All Politics & Media - Readers Poll
The Austin Chronicle
Finalists: Austin American-Statesman, Glaze Magazine, Nopal Magazine, Peach Fuzz Magazine
“It wouldn’t be Austin without the Chronicle!” –
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The Austin Chronicle
Finalists: Austin Current, City Cast Austin, HispanosATX, The Texas Tribune
“The Austin Chronicle still feels plugged into the actual culture of the city.” –
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KUTX 98.9
Finalists: KLBJ-FM 93.7, KOOP 91.7, KUT News, Sun Radio
“I love learning about new artists via humans and not an algorithm.” –
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Texas Standard (KUT News)
Finalists: Austin Signal (KUT News), Double Heads Variety Hour (KOOP 91.7), El Reventón (Latino 97.1), Mornings With Matt & Bob Powered by Chuy (KLBJ-FM 93.7)
“Educational, entertaining, and often poignant.” –
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The Night Owl
Finalists: City Cast Austin, The Fur Real Podcast With Mark A Kyle, Gals & Goblins, This Is My Thing
“Love the spooky stories and the local lore!” –
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Jerry Quijano (Austin Signal, All Things Considered)
Finalists: Stephen Belyeu (The Night Owl), Chris Cox (One of Us Productions), Anne Hudson (I Heart Media), Michael Lee (This Is My Thing)
“Jerry is the smooth-as-butter voice of Austin! Intelligent, informative, and cool as a cucumber. No wonder he has a fan club!” –
kut.org/people/jerry-quijano-kut
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KXAN
Finalists: CBS Austin, Fox 7 Austin, KVUE, Spectrum News 1
“The news crew is both knowledgeable and personable. They have a good balance between types of news coverage.” –
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Quita Culpepper (KVUE)
Finalists: John-Carlos Estrada (CBS Austin), Hannah Rucker (KVUE), Jennifer Sanders (KXAN), Trevor Scott (CBS Austin)
“Delivers news with empathy and responsibility.” –
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Roger Wallace (KXAN)
Finalists: Bob Ballou (CBS Austin), Danny Davis (Austin American-Statesman), Eric Goodman (The Austin Chronicle), Cory Mose (KVUE)
“Great presenter.” –
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Avery Tomasco (CBS Austin)
Finalists: Nick Bannin (KXAN), Kristen Currie (KXAN), Hunter Williams (KVUE), Chikage Windler (CBS Austin)
“I literally check in with Avery Tomasco before I make any plans for our family. Like... weekend barbecue, invite the neighbors?? Not till I see what Avery has to say!!!” –
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Mose Buchele (KUT News)
Finalists: Brianna Hollis (KXAN), Kailey Hunt (KUT News), John C. Moritz (Austin American-Statesman), Tony Plohetski (Austin American-Statesman, KVUE)
“I stop what I’m doing whenever Mose comes on the radio!” –
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Michael Barnes (Austin American-Statesman)
Finalists: Bridget Grumet (Austin American-Statesman), The Luv Doc (The Austin Chronicle), James Scott (The Austin Chronicle), Eric Webb (Turning Out Substack)
“Well-done local history.” –
statesman.com/author/michael-barnes
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Matthew Odam (Austin American-Statesman)
Finalists: Darcie Duttweiler (The Austin Chronicle), Nicolai McCrary (The Infatuation ATX), Haris Qureshi (The Austin Chronicle), Hayden Walker (Austin Food Magazine)
“Best in the business. Austin is lucky to have him!” –
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Richard Whittaker (The Austin Chronicle)
Finalists: Alix Mammina (Hyperreal Film Journal), Alejandra Martinez (The Austin Chronicle, Hyperreal Film Journal), Ziah Grace (Hyperreal Film Journal), Eric Webb (Turning Out Substack)
“Sharp and incisive crits!” –
austinchronicle.com/author/richard-whittaker
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Iván Rodriguez
Finalists: David Brendan Hall, Ima Leupp, Patricia Lim, Erika Rich
“Iván is breaking down barriers with his photography skills in the drag community. No one highlights local drag like him!” –
instagram.com/ivanrodriguezphoto
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Evil MoPac
Finalists: Caleb Complains, Ciara Cera, Democrasexy, Spill the ATX
“The Venn diagrams alone are worth the follow!” –
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Travis County Judge Andy Brown
Finalists: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Zo Qadri, Mayor Kirk Watson
“He’s a tireless advocate for our progressive values and is extremely responsive (with great IG videos!).” –
traviscountytx.gov/commissioners-court/county-judge/andy-brown-bio
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State Rep. James Talarico
Finalists: State Rep. John Bucy III, U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa
“Honest, intelligent, just what Texas needs!” –
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Brigitte Bandit
Finalists: Ash Hall (ACLU of Texas), Sophia Mirto (Hands Off Central Texas), Chas Moore (Austin Justice Coalition), Greg Stoker
“The world loves Brigitte Bandit.” –
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Austin Pets Alive!
Finalists: Austin Creative Reuse, Breakthrough Central Texas, Every Dog Behavior and Training, HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians)
“Austin Pets Alive! represents the kind of rescue work that changes lives, not just for animals, but for the community around them.” –
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Equality Texas
Finalists: Austin DSA (Democratic Socialists of America), Austin Justice Coalition, Hands Off Central TX, University Democrats
“Equality Texas worked SO HARD this legislative season and have been on the front lines working hard for trans Texans.” –
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Central Texas Food Bank
Finalists: Austin Creative Reuse, Austin Pets Alive!, Central Texas Pig Rescue, It’s My Park Day
“Fantastic volunteer experience. You really make a difference there. Very happy to donate my tzedakah to them.” –
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Alamo Drafthouse switch to mobile ordering
Finalists: AISD school closures, Cheer Up Charlies drama, City of Austin new logo, Prop Q
“How to kill an Austin classic.” –
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No Kings ATX (local chapter of nationwide protests)
Finalists: Mo Bamba (37th Street dog mayor), Rantz by Neenz (alternative media project)
“Organizing the people!!!” –
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