Texas Lege Preview: Are School Vouchers a Shoo-In?

House Dems (and rural Republicans) ready to rally for public education

"...the state into culture war battlegrounds over the (accurate) teaching of matters of race and efforts to safeguard LGBTQ+..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Faith and Fatness in The Whale

Darren Aronofsky and writer Samuel D. Hunter redefine the religious movie

"...dancer and trainer Beth Lewis to work with Fraser, teaching him how to live in Charlie's body, "how to..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Libraries Prepare for a Barrage of Book-Banning Bills

Rating books, jailing librarians, and more

"...ballet shows). This could also prevent transgender librarians from teaching classes or running programs. Meanwhile, HB 231 filed by..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Talkin’ Chicken With Jacques Pépin at the Texas Book Festival

The revered culinarian's latest book showcases paintings and stories of poultry and more

"...Learning, and even more so teaching, is a huge part of Pépin's brand. Not only..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Melanie Haupt

Austin Author Gabino Iglesias Talks Spiders and Assassins

The horror writer guides you through the darkness at the Texas Book Festival

"...he spent several years in the gig economy – teaching, writing, and more – usually without health insurance. He..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Dale Carter Sings The Song of the Cicada

AFF documentary explores the life of a Texas mortician

"...the Witches Ball in Galveston. Robert said, "I was teaching at the time, anatomy and figure drawing, and he's..."

Nov. 1, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: THANK YOU, HEARTBREAK!

Also, a tip of the hat to humiliation as well

"...Humiliation is a highly effective teaching aid, but it doesn't do wonders for your self-esteem...."

Oct. 28, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Closings and Openings, Hirings and Aspirings, Wining and Dining and Economic Undermining in Austin’s Food Industry

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

"...been a long road. 8 years of negronis, spritzes, teaching people how to say ‘stracciatella,’ first dates that turned..."

Oct. 5, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Mexican American Cultural Center Prepares for Phase 2 of Its Long-Term Renovations

Staff members prepare to move out as MACC gets a facelift

"...classrooms and studios, a larger theatre space, an industrial teaching kitchen, and more...."

Oct. 5, 2022 Arts Post by Ali Juell

Moody Center Becomes Harry’s House for Styles’ First of Six Nights

A riot of colors and near-constant screaming on historic run

"...Austin takes the first stop after Styles’ historic stint..."

Sept. 26, 2022 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Austin at Large: Battle Lines Being (Re)drawn

The imperfect ways we try to describe what’s at stake when neighborhoods change

"...officers would love to be planting community gardens or teaching poor kids how to swim instead. Because to be..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Required Reading

"...not political suggestions, so that “teachers can focus on teaching and students can focus on learning.”..."

Sept. 21, 2022 Postmarks

The Central Market Cooking School is Alive and Well and Real, Real Tasty

Local powerhouse of nourishing knowledge returns to full strength

"...Teaching writers, that is – those multitalented gastroscribes responsible for..."

Sept. 19, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Opinion: Arming Teachers Is Not the Answer. I Know What Is.

To be safe, schools need funding for security personnel, equipment, and maintenance, argues an Austin middle school teacher

"...Then, teachers can focus on teaching and students can focus on learning. Imagine how wonderful..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Column by Marissa Castañón-Hernandez

Cha'keeta B Goes From Running Track to Running Tracks

Multifaceted rapper/entrepreneur looks to take names

"..."When teaching is your passion and you're on the other side,..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

The Luv Doc: Always Exploring Boundaries

Austin has a long tradition of allowing children into unseemly places

"...you bring them in the first place? And no, teaching them to distinguish the subtle differences between hops varieties..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Council Finds a Compromise on Renaming Pan Am Park

Pan Am still flying

"...Renteria said his first job with the city was teaching kids to play baseball and he had one problem:..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

In Production: Sickness and Stardom in You Are Not Alone

UT lecturer Cindy McCreery's new film takes place in the shadow of Michael Jackson

"...between classes, so the production moved into the upstairs teaching wards, filled with blank-eyed training mannequins; but downstairs, there..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Are Rainbows a No-Go at Leander ISD?

Rainbow flags removed from Cypress Elementary School classroom before first day

"...have learned from the situation," she said. "[Teachers] aren't teaching your children anything inappropriate; in fact, they haven't taught..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...as a museum this week. With free admission and teaching staff on hand, the Hezikiah Haskell House, located at..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature

Solid Candidates Find Their Way to AISD Board Races

Wanted: heroes. Salary: nothing

"...testing, teacher pay, and "attacks on public health and teaching historical truth in our schools."..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

A Fake Disease That Saved Real Lives in Syndrome K

New documentary reveals a secret history of Italian resistance

"...and had to make it utterly convincing. "They were teaching fake symptoms, there were fake documents, and then shipping..."

Aug. 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...by Senate Bill 3, a law designed to de-emphasize teaching about racism in American history. State Sen. Bryan Hughes,..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature

Malvern Books Founder Joe W. Bratcher III Dies

Publisher and bookseller shaped Austin's literary scene

"...be made to adamsmusichouse.org, a space dedicated to the teaching and appreciation of classical piano music founded by Bratcher...."

Aug. 1, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Reading Teachers Flummoxed as Leaders Quit en Masse

Later, graders

"...of statewide and national experts in the Science of Teaching Reading standards...."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

We Have an Issue: Some Stories

Mama Duke on the cover, plus an in-depth look at what went wrong at Front Steps

"...been enjoying ever since Raoul expanded his repertoire to teaching. Current Music Editor Kevin Curtin was impressed with what..."

July 29, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

A Journey Through Austin’s Knafeh Offerings With My Arab Father

A taste of home, connection, and knafeh

"...time he made the effort to spend an afternoon teaching me to make it in our home kitchen when..."

June 10, 2022 Food Feature by Yasmin Diallo Turk

Scrubs Star Judy Reyes Looks Back as the Cast Reunites at ATX TV Festival

"I can't even get over the fact that it's been 20 years"

"...characters either doctors or medical students at Sacred Heart teaching hospital. Every lead character, that is, except Carla Espinosa,..."

June 3, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

“It’s Like a Family Business, Except Rock Stars”: The Kindred Bond of We Don’t Ride Llamas

Afro rock sibling band is defiantly unconventional on new EP The Oracle

"...stages I was band director," proposes Chase. "I was teaching Kit how to play the bass."..."

April 29, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Shenanigans Shutter Simi, Domo Alley-Gato Returns, Front Market Celebrates, Tex-Mex Chains Expand, Les Dames Get Grilling at Franklin BBQ, and More

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

"...the good works of Tankproof and their mission of teaching kids how to swim. Sun., April 24, 4-7pm is..."

April 20, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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