Austin's Gold Rush Vinyl Doubles Record Manufacturing Capacity

Pressing plant expands machinery to meet steady demand

"...Expansion to four lines in the company's 8,400-square-foot facility will require a staffing increase. Kelleher expects to..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Council Recap: Once-Sacred Neighborhood Protections Battered by Austin's Affordability Crisis

Are taller buildings with less parking the answer?

"...of the issue predictably highlighted longstanding divisions in our community over how Austin should grow...."

May 21, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Spring is full of festivals and flowers

"...Michael S. Sachs Collection,” an exhibit of more than 400 pieces of Escher’s prints, sketchbooks, and tools, begins a..."

March 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...SAN's other co-founder, maxed out to Rios with a $400 contribution; Mackowiak contributed $150 in in-kind work on her..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...said, referencing the unethical Tuskegee syphilis study, which denied 400 Black Americans treatment for syphilis in a study they..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: The Housing Conundrum

Good news? Bad news? It’s all in your point of view.

"...touting "workforce housing" where they estimate their three-bedroom, two-bath units will cost just $1,400 per person per month, assuming..."

March 26, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Proposed City Budget Cuts Police Funding by $8.1 Million

Decrease falls far short of $100 million activists called for

"...passed by Austin City Council on June 11. Another $400,000 will be saved by delaying replacement of the service..."

July 13, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

Austin City Council Reinstates Partial Camping Ban

Governor sends in TxDOT; Kitchen leads effort for more explicit rules

"...important to include that level of specificity, because the community – mostly the vocal crowd that clamored for the..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

CodeNotNEXT Drops

First draft of new Land Development Code revision hits the street

"...to demolish those homes to make way for more units. Contrary to what staff initially suggested at a Council..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: The Mystery of Type 3 STRs

Where is all our housing stock going?

"...the alleged crisis, Austin continues to allow 25% of units in multifamily complexes located in commercial zoning districts to..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Brain Behind Ambient Trio Dallas Acid

Exploring the oscillators, envelope generators, and filters that create the band’s pastoral, spacey sound

"...Its maker rushed the machine home, maxed the AC unit for the weekend, then crossed his fingers...."

Oct. 27, 2017 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...Customs Enforcement agents arresting members of her Rundberg corridor community in early February. Her mind went to her mother,..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Grove Gets Final Approval

With one PUD approved, attention turns to Austin Oaks

"...accomplishment, of course, was final approval of the planned unit development ordinance covering the Grove at Shoal Creek –..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...14 to win a check for $10,000 and the opportunity to share their grilling expertise in five webisodes on..."

Aug. 1, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Playback: SXSW News and Sightings

Polaroids, print, and dance funk – can they survive SXSW?

"...at Bearded Lady Screen Printing (3504 E. Fourth). The 400 shots, culled from a collection of several thousand snapped..."

March 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Letters at 3AM: As Time Goes By

"I'm not quitting. I'm turning," says Michael Ventura in his final column

"...next day's paper, during my parents' celebration, Germany flew 400 warplanes across the English Channel and the RAF downed..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

Then There's This: Hard, Coal Reality

Breaking up with Fayette Power is hard to do, AE officials say

"...share equal ownership of two of the plant's three units (the third is owned solely by LCRA). But the..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

'Suicide by Cop' or Preventable Tragedy?

Family and friends tried to get Herbert "Denny" Babelay the help he needed before he died

"...department veteran who supervises the APD academy's Learned Skills Unit, police cadets begin firearm training not long after entering..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...The new law "creates opportunities to solve many cases," notes Belton Police Chief Ellis,..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...to homebuyers. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. proposes the Barton Creek Planned Unit Development, an extensive 4,000-acre project...."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...11th streets will give low-paid single adults a rare opportunity to live Downtown. Austin nonprofit Foundation Communities has obtained..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature

APD Looking at Mike Yassine in Cold Case

Club owner named as person of interest in 2000 disappearance

"...The Austin Police Department Homicide Cold Case Unit has been working closely with the federal agencies involved..."

March 28, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Police Group at Odds Over Property Deal

Should APA board have asked members to decide on a building purchase?

"...Vincent and Lt. Kurt Rothert, head of APD's air unit, starting with a June 21 email from Roth­ert to..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mobile Food

Some tips on getting a foot in the door of the trailer business

"...The commissary can be used for cleaning the vending unit, storing raw materials, food preparation, etc. The guidelines enforce..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Remembering 'Easy Rider' and 'The Last Movie'

CinemaTexas program notes

"...and alienation from American society with their own. Costing $400,000 to produce, the film earned more than twenty-five times..."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature

Viva Las Vegas

Behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil's Viva Elvis and Love

"...was three years in the making and requires nearly 400 costumes and 150 custom wigs. The attention to detail..."

Feb. 24, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Electric Skaterland

Austin births a Roller Derby renaissance

"...has spread like wildfire. There are now an estimated 400 Roller Derby leagues internationally. Some skate on expensive and..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...gang were arrested and six kilos of cocaine and $400,000 were seized. In all, more than 80 people were..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature

The Fire at AFD

Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr leads a department flaming with labor, race, and gender politics

"...River City Youth Foundation, an organization that provides educational opportunities for underserved children. Congratulating the group for decades of..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Don't Fret the Technique

'Guitar Hero' goes mobile

"...product, or SKU in industry speak (short for stock-keeping unit). Single gaming titles require unique programming in order for..."

March 6, 2009 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

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