A New Social Order

Whither Equinomics?

"...part. "Equinomics" would be the name, social equity the game. A united council would present a very specific agenda,..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Fantastic Fest Goes Console Crazy With Fantastic Games

New gaming showcase presented by Day of the Devs

"...is moving back into gaming with the addition Fantastic Games, a new showcase in partnership with indie gaming nonprofit..."

July 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Holiday Gift Guide: Gaming

Make sure the gamer on your list has something to open

"...the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues$40, www.shroudoftheavatar.com Lord British is back! Austin's own online gaming pioneer Richard Garriott did not invent..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Future May Finally Be Brightening for Texas Film Incentives

The sequel to film rebates?

"...some states realizing that they're just not in the game: Others, like California and New York, reignited their programs..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

TDHCA announces its latest tax credit allocations for low-income housing under unusual scrutiny, but critics of the agency find few improvements or surprises.

"...board would send the gravy flowing thick to favored developers before the bacchanalia ends. The tax-credit awards, which are..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

City Council Moves Along From the Ballot to the Budget

4700 Riverside inches forward, propositions tweaked

"...language for Proposition B, the citizen initiative concerning the Austin Convention Center, in a special called meeting Monday, Aug...."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Introducing CodeNEXT Draft Three

Now the fun begins

"...Miki said this will make it "pretty hard" to "game the system." Planning Commissioner Patri­cia Seeger questioned on Tuesday..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Driving and Looting

Two mobile games from local devs rise above the mediocrity

"...To anyone who cares about video games striving to be more than just forgettable, disposable distractions,..."

April 15, 2016 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

Density Bonus Program 'Interim' No More

Council takes wait-and-see approach

"...After five years, the city of Austin's "interim density bonus program" – essentially voluntary for developers..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Two Hotels for the Price of ... Two?

Convention center hotels seek city waivers

"...It's no secret that Austin could use another convention hotel to meet growing demand..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

Flat-Track Snack Attack: Frito-Lay vs. Crackerjack

A Texas Rollergirl defends her name

"...On one side is Colleen Bell, who competes in Austin's Texas Rollergirls flat-track Roller Derby league under the skate..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

World, Interrupted

Saving the world, one Web warrior at a time

"...in the future. Thanks in part to Lebkowsky and Austin Green Art's Randy Jewart (who secured the appearance of..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...a "hysterical and venomous personal attack." Clark-Madison works for TateAustin, which represents many large corporate interests that might have..."

May 19, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...three City Council places, a stricter anti-smoking ordinance, and Austin Community College annexations (See our endorsements). We urge everybody..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Proposition 1 is bad policy for Austin taxpayers and for all city employees except firefighters, and..."

May 14, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...have no real differences with Jackie Goodman ["Governing Post-Boom Austin," April 12]. Jackie Goodman is a good woman, who..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Warring Over Wimberley's Future

Developers, editors, and environmentalists battle over the future of Wimberley.

"...the town will fall into the hands of Houston developers and an investor-owned utility company trying to foil Wimberley's..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

TV Eye

What's the real meaning of Christmas? Well, it's doubtful you'll find it in the typical cheery holiday TV programming. But two upcoming documentaries -- The Forgotten Americans and First Person Plural -- remind us of the importance of home and family and offer a thought-provoking alternative to more traditional holiday fare.

"...15, noon & 9pm, Sunday, Dec. 17, 5pm, PBS): Austin-based documentary filmmaker Hector Galán's The Forgotten Americans focuses on..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

House Hunting

Underdog Stella Roland challenges incumbent Dawnna Dukes to represent East Austin in the Texas House of Representatives.

"...calling Roland a "pawn" of Gary Bradley and West Austin developers who wanted a piece of East Austin in..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Postmarks

Losing Our Lunch

"...is no different. You will not win. The real Austinites will not let Liberty Lunch go out without a..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...say the process is "like playing a giant 3-D game" - and they aren't winning every round. "We landed..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature

Billy Clayton's Flying Circus

State, City Head for a Dogfight Over Mueller

"...and neighbors, is the sound of the City of Austin being strafed by the low-flying puddle jumpers of the..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

"...been asked whether to honor these agreements with those developers or, in true environmental/pure suicidal fashion, demand that all..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Column by Louis Black

The Future Is in Flux for the Texas Film Incentive Program

Texas loses productions to states with bigger and better incentive programs

"...Program isn't just for cinema, but TV and video games, too. Now, as the program faces its toughest funding..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hornography

"...reputation as one of the best recruiters and talent developers in the country. In fact, Wickline was so valuable..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Sports Column by Eric Sollenberger

RTX 2014 Sends Out the Invites

Comic creator Chris Claremont, GameOverGreggy, and "RWBY" season two

"...legend Chris Claremont and internet celeb Greg Miller aka GameOverGreggy to join them at the annual RTX gaming gathering...."

March 28, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: August 30

All the news that's fit to blog

"...bound to be left behind as long as the Austin Independent School District continues to employ memes...."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Neighborhood 3: Requisition Of Doom

Theatre proves a most relevant medium for addressing issues about video game culture

"...way: Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom is about video games, and it asks questions about the culture surrounding America's..."

July 20, 2012 Arts Review by Dan Solomon

A Plea for 'Balanced Density'

West Campus neighborhood challenges new duplex development

"...with a rental duplex, with three bedrooms plus a game room and study in each unit. Accord­ing to Said's..."

Feb. 10, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Fear Knows No Limits

Steve Niles' cross-platform experiments in terror

"...Adam Jones. Now, with his first foray into video games, he teams up with legendary horror movie director John..."

April 29, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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