Hannah Terrell Named Austin Public Library Director. Two weeks after the Austin Public Library hosted the public for a meet-and-greet with the four finalists for the APL director ...

Mapping Chaos Six months into his second term as president, Donald Trump was nervous about the chances for keeping a Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives after the 2026 elections.

Marti Bier, a nonbinary organizer with the Texas Freedom Network, spent the last three legislative sessions at the state Capitol trying to protect the trans community from a series of Republican ...

When Senate Bill 2024 took effect on Sept. 1, smoke shops across Texas hurried to clear their shelves of highly desired ...

As jarring as the fact may be, Austin FC completed its fifth season of Major League Soccer this fall, meaning it has officially outlived Breaking Bad, Friday Night Lights, and Vine. In celebration of ...

I fell back in love with Austin music in 2025. Our city has been rife with talented performers since long before I came around, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the embarrassment of riches – and by ...

When Senate Bill 2024 took effect on Sept. 1, smoke shops across Texas hurried to clear their shelves of highly desired products: vaporizers. The law reclassified the sale of pre-filled THCA vapes – ...

Ground Floor Theatre’s Falsettos Technically a 2024 show, but it happened right after last year’s Top 10s issue, and it sure deserves a spot at the top. This show earned the unique honor of making me ...

Two weeks after the Austin Public Library hosted the public for a meet-and-greet with the four finalists for the APL director position, Hannah Terrell was named the new director of the public library ...

If you’re looking for a crash course in Austin’s music, art, and culture scene, I suggest writing a biweekly column on the subject – it sure worked for me. In between sets at five-band shows and in ...

As the year comes to a close, Jessica Scanlon, founder of Hot Dog Marketing, can already cross one item off of her 2026 to-do list: renewing her Historically Underutilized Business program status.

Texas had a big year punctuated by devastating floods and crowned with new parks. Here are 10 highlights from all over the state. 1,785th in a series. Everywhere is a day trip from somewhere. Follow ...