UT-Austin’s Esports Level Up

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

"...by 30-plus elite Alienware gaming desktop stations and multiple televisions inside of the impressive space, Esports Student Program Coordinator..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Derek Udensi

Point Austin: Fattenin' Frogs for Snakes

Wave a white sheet at City Hall, and the Keystone Kops kome running

"...Legendary Austin freedom-fighter John Henry Faulk still looks symbolically down upon..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin Bicycle Meals Offers Pedal-Powered Distribution to the Streets

Meals on (two) wheels

"...of bicycles rolls by a grassy median in Downtown Austin where a dozen folks are posted up in the..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been

Austin Community Television's First Quarter-Century

"...the Rolling Stones." So begins the 25-year-old story of access television in Austin, Texas - with Mick and Keith..."

June 5, 1998 Screens Feature by Michael Bertin

Raising the Dead

Actor Joseph Fotinos Wants to Resurrect Local Television

"...horror-movie memorabilia in the "Monster Room" of his South Austin home. He's known to dress up in ghoulishly stylish..."

July 6, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Joined in Progress

Three local channels get Austin back with the program – but is anybody watching?

"..."Television, which has such an enormous capacity for greatness, remains..."

June 23, 2006 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Katrina, which sent evacuees fleeing even as far as Austin. To find ways to contribute or help, go to..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Council Watch

East Austin residents have a say in neighborhood planning; local advocates ask for more money in city budget to fund their special interest; Bill Spelman issues some strong words against the Statesman's criticism of council on the LCRA water deal.

"...on consent, and those -- the contract renewal for Austin Community Access Center's management of Austin's public access stations,..."

Sept. 10, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

News and happenings around Austin and beyond

"...• The 79th Texas Legislature opened for business Tuesday..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Short Cuts

Party at Pedazo, Access granted awards, and 'Dear Pillow' living the dream: Read all about it all!

"...seeing their own work honored over at ACTV's 2004 Austin Video Awards ceremony – Pam Thompson and Stefan Wray..."

July 2, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

TV Eye

Charting where Austin community television has been and celebrating where it's going

"...When it comes to community television, Austin has a long and checkered history. Since..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

By the People, for the People

It started on a mountain, and now it's over the hill: channelAustin is turning 40

"...But 40 years ago was also the beginning of Austin's community access television (ACTV), the one place where "viewers..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...an unloved neighbor, it could help to let the community express its feelings about how the city should look...."

March 31, 2006 Column

Back in 1972...

"...of students from the University of Texas interested in community access television forms Austin Community Television (ACTV). They begin..."

June 5, 1998 Screens Feature

'Real' News Is the News They Want Told

"...say regarding Wells Dunbar's reporting on PACT – Public Access Community Television (“Naked City,” “Improper Appearances,” March 24) [News]...."

March 29, 2006 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond.

"...time, "Naked City" learned that Sheehan will come to Austin for a rally on Wed., Aug. 31, at 5pm...."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Meet the New Boss

Austin Film Society rolls out their public access plan

"...It's a new day for Austin's public access cable stations, as the Austin Film Society..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Live and Unscripted

A ringside seat at the AMN/AMP/ACTV death-cage match

"...is to be content-neutral; to allow free, unfettered, public access to programming of a broad range of opinions and..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Media Clips

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones fields allegations that he's been stifling free expression on Austin Cable Access television.

"...no stranger to conspiracy theories. As watchers of his access television shows and listeners to radio shows are well..."

July 14, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Much Ado About ACAC

"...SXSW interactive. It all started with a fax about Austin Community Access Center's live coverage of the SXSW Interactive/Film..."

March 6, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

The Reel World

Korey Coleman started The Reel Deal as a scam; he ended up with a show.

"...Reel Deal, the movie-review series which airs on cable access channel 10 every Wednesday night at 10pm. Moments ago,..."

July 14, 2000 News Feature by Sarah Hepola

More Summer Fireworks at ACTV

A half-year after a city-led investigation began into missing money at ACTV, no answers are forthcoming. In the manner of many of the colorful programs and personalities that populate the public access airwaves, conspiracy theories abound – and not solely over the missing funds.

"...If you want to know what's going on with Austin Community Television, tune into cable channels 10, 11, or..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Oh, What a Site!

"...has created a monster in me because of the accessibility it provides to major TV network and cable websites..."

June 27, 1997 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Public Notice

Feeding Tube

"...young laddie who was parked in front of the television. "C'mon, pal! Let's go to the park!" we urged,..."

April 18, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Jesus Is Coming

The video mailed across the state, the Christian film that found an audience in Austin, and other stories of evangelicals using film to spread the word

"...girl living in a foster home in a North Austin suburb, the child who disrupted the class and worried..."

April 27, 2001 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Alternative Signals

UT Student-run KVR-TV

"...is primed to broadcast the Lady Longhorns game to Austin Community Access Center (ACAC, formerly ACTV) channel 16. As..."

May 9, 1997 Screens Feature by Kayte VanScoy

A2K Meets 'ACL'

The rise of Charlie Jones, local promoter extraordinaire, ACL Fest main man.

"...rescue of what's arguably the largest mass gathering in Austin history, downtown's A2K celebration...."

Sept. 20, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Postmarks

Recent coverage of light rail and of access-TV personality Alex Jones pushes readers' buttons this week.

"..."The Road to Light Rail" the quote from an Austin council member at the end of the article was..."

July 28, 2000 Column

Council Sticks With KAZI

The community station to keep broadcasting council meetings

"...meetings will continue to be broadcast by 88.7FM KAZI, Austin's African-American community radio. Check it: The Austin City Council..."

April 20, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Happenings from Austin and beyond

"...his self-serving attempt to change House ethics rules. See "Austin Stories" and "Beyond City Limits," below...."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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