-
3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Ana Gutierrez |Mars Salazar
Spring has bloomed and quashed the winter blues, but we're not here to talk seasons. Well, maybe one — touring season. Austin's roster is packed with festivals and concerts this April, and as our favorite musicians hop scotch from city to city, we can be glad so many want to come play with us here in Central Texas. From living legend Paul Simon to the brat boss Charli xcx, there's something for everyone in this mixed bag of 16 big ticket shows coming to town.
-
3 weeks ago | 
statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez |Mars Salazar
Spring has bloomed and quashed the winter blues, but we're not here to talk seasons. Well, maybe one — touring season. Austin's roster is packed with festivals and concerts this April, and as our favorite musicians hop scotch from city to city, we can be glad so many want to come play with us here in Central Texas. From living legend Paul Simon to the brat boss Charli xcx, there's something for everyone in this mixed bag of 16 big ticket shows coming to town.
-
1 month ago | 
statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez |Ramon Ramirez |Mars Salazar
The 2025 South by Southwest Music Festival likely suffered from a schedule that did not align with the spring breaks of the University of Texas or Austin Independent School District. Public RSVPs helped fill shows by '90s R&B titan Ginuwine and Seattle rockers Band of Horses in the early part of the festival, while country up-and-comer Megan Moroney and Latin pop breakout Ivan Cornejo failed to fill the cavernous ACL Live, even with free public access.
-
1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Alexis Simmerman |Mars Salazar
A list of SXSW 2025 events you can attend for free in Austin on Thursday, March 13Alexis Simmerman and Mars Salazar, USA TODAY NETWORKThu, March 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM UTCAustin's annual South by Southwest Conference and Festival continues Thursday, and there's still so much to explore!Times are tough, and we understand if you spend as little money as possible. Luckily, there are several ways to enjoy yourself at SXSW 2025 without breaking the bank.
-
1 month ago | 
statesman.com | Alexis Simmerman |Mars Salazar
A list of SXSW 2025 events you can attend for free in Austin on Thursday, March 13Show Caption Hide Caption Tom Segura, Bert Kreischer try viral NADC burger at SXSWVideo caught the hilarious reactions from comedians Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer as they devoured the viral NADC burger with the restaurant owners. Times are tough, and we understand if you spend as little money as possible. Luckily, there are several ways to enjoy yourself at SXSW 2025 without breaking the bank.
-
1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Ana Gutierrez |Caleb Yum |Ramon Ramirez |Mars Salazar |Deborah Sengupta Stith
Weekend one of the 2025 South by Southwest Conference and Festival is in the books. Hollywood descended on Austin with stars like Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Seth Rogen and Nicole Kidman gracing the red carpets, while marketers competed for our attention with splashy activations. Our team fanned out across the city to take in the sights and scenes. Here are the 10 best things we saw.
-
1 month ago | 
statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez |Caleb Yum |Ramon Ramirez |Mars Salazar |Deborah Sengupta Stith
Our team fanned out across the city to take in the sights and scenes. Here are the 10 best things we saw. Seth Rogen strikes a balance in "The Studio"The irony of journalists covering the premiere of Seth Rogen’s “The Studio” is hard not to see. In his new show on Apple TV, Rogen taps into an idea creatives have long struggled with — striking the balance between keeping businesses profitable and creating stunning pieces of work enthusiasts and peers alike can appreciate.
-
1 month ago | 
statesman.com | Mars Salazar |Ramon Ramirez |Ana Gutierrez
SXSW 2025 music lineup: Top 20 bands we can't wait to see. Plus 10 can't-miss showcasesMars Salazar, Ramon Ramirez, Ana Gutierrez | Austin American-StatesmanWhile SXSW's total artist count is down by over 50% from the festival's pre-pandemic peak, there are still 1013 bands on the roster. 358 international acts constitute 35% of the total lineup, the highest percentage in the festival's history. We've gathered a list of 20 music acts we are dying to see.
-
1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Ana Gutierrez |Mars Salazar
Austin is gearing up for the annual South by Southwest Conference and Festival. This event, a convergence of technology, film, and music, offers a blend of innovation and artistic expression. For those attending SXSW for the first time, expect an experience featuring live music, film screenings, interactive tech demonstrations and numerous networking opportunities. To help you navigate the festival, we came up with a list of 10 essential things to know. 1. When and where is SXSW?
-
1 month ago | 
statesman.com | Mars Salazar |Alexis Simmerman |Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
Texans who worked for federal agencies may unexpectedly lose their jobs and wonder if the state's unemployment benefits are available. Here's what we know about how to apply and file weekly claims and whether or not you can reopen claims. Are federal workers eligible for unemployment in Texas? Federal employees in Texas may be eligible for unemployment through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
