Austin Startup Week

Getting started with Austin Startup Week

"...The purpose of Austin Startup Week is trifold: to showcase what Austin has..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Austin App Now Under Under Armour Umbrella

MapMyFitness adds tech component to leading sports brand

"...the world's leading purveyors of workout gear announced last week that it would acquire an Austin-based app, MapMyFitness...."

Nov. 19, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Austin Startups Join the Techstars

Entrepreneurs train the next gen at Techstars Austin Demo Day

"...to a “LinkedIn” for gig workers, a crop of startup founders gave presentations to a crowd of investors and..."

March 10, 2020 Screens Post by Tom Cheredar

Austin Slowly Gets the COVID-19 Testing Data It Needs

Knowledge is power

"...of these require preapproval from a physician or from Austin Public Health; others offer screenings on the spot. But..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Kickstart Your Week With Team Atlas

Live fitness tracker does what others can't

"...go to the gym working out for you? This Austin-based tech company wants to help give you a big..."

Feb. 3, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Your Window Into the Austin Invasion Music Festival

Concert Window allows ATX fest to be streamed online

"...Starting on June 22 and lasting one week, Concert Window is hosting “Austin Invasion,” an online music..."

June 19, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Austin Tech Startup Facilitated Viral Smash “Old Town Road”

Lil Nas X bought the hit’s backing track via BeatStars

"...now sits atop Billboard’s Hot 100 and broke the one-week streaming record with 143 million U.S. streams over seven..."

April 19, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Superstar DJ Paul Oakenfold continues his integration into Austin's regional constellation with a live in-store spin. Admission, $30,..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

A Banana Peel, a Diaper, and a Plastic Bag Walk Into Austin's Composting Program

How can a whole city compost, is it working, and can we reach zero waste by 2040?

"...It’s 9am on a chilly morning in Austin, and a big green truck is at the intersection..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Now Appearing on Local Stages: Willie Nelson and Austin Biofuels

The Red-headed Stranger tries to cut down on smoke in the air. The bad kind, that is.

"...Austin music icon Willie Nelson has entered the alternative-fuels arena,..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Start It Up

At Austin Startup Week, money and a good idea may mean the next big thing in tech

"...of them will be right here for the inaugural Austin Startup Week...."

Sept. 2, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

SXSW Interactive and Chamber of Commerce Name A-List Startups

A dozen local enterprises to keep an eye on

"..."Austin's entrepreneurial ecosystem has never been stronger," Hugh Forrest said..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

A Capital Idea

How Josh Baer helps people 'quit their jobs' to join the bustling hive at Capital Factory

"...view of the big business buildings' rooftops in Downtown Austin from the 16th floor of the Omni Hotel. If..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

All-Star Alumni

Ten notable start-ups born out of Capital Factory's Demo Day

"...perhaps most importantly, access to experienced mentors from across Austin's technological and entrepreneurial community. The inaugural class contained five..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

Fried Chicken Queen Plans Expansion

Local food truck operator makes pitch on Restaurant Startup

"...with her Ms. P's Electric Cock fried chicken trailers, Austin's Perry Ray is ready to make the leap to..."

March 3, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Reports From SXSW V2V

Tech entrepreneurs get intimate in Vegas

"...South by Southwest in Austin is an all-encompassing event, one that seems to direct..."

Aug. 20, 2013 Screens Post by Doug Freeman

Fogo de Chão Reopens This Weekend, Ember Kitchen Is Opening Soon, Ezov Is Opening Later, Batch Is Open Now, and Would You Believe We Have a Sweet Array of NYE Recommendations for You, O Holiday-Harried Citizen?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words..."

Dec. 21, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Historic Approval of City Tax Fund for Local Music

With $3 million in HOT monies, music advocates gear up for vote on Prop B, the Far Out finds its footing in South Austin, and more music news

"...In a huge victory for Austin advocates, City Council approved the first-ever source of ongoing..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

We Have an Issue: A New Council Gets Down to Work

Austin City Council assembles, congrats to Chroniclers, and a new/old Rollo Banks Lunar New Year cover to relish

"...On the heels of two weeks of Texas Legislature preview coverage, the News department switches..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: Vivien Goldman’s Lasting Echoes of Feminist Punk

Vanguard journalist brings new book to Austin, the Larriva family remembers their friend Elliott Smith, and local musicians pop up all over the place

"...during a free event Monday, April 29, 7pm, at Austin Central Library. Her book finds a home locally on..."

April 26, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...Greetings, young upstanding student, and welcome (back) to Austin, where you’re either re-acclimating to the increasing chaos of..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Faster Than Sound: Empire Control Room Owners Purchase Longtime Location

Seventh Street venue takes charge of its live music destiny

"...after which he pulled out of the deal. Last week, the billionaire's Downtown offices were raided by the FBI...."

Aug. 23, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Can Quibi Be Your New Go-To App?

CEO Meg Whitman on diversity and innovation in the new streamer

"...day one, rising to 1.7 million in its first week...."

April 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Panel Recap: Mark Cuban Sees Live Podcast Communities as the NFT Gateway Drug

It starts with Joe Rogan, ends with non-fungible token

"...financially. At least that’s the idea behind his new startup Fireside, and the topic of a Predicting the Future..."

March 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Tom Cheredar

Short Cuts

Busted legs galore and more on the Texas Production Filmmakers' Fund panelists.

"...to directors attempting to have a life, I guess. Austin auteurs Mike Judge and Richard Linklater both suffered debilitating..."

July 20, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Public Notice: One Hand Clapping

Budget in rearview mirror; Council still debating STRs

"...and the process that got them there. (See "Point Austin: A Living Budget" and "Council Wrap-Up," Sept. 18.) Their..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Let's ride, and then decide." – Capital Metro board..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Clowns to the Left of Us, Jokers to the Right

The overwhelming hubris and audacity of Uber continues

"...house on wheels, Uber. Note in "Civics 101" this week that Uber and Lyft have organized a demonstration today..."

June 10, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: While the Cats Were Away

The stakeholders play

"...City Council resumed meetings this week, back from their July hiatus ready to tear into..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Food-o-File

Pies, pastry bags, and Ms. P's

"...The Martin Luther King holiday is approaching next week, so Peace Through Pie founder Luanne Stovall reached out..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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