Despite Being Vastly Outspent by Challenger, José Garza’s Progressive Message Still Has Austin’s Support

After winning primary in a landslide, Garza is certain to win reelection

"...well-funded challenger Jeremy Sylestine in a decisive victory in the March 5 Democratic race...."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Number of Republicans Voting in Travis County's Democratic Primary Up Significantly

So far, nearly 1 in 5 have recent Republican voting history

"...As early voting in the Texas’ March 5 primary draws to a close, a..."

March 1, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

José Garza, Jeremy Sylestine Vie for District Attorney

Travis County residents have a D.A. decision

"...Margaret Moore in 2020 was a landmark moment for the criminal justice reform movement in Austin. Now, he faces..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

D.A. Challenger Funded Primarily by Right Wing Donors, Wealthy West Austinites

Jeremy Sylestine leads José Garza in January fundraising

"...Big money is flowing into the Travis County district attorney Democratic primary. Interestingly, D.A. José..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

YA epic's prequel can't catch the book's inner fire

"...You don’t have to have prior knowledge of the Hunger Games series – Suzanne Collins' YA book trilogy..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...said that you had to get rid of all the toxic people in your life? Not when they're the..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Is Solar the Answer to Decreasing Austin’s Reliance on ERCOT?

Runnin' on sunshine

"...heat continues to pose a deadly threat to Texans, there is one upside – the sun that comes with..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Senators Can’t Agree on How to Conduct Paxton’s Impeachment Trial

Secret meetings produce no rules for suspended attorney general's trial

"...Paxton's upcoming impeachment trial be a real examination of the charges against him or, as members of the Texas..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...Flynn and her husband, Skip Connett, are farmers, and they're being squeezed on many sides by the Central Texas..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...They call it a lineup drop for a reason: South..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cap Metro Wants Its Pre-Pandemic Groove Back

Everything’s in flux with new ridership, new leadership, new routes

"...Michael Hill takes the bus to work every morning. Well, he actually takes..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Low Turnout, the Fight for Voting Rights, and More Election News

Keep marching on

"...Voting rights are still under threat in Texas, with the Texas Legislature creating brand-new barriers to the democratic process...."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...August, 5 by 7 inches, from an address in Northwest Austin. Part of Chiles’ work as a network administrator..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Dale Carter Sings The Song of the Cicada

AFF documentary explores the life of a Texas mortician

"...There's no missing Dale Carter when he enters a room...."

Nov. 1, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Race and Class Inform Disparities in Road Deaths

All crises are not created equal

"...As the skies dumped rain on a night in 1997, a..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin at Large: Storms Along the Waterfront

How much should the city invest in the Statesman PUD? Zero, or $400 million?

"...And now we're back at 305 S. Congress, the former home of the Austin American-Statesman, the place we..."

July 29, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Mid-Century

Ghostly goings-on in this short-term rental shocker

"...by: Sonja O'Hara. Starring: Stephen Lang, Bruce Dern, Shane West, Vanessa Williams and Sarah Hay...."

June 17, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Three Music Writers Descend Into the NFT Craze at SXSW

One NFT-fatigued, one NFT-Curious, and NFT-skeptical

"...Is the Awkward Part Over Yet?..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...On Tuesday morning on the Eastside, in front of the Parque Zaragoza Rec Center,..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A DIY Approach to Helping the Unhoused Pays Off at Camp Esperanza

No funding? No resources? No problem.

"...It was the last of May's thunderstorms, and the rain pounded down..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

With Equity in Mind, Austin Embarks on Bringing Its History Up to Date

So many more stories to tell

"...In 1895, a wealthy cotton trader named Daniel H. Caswell found his way..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Blocks Parent-Funded Posts at Upscale Schools

New equity formula ends PTA pay

"...no longer be allowed to fund staff positions at their schools, a decision met with mixed reactions across the..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...The upcoming May 1 special election provides Austinites with an..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Music and the movies, the two oldest and most defining elements of..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Energy Still Hasn't Fixed Problems With Utility Bill Discounts on Expensive Homes

Consumer advocate requests audit of AE's Customer Assistance Program

"...consumer advocate and environmental activist, filed a complaint with the Office of the City Auditor over Austin Energy's $18..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Wednesdays

All this news is sure getting in the way of the news.

"...Wednesday is the day we go to press with our weekly print..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

PrintAustin 2021 Reproduces Community Online and Off

At this celebration of printmaking it's gather, prints, repeat

"...partake of both those qualities in addition to whatever aesthetic and semantic information they relay, and here comes PrintAustin..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...The two of us asked each other this question back..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 25-31

"...CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The birds known as red knots breed every year in..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

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