepore is your master of ceremonies.  –James Scott Mean Girls Trivia..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...pursue a secondary degree. The future is a mix of hopefulness and uncertainty. Money is tight for you and..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Study Estimates 64,500 Pregnancies After Rape in States Where Abortion Is Banned

Plus, more than half a million rapes total

"...women have had rape related pregnancies in the 14 states where abortion is illegal since the Supreme Court overturned..."

Jan. 30, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas Wildlife: Our Future to Broadcast on Texas PBS Stations

Four shorts spotlight the state's flora and fauna on Wednesday

"...Future, a 60-minute program exploring efforts to protect the state’s fauna and outdoor spaces. The film collection highlights research..."

Jan. 30, 2024 News Post by Miranda Garza

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