Violet Crown Amphitheater Plans Proceed With “Some Changes”
It's been a rocky road for the planned development off Highway 71
Lina Fisher
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News, June 30, 2022
No Bottle Rockets on a Too-Dry July 4 Weekend
Voluntary agreement stops sales of "rockets and missiles"
News, June 30, 2022
No Bottle Rockets on a Drought-Stricken July Fourth Weekend
Fire marshal, retailers agree to voluntary restrictions
News, June 27, 2022
Cine Las Americas 2022 Review: El Buen Patrón (The Good Boss)
Workplace comedy is more Succession than The Office
Screens, June 23, 2022
Doggett Unveils Funding for Water Resource Research
Texas State study will aid local conservation efforts
News, June 23, 2022
On Austin Climate Equity, More Plan Than Action
Staffing crunch slows down sustainability efforts
News, June 23, 2022
Council Passes Protections for Central, Eastside Creeks
Pollution, erosion, and development safeguards included
News, June 23, 2022
Local Officials Make Promises on Gun Safety
Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, County Judge Andy Brown, and others look to stem gun violence
News, June 16, 2022
Sunset Advisory Commission Takes Aim at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
State commission looks into concerns of transparency
News, June 16, 2022
Travis County Declares an Opioid Crisis
The declaration comes with funding for harm reduction
News, June 2, 2022
Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come
Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water
News, May 26, 2022
Town Hall Calls for Quick Action to Combat Overdoses
The crisis is now
News, May 12, 2022
Deep-Pocket Donors Fund Right-Wing School Board Candidates in the Austin Suburbs
Drama outside of town
News, April 28, 2022
Iron Ox Farm Optimizes Indoor Farming With AI and Robots
Lockhart hydroponic farm puts sustainability first
News, April 28, 2022
First-Ever State Flood Planning Project Underway
Plan offers strategies to mitigate risk including structural improvements and buyouts
News, April 14, 2022
Rep. Doggett Secures $2M for Central TX Mental Health Data Map
“One-stop shop” slated for clinicians, policymakers, and nonprofits to understand the landscape of mental health
News, March 31, 2022
Greg Casar Joins Unionizing Starbucks Workers
Casar visited the third Starbucks location in Texas to join nationwide unionization effort
News, March 31, 2022
Austin Water’s Aquifer Storage Project Steams Ahead
Project aims to store drinking water underground in the event of another supply issue
News, March 31, 2022
Another Fentanyl Overdose Surge Overwhelms the County
Harm reduction advocates urge access to fentanyl testing strips
News, March 24, 2022
$1M Gift From the Son of the First Black Graduate of UT Funds Endowments
Pathways for grad students from HBCUs and a professorship focused on inclusion in the built environment
News, March 10, 2022
Chaos Reigns at the “Fyre Festival of Crawfish”
Problems with parking and lines arose at the festival after its return from a COVID-19 hiatus
News, March 10, 2022
VR Documentary Invites You to an Intimate Conversation on Abortion
Making the choice
Features, March 10, 2022
Zilker Vision Not Quite 20/20
Rewilding advocates call for more specifics as Zilker Vision Plan process nears end
News, March 3, 2022
Travis County Races See Wins for Incumbents, a Possible Recount
Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir
News, March 3, 2022
Dems Vie to Oust Sid Miller, Take Back Texas Agriculture
Priorities include economic incentives for small farms, rural health care, and internet access
News, Feb. 24, 2022
Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left
In the hot seats
News, Feb. 17, 2022
Boil Water Notice Caused by Human Error, Ongoing Problems
"Ultimately preventable" at Ullrich
News, Feb. 17, 2022
Drafthouse Workers Begin Union Drive
South Lamar employees organizing as Drafthouse United
News, Feb. 17, 2022
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar Employees Unionize
Not yet recognized, union asks for increased wages and transparency
News, Feb. 15, 2022
Austin Water Director Greg Meszaros Resigns In Wake of Plant Snafu
Interim leader and third-party audit on tap for utility
