Austin, Texas is a distinctively vital, creative, and diverse community in the heartof the Lone Star State. The Austin Chronicle is the keeneyed and eloquent voice of the city, expressing the community's political and environmentalconcerns and supporting its active cultural scene. The Chronicle not only reflects the heart and soul of the community pages, it also sponsors such events as the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music and Multi-Media Conference, the annual AustinMusic Awards Show, and The Austin Chronicle Hot SauceFestival (the world's largest).The Austin Chronicle is an alternative weekly publication in the Austin, TX DMA