Point Austin: Capitol Craziness

April Fools' can't compete with this year's legislative follies

"...In that spirit, the News staff truly tried to..."

April 1, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Unpropped

Prop. 2 is about much more than a vote against the Domain

"...both misleading on its face and an insult to Austin voters. However you choose to vote on Prop. 2,..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Austin's chain store vs. local business battle is economic and political.

"...Last week, Mayor Will Wynn bemoaned the "Austin schizophrenia" that led neighborhood activists -- many of the..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Amplify Austin Is Needed Now, More Than Ever

This annual fundraising program amplifies the arts

"...Today is Amplify Austin Day...."

March 5, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: City of Austin Delays Venue Funding – Again

Live music venues have asked for dedicated COVID-19 relief since March, but the city says applications won't open until next year.

"...of dollars remain designated, but the money to sustain Austin's live music venues never arrives. For venue owners and..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: The 2016/17 Austin Music Awards Reveal

"...strategizing, scheming, and dreaming up performances for the 2016/17 Austin Music Awards. All the generals were there: Charlie Sexton..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Is Austin Getting Left Behind on the 'Livability' Front?

'Sustainability' is much more than a 14-letter word

"...U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, strongly urged Austin and Central Texas to get better aligned with the..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City of Austin Proclaims "Local Disaster," Cancels SXSW in Response to Coronavirus Fears

City officials emphasize preparedness, not panic

"...At a City Hall press conference, Mayor Steve Adler..."

March 6, 2020 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

Austin as Tech Hub: Myth or Reality?

Start-ups abound here in Bat City, but they rarely stick around

"...Ever heard of the Silicon Hills in North Austin? How about Silicon Forest in Portland, Oregon, Silicon Alley..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Screens Feature by Johnny Holden

Event Horizon

As festivals, crowds, and expenses proliferate – is Austin approaching major event overload?

"...gig ushered him south into the warm civic embrace Austin offers its South by Southwest guests. Like all major..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

City Council Approves SAVES Resolution to Rescue Venues, Bars, Restaurants

City will explore potential funding sources for struggling sectors

"...As Austin’s iconic music and arts venues, bars, and restaurants continue..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Shape of Things to Come

What will the arts in Austin look like in 10 years? CreateAustin has a good idea – in fact, it has 10.

"...it. At least, that's often how it feels in Austin, where folks seem to enjoy nothing so much as..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Cash

Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.

"...seriously starting to do -- then the health of Austin's actors, painters, musicians, dancers, sculptors, singers, directors, and designers..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Want More Arts Space?

Take 10 minutes and fill out the Artspace Market Survey

"...If you believe that Austin doesn't have enough spaces where visual artists, actors, musicians,..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Take It to the Next Level

The Cultural Arts Division revives its series of summer workshops for pro creatives

"...Last summer, Austinites who work in the creative sector had the opportunity..."

May 28, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback: Priced Out?

Soon, Austin’s golden geese – musicians – will be priced out of the live music capital

"...Austin stands burdened with a cultural conundrum: A largely impoverished..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Thanks a Million!

Arts in AISD get a million-dollar boost

"...Somebody believes that the arts belong in Austin’s schools and is backing that conviction to the tune..."

May 8, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Culture Connectors

The 2013 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...On any given date, Austin's cultural calendar offers so many options that it's almost..."

May 31, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...the City Address before the Real Estate Council of Austin today. Reprinted below is the full text...."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: A Year Later

Twelve months after Mayor Steve Adler rolled out his plan to save live music and the arts, what's happened?

"...And so it was for the city's music and creative sectors. He had brought together members of the Music..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Plan, Be

The citizens who spent years dreaming up CreateAustin are now working to make it real

"...The CreateAustin Cultural Master Plan, commissioned by the city of Austin..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Entertainment Economy

As the Austin film, music, and gaming scenes become a "cluster," civic leaders are looking for industrial-strength creativity

"...Throughout our 17 decades of existence, Austin has been a government town, and from nearly the..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

CreateAustin Cultural Master Plan

City Council looks ready at last to approve the cultural plan

"...It was June 2008 when the CreateAustin Cultural Master Plan that had been commissioned by the..."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback – Omnibus: Destination Unknown

Vetting City Hall's recommendations to Mayor Adler's arts Omnibus and unveiling Sound on Sound Fest's Renaissance location and debut lineup

"...Hall, acknowledging the perilous low pay, high rent paradigm creatives face locally...."

July 1, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

No Room at the Complex

Renters scramble for housing as dirt churns on new condos

"...Like tens of thousands of my fellow Austinites, I'm still hanging pictures, cleaning up after the cable..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Can the Bands Play On?

The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame

"..."Live music in Austin is facing a life-or-death crisis."..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Technical Difficulties

Older professionals face a hard choice: leave Austin or go tech?

"...Rebecca Rucker has spent the last six years in Austin, but she's decided she'd rather continue her career beneath..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Last Thursday City Auditor Corrie Stokes randomly drew three Austinites for the Applicant Review Panel: James Christianson, Abigael McClean,..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature

TDH: 8/22/11

City Council commemorates the Live Music Capital

"...ease our way back in with a collection of creative class items, including the 20th anniversary of a certain..."

Aug. 22, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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