Willie or Won't He?

Willie Lewis Draws Two Opponents in Place 6

"...In places outside of Austin, folks like to ridicule us for the way we..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council: Hiding in Plain Sight

Immigration, Fire, Capitol view corridors fill out a busy Thursday

"...and a likely debate over overtime funding at the Austin Fire Department. (With the next regular meeting not scheduled..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two: Pay-to-Play City Politics

When it comes to Austin's independent businesses, the City too often is part of the problem

"...has always focused on, supported, and been supported by Austin's independent businesses. Currently we are going to be approaching..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Council: Recycled Reconsiderations

Council deliberates, deliberately

"...bounced to another committee, and on the latter, the Economic Development Department has asked for a withdrawal for a..."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

A Golden Opportunity

SB1704's Repeal Gives Austin a Turn at the Helm

"...days before the party, that Senate Bill 1704, the Austin-bashing legislation that had helped developers bypass the S.O.S. water..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Feature by John Spong

Mayor’s Omnibus Resolution: Actualization Is Hard

Moving into Phase II

"...2016). Last February Mayor Steve Adler put forth the Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, a creative stimulus..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Faster Than Sound: Venue Relief Pending as COVID-19 Spike Stalls Restarted Gigs

Also, sampling Flobama's beats, and remembering landmark pianist Margaret Wright

"...plans for diverse booking, hiring, and outreach. Regarding requirements, Economic Development Director Sylnovia Holt-Rabb added, "What we're doing, period,..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...to combat the deepening housing shortage, the city of Austin adopted its Strategic Housing Blueprint, a 39-page plan outlining..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Public Notice: Bridges to Forever

The theme for the coming week is public input

"...will come together to honor the legendary and beloved Austin deejay and musicologist, with the dedication and blessing of..."

June 19, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

More Cabs to Hit Streets; Music Permit Changes, More

Our council preview, Pt. Two, cranks it up to 11

"...Yesterday's first-half of our Thursday agenda preview was just..."

Dec. 13, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Austin's $712 million bond package was only a small sliver..."

Nov. 13, 1998 News Feature

How the Red River Cultural District Was Made

Decades of off-kilter activity and music activism culminate in our current concert hub

"...presents a focal point for the current era of Austin music activism. The local title earns name-drops in discourse..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Bombs, Beto, and the Biggest Music Stories of 2018

“Playback” recaps the news, trends, and controversies of the year. Outrage level: high.

"...when a serial bomber began shipping explosive devices around Austin. Not since Charles Whitman's UT shooting terrorized the state..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Visa Wants a Chargeback

Governor and city propose economic development deal

"...Last week Gov. Rick Perry's office and Austin announced a proposed economic development deal for a Visa..."

Nov. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

City's Racism Task Force Unveils Report

Group focuses on five issues to combat institutional racism

"...to help dismantle the glaring problem in ostensibly progressive Austin...."

April 4, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Visa Council Debate Begins

City Council sets public hearing for incentives package

"...Council held its first formal consideration of the proposed economic development grant of $1.56 million for Visa Inc.'s "Global..."

Nov. 28, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Playback: Shorter Hours Could Be Coming for Venues During SXSW

Another clubs ordinance change drops right before the Festival

"...the most profitable 10 days of the year for Austin clubs...."

Feb. 3, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Seeing the Light

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

"...transit -- a "Red/Green" starter line running from Northwest Austin into the heart of town, along with a novel..."

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...crowd at Emerald Point Bar & Grill in Northwest Austin. No one in the photo appears to be wearing..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature

Promises, Promises

Two Austin neighborhoods vie to bring down federal dollars to help transform communities

"...it's barely a drop in the ocean. Yet two Austin communities hope that it will become the down payment..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What's Your Mobility Fix?

Community forums continue all week

"...Robert Spillar said he’ll present the results plus an Austin Urban Rail update to council on Feb. 25. Catch..."

Feb. 9, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Pick Your Plan for McKalla Place

Precourt vs. the field

"...step toward bringing a Major League Soccer team to Austin on Thursday – and at the same meeting will..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Counseling Program for Drug Abuse in Limbo

County officials scrambling to find alternate site for program after East Austin neighbors protested possible lease.

"...day and evening counseling sessions, Community Supervision and Corrections Department Director Geral­dine Nagy told the Commissioners Court. The location..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...whopping $90 million in eminent domain charges to reclaim Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's South Terminal, operated by Lonestar Airport Holdings...."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature

Bikes in the Mud

Parks & Rec cancels, then delays, Cyclo-cross event

"...This was the first time the event had visited Austin since 1978, and the first three days went off..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council Recap: $15M in SAVES Funding for Venues, Child Care, Iconic Biz

Efforts to raid Convention Center reserves turned back

"...Coming in response to the SAVES (Save Austin’s Vulnerable Economic Sectors) resolution adopted by Council on Sept...."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Daily Hustle: 11/16/10

City Council Agenda 101

"...Good God! We we're joking yesterday about City Council's..."

Nov. 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...company [they] know it can be." We'll see if Austin Tesla employees follow suit...."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: Should the Live Music Fund Go to Musicians or Venues?

While eligibility is worked out, Music Commission nails down “PIE” equity plan

"...At Monday's Austin Music Commission meeting, emotional discussion swirled around whether music..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: DJ Shani Unites Black Women in House Music

Also the search continues for missing musician Brenden "Chameleon King" Foster, and increased afterhours sound enforcement impacts local venues

"...a Chicago native. "I was like, 'Well, people in Austin like to dance and drink to house music, they..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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