Is the City Dumping Longtime Tech Nonprofit Austin Free-Net for a Cali Company?

CM Pool punts vote to March 1 over "transparency" concerns

"...local community through digital literacy training that her organization, Austin Free-Net, would be losing its city contract to a..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Free-Net to Be Replaced?

California company slated to replace local digital literacy org

"...local community through digital literacy training that her organization, Austin Free-Net, would be losing its city contract to an..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Free-Net: Council Keeps It Local

Delayed vote finds local provider besting out-of-town option

"...voted 8-2 last week to continue digital literacy provider Austin Free-Net's contract, instead of using California-based nonprofit Community Technology..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Free-Net Ain’t Free

Austin Free-Net wins a reprieve over California competition

"...day (15) was whether to stick with longtime vendor Austin Free-Net to continue providing “community technology access lab management..."

March 6, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Amplify Austin 2015: Under the Rainbow

We hat-tip the Amplify nonprofits that serve and support LGBTQIA

"...With just a day or two left until Amplify Austin cranks the giving up to 11, your friendly neighborhood..."

March 3, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy

Housing Authority Gets Free Google Fiber

City, Google aim to bridge digital divide

"...Austin is slated to take a major – and unprecedented–..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Austin Web Sites

"...is peppered with signs advertising its own Web site, http://www.I-35Austin.com. Our beloved Congress Avenue has become a hotbed of..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Austin's Active Shelf Life

Can Our Public Library Keep Up the Pace?

"...community's sense of self. A very important piece of Austin's soul is manifest in our public library, which by..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Online Wi-Fi Resources

From Austin Unleashed to the Wi-Fi Alliance

"...Austin Unleashed Wireless Internet and Networks (www.austinunleashed.com)..."

June 11, 2004 Screens Feature

The Death and Life of Free Radio

Austin microradio lived fast and died young -- can the movement live to broadcast another day?

"...let you in." The recorded voice of Free Radio Austin's last broadcaster. "Just show me your search warrant. Can't..."

June 22, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Austin a Tech Mentor

City program to provide Internet to low-income families is ahead of the curve nationally

"...High-tech Austin didn't make the list of participating cities – but..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

ARPA Grants Help Austin Public Library Bridge Digital Divide

Council approves $450K for accessibility and outreach programs

"...money from the American Rescue Plan Act to the Austin Public Library system's new public outreach and accessibility programs...."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The End of the Free and Open Internet?

Austin's creative class worries what the FCC net neutrality ruling means for life online

"...at the underlying concept of net neutrality, and many Austin tech and creative firms fear they could soon be..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...Austin’s thriving restaurant community is being forced to switch gears...."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

It's Free Comic Book Day

The where, what and how of comic collectors' favorite Saturday

"...Austin Books and Comics, 5002 North Lamar. 8am-7pm www.austinbooks.com –..."

May 5, 2012 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Comic Book Day: Local Stores, Local Artists

Austin and beyond, where to get your free comic books Saturday

"...If you happen to be at Austin Books and Comics, you can meet two local creators..."

May 4, 2013 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Future-Proofing the Fruits of Austin's Building Boom

ULI Greenprint sets a net-zero carbon emissions goal for 2050

"...of last month's Winter Storm Uri, images of Downtown Austin with its lights ablaze circulated widely on social media,..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Linked on Austin Game Developers Conference

Play the games without all the boring talk

"...Now that the Austin Game Developers Conference is almost over wouldn't you like..."

Sept. 16, 2009 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Free for All

There's something for every taste and age in the 50 titles for Free Comic Book Day 2015

"...How can so many pop-culture powerhouses pull together for..."

May 1, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Secret Origins: Austin’s Comic Creators

For Free Comic Book Day, we head into the studios and writing rooms of our local sequential art talents

"...cliches about geeky teen boys are thoroughly disproved by Austin’s own creators, who have written and drawn stories that..."

May 5, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Net Emissaries

Ten Local WWW Sites of Note

"...a brief look at some of highlights on the Austin Web scene that wound up among my bookmarks in..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Screens Feature

Austin FC Routs Atlanta United to Close Out Perfect Road Trip

Club leads MLS with seven road wins

"...There are nice wins. Then there are beat-your-opponent-so-bad-that-their-coach-apologizes-to-the-fan-base wins. Austin FC enjoyed one from the third category Saturday night..."

July 10, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Goals Dry Up in Austin FC’s First Road Test of Season

The Verde fall to Portland Timbers, 1-0

"...to enter a whole new realm of challenges, as Austin FC experienced Saturday night in Portland...."

March 13, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Hidden Costs of Free

Is free Wi-Fi killing coffeehouse culture?

"...I'm sitting on the back patio of a South Austin coffee shop, idling an afternoon away with a chai..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Free Week!

Everyone is on the list.

"...Free Week begins on January 2nd and lasts until..."

Jan. 2, 2013 Events Post by Derek Van Wagner

8 of Austin's Best Natural Springs and Swimming Holes

In and around town, keep cool all summer long

"...how hot it gets during the summer here in Austin? Well, Mother Nature is about to remind you. Be..."

May 17, 2019 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

KRAKATHOOOOM!! Free Comic Book Day Is Soon Upon Us Once Again!

Annual giveaway of popular sequential art stirs area interest, desire

"...(“Hellooooo, Austin!” *guitar riff* “We’re Capitalist Frenzy!”)..."

May 3, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Where to Find Meal Services During Austin's School Closures

School districts distributing free meals for students, parents

"...As Texas schools prepare to shut down through April..."

March 21, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

What can Austin do to combat the powercenter plague? More than you might think.

"...an entire country that has done what some in Austin think is impossible, and done it for exactly the..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...christening scheduled for historic Hemisfair Park via an Alamo City/Austin dual commemoration, Freedom Fest: Arc Angels, Stray Cats, Cheap..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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