SXSW

SXSW build-out going big

March 10, 2016 6:12pm CST

The build-out for several major SXSW venues finished Friday. This year the marketing and promotion campaigns seems to be bigger, bolder and in some cases, weirder.

AISD to release students early at 17 campuses on March 11

March 10, 2016 2:52pm CST

Austin ISD anticipates that the combination of SXSW and President Barack Obama's visit on Friday, March 11, will have a significant effect on district operations.

SXSW Music releases list of artists to perform

March 10, 2016 2:27pm CST

South by Southwest released a list of artists scheduled to perform at this years festival. Read their press release below.

Price hikes during SXSW

March 10, 2016 2:01pm CST

Attending South by Southwest can mean spending hundreds to thousands of dollars. While expensive, city officials say the 10-day festival is a gold-mine for Austin's economy.

City of Austin preparing for POTUS and SXSW

March 9, 2016 5:36pm CST

The show must go on. Even though the rain fell pretty steadily Wednesday morning, workers setting up for South By Southwest 2016 just kept right on working. The City of Austin estimates the festival will bring 200,000 people downtown per day. To kick the festival off in style, President Obama will be here on Friday. Imagine the traffic...

New details released about President's Obama's SXSW keynote

March 8, 2016 5:12pm CST

SXSW has announced that President Barack Obama's Keynote will take place on Friday, March 11 at 2:30 p.m. at Dell Hall at The Long Center.

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to speak at SXSW 2016

March 7, 2016 10:24am CST

South by Southwest has announced that President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will be speaking at this year's event.

APD announces extended DWI enforcement initiative for Spring Break and SXSW

March 7, 2016 10:23am CST

The Austin Police Department announced its extended DWI Enforcement initiative for Spring Break and SXSW on Friday.

Rapper A$AP Rocky to host MTV's reimagined Woodies at SXSW

March 7, 2016 9:46am CST

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Texas DPS trooper punished for taking picture with Snoop Dogg

April 1, 2015 3:17pm CDT

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper said he was disciplined because he posed for a picture with rapper Snoop Dogg.

Capital Metro hits record-breaking ridership during SXSW

March 30, 2015 1:52pm CDT

Capital Metro reports is had record-breaking ridership on its buses and trains from March 13-22. The agency offered extended service to accommodate the estimated 70,000 people in attendance for Sou...

SXSW Music slideshow from 3/21/15

March 26, 2015 3:04pm CDT

AXE White Label Collective Party powered by Spin, Pandora, Go Pro, Texas Grammy's and more from SXSW Music 2015.

Neiman Marcus Make Some Noise

March 25, 2015 7:54am CDT

The Neiman Marcus Make Some Noise campaign champions bold women with bold voices who are shaking up the status quo and leading the way forward.

Despite rain, crowds pour into downtown Austin as SXSW comes to a close

March 24, 2015 7:09pm CDT

Urban Roots to benefit from Jimmy Kimmel guitar auction

March 24, 2015 1:19pm CDT

"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returned to South by Southwest with an all-star lineup and host Jimmy Kimmel took the opportunity to give back to the local Austin community and is partnering with eBay Giving Works to raise money for charity.

SXSW Film Festival announces 2015 Audience Award winners

March 24, 2015 12:01pm CDT

The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival announced the Audience Award winners from the Narrative Feature Competition, Documentary Feature Competition, Headliners, Narrative Spotli...

SXSW Film Festival announces 2015 Jury and Special Award winners

March 24, 2015 11:35am CDT

The Jury and Special Award-winners of the 2015 South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival were announced at the Festival's Award Ceremony at the Paramount Theatre on March 17.