Gay Place

Austin's evolution of drag

"...and makeover success. Putting Butch Queen on one of Austin's most popular stages – on a Friday, no less..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Central Health Faces Questions Over Budget Transparency

Commissioners to vote on the health district's FY 2017 budget on Sept. 20

"...Several groups, including the Health Alli­ance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), Plan­ned Parenthood, Austin Interfaith, and the SIMS..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Burning Daylight

Passing the hot bond potato

"...of Commerce, Adler was rather more forceful, arguing that Austin is "at an inflection point" and describing the "mobility"..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: It's All on Camera

City Council gets ready to dive back into the breach

"...but an opportunity for various local officials to discuss Austin's transportation woes and potential solutions (see below). That bumped..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Building a Path to Literacy

Educators and nonprofits work to close the achievement gap in Dove Springs

"...will ever suffice to describe Dove Springs, the Southeast Austin neighborhood where I grew up, but here are a..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Council: Labor Protections and Job Evaluations

Marc Ott's job performance goes up for debate this week

"...of life, as did supporters from Workers Defense Project, Austin Interfaith, LiUNA, and other labor groups. The two measures..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

City Council: Keep ’Em Waiting

Council punts short-term rentals, pops the 290 landfills

"...Postponed into January action on a land sale and Austin Resource Recovery budget adjustment related to kickstarting and funding..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Setting the Table

How Thanksgiving meals make their way to Austinites in need

"...any of the other slew of nonprofits operating in Austin during the holiday season or year-round?..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council Wrap-Up

Council passes a budget, 10-1 – no, wait, make that 9-2

"...• And while (for a change) Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo didn't get everything he originally..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: On the Other Hand ...

Judges, sheriffs, and council members try to overturn old decisions

"...evidence of pain and suffering in his lawsuit against Austin Police officers Russell Rose and Eric Copeland when he..."

Sept. 14, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...So it is with Austin's current mayoral campaign. Each of the eight declared candidates..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Gay Place

Austin's Gayest September Ever continues with aGLIFF and StarGayzer

"...with earfuls, eyefuls, and hearts full. Bursting. Polari presents Austin's annual explosion of LGBTQ cinema and the inaugural StarGayzer..."

Sept. 12, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Then There's This: Suffer the Little Children

Some Texas communities turn their backs as young refugees seek protection

"...City Council is out of pocket this month, but Austin-area elected officials have been somewhat slow to respond to..."

July 25, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...sense of where they fit into the overall dynamic Austin tapestry...."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

All This and Beer Too

Rumors of City Hall intrigue – and everybody goes home early

"...placed the reviews on the agenda. Afterward, the online Austin Monitor and KUT-FM reported that Spelman and CM Mike..."

April 21, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Council: Getting A Round Tuit

A crowded agenda as CMs head into budget season

"...for affordable housing (which definitely tells you something about Austin's mass transit system), but by the time the proposal..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Thin White Line

Wage fight involving White Lodging moves to Council

"...hotel developer that runs a number of hotels in Austin and is spearheading the construction of the upscale JW..."

Aug. 7, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Civics 101

"...– part of a three-day convention at the Renais­sance Austin Hotel. 11:30am-3:30pm. Texas State Capitol. www.tcta.org...."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Column

AISD: IDEA Down, Travis Heights Up

AISD board cancels IDEA at Allan, but IDEA promises to stay in town

"...– a gut-check moment. On Monday, Dec. 17, the Austin Independent School District's board of trustees voted to cancel..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council: Follow the Props and the Money

It's a full docket as council tries to set November's bond election

"...Still undecided were Austin Energy items: whether the ballot should include1) an authorization..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

What's Your Occupation?

Targeting July Fourth and the Capitol, Occupy Austin considers its future

"...– Occupy Austin chant on the plaza of City Hall on Feb...."

June 29, 2012 News Feature by Adam Wasch

Civics 101

"...and utility rates. 4pm. Council chambers, 301 W. Second. www.cityofaustin.org...."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature

Actual Innocence

Austinite wrongfully convicted for a decade-old school prank hopes to clear his name

"...May 19, 1998, just after classes let out at Austin High School, someone shot a school-employed hall monitor with..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

Scaling the Pyramid

City moves to reprioritize social service programs in the new year

"...nonprofits, and interlocal agencies to deliver basic services to Austin's neediest citizens – has finally cleared the dais and..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Louis Malfaro and 18 Years of AISD Politics

The teachers' union veteran looks back as he moves forward

"...On Aug. 23, Louis Malfaro addressed the Austin Independent School District board of trustees for the last..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bowing to Business Wheels, AISD Cans Tax Hike

Board passes new budget but drops ballot proposal

"...On Aug. 23, the Austin Independent School District board of trustees approved a nearly..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Sunday Survey: 8/15/10

Obama, the cost of water, and terrorist anchor babies

"...It was a big week for out-of-town visitors, with..."

Aug. 15, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Is There a Deeper Wave Than This?

Jobs come in one door, out the other

"...up shop at City Hall, soliciting input on how Austin has weathered the economic downturn. As if on cue,..."

March 5, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Who's Zoomin' Who?

Right behind the Hanger comes LegalZoom

"...moving here – word leaked of another company eyeing Austin for relocation...."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Hanger Heading Here

Council backs cash for company relocation

"...history, their status as a medical company (an industry Austin’s clamoring to enter), and the low cost of the..."

Jan. 28, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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