The Tipping Point

Austin and Travis County fail to deliver mental health care

"...ended in the cold, gray stairwell of a North Austin hotel. But at the very least, his suicide ended..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Bond Election Cliffs Notes

General Obligation Bonds

"...by Dove Springs; repaired tennis courts at the South Austin Tennis Center; a finished-out Shoal Creek Trail connecting to..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...Dear Diary Coffee at noon on Sat., Jan. 27. Austin Public Library's adult LGBTQ book club is reading Sorrowland..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Then There's This: Bond Election Crib Sheet

Here's a thumbnail of the seven bond propositions, from transportation to film

"...funding for the Violet Crown Trail, a long-proposed 30-mile regional trail system that would extend from Zilker Park to..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

To Your Health

"...In transit from New York to central Austin, Jamestown-based physician and author Dr. Rudy Mueller met a..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Riding the Tech Titanic

Austin looks for recovery after the dot-com bust.

"...ago this week (written by this reporter) was about Austin's horrendous transportation problems and what we could do about..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Seeing the (Green) Light

Environment, Neighborhoods Set the Tone for Place 2 Race

"...it difficult to distinguish them from candidates backed by Austin's more traditional grassroots networks. That's true even in the..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Home-Grown Workers

Is Austin's Job Boom Trickling Down to the People?

"...Rowan at Texas Workforce Center photograph by John Anderson Austin's reputation as a high-tech hot spot invokes glamorous images..."

March 27, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Cruel to Be Kind

The Sting of Austin's 1996-97 Budget

"...Austin's $1.2 billion proposed budget for fiscal year 1996-97 appears..."

Aug. 23, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

The Custody Battle at Brackenridge

Seton's plan to build its own pediatrics facility throws a monkey wrench into the proposed hospital district.

"...build a new, privately owned pediatric facility in North Austin. Although it has since backed down a bit, Seton..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Amid New Immigration Policies, Local Attorneys and Immigrants Navigate a Broken System

Lawyers say the system has been thrown into "chaos"

"...once a week for those in the surrounding North Austin area. But St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is more than..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Wendy Davis Enters Congressional Race

Big names, money in local Congress races

"...served on the City Council. She currently lives in Austin's Clarksville neighborhood, at the northeast tip of TX-21, which..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Is There a Doctor in the House?

Below the budget storm clouds, plans form for UTMB campus at Mueller

"...win support for bringing an academic health center to Austin, which would serve as a research and teaching arm..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...and Christ-centered booklets; to your left, as you enter Austin LifeCare, a prayer request bowl. The unassuming pastel green..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

"...author, and Sylvia Herrera, a founding member of the Austin environmental justice group People Organized in Defense of Earth..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...City Manager Jesus Garza threw city clinic workers a bone last Thursday. While clinic labs are..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

"..."It's not about them; it's about us." -- Austin attorney Richard "Dicky" Grigg, speaking about his experiences as..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature

Fantastic Fest Tells Tales of the Long and the Short and the Tall

Short film selection from Austin to Estonia, animation to sushi

"...a big part of the weirdness and wonder of Austin's celebration of alternative and genre fiction. After all, it's..."

Sept. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 16-22

"...6:30-9pm. Dell Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart, 250-1043. Free. www.shalomaustin.org Friday17..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Column

Revving Up for Slow Times

How local entrepreneurs plan to weather the recession

"...Staring down a deepening recession, what's an Austin small-business owner to do? The consensus advice: Get out..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

New Plan Aims to Heal Insurance Ills of Small Biz

Nonprofit launches project to help small businesses provide health coverage

"...Sharon Mays, who owns the South Austin restaurant Baby Greens, agrees. "I don't particularly like the..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Diana Welch

Happenings

March 27-April 3

"...BENEFIT DINNER honors Barbara Hines of UT's Immigrant Law Clinic with the Ed Wendler Award for outstanding service to..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Happenings

March 20-27

"...For more events, see Community Listings. Thursday 20..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin ISD's upcoming bond package will probably be larger than..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...While the insurgency spreads in Iraq with rising casualties..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

A Council in Harmony

"...doubt about the power of the Green vote in Austin, it was answered on May 3. Regardless of the..."

May 23, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Food-o-File

Journey into my misuse of "journeyman"; plus, Phil and Amy buddy up on Burnet Road; Mother's Day; and more

"...11am to 10pm daily, good news for lunch fans... Austinites certainly must have a big appetite for frozen confections,..."

May 12, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Coach's Corner

Part II of the Coach's trilogy on girls' high school basketball, wherein Salado comes a cropper against the Lady Eagles of Goldthwaite High.

"...finals, boys and girls, are always right here in Austin. Here's my plan...."

March 3, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Shattered Icon

Living Legend Ann Richards Steps Off the Pedestal

"...a mega-mall in a protected New Jersey wetland area. Austin to Hackensack..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Solving Georgian Acres' Mobility Problem With Buses, Bikes, and Scooters

Solar-powered mobility hub planned for "transit desert"

"...The Austin Transportation Depart­ment's Smart Mobility Office, UT-Austin, and local nonprofit..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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