Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...a Niman Ranch charcuterie table.   – Kimberley Jones TexAss: A Queer Comedy Show..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Local Alt-Sports to Help You Think Outside the Gridiron

Pro bull-riding, kayak polo, and more unconventional sports & rec in ATX

"...in. Catch regular bouts with the badasses of banked-track, Texas Roller Derby, and flat-track superstars Texas Rollergirls (ranked No...."

Aug. 19, 2022 Sports Feature by Katherine McNevins

Local Roller Derby Community in a Jam Over Extreme Heat

A shade covering could cost more than $100,000

"...boasting a total of four flat track leagues: the Texas Rollergirls (currently ranked eighth in the world), Austin Anarchy,..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Now Streaming in Austin: Hell on Wheels

Join us tonight for a live tweet of the Roller Derby doc

"...lead to the city having two leagues: the flat-track Texas Rollergirls, and the banked track Texas Rollerderby...."

July 14, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Netflix's Home Game Catches Austin Roller Derby on the Track

TXRD rolls onto the unconventional sports show

"...availability and time," he said, but being raised in Texas, and as a former Austinite, he knew he wanted..."

July 10, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...in a meteorological sense but a literary one. The Texas Book Festival has released the full list of authors..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gay Place

Pride Week has arrived!

"...Gardening for joining forces with their truck and trailer, Texas Rollergirls Rec-League and TXRD for teaming up with us,..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Opening the Book on Roller Derby

Local photographer Kickstarting history of Texas Rollergirls

"...also the home of photographing Roller Derby, and longtime Texas Rollergirls photographer Felicia Graham is crowdfunding a collection of..."

June 9, 2016 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Believe

Moving Panoramas flicker to life in the aftermath of a home invasion

"...Derby during its early rebirth in Austin with the Texas Rollergirls, so I helped get the New York Gotham..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Music Feature by Leslie Sisson

Summer Fun: Gay Edition

Follow the Summer Fun rainbow to the summer's best LGBTQ bets

"...kickoff your weekend with the Austin Outlaws or the Texas Rollergirls as these rough & tough gals take the..."

May 15, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy

A Triple Roller Derby Double Header

Roller Derby makes history at the Bob Bullock, plus upcoming bouts

"...claim to inventing an entire sport. But as the Texas Rollergirls bout tonight, the Bullock Texas State History Museum..."

April 11, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Good Sports

Austin food should go to bat

"...Texas Shade: Cheer Up Charlies Where else would Texas' two..."

April 10, 2015 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Help the Hell Marys

Texas Rollergirls' champs suffer outrageous theft

"...event. It's safe to presume that stealing from the Texas Rollergirls' 2014 champions the Hell Marys makes that corner..."

Sept. 14, 2014 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Rollergirls

"...The end of a Texas Rollergirls' season is always a time of mixed emotions,..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Rollergirls: The Penultimate Battle

Two clashes to decide the championship conflict

"...The Texas Rollergirls' 2014 season has shot past faster than a..."

July 13, 2014 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Derby From Out of Denver

Mile High Club swooping in to face the Texecutioner's steel

"...The Texas Rollergirls have got some guests this weekend: The Denver..."

June 14, 2014 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Rollergirls Double-Header

"...Old school! If you've only ever seen the Texas Rollergirls skate at the Austin Convention Center, you never..."

May 30, 2014 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

'You Come at The Queens, You Best Not Miss'

Last year's Texas Rollergirls champs face their heirs apparent

"...Another month, another Texas Rollergirls double header. This time, the May 10 matchups..."

May 10, 2014 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Rollergirls Hit Home Season Half Point

Hotrods aim to wave checkered flag on 2014, Hustlers say no

"...If there's one story in the Texas Rollergirls this year, it's that the Hotrod Honeys look..."

April 19, 2014 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Rollergirls Get Heated for the Hotrods

Three years of runner-up status could end on the flat track

"...There hasn't been a Texas Rollergirls’ championship bout in living memory without the Honey's..."

March 22, 2014 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Rollergirls Double Header

"...Last year's Texas Rollergirls champion­ship bout was one for the ages. The..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Roller Derby Update 1/22/14

From recruiting wranglers to world cups, start filling your schedule

"...Texas Rollergirls..."

Jan. 22, 2014 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Sports Top 10s

"...6) Welcome to the Blood Shed The Texas Rollergirls finally acquired their own full-time practice facility, and..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

Texecutioners Speeding for Gold

Texas Rollergirls in Milwaukee for nationals this weekend

"...In celebration, Mayor Lee Leffingwell has declared Nov. 9 Texas Rollergirls Day...."

Nov. 8, 2013 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Roller Derby Update 9/13/13

Tournament season, world titles and good news for Temple

"...well soon to one of my all time favorite Texas Rollergirls, Sic Shooter. Glitter done, Sic. Texas Rollergirls..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Rollergirls Double Header

"...are breaking out their fastest wheels. This weekend, the Texas Rollergirls find themselves in the middle of a pincer..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

An Austin ex-pat returns for a film screening

"...opportunities to donate and get free grub!) featuring Equality Texas' Brian Thompson exploring the ramifications of the recent Supreme..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Texas Rollergirls, Heartbroken No More

Honky Tonk Heartreakers end a six year championship dry spell

"...the end of the first period of last weekend's Texas Rollergirls championship bout between the Hotrod Honeys and the..."

July 21, 2013 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Rollergirls Championship Double Header

"...the ATX. From 2004 to 2006, they held the Texas Rollergirls championship in the palm of their gingham-gloved hands...."

July 12, 2013 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Rollergirls: Fast in Slow Motion

High speed camera catches all the Roller Derby action

"...So the Texas Rollergirls are skating tonight. Not clear on what flat..."

June 8, 2013 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

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