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May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher
With HOME, Council Cuts Lot Size Requirements for First Time in 80 Years
Smaller lots, more apartments, towers near transit
"...increasing housing density too quickly in areas prone to wildfire risk could threaten community safety. Austin Fire Chief Joel..."
May 24, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events
Find an art that fits your tastes
"...this show's hot stuff. – James Scott Torch Wildfire Reading Series: Kelis Rowe..."
March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Largest Wildfire Contained: Firefighters were finally able to contain the Smokehouse..."
March 22, 2024 News Feature
Council to Consider $3 Million Five-Year Contract for Wildfire Prevention Tech
AI will track fires
"...a state of disaster August 15 due to rampant wildfires, Council is considering a major investment in wildfire prevention..."
Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Steiner Ranch Water Cut Off for Repeat Violations of Drought Restrictions
Residents blame faulty meters, utility says they’re accurate
"...“We never enjoy having to take these steps but..."
Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher
Drought Conditions Fuel Extreme Wildfire Season
Fire, fire everywhere
"...and county simultaneously issued a disaster declaration for critical wildfire risk. The declaration, which follows Gov. Greg Abbott's statewide..."
Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
We Have an Issue: It’s the Back to School Issue
Welcome to college, y'all. Here's what you need to know about drugs.
"...Maui Wildfire Relief: Dine out for good at area bars and..."
Aug. 18, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones
Bringing Maui Relief, Revealing Nando’s PERi-PERi, Celebrating L'Oca d'Oro, Chilling at Hotel San Jose, How to Get a Free Ice Cream Sandwich from Tiff’s Treats, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...The deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century has devastated Lahaina, Maui,..."
Aug. 16, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
These Local Restaurants Are Raising Money for Maui Wildfire Relief
Here’s your opportunity to dine out for a good cause
"...The deadliest wildfire in more than a century has devastated Lahaina, Maui,..."
Aug. 14, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...One Way OutSouth of Austin, Kyle is struggling to..."
Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature
Afire
Summer retreat becomes a point of friction in this sure-footed melodrama
"...of poignancy. Afire is no exception, an oft mentioned wildfire raging nearby being just one of the Chekov’s guns..."
July 28, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...in Precinct 3, which spans most of West Austin's wildfire-prone areas, including Lakeway and Jonestown, from I-35 across 71..."
July 7, 2023 News Feature
How to Fight Fires in Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire
David Oyelowo narrates new documentary about our burning world
"...In new documentary Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire, fire has many personalities. It is an enemy too..."
June 27, 2023 Screens Post by Amelia Nonemacher
Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good
Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords
"...While that may be true, Justice Jones, the city's wildfire mitigation officer, said he is worried about the intensity..."
March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham
Mayor Apologizes for Lack of Communication as 120,000 Austinites Are Still Without Power
Austin Energy "cautiously optimistic" about power restorations
"...only for situations like this but also as a wildfire mitigation tactic – Sargent seemed to disagree, saying the..."
Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher
Texas Lege Looks to Address Flooding and Drought Without Saying "Climate Change"
Dipping a toe into a pool of options – and money
"...Richard Raymond, D-Laredo, has HB 570, a drought and wildfire study, and Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, has Senate Bill..."
Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Jenna Davis, The Voice of M3GAN
Texas actor talks about changing from straight horror to comedy
"...However, after test screenings and a wildfire social media response to the first trailer, the film..."
Jan. 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Rep. Vikki Goodwin, HD 47
“... Actually figuring out solutions to our epidemic of gun violence”
"...to enforce a wildland-urban interface building code to mitigate wildfire risk; Austin was the first major city in Texas..."
Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Are Chef-to-Table Meal Services the Future of Cheffing?
No restaurant? No problem.
"...and one that has the potential to spread like wildfire among Austin's increasingly young, monied, and on-the-go population...."
Nov. 11, 2022 Food Feature by A. Richmond
Goodbye, Don Glees!
Sumptuous and sensitive anime takes a woodland adventure into growing up
"...for one last adventure are tenderly explored as a wildfire sends the trio into the woods – but most..."
Sept. 16, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker
Homelessness and Mobility Top District 5 and 8 Issues
A southwest state of mind
"...some of Austin's most vulnerable areas to flooding and wildfire, but also major tech employers and industrial parks; they're..."
Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher
East Austin Doesn’t Get the Same Shade, and Consequences Ripple for Health and Equity
Beating the heat
"...have spurred heat advisories, along with increased risk of wildfire and drought...."
Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele
Austin Punk Chronicles: "Hard, Fast & Unapologetic" – Raul's Shifts Into Fourth Gear
In the wake of the one-night debut of the Skunks and the Violators, Austin punk begins in earnest in Chapter 5, Part 2 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”
"...had a couple of bands, but Austin grew like wildfire. Everybody suddenly had to get their amps fixed up..."
Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall
ATX TV Festival 2022: Bill Lawrence on Life, Death, and Scrubs
A rewind of our 2020 interview with the series creator
"...season 5 episode "My Cabbage": An infection spreads like wildfire through the hospital, and it's shown by whatever touches..."
June 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
We Have an Issue: What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Disaster
In this week’s cover story, Lina Fisher examines the looming threats of flood and wildfire
"...serious threats keeping local emergency planners up at night: wildfire and flood. I asked Lina, a native Austinite who..."
May 27, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones
Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come
Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water
"...this, half of Travis County is classified under high wildfire risk. Despite this Tuesday's much-needed storm, the county has..."
May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Opinion: Wildfires Are Coming to Central Texas. Be Prepared.
As we move into the summer, a drought has enveloped Texas, increasing the risk of wildfires in the Austin area
"...In 2011, the most destructive wildfire in Texas' recent history burned over 34,000 acres of..."
May 20, 2022 Column by Vi Burgess
Deep-Pocket Donors Fund Right-Wing School Board Candidates in the Austin Suburbs
Drama outside of town
"...not to exceed 2%. As Travis County faces ever-mounting wildfire risk, especially in fast-growing wildland-urban interface areas outside Austin..."
April 29, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon
Growing Program Creates Green Jobs, Maintains Underserved Parks
Building a sustainable future
"...Job opportunities range from wildfire mitigation to public art, all with an emphasis on..."
