Dozens of artists boycot SXSW over military sponsorship, Israel ties
Gov. Abbott's message to boycotting artists? "Bye. Don't come back."
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Gov. Abbott's message to boycotting artists? "Bye. Don't come back."
It was one of the first major U.S. events canceled because of COVID-19 and next year the South by Southwest Festival in Austin is taking no chances. On Wednesday they announced plans for both a digital and in-person event for 2021.
The 10-day online event in late April will be free to viewers with or without an Amazon Prime membership.
South by Southwest, the sprawling Austin conference and festival, was one of the first major gatherings canceled by the coronavirus pandemic.
In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, the City of Austin became the latest Texas community to prohibit large gatherings.
"The show must go on is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place," SXSW said.
Netflix is the latest company to cancel screenings and events at South by Southwest in Austin next week amid concerns about the coronavirus.
Concerns about the coronavirus and its spread is now impacting one of Texas' largest media, technology and music conference and festivals -- South By Southwest.
After premiering at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, the horror movie "Us" debuted in theaters this weekend and Jordan Peele has done it again.
Texas is an early primary state, but the real draw of the South by Southwest Festival in Austin for Democrats is face time with young, social-media savvy crowds.
Austin officials say a warehouse fire wiped out one-fifth of the city's pedicabs just weeks before the South by Southwest festival, one of the busiest times for bicycle rickshaw operators.
Jordan Peele's "Us" will make its world premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin.
An app developed by a Southern Methodist University student is winning awards and framing business models as it works to keep people safe.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced an additional release of $265,000 in emergency funding to help assist bombing investigations in Austin after four attacks this month in that city.
Over the weekend Austin was rocked by the fourth bombing this month. Investigators believe the blast, that injured two people walking along the side of the road, was triggered by a tripwire.
Austin police arrested a 26-year-old man on charges of making a terroristic threat for emailing a bomb threat that prompted sponsors to cancel a scheduled concert at Austin's South by Southwest music festiva
The trendsetting South by Southwest music festival is all about the next big thing, but the heated politics of the moment is stealing the show.
The trendsetting South by Southwest music festival is all about the next big thing, but the heated politics of the moment is stealing the show.
Former Vice President Joe Biden will give a speech at the upcoming South By Southwest festival in Austin. The topic of discussion will focus on his efforts to end cancer.
Two Austin police supervisors have been demoted after Chief Art Acevedo determined they did not fully investigate use of pepper spray on a handcuffed man.
President Barack Obama and actor Leonardo DiCaprio teamed up on the White House South Lawn on Monday to sound a call for urgent action to combat climate change.
In Austin today, First Lady Michelle Obama used her platform at the South by Southwest Music Festival to help 62-million adolescent girls around the world.
President Barack Obama will aim to encourage civic engagement and use of technology to solve problems when he appears at an annual tech festival in Austin, Texas.
The smell of BBQ is in the air and talk about virtual reality, online privacy and the latest hot apps is on everyone's minds. It's time again for South by Southwest Interactive, an annual tech festival dubbed "Spring Break for nerds."
Amplified Minds uses music, art, and community connection to help North Texans manage stress and find balance.
Daniel Comeaux touts rising morale and falling crime while facing questions over immigration data and downtown safety claims.
Tarrant County judge launches investigation after Alexandria Venable's arrest.
Patterson's four‑decade career included reshaping TCU football and producing some of the nation's top defenses and bowl teams.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Amplified Minds uses music, art, and community connection to help North Texans manage stress and find balance.
Daniel Comeaux touts rising morale and falling crime while facing questions over immigration data and downtown safety claims.
Tarrant County judge launches investigation after Alexandria Venable's arrest.
Patterson's four‑decade career included reshaping TCU football and producing some of the nation's top defenses and bowl teams.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
The official proclamation says the road will ensure "that his legacy continues to inspire future generations."
The Senate now has two funding packages on its plate ahead of its weeklong recess.
Early voting begins in five weeks, on Tuesday, February 17.
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Two past Dallas Open champions, Americans Tommy Paul and Riley Opelka, are also set to compete.
Amber Glenn can now add Olympian to her resume after putting together a phenomenal free skate, which won her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
