Day Trips: Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway, Mineral Wells

North Texas state park is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise

"...Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway offers a diverse list of outdoor activities..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...May 10. Festivities will be held in the main parking lot of the Solomon Ortiz Center, 402 Harbor Dr.,..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Getting Weird on the Back Nine With Austin Comedy The Salamander King

Director Austin Nichols takes his ATX golf comedy to Dallas

"...For example, there are several key scenes in a water hole, and Nichols initially planned to go to the..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Don’t Drink That Water: The deadly algae is back! Scientists from the city’s..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

Suburban Voters Head to the Polls

Nearby city councils, school board seats, and bonds on the ballot

"...Voters in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander will all elect City Council members, while..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Queer-Owned Bar Austin Eagle Temporarily Closes After Construction Accident

Owner says moving out might be required after wall knocked in

"...destroyed the building’s electrical breaker boxes, and ruptured a water line – all of which forced the bar to..."

April 10, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Saturday 12, Pease Park..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...– rolls into town with support from local noisemakers Water Damage.   – Carys Anderson The Sword..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...the entrance of Mission Espiritu Santo in Goliad State Park and settles for a few brief moments on the..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park, Smithville

Discover the hidden charms of a Central Texas gem

"...Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park in Smithville offers a nice outdoor destination whether you’re..."

April 4, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...journalist profiling a deep sea diver tasked with dangerous underwater repairwork. McCann will give an author reading at this..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Shannon & the Clams, Lola Kirke, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...to Carlos Santana, Ricky Martin, and classical guitarist Christopher Parkening. Pantoja has already graced the stages of Monks and..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...urging the U.S. State Department to enforce a 1944 water treaty, The Texas Tribune reports. Under the treaty, Mexico..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...the showcase will have started the day prior). Ace Park..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...orgs all day: Austin Youth River Watch gives a water conservation and quality testing demo at 11am; Central Texas..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 21-27

"...for a mile through what’s now White Sands National Park in New Mexico. We know they did because they..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Best remembered for? Tony Stark no-selling Parker's attempt to get a hug. Two characters summed up..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Mama Duke Has Her Eyes Wide Open

The genre-hopping artist discusses her latest album, You Can Open Your Eyes Now

"...Mama Duke visiting new genre spaces. “Rap is the water I’m made of – it’s always gonna be there,..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...even a stint on the board of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. She will be missed and appreciated..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...progress on a range of issues – housing, homelessness, water preservation – amid Republican rule. Even when Austin’s leaders..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...the film explores how creativity can heal, unite, and spark liberation. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...amateur critic, and writer for Geeks Who Drink and Water Cooler Trivia. This first edition will focus on the..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Lege Preview: The End for Operation Lone Star?

Trump changes things, but border is still in focus for Texas GOP

"...put it back to our taxpayers, for roads, for water, for education, for health care, for all the things..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Benton Graham

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...that contract, as well as the adoption of the Water Forward plan and other infrastructure efforts...."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature

UT Researchers Find Key Ingredient for Phones and Other Tech in Coal Ash

Rare earth elements revealed in byproducts

"...sit in landfills and ponds, potentially releasing contaminants into water sources. Collecting the coal ash to extract these highly..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature by Amber Williams

The Off Beat: Resound’s Winter Formal Levels Up to a Holiday Hootenanny

Expanded winter mini-fest touches down at Radio / East

"...genre eccentricity carried over to Day One sunset performers Water From Your Eyes, whose guitarist Nate Amos references Thurston..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Xmas Bazaars, Xmas Movies, Xbox Parties, and More Recommended Events

Get your weekdays planned out

"...the freakiest among us, with free beer and hop water from St. Elmo’s Brewing. A recent addition to Criterion..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Running Trails in and Around Austin

Here are some trails if you’re bored of circling Lady Bird Lake

"...Spanning about 3.7 miles from downtown, through Pease Park, and on to West 38th Street, Shoal Creek trail..."

Dec. 11, 2024 Sports Post by Hasina Shah

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...anthropomorphic flora and fauna galore swirling around in a sparkling winter wonderland is the perfect seasonal escapism from Austin’s..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...hahs into its atmosphere. Check out this mix of water, light, and sound on its opening night, Nov. 8,..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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