Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...be installed as part of the ongoing construction at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The contracts, totaling $10.6 million, would have..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Muralist Mila Sketch Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Austin

Innovative immigrant artist on her approach, future, and love affair with the city

"...Dubai and London to France, with large-scale murals decorating international skylines and buildings right here in the capital city...."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Julie Royce

New Federal Rule Requires Refunds for Canceled and Delayed Flights

But airlines may apply it differently

"...three hours for domestic flights or six hours for international flights; downgrades to a lower class of service or..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

New Podcast Listens to Austin 24 Hours at a Time

KUT stays in one place to get a better sense of the town we live in

"...caffeine fix, even waiting for your flight at the airport – all these small tasks can become so tedious..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Hasina Shah

Airport Concession Workers Win $25 Minimum Wage

While Hyatt workers still struggle for $20

"...After months of fighting for higher pay, airport concession workers employed by Delaware North announced a victory..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Let Us Help You Pick Out the Perfect Live Show This Week

Our writers pick the best live music for the week ahead

"...Near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s South Terminal sits the Concourse Project, an..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

United Flight Attendants Authorize a Strike

Negotiations stalled over pay for last-minute overtime

"...just certain flights, or it could be a whole airport. We could say nobody’s flying out of Houston today.”..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Unionized Workers at Airport Businesses Could Strike Next Month

Meanwhile, Hyatt employees claim retaliation over unionizing

"...Peached Tortilla located across from gate 16 at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. “I had to tell them we can’t..."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...that low-cost airline Allegiant would eliminate 12 routes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport this summer, and now American Airlines plans..."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature

Thar She Glows: What’s Up With the Signal at Fourth and I-35?

Amid big transportation change, small tweaks make an impact

"...direction. As Project Connect, the I-35 expansion, and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport overhaul hog the transportation spotlight, little tweaks..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Global Glitch Grounds Flights, Disrupts Hospitals in Austin and Worldwide

The mass glitch came from Austin-based company

"...At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and across the U.S., all flights from..."

July 19, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...January, KUT reported. The $75 million operations base at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport that Allegiant plans to close opened less..."

July 19, 2024 News Feature

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

"...flex its travel budget, and passenger traffic at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport – now known as AUS – increased..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Airport Growing: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is planning up to add..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Total Eclipse of the Airport: Austin Bergstrom International Airport experienced an increase in travelers..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

Texas String Assembly Bassist Barred From In-Airport Performance Because His Name Matched “Known Terrorist”

Momin Ahmad was denied entry by TSA

"...Texas String Assembly canceled their performance at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s in-terminal South by Southwest showcase Monday when..."

March 12, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin Flight Attendants Picket to Be Paid for Work Hours on the Ground

Amid longer delays, they are asking for better conditions as well

"...attendants showed up on their days off to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s pickup area to protest poor working conditions,..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Airport Gets First Modernized Tower Simulation System in America

After near misses, congressman calls it a “modest” step

"...The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has received the nation’s first modernized Tower..."

Jan. 30, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

The Thompson and the Loren: A Tale of Two Hotels

One long weekend, two impressive but different vibes

"...on her first visit to Austin. Michelle, ferried from Austin-Bergstrom International and ushered into the Thompson’s snazzy domicile by..."

Jan. 27, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Airport Expansion Keeps Chugging: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's Concourse B and..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature

United Flight Attendants Prepare to Picket Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations

They are fighting to be paid for every hour they work

"...and other airlines will picket at more than 30 airports on Feb. 13...."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Amid Near-Miss Crisis, City Fast-Tracks Safety Tech at Airport

Meanwhile Reps. Doggett and Casar urge federal action

"...a sharp rebound in flight traffic after the pandemic, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's (AUS) February near-miss involving a FedEx plane..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...South Terminal Airport Seized by City: The legal dispute over whether or..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature

Near Misses at Austin Airport Stem From Nationwide Issues

Controller scheduling and staffing shortages have led to trouble at AUS

"...to the preponderance of near misses not just at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport but at airports around the country, due..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Near-Collisions on the Rise: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is short on controllers, and the staffing..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature

Aviation Staffing Crisis Increasing Near-Collisions at Austin Airport

New York Times investigation finds close calls more likely

"...However, in the last few years, labor shortages at airports across the U.S. have been increasing that risk, and..."

Oct. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...no other brewery will, and screens an array of international matches for the closet patriots in all of us...."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval

City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme

"...as interim assistant city manager, and Smith $285,000 as Austin-Bergstrom International Airport director...."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Fly, Fly Away Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has broken ground on terminal expansion with..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature

Toy Joy to Move Airport Location to Burnet Road

... and they're bringing candy!

"...was already hanging over the Toy Joy location on Airport, while the trademark yowling head of Otto, their black..."

June 15, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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