From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a progressive perspective in his weekly column, “Point Austin.” We’re pleased to bring back his column whenever he’s inspired to tackle the state we’re in.

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A massive change is in store for the Alamo Drafthouse: The Austin-based cinema chain and its film festival Fantastic Fest, have been acquired wholly and solely by Sony Pictures Entertainment, and will become part of the new Sony Pictures Experiences division.

Attention, taco lovers! Tacodeli’s newest location is opening July 17, and at this new South Lamar joint, they want you to stay awhile.

Since the Sixties, it seems the body has been a battlefield. Governing entities have attempted to restrict and police how fully autonomous human beings express themselves within their own vessels.

The writing and producing duo behind the critically acclaimed FX on Hulu smash Shōgun, Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, have been named as the latest honorees of the Austin Film Festival. However, they won’t be sharing an award.

As summer rolls in and the temperature starts to rise, we know there's no better place to spend your free time than Austin's hip and refreshing patios, complete with an ice cold beverage in your hand! From cozy corners to sun-drenched terraces, here are eight essential spots to enjoy outdoor summer bites, happy hours, live music, and more!

The takeaway from this year’s Corporate Battle of the Bands: These folks are bold.

It’s easy to set a movie in a country or place. Yet as Ishana Night Shyamalan learned, it’s only when your boots are on the soil that you can really understand the location and its people.

With applications for the 2024 Austin Live Music Fund open to the public until June 18, the Music Commission spent this month’s meeting brainstorming other ways to support local musicians.