O, Brother! Where Art Thou?

Although out of the headlines, the George W. Bush siblings have been doing quite nicely for themselves.

"...governor of Texas, Neil was either part of the late Maxine Mesinger's "crème de la crème crowd" at a..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

All Sprawled Out

"...you'd heard everything there was to hear about Austin's transportation crisis. But we did miss something. Amidst all the..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...How strange that at the very moment ANC and SOS were recognized..."

March 3, 2000 Column

Communication Breakdown

The city's plan to implement a radio system is turning into a long, high-dollar project

"...sold to voters with the promise of being fully operational by 1999 -- is still at least three years..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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HPBC is on the minds of many this week; Gotham lingers in the shadows.

"...for her excellent piece on the Hyde Park Baptist situation ["Grow and Prosper," Nov. 19]. Great reporting on a..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Column

Seeing the Light

Capital Metro unveils plans for light rail, a bus-rapid-transit system, and HOV lanes for Austin.

"...years of flirting with light rail, is Capital Metro finally ready and able to do the deed? On October..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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The Gotham backlash continues.

"...I do not support the construction of Gotham condominiums at Town Lake and Congress Avenue. Gotham provides a small..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column

Light Headed?

What Commuters Want

"...neighborhood meetings and through the little AIM survey cards that seem to be everywhere. The latter ask "If you..."

July 23, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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The Real Obscenity

"...longer a resident of Travis Heights, and because I appreciate many of the social activist efforts of my friends..."

April 30, 1999 Column

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Economic Cleansing

"...your discussion of Austin land use policy. You confess that Portland's urban growth limit has increased the cost of..."

April 16, 1999 Column

The Second Coolest Thing Online

"...illustration by Jason Stout..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Screens Feature by John Avignone

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"...The letter about what happened to the All News Mornings and News at..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Column

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"...Two," Vol. 17, No. 51] are akin to a heat-treated or irradiated sapphire or ruby. If we backlight your..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Column

Heavy Pedal

Will City's Bike Plan Ever Hit the Road?

"...llustration by Doug Potter..."

May 15, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Pony Shows and Horse Trading

Councilmembers Trot to the East Side; Some Claim Attendance at Swap Meet

"...of the sordid police audit, Jackie Goodman's $25 million corporate welfare check to FAIR, Ronney Reynolds' politically convenient crusade..."

March 7, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

The Wrench Is Back

The Return of Brigid Shea

"...With numerous proposals shelved until a later council meeting, Brigid Shea's return from a six-week maternity..."

Jan. 26, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

State Constitutional Amendment Election

"...There are 14 proposed state constitutional amendments up for public vote on November 7...."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

UT-Austin’s Esports Level Up

A new state-of-the-art gaming arena creates a space for all students

"...There's still plenty of bowling and billiards available at the Texas Union Underground, but a new eye-catching space,..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Derek Udensi

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...The implication was that the small beer industry was so aligned..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Belle

Icelandic reimagining of Beauty and the Beast can't balance camp and carnage

"...Directed by: Max Gold. Starring: Andrea Snædall, Ingi Hrafn Hilmarsson, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Hana Vagnerová, Sigurður Sigurjónsson..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Movie Review by Amelia Nonemacher

AI, Strikes, and Burning It Down: Highlights of the ATX TV Festival

Celebration of the small screen becomes a war room for writers

"...third, and so on until the entirety of the Stateside Theatre was clapping in unison. That, Beau Willimon said,..."

June 9, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Transit Partnership Needs Your Input as Project Connect Enters Its Trade-Offs Era

Turn this train around

"...Greg Cannally wouldn't characterize the revelation of five scaled-back light rail..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – Live Action

Good intentions by voters don't lead to a great selection

"...five sappy movies for the price of one ticket. That’s right, the Oscar-Nominated Live Action Shorts are back, and..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

In the Wake of COVID Seton Nurses Unionize

The new union wants reasonable shifts, cost-of-living wage adjustments

"...Workers at a facility in Texas' largest private hospital network successfully..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: Project Dis-Connect – Austin’s Back to the Future

Before burying the light rail below Austin's unique street character and beautiful lake, we should take a breath to reconsider the design ideas and ballooning costs

"...Today's Austin boasts a vibrant Downtown that draws residents and visitors to enjoy its lively street..."

July 8, 2022 Column by Karen McGraw

Who Will Guide Project Connect Into the Station?

As leaders leave the station we look at who will drive the public transit redesign

"...is not irreplaceable, although there was a bit of that vibe on May 23 as he wrapped up his..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Leans in Hard to Change TxDOT’s Mind on I-35

The road not taken

"...cries for help from thousands of Austinites, including City Hall itself and other powerful public and private stakeholders, pile..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

“Reimagining” APD and Its Huge Budget Starts Now

City Council and the city manager try to move away from policing, but is it enough?

"...resulting $8.1 million in actual reductions – mostly through eliminating vacant positions – is largely offset by the budget's..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mike & Sherry Project Supports the Mental Health of Austin Hospitality Workers

When things get tough, the tough get help from Mike & Sherry

"...is run by people who are just as talented at being decent humans...."

May 13, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Garza Leads Council Into Magistration Fray

Providing both defense and prosecution counsel at magistration 24 / 7 would cost $4.1 million annually, says Travis County

"...Despite ruffled feathers on the virtual dais, and between City Hall and..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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