Austin Strikes Out

Top Ten Political Stories and Moments of 1995

"...the Lege all spring, a police "riot" in East Austin in February, a federal court ruling against the city..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

How Austin's Performing Artists Are Reopening Their Spaces

After months behind screens, the folks who run the city's theatres, concert halls, and comedy clubs are welcoming audiences back inside

"...From the minute the city went into lockdown last March, performing artists companies and..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Despite Disaster, Austin Leveled Up in the 2020 Census

Austin-Travis County was the only city-county pair in Texas to beat its 2010 census response rate

"...and anti-immigrant maneuvering casting shadows over the 2020 census, Austin and Travis County showed up and got counted. On..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Heroine of The Roxy Letters Fights to Get Austin's Groove Back

Mary Pauline Lowry's quirky novel looks for the city's soul

"...local says to another, "When did you move to Austin?" The other local replies with some date, and no..."

April 17, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin

Different approaches to accountability lead to rifts throughout the county

"...local rape survivors, advocate Ana Rodriguez DeFrates told the Austin City Council on Jan. 31 that the last few..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

As the City Strives for Zero Waste, Where Does Food Fit In?

Bringing farm-to-table back to the farm

"...rather his weekly delivery to Casa Marianella, an East Austin shelter housing 50 recent immigrants and asylum seekers. [inset-3-right]..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Carter Family Files Civil Rights Suit Against Officer and City

Suit claims officer used excessive force

"...filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the shooter, Austin Police Officer Nathan Wagner, and the city of Austin...."

Oct. 11, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: The Fires This Time

Austin's feverish summer a tinderbox for rumination

"...As I write on Wednesday morning, Austin is surrounded by flames...."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Thinking Through Disc Golf and City Parks

"...for environmental reasons. What is unclear is why the city of Austin is trying to relocate those facilities to..."

Oct. 6, 2010 Postmarks

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Naked City..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature

The Love Connection

Michael Moore hearts Austin and two of its funniest filmmakers, Bob Byington and Ben Steinbauer

"...Michael Moore is hot for Austin. (But does he know how hot it is in..."

July 24, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Celebrate This City

Dave Sullivan provides new direction for First Night Austin

"...understands First Night – its potential for bringing a city together in a single communal celebration as well as..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Point Austin: Blame It on Grandpa

In search of heroes and villains over AMD

"...its corporate move to the Lantana site in Southwest Austin, specifically the likelihood that however ecologically sustainable its own..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: The End of the Roads

The toll plan takes us down the right path, but there's still a long way to go

"...does, and most of what it has, on high-frequency inner-city bus service, because that's what would best meet my..."

July 30, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...The U.S. Supreme Court declined to issue a stay..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Michoacana Connection

Paletas on the streets of Austin, paletas on the streets of Mexico!

"...when a family of ice-cream makers from the small city of Tocumbo, Michoacán, came to the United States seeking..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Opinion: How to Stop Drug Overdoses in Austin

An overdose prevention center could dramatically reduce overdose rates

"...We can stop drug overdoses in Austin...."

Aug. 5, 2022 Column by Claire Zagorski

On the Move All Her Life, UK Songwriter Jade Bird Finds Her Speed in Austin

"Austin feels quite grounded and down-to-earth, which just sort of mimics the English mentality"

"...as I walk in the door of her East Austin house, which is maybe just a little too charmingly..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW Cancellation “Devastating” for Grassroots Austin Music Businesses

Coronavirus shutdown impacts all levels of Austin music

"...worked out so that if COVID-19 shows up in Austin, we can be as prepared as possible," he said...."

March 13, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Cancellation “Devastating” for Austin’s Grassroots Music Businesses

Coronavirus shutdown impacts all levels of Austin music

"...Even before news of South by Southwest’s cancellation broke,..."

March 6, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin at Large: What the Market Will Bear

From the creeks to the streets, Austin gets clear on what it wants

"...to be smaller than the modern mansions that typify Austin's western fringe. "We just don't see market demand for..."

June 28, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The French Connection

Golden moments at Austin Week in Angers, France

"...Paris sucks. It’s New York City tinted in red wine – très impersonal...."

Sept. 16, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Everybody suddenly wants to take credit for commuter rail.

"...the legislation -- SB 657 -- that authorized the Austin-San Antonio regional rail district back in 1997, as part..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

City Begins Program Texting Unhoused Austinites About Emergencies

Warnings of extreme weather are a top priority

"...The city of Austin launched a new text message system on..."

Oct. 31, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin Bouldering Project Partners With Local Recovery Group

New alliance marks a first for the 11-year-old climbing gym

"...square feet of climbing terrain, but like its host city, Austin Bouldering Project is a gym like no other...."

Oct. 11, 2023 Sports Post by Hannah Rossi

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Industry Adjusts to Life Without Gigs

Creative pivots, City Council relief resolution, and meet Quinn Ryan Curtin!

"...basis. During a panel hosted last week by the Austin Music Foundation, a group of local artist managers attracted..."

April 3, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Point Austin: Dark Money, Sunlight, and Political Soccer Games

Shadowy funding works its way into Austin campaigns

"..."Dark money" is not exactly new to Austin politics. In the 2014 mayoral campaign, an out-of-state political..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Column by Michael King

MLS for Austin at Last?

Columbus Crew announces plan to relocate to Austin

"...team is officially and actively looking to move to Austin, perhaps as soon as 2019, according to Grant Wahl..."

Oct. 17, 2017 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Playback: Austin Music Census

The Austin Music Census hits the fan. As does Tyler, the Creator!

"...Grim assessments of the Austin music industry aren't hard to come by. Ask any..."

June 5, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...Austin may be (or is that may have been?) the..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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