Playback: Agent of Change Returns

New hope and typical bureaucracy precede Council vote on sound dispute resolution

"...Austin not only deserves a progressive music policy when it..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fever in the Bunkhouse: Hotel San José Sold?

Diffusing rumors and starting new ones with Liz Lambert

"...All of Austin knows and much of Austin loves the story of..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

There Goes the Neighborhood

North/South/Central – redistricting the live music capital

"...Austin's paved over parking spots for its live music paradise...."

July 25, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Jailbird

The Prison Diaries of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Preston Hubbard

"...In just a few years, I went from five-star hotels to living on the run in cheap motels, from..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Music Feature by Preston Hubbard

Impulse Buying

City approves $15 million toward Convention Center Hotel, which the city will own in 30 years.

"...Who says the city of Austin is hobbled by a passion for process, a paralysis..."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Something for Nothing?

"...Okay, old-timers, let'sget one thing straight right now. The Austin Convention Center is a wonderful place and a great..."

July 30, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...will increase. Under the the proposed change, requested by Austin's three cab franchise holders,American Yellow Checker, Austin Cab, and..."

July 23, 1999 News Feature

Heal Thyself

City to Perform Self-Reflection

"...consultant proposal to nearly double the size of the Austin Convention Center by the end of the decade, and..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...Describing Austin as beginning "to shift into recovery and healing mode"..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council Mulls Future Events, as Venues Cry for Help Now

Convention Center expansion, money for local businesses, and more Council items

"...described expansion as having a "compression" effect on all hotels – as hotels close to the center fill up,..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Dart Bowl Closes, Verbena Opens, WTF Is "Heat Week," and More Bite-Sized Food News

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

"...At least once a week, Austinite: Culled from numerous PR releases, official announcements, words on..."

July 20, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food News Buffet

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

"...holy Texas hash ’n’ eggs – the popular East Austin breakfast and lunch spot Paperboy has gone from beloved..."

July 13, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Location Is Everything for the Lake Travis Film Festival

New fest brings indie cinema to new audiences outside of the city center

"...512, it's film festivals. "It's not that unique in Austin," said Kat Albert, who has just added another to..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lawsuit Seeks to Block Converting Microtel for Permanent Supportive Housing for City's Homeless

One project stalls, another moves along

"...Center Property Owners Assoc­i­ation is suing the city of Austin in an attempt to stop the purchase of a..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: The Mystery of Type 3 STRs

Where is all our housing stock going?

"...a City Council meeting these days without someone decrying Austin's current housing shortage. Yet despite the alleged crisis, Austin..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Residents to Vote for Hotel Occupancy Tax Allocation, Soccer

County, city grapple for hotel dollars

"...redevelopment of the Travis County Exposition Center in East Austin. This escalates the conflict between county and city leaders..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...on the border – and recently, an incident near Austin showed up in the news. These stories constitute an..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Red River Clubs Grapple With Downtown Homelessness

Beggars, hustlers, and dealers make you wonder how Downtown music keeps from going under

"...on the walkable music strip. With rental prices in Austin's central business district increasing faster than those citywide, Downtown..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Luv Doc: Real Choices

The Luv Doc is a bad planner

"...I like piña coladas and getting caught in the..."

June 3, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Summer Fun: Roadtripping, AAA-style

Nostalgia for TripTiks and roadtrips amps up during summer

"...would come out, I'd earnestly scour the listings of hotels, check the ratings, look at the maps, and plan..."

May 20, 2015 Design Post by Kate X Messer

Housing Heartburn or Marijuana?

Short-term rentals remain contentious

"...Organic gardener and longtime Austin resident Bob Easter is proud of his two short-term..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Natalia Ciolko

Playback: Live Music and Lodging

Hotel Indigo to break ground on Red River as Max Frost breaks the same with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy on his Atlantic Records debut

"...owner James Moody, Holy Mountain partner James Taylor, and Austin Music People (AMP) Executive Director Jennifer Houlihan, met with..."

April 4, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Thin White Line

Wage fight involving White Lodging moves to Council

"...the Indiana-based hotel developer that runs a number of hotels in Austin and is spearheading the construction of the..."

Aug. 7, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Fantastic Fest Heads to Lakeline

Genre festival moving to newest, biggest Alamo

"...rooms (Slaughter was the right size, but there's no hotels or bars nearby, while Village has lots of amenities..."

May 10, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gangster Squad

Despite uneven filmmaking and questionable facts, an extraordinary cast brings this story about mobster Mickey Cohen's attempted takeover of L.A. and the handful of honest cops who thwarted him.

"...Robert Patrick, Michael Peña, Giovanni Ribisi, Anthony Mackie and Austin Highsmith...."

Jan. 11, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Dining Out for New Year's Eve

"...sell out quickly. Find info about New Year's Eve hotels, music, theatre, art, comedy, and more in our New..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Food Feature

Food-O-File

What will Formula One's impact be on the local hospitality industry?

"...Last Thursday afternoon, the Austin chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association hosted an information..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

TRACE's New Chef: Ben Hightower

Louisiana Boy Heads Up the W Hotel's Signature Restaurant

"...TRACE is the restaurant in the downtown W Hotel,..."

June 20, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Day Trips

The Hotel El Capitan offers weary travelers a comfortable night's stay in Van Horn

"...extended stay to explore the area. Like most historic hotels, the rooms are relatively small but comfortable with modern..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

On the Move at SXSW

Get everywhere, no car needed

"...So your flight landed in Austin; now what? Did that local friend you only talk..."

March 11, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

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