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"...The Boyz of Austin Present: NuMetal vs. Ska..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The Texas State Capitol is currently playing host to an..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Not Vibin' With the Vision

"...Nick Barbaro’s Aug. 11 [“Zilker Revamp Plan Dead in the Water(shed)”] and Lina Fisher’s Aug. 18 [“No Plan, No..."

Aug. 24, 2023 Postmarks

City Confirms “Non-Concerning” Levels of Toxins in Algae in Barton Springs; Pool Still Open

Toxins found at many local waterways due to rising temperatures

"...Don’t worry, the worst has not yet happened. The city has confirmed..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

With Zilker Plan Dead, When Will Council Move on Park Improvements?

Parts of the plan should remain, Paige Ellis says

"...After the dramatic death of the Zilker Park Vision Plan last..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Zilker Revamp Plan Dead in the Water(shed)

Mayor Kirk Watson calls it off

"...After a rapid series of events over the weekend, the controversial and years-in-the-making Zilker Master Plan "will..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Qmmunity: Sporty Spice

Wherever you fall on the sporty spectrum, Austin's queer scene has a place for you

"...Huddle up team: We're talking outdoor queer activities, specifically the kind that get your blood pumping. While that might..."

July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte

Salute the sweaty sirens of the screen with these queer mega-muscle movie events

"...Phew! Is the heat also really getting to y'all? Because I am..."

July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Spirits of Sobriety

Austin's queer community offers intentional alcohol-free events for the sober and sober curious

"...Stay dry this July. Post-Pride Month, we're easing off the gas to merge into the lane of sober socializing...."

July 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: More Pride, Less Prejudice

In a way, we're all gay Darcys looking for our gay Elizabeths in the thrush of Pride parties

"...It is a truth universally known that a person in possession of queer Pride must be..."

June 9, 2023 Column by James Scott

Parks Board Recommends Zilker Plan Despite Misinformation-Fueled Outrage

Stakeholders respond to 5,000-seat amphitheater concerns

"...The Zilker Park Vision Plan has cleared its last hurdle..."

May 26, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Tensions Rise Ahead of Meeting on Zilker Plan

Dazed and confused over Zilker

"...As the Zilker Vision Plan nears its City Council vote, slated..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Best New Pizza Places

Fresh pies? Save us a slice!

"...We're really stepping on the third rail here, daring to engage in Pizza Discourse...."

March 17, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Coalition Fighting Another Proposed Amphitheater Near Dripping Springs

Environmental groups call on TCEQ to reject wastewater permit

"...Nearly a year after community pushback slowed progress on the planned Violet Crown Amphitheater in Southwest Austin to a..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: The Zilker Master Plan Is Back

And so is the Community Advancement Network report

"...The Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan has been released in..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Mum Foods Moves Into Manor Road Smokehouse Space

The not-so-new kid on the block opens softly this weekend

"...Mum Foods is walking into the space where Fowler’s Smoking Soul Food once ran, on..."

Nov. 16, 2022 Food Post by A. Richmond

General Election Info for Travis County

Early voting runs Oct. 24-Nov. 4

"...Travis County voters may vote at any "vote center" (where you see a "Vote Here/Aquí"..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature

Back to School With Queer Austinites

Queer Austin artists and icons give their two cents on surviving ATX

"...In this week’s Back to School issue of the Chronicle, several Austin queer icons shared their advice in..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Violet Crown Amphitheater Plans Proceed With “Some Changes”

It's been a rocky road for the planned development off Highway 71

"...The Violet Crown Amphitheater, a planned development including condos, offices,..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: Rainbow Month Rolls On

Waterloo Greenway goes ROYGBIV, the Paramount has a ball, and Cheer Ups looks camp in the eye

"...What Pride means to me is emails. Most are welcome..."

June 10, 2022 Column by James Scott

Taking a Look at the Neighborhoods That Will Be Changed the Most by Project Connect

Diving into the iterations of the public transit redesign

"...was pitched to voters in 2020 as a complete transformation of public transit in Austin. That doesn't come cheap;..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Meanwhile Brewing’s National Beer Day at Loro; C-C-Cake Club Congregates; Fojtasek Everywhere You Look, So Very Very Much Sushi, and How About That Sweet Live Fire Action, Hoss?

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

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous..."

April 6, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Zilker Vision Not Quite 20/20

Rewilding advocates call for more specifics as Zilker Vision Plan process nears end

"...Since the city Parks and Recreation Department and Design Workshop have..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Zilker Park Vision Still Cloudy

It’s hard planning for the future, when humans insist on living in the present

"...The city Parks and Recreation Depart­ment and lead consultants Design..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

We Got Gators in Austin. Now What?

Fearsome invaders or frightened longtime residents facing displacement?

"...County game warden, arrived one day in early December at a retention pond in the Berdoll Farms subdivision in..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Public Notice: Top 10 Stories of 2021

Some top topics on the community news front

"...Here are my top 10 "Public Notice" stories of the year: Not necessarily the top news stories – you'll..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...The High Life: State District Judge Jan Soifer granted a..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature

Getting Wild

"...just read Lina Fisher’s 10-29-2021 Austin Chronicle article about the city’s planning process for the Re-Wilding of Zilker Park..."

Nov. 10, 2021 Postmarks

How Much of Zilker Park Can Austin Return to Nature?

Balancing ecological preservation and the human element in city's Zilker Park Vision Plan

"...Austin has parks, and then it has Zilker Park. With more than..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Proposition B Swaps Parkland for ... More Parkland

City seeks voters OK of land swap proposed by Oracle

"...Austin voters this election cycle will go to the polls to weigh in on the eight constitutional amendments..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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