We Have an Issue: Ready to Roll?

The film industry prepares to reopen during a pandemic. Plus: How to be a true patriot this Fourth of July.

"...Two Legends Lost: Staff writer Kevin Curtin eulogizes Austin Tejano singer, guitarist, and bandleader Manuel "Cowboy" Donley, who passed..."

July 3, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: Gary Keller’s Austin Music Movement Shifts Resources

Major music advocacy funding impacted by the COVID-19 crisis

"...In January, the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame inducted Alonzo, also honored following..."

April 10, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Election Ticker: The Endorsements Begin

Delia Garza’s Twitter tangle, Central Labor Council likes, and more

"...list available on Facebook, "Stonewall Democrats of Austin")... State Tejanos, et al...."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Rancho Alegre Fights to Be the Cadillac of Conjunto Festivals

The music fest returns the native Texas genre Downtown where it once flourished

"...of American music genres born in Texas that includes Tejano and orquesta. The former took shape toward the end..."

May 3, 2019 Music Feature by César E. López Linares

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

Jason Isbell plays three nights, Wiz Khalifa returns to town, and more

"...For decades, Little Joe y La Familia have synthesized Tejano with jazz, country, and rock & roll. Along the..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Chulita Vinyl Club Holds the Line Against Cultural Appropriation

All-women, all vinyl, the DJ collective spins for empowerment and togetherness

"...numerous black and brown soul movements, New Wave, twee, Tejano/Chicano oldies, and even lowrider "souldies."..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Downtown Puzzle: HOT History

Projects under consideration for the historic preservation “funding bucket”

"...owned, and contemplated for development); Oakwood Cemetery (unfunded renovations); Tejano Walking Trail (of historic sites); Barton Springs Bathhouse, Austin..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Plaza Saltillo Ground-breaking Set for Wednesday

After a long wait, the Eastside redevelopment finally kicks off

"...and will include two trails passing through: Trail of Tejano Music Legends and the Tejano Healthy Walking Trail, as..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Lege Lines: Ignoring the Dawnna Dukes Problem

County Democratic Party Chair Vincent Harding doesn't want to talk about the beleaguered rep

"...well as leadership from Liberal Austin Democrats and Austin Tejano Democrats. Dukes still has her supporters, who have taken..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Baby sea turtles, Elvis Fest, and more!

"...Tejano Conjunto Festival May 24-28, San Antonio, www.guadalupeculturalarts.org..."

May 5, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...(Worth noting is that the Black Austin Democrats, the Tejano Democrats, and all three minority Chambers of Com­merce are..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Gay Place: Anything ...

Selena's birthday week is Dreaming of You

"...trivia and not-so-trivial recuerdos of the Queen of Tex-Mex, Tejano, and our hearts. (See related music feature, "Siempre Selena,"..."

April 10, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

The 10-1 Ticker...

Election updates!

"...Daniel in 4, and Robert Thomas in 10... Capital Tejano Democrats endorsed Mike Martinez for mayor, Delia Garza in..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature

Playback: Tip Jar Etiquette

See that tip jar? Give.

"...› Tejano innovator Manuel "Cowboy" Donley landed a Heritage Fellowship from..."

July 4, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Club 'Stacking' = Democratic Drama

Fairness of endorsement process in dispute

"...observers. His campaign won the endorsement of the Austin Tejano Demo­crats after paying for 20 memberships in the club,..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

The More and the Merrier: Council Candidate Update

More hopefuls trickle in

"...longtime Democratic activist, most recently for single-member districts (Austin Tejano Democrats chair, and last week noted as possible candidate),..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

HD 50: Circular Dem Firing Squad

Rifts deepen among candidates

"...Israel maintained her ground. "I said at the Austin Tejano Democrats [meeting] that I'd be open to working on..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

More Things in 'Heaven and Earth'

Fidencio Duran opens a new solo exhibition at the MACC

"...Gallery is another exhibit, this one celebrating artwork by Tejano Hall of Famer Oscar Martinez. Titled "The Big Red..."

Jan. 19, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Day Trips

The collection of photos, clothes, and trophies at the Selena Museum are a reminder of a voice silenced much too early

"...Award that solidified her title as The Queen of Tejano Music...."

July 20, 2012 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Off the Record

And then there were two (proposals for the future of the Cactus Cafe)

"...Just in time for Latino Music Month, the Austin Tejano Music Coalition has started a new membership campaign, Austin..."

April 30, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Heart and ALMA

Austin Latino Music Association's annual awards ceremony

"...local favorites Yayo Castillo y Rumores and the legendary Tejano band the Latin Breed while ALMA presents its Idolos..."

April 8, 2010 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Exit Wounds

Remembering David Martinez, Andrea Burden, Tonky Murphey, and Rhett Beard

"...recording with some of the most famous bands in Tejano music: Ruben Ramos, Jessy Serrata, and Little Joe. His..."

Dec. 14, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Galavisión to Air the Premios Texas Awards

Austin's Spanish-language stations take the stage

"...While Premios Texas started as a Tejano music-based show, "as our great state continues to grow..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Tres Chicas

The Latin ladies have it, but the Krayolas want it back

"...We're not just a salsa act, we're not a Tejano band, we're not a cumbia band, and people here..."

May 8, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

TV Eye

Hulu, Sling, YouTube, the DVR – it's the age of the hybrid viewer

"...Cable access show Primetime Tejano, hosted by Jerry Avila, celebrates its 18th year with..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Esteban 'Steve' Jordan Tribute

"...proclamation for Jordan from the governor, prompting the ailing Tejano legend's first visit to the stage. Garbed in a..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Upcoming Candidate Forums

Spend an hour researching the candidates

"...• Tejano Democrats forum: Monday, April 14, 5:30pm; Travis Co. Commissioners..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...is making a valiant effort to revive the once-dominant Tejano Democrats, a statewide group that has fallen on rough..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature

Looking for 'Real' Democrats

A report from the endorsement circus

"...groups voting that night went for Thompson; the Austin Tejano Democrats did not endorse in the District 46 race...."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Homemade History

Las Manitas, the Pérez sisters, and a usable past

"...and serrano peppers, Ruben Ramos – the Grammy-Award winning Tejano music legend – reminisces about washing dishes at the..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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