Baron's Men: A New Chapter for Austin's Shakespeare Company After Losing Their Home Theater

Baron’s Men: A New Chapter for Austin’s Shakespeare Company After Losing Their Home Theater

The Baron’s Men, Austin’s sole Elizabethan Shakespeare company, is embarking on a new chapter following the closure of their longtime home, the Curtain Theatre. Last Thursday, the troupe performed Shakespeare’s comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor, at the Scottish Rite Theatre, showcasing their unique blend of traditional and innovative theatrical practices. With a commitment to…

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HPD Officer Dismissed for Racist Video Retains Active Peace Officer License, TCOLE Confirms

HPD Officer Dismissed for Racist Video Retains Active Peace Officer License, TCOLE Confirms

Former Houston Police Officer Ashley Gonzalez still holds an active peace officer license, as confirmed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). This situation arises following her termination from the Houston Police Department (HPD) on April 24, after a video surfaced showing her using racial slurs and making derogatory comments about Black individuals. TCOLE…

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Georgetown Residents Vote to Sell Part of City’s Water Utility for Future Improvements

Georgetown Residents Vote to Sell Part of City’s Water Utility for Future Improvements

Residents of Georgetown have voted to divest a significant portion of the city’s water utility, a decision anticipated to save the municipality millions. However, this shift will result in a private company potentially servicing approximately 40 percent of the water customers. During the recent vote, Georgetown citizens approved the sale of the majority of the…

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The Impact of the Voting Rights Act on Texas Electoral Maps: Empowering Voters and Candidates of Color

The Impact of the Voting Rights Act on Texas Electoral Maps: Empowering Voters and Candidates of Color

In 2002, U.S. Representative Henry Bonilla, a Republican, faced a close call in his South Texas seat against Democrat Henry Cuellar. The following year, leveraging their newly acquired majority in the state Legislature, GOP leaders redrew the voting maps, effectively slicing through Cuellar’s hometown of Laredo and dispersing Latino voters—who predominantly supported Democrats—into different districts….

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Austin Arts Leaders Urge Businesses and Community to Champion the Local Creative Scene

Austin Arts Leaders Urge Businesses and Community to Champion the Local Creative Scene

The KUT Festival, held over the weekend, served as a vibrant gathering for the Austin community, spotlighting music and stimulating discussions about the city’s cultural landscape. During the event, local arts leaders urged businesses and residents to bolster the creative scene, emphasizing its significance in putting Austin on the global stage. In March, Austin distributed…

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