Rent

Despite the grating, workmanlike direction of Chris Columbus, this boisterous film is a vivacious, wiseacre musical and an inarguable morality lesson: Love is all you need.

"...Menzel, Anthony Rapp and Tracie Thoms. Playwright Jonathan Larson’s Rent opened on Broadway just shy of 10 years ago..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Applications for Rent Relief Lottery Open Tomorrow

City will distribute $12.9 million in direct aid to renters

"...Calling all renters who have lost income because of COVID-19: The city..."

Aug. 18, 2020 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Eric Silverstein Has Three Businesses, and Three Different Rent Situations

How the Peached Tortilla founder is juggling rent during COVID-19

"...it comes to keeping up with property costs like rent, Eric Silverstein is dealing with three unique scenarios...."

April 8, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Threadgill’s Upstairs Store for Rent

Owners seek contributors to “cultural petri dish”

"...also known as Old No. 1. “Now you can rent ol’ ‘What’s that place back there?’”..."

Feb. 5, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Rent Rub

Working Poor Getting Stiffed on Housing Costs

"...income. Bill earned only minimum wage as an electrician's apprentice, and Holly's new job in real estate didn't pay..."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Rent Party Blues

Are post-boom rents killing the Austin music scene?

"...old Warehouse District properties, and both are built around different themes -- tapas, and martinis. There's one thing that..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Tenants of Affordable Complex Face Mold, Pests, and Raising Rent

Rainey Management raises rent despite unsafe conditions

"...conditions have remained poor, even as they've experienced unpredictable rent increases...."

Oct. 3, 2023 News Post by Maya Wright

Residential Address: Rent Party’s Hot Jazz Makes Peace With the Swing Era

Sextet merges decades on the dance floor, Fridays at Long Play East

"...from 7 to 9pm, the jazz Manouche stylings of Rent Party, as well as the dedicated dancers they attract,..."

April 14, 2023 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

Rent-A-Pal

Who doesn't need a buddy? (Even if they're a tape.)

"...because Andy is a guy on a videotape called Rent-A-Pal. Hey, friendship is difficult, but Andy - a sort..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Pay My Rent

Three strikes and you might be the messiah

"...restaurant. I have been living by myself and paying rent on a large one-bedroom apartment since my roommate moved..."

March 5, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

The Common Law: Rent Your Place During SXSW?

Rent your place during SXSW?

"...Tempted to rent your place during SXSW and make quick money? You..."

March 7, 2014 Column by Luke Ellis

McCallum Fine Arts Academy: 'Rent' Due After All

AISD pulled its sponsorship of a districtwide production of Rent, but the show will go on at the McCallum Fine Arts Academy

"...the Austin Independent School District nixed the idea of Rent, Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize-winning rock update of La Bohème,..."

July 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Council Set to Offset High-End Tax Break With Rent Relief

The ol' homestead

"...direct benefit to the majority of Austin households who rent. Council also approved an increased exemption for homeowners living..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Playback: Hole Lotta Rent

The historic Hole in the Wall is in danger of closing. So who's to blame?

"...venue is in danger of closing due to a rent increase. He said his attempts to initiate lease renewal..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

AISD All-City Musical: 'Rent' control

A Pulitzer can't save Rent from being axed by AISD as this year's districtwide summer musical

"...2008 musical: Jonathan Larson's rock update of La Bohème, Rent. That show has a bit more bite than Forum,..."

May 23, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

How Much of Your Rent Is Paying for Spots in a Parking Lot?

Council's ready to jettison parking minimums for future Austin developments

"...Council resolution) is passed on to residents through increased rent. As The Washington Post's climate column headline put it..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Rent Strike ATX Protest on I-35

"...as part of a May Day demonstration organized by Rent Strike ATX. According to a Facebook event page, the..."

May 1, 2020 Photo Gallery

(Not) For Rent

With hopes of protection for Section 8 renters dashed, city takes steps to help

"..."source of income" ordinance would have protected Section 8 renters from the threat of constant rebuff from landlords, a..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Got Beds? Rent-A-Center on Airport Blvd. Does

"...Kudos to Greg and his folks at the Rent-A-Center at 6929 Airport (926-1025) for thinking outside standard policy:..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Emergency Post by Anne Harris

The Content of Cabaret Is Different From Rent? How?

"...promiscuity, and drug use) but has withdrawn funding for Rent (which is about homosexuality, drug use, and promiscuity) because..."

July 18, 2008 Postmarks

MFI: How 'Affordable' Is Your Rent?

"...Development. The standard has inevitably led to some steep rents, which are still technically "affordable." For example, HUD defines..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Review: The Lost Well: Rock for Rent Vol. 1

"...months to help fundraise toward the Lost Well's pandemic rent. Petri also holds throne in crusty D-beat/death metal crew..."

April 1, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Eric Silverstein Has Three Businesses, and Three Different Rent Situations

How the Peached Tortilla founder is juggling rent during COVID-19

April 10, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Point Austin: Slaves for Rent

Sick pay lawsuit confirms what bosses think of workers

"...of tracking, maintaining, and providing any benefits to their rent-a-workers. Users and Used..."

May 4, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Taking Government Back From 'Rent Seekers'

"...take power away from, it is what economists call "rent seekers,” those who use the political process not for..."

Aug. 4, 2010 Postmarks

Rent by Disparity

"...HOUSEHOLD PERCENT OF HUD MEDIAN Family Income HIGHEST AFFORDABLE RENT* LOWEST AVAILABLE THREE-BEDROOM APT.INCLUDING UTILITIES+ $15,000 30% $425 $660..."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Feature

Final Budget Talks Weigh Police, Rent Help, Guaranteed Income

Something’s gotta budge!

"...which the department certainly has been doing. In the current budget year, APD has already spent $32 million on..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Applications for Rent Relief Lottery Open Tomorrow

City will distribute $12.9 million in direct aid to renters

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

News Roundup: TCAD Denies Rent Too Damn High

And where are all the voters?

"...effectively eliminate the Foundation's ability to maintain the program. Current practice keeps 25% of the homes available at below-market..."

Nov. 2, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Love for Rent

For Valentine's Day, our staff offers some of their favorite romantic moments from films (and one game)

Feb. 13, 2015 Screens Feature

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