Cafe Mundi

Two Austin Cafes that seem more like hideaways

"...ice cream with the house Chai blend of black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger and steamed milk. Cafe Mundi's..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

The Zinophiles

The Zinfandel Advocates and Producers Come to Austin

"...In the old days of Austin's food scene, circa 1975, Bob Lowe was one of..."

April 20, 2001 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Weekend Repast

Brunch in Austin

"...to while away a few hours on a beautiful Austin spring day, there's no better place than the covered..."

March 16, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Casa de Luz

Vegetarian and Vegan Spots in Austin

"...Again, you serve yourself. Filtered water, hot kukicha (twig tea), and cool hibiscus teas are included in the price..."

March 9, 2001 Food Feature by Fran Moody

Notes on Mad Dogs

If you were young, talented, and a little crazy in the old Austin, you may have answered to the bizarre title of "Mad Dog."

"...and painters -- who lived in Texas, mostly in Austin, in the late Sixties and early Seventies who partied..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Dancing the Christmas Spirit

An eight-year-old fan of The Nutcracker has her dream come true when she gets to talk to a choreographer and ballerina -- Ballet Austin's Stephen Mills and Gina Patterson -- about the ballet that helps Christmas feel like Christmas.

"...see it again this year. We always see Ballet Austin perform it, and I love the way they do..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Redd Light Special

One right fine Tele-pickin' dude

"...fingers look as though they'd be more at home tearing down a carburetor than tossing off wild-ass guitar licks...."

Nov. 10, 2000 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Take the A-Train

Mike Clark-Madison discusses 10 years covering light rail, and urges voters to support it.

"...If this story, which has been going on in Austin for 15 years or more, and which in cities..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Radio and the Really Big Beat

Capstar's Austin-based Empire

"...a Dallas dealmaker named R. Steven Hicks wandered into Austin and began building what may turn out to be..."

May 22, 1998 Music Feature by Bill Crawford

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...advisory role until May 31. Prior to coming to Austin, Gonzalez was an assistant city manager in Dallas. As..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature

Top Tens of 1997 Council Watch

Top Ten Quotes Heard Around City Hall

"...Quintero, protesting the BFI Recycling plant in the East Austin Gardens neighborhood...."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Inside Agitator

Fulani Follower Stokes Fires of Resentment and Reform

"...particularly seems to enjoy gigging the sacred cows of Austin's Democratic political machine...."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Chinese à la Carts

Austin's Dim Sum Experience

"...Originally an elaborate Cantonese teahouse breakfast, a dim sum meal consists of appetizer-sized courses..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

Murder Most Female

Austin Author and Edgar Nominee Susan Wade

"...publication credits in such anthologies as Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears, Off Limits: Tales of Alien Sex, and Tarot Fantastic,..."

May 2, 1997 Books Feature by Barbara Strickland

All in the Family

Elizabeth, Bruce & George: Love, Austin Style

"...If you gave the First Lady of Austin, Elizabeth Christian, a choice between talking to a reporter..."

July 19, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...Sampson and Irma Louis found themselves wandering around Downtown Austin in the grip of one of Katrina's side effects...."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Teas for Drinking, Teas for Thinking

Sometimes even a java fiend needs a vacation from coffee

"...Teas for drinking, yes, because that’s what you do with..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Charter School Earns an F

The Texas Academy of Excellence fails accounting (and ethics)

"...of Excellence did with the $6.5 million the East Austin charter school has received from the state since it..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Amarillo ISD Superintendent warns Forgione: Greater accuracy in dropout reporting doesn't necessarily mean better ratings under the TEA's accountability system.

"...An Amarillo school official has words of warning for Austin school superintendent Pat Forgione, who's now laboring to restore..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

DOGEing the Texas Education Agency

Conservatives back Dem bill to shrink agency overseeing schools

"...Last week, a group of conservative Texans traveled to Austin to stand behind Democratic Rep. Gina Hinojosa, one of..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Just Add Students

The new Eastside high school takes issue

"...There's a new high school coming to Austin. It doesn't have a name yet, and the student..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

New Rules or New Roles for Charter Schools?

TEA proposes a crackdown on failing charters, but can it be enforced?

"...are publicly funded but privately run. But because the TEA continues to struggle with insufficient staff to enforce the..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

School of Hard Knocks

Number Discrepancies

"...education system. This year, the state Legislature is tightening TEA accountability standards for public schools by raising the minimum..."

May 14, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Big Fish,Small Bowl

On View: Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Moses

"...clamoring outside his office at the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the new Commissioner of Education decided to do what..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Casper Fermentables Honors Korean and Jewish Roots With Preserved Foods

Ben Hollander’s cultured cultures

"...Now the owner/founder of Casper Fermentables, Hollander relocated to Austin in 2012 to study microbiology and learn about global..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Not the Brightest STAAR

Under pressure from lawmakers, education commissioner defers 15% grading system

"...Parents, students, and teachers across Texas breathed a sigh of relief when Texas..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Spirits of Texas

Texas spirits to keep your spirits up

"...the opportunity to come to his dilapidated distillery in Austin and sit alone in a room with every major..."

July 29, 2011 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

ACL's Food Court Keeps the Crowds Nourished and the Good Times Rolling

Take an ACL break Austin-style with local eateries and portable fine dining

"...pork, ham, chipotle mayo, and pickle relish; a fajita steak and cheese sandwich; and tempting jalapeño cheese tots (who..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

A World of Their Own

Growing Population

"...around the nation to gauge districts' compliance with IDEA. Austin was a chosen district...."

June 4, 1999 News Feature by Spike Gillespie

AISD Accepts Monitor in New Deal With Texas Education Agency

Lesser of two evils?

"...It's a done deal – the Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted 8-1 on Tuesday night..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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