By Autumn McGowan Web Content Assistant Manager The weather is finally warming up, the green is returning to the trees and summer is well on its way. This means we can finally start to enjoy time outside and soak up the sunshine. Thankfully, living in San Marcos and near Austin means there are no shortages of charming nature spots to spend the day with a group of friends or even […]
By Clara Blankenship Music Journalist My concert bucket list is extremely long. I started it in middle school, so it fittingly features a strange assortment of artists and bands. It's ambitious, and I probably won't get to see most of the artists I have written down. However, this weekend, I was able to cross off a band that has always been at the top of my list: Bon Iver. Bon […]
By Samantha Oesch Music Journalist Boy Harsher and Drab Majesty bodied their officially sold-out, jam-packed Levitation show on Thursday, October 28th, at Empire Control Room & Garage. Supporting acts included No Joy, Nation of Language, Rosegarden Funeral Party, Public Practice and Vacant Lots. Empire Control Room & Garage had the show split in between two stages: Nation of Language, Drab Majesty and Boy Harsher performed outside on the big stage […]
By Lea Mercado Web Content Assistant Manager On Oct. 2, thousands rallied at the Austin Capitol building to participate in this year's Women's March. The rally, which Women's March ATX organized, was intended as a response to Texas' recent legislation that enforces a near-total ban on abortions in the state. While the 2021 Women's March was crucial for many, it was a first for me. Growing up, I always marveled […]
By Claire Hansen Blog Content Contributor Hidden in an alleyway off Fifth Street is a one-of-a-kind nightclub called Kingdom. If it weren’t for the small sign out front, you seriously wouldn’t have any idea it was there. However, the thumping bass that comes from inside draws crowds from all over the country. If electronic music is your jive and you haven’t checked this place out, here’s a rundown of everything […]
By Hannah Alvarado Blog Content Contributor If you’ve ever been to Texas, chances are you’ve visited 1012 Baylor St. in Austin, Texas. A once-large landmass that stood as cement ruins, abandoned, overgrown and quite the eyesore--until the 2011 South By Southwest event, when those ruins first evolved into the beautiful living art installment that remains fondly in many of our hearts. Graffiti Park, or “Hope Gallery” as is the area’s […]
By Ashley Galvan Music Journalist Looking for a good band to listen to when you are basking in the summer sun? If so, Comforter is definitely the band you need to be jamming out to. With their contemplative instrumental riffs, Comforter gives their listeners a taste of that glo-fi melody in their tunes. The Austin-based band is playing their solo album ToGo for those who are attending MR Fest in April […]
KTSW News Department The 2015 Texas Tribune festival was held this weekend, where a variety of speakers shone spotlights on different panels and sessions that took place. Topics such as higher education, environment, transportation and more were covered. However, the crowds grew largest at the Special Events, National and State keynotes that took place throughout the weekend. The Festival kicked off Friday evening, featuring a Special Event one-on-one with Texas Lieutenant […]
KTSW News The Texas State University Police Department is responding to inquires regarding threatening posts on the internet. Last night, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Texas State sent a timely warning to students, faculty and staff regarding "menacing posts" being reported on multiple social media sites. One post warned students attending school in the Austin area. Texas State's UPD, the University of Texas Police Department and St. Edwards Police Department are […]
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