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Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...Sampson and Irma Louis found themselves wandering around Downtown Austin in the grip of one of Katrina's side effects...."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...economy isn't the only thing that's chilling out in Austin. The Austin American-Statesman, whose headlines have heralded an impending..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Get Your Warblog On

As conventional media stumble, the Web's armchair war reporters rise to the occasion, to questionable effect.

"...in Cyberspace Turned Blog Party" article for more background: austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/ 2003-02-28/screens_feature2.html.)..."

May 16, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the Lege." Headlines• Wal-Mart is determined to expand its Austin presence even further, but local activists are working on..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Short Cuts

Where to find the news the mainstream media doesn't see fit to print

"...keep focused on film both in and out of Austin -- as we write this it's the day of..."

March 28, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 2-8

"...hosts a talk with this Dallas Republican. 7:30-9am. The Austin Club, 110 E. Ninth. RSVP to rsvp@texastribune.org...."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature

Anarchist Soccer Rules

Local anarcho-athletes to travel overseas for Anti-Racist World Cup

"...a UT law class that Food Not Bombs and Austin Indymedia – two examples of everyday folks creating parallel..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Welcome to the Real World

Rhizome Collective brings activist ideals down to earth

"...of Allen Street in an industrial corner of East Austin. Collective members live in one of the warehouses; they..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, May 5-12

"...5-6, 6:30-9pm. Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River. Free. www.maccaustin.org. Friday06..."

May 6, 2011 News Column

Holiday Wish Lists 2005

'Give' is a four-letter word: part two

"...Austin, every year we hear about how helpful these lists..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Features Feature by Anne Harris

Welcome to Rhizomia

"...7pm to midnight. More info at 647-4803 or insidebooksproject@yahoo.com. Austin Independent Media Center produces independent news, opinion, and documentaries...."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Short Cuts

Film on, as resistance.

"...very many. We mentioned the great Independent Media Center's www.austin.indymedia.org site a couple of weeks back, and as the..."

April 11, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Downtown Deadly for Bikes?

"...Austin activist Keith Vick, aka "Slave," died last week after..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 19-26

"...RINGLING BROS. BOYCOTT Join Action for Animals Austin an hour before the performance to protest alleged animal..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Two sentences that rocked Tom DeLay's world: The Supreme..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 26-Sept. 2

"...MEETING 6pm. Dottie Jordan Recreation Center, 2803 Loyola, 974-6745. www.cityofaustin.org/parks/bartholomewmp.htm...."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature

The Informant

Revolutionary to rat: The uneasy journey of Brandon Darby

"...Last year on Aug. 28, eight Austin activists traveled north in a rented white van to..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Diana Welch

Naked City

"...by Chicago police. For a local report, see "New Austin 'Spokes' Speak Out Against Tasers."Headlines • The Austin Toll..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Short Cuts

War isn't good for much, except maybe art. Austin's microcinema community responds.

"...the cultural and emotional resonance of the real McCoys. Austin's microcinema movement -- small, floating minifests with particular thematic..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...rising sun background) and dropping gifts (bombs) over an Austin skyline. I doubt many WWII veterans get the joke..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Column

Public Notice

After watching two national political conventions in a row, you are probably ready to get real and back to real life, where people help each other and work for the greater good -- without corporate backing! Public Notice offers many options for this mid-August week.

"...The IMC has affiliates here in Austin and their programming can be seen on ACAC. Tonight,..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Pubic Notice

Public Notice gets all hot under the collar for the Chronicle sex issue.

"...provides low-cost mental health and substance abuse counseling to Austin musicians and their families, right? That we get all..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice notes a few great ways to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend by helping a good cause.

"...Dish TV, and Philly Independent Media Center. Chew slowly. www.indymedia.org or 476-3713. Feeling landlocked? We do. Coming from a..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

The Uneasy Death of Riad Hamad

Investigation continues in the mysterious death of an Austin peace activist

"...According to Austin Police Department Sgt. Joe Chacon, the death of Austin..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...public discussion before returning to City Council. See "Point Austin."..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols