Sharon Chapman

Features editor at the Austin American-Statesman. Loves include enthusiasm, dogs and '70s jams. 2021 Society for Features Journalism president.

[Austin 360 @austin360]

Lyle Lovett says Willie Nelson's legacy is broad and deep: "He's generous of spirit" https://t.co/aMb8tQr8vP

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Behind the scenes: Stars rehearse for Willie Nelson's 90th birthday show https://t.co/pW3UBKjJce

[Sharon Chapman @slctexas]

Watch @deborific interviewing all the stars live right now in Hollywood before night one of the big Willie Nelson birthday concert weekend

[Austin 360 @austin360]

Watch live Saturday: Celebrities celebrate Willie Nelson's birthday on red carpet https://t.co/XF00q58bx6

[Courtney Sebesta @thebesta]

So proud of @kbrad5 who won for her beautiful storytelling of those who make Barton Springs special. @statesman #tme2023

[Sharon Chapman @slctexas]

Eric leaves us with one more powerful column. Read it and work him if you can!

[Sharon Chapman @slctexas]

The best work partner and colleague you can have. And he's a great writer and reporter, too.

[Sharon Chapman @slctexas]

@webbeditor @statesman @austin360 I would work with Eric forever if I could

[D. Sengupta Stith @deborific]

ICYMI: @urbanheatband crushed their set at The Drop at @WaterlooRecords yesterday. You can catch them at the free @dawaheals showcase at @StubbsAustin on 3/14 during #SXSW

[D. Sengupta Stith @deborific]

I loved writing this story about how @urbanheatband holds a mirror to darkness to remind us how we all struggle to find the light sometimes. Catch a FREE show March 5 when they join us for The Drop @WaterlooRecords! https://t.co/wG411N6jWS

[Megan Menchaca @meganmmenchaca]

The Texas Legislative Black Caucus (@txblackcaucus) and other organizations are holding a press conference at the Texas Capitol right now.

They’re expressing “outrage” at @GovAbbott calls to end DEI hiring practices at universities and other state agencies. #txlege

[Sharon Chapman @slctexas]

@marisacharp @mara_gabrielaaa My dad's neighbors! Lynn and I always talk about local news. Great story!

[Austin 360 @austin360]

Watch Pleasure Venom blow the roof off Waterloo Records during The Drop https://t.co/3yuqGMVMIq

[SFJ @WeAreSFJ]

Features journalists: Mark your calendars—SFJ’s annual Excellence-in-Features contest will begin accepting entries JAN 30!! Time to dig up those 2022 gems. We know you got em! 💎🏆✨ More tk …

[Sharon Chapman @slctexas]

@andreeball @HoustonChron So happy for this news!

[Sharon Chapman @slctexas]

@sepinwall Reservation Dogs

[Kelsey Bradshaw 🦇 @kbrad5]

🚨🚨Hanukkah story help alert! 🚨🚨

Do you know anyone doing cool Hanukkah things this year? I want to hear about it for a possible @austin360 story! Think latke competition, menorah diy, a special sufganiyot recipe, etc.

Reply here or email me: [email protected]

[Sharon Chapman @slctexas]

@TrevorScottATX Accurate as I love the comfort of a mashed potato (and getting my inner angst out through the mashing)

[Chuck Lindell @chucklindell]

I have news.
This is my last day at the American-Statesman, my home since 1989 and one of the loves of my life.
I took the buyout; it felt like the right time.
Reporting for y'all has been, and I mean this sincerely, an honor.

[Austin 360 @austin360]

Welcome to Austin, @CMT Awards! https://t.co/DJ03Zosi10

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Every year in Austin, there's one weekend that's a real logjam of events, and this weekend is it. Here's a guide to the many ways you could spend your leisure time the next few days.
https://t.co/B1nzdw2AjX