If you haven't yet read Alison Macor's book Chainsaws, Slackers, and Spy Kids: 30 Years of Filmmaking in Austin, Texas, you are missing out on the rich history of Austin's film community. I was excited when Ryan Darbonne, executive director of Cinema41... »
I remember joking about making a LOCAL badge in 2008. Finally someone really did it—good work, kids, good work. Click here to print the thing out, find out what the QR code says, and more. Three more Local-y things this week for SXSW: 1. Local Band Ach... »
On a broad canvass of lush aqua, red and copper hues, two pioneering Austin musical families have been reunited. The painting by Alejandro Moreno Alanis is the first-ever portrait of four musical icons from the Guerrero and Donley families of East Aust... »
If the kids are whining, “I’m bored,” they have no excuse this weekend. It’s jam-packed with fun things to do. On Saturday: Explore UT and find more than 400 free activities at the University of Texas. About 50,000 people are expected to attend the eve... »
Former teacher, counselor and Austin school board president Bernice Hart died Monday morning of natural causes, her family said. She was 91. “She will definitely be missed,” said her nephew, Otis McCullough. “She was dedicated to all children, regardle... »
4 p.m. update: A University of Texas spokeswoman said Friday that Lark was a former UT student, and Debeuckelaer was a current student. Eddins, a lawyer in the Dallas area, was also a UT graduate. 2 p.m. update: Police officials in Irving have released... »
Within an hour University of Texas Police are able to arrest two suspects that allegedly stole $5,000 worth of items. Including a wallet, a saxophone, and an iPad that happened to have a GPS tracking system on it. »
