City Hall Hustle: Do You Feel a Draft?

Big-leaguers back Leffingwell, but really, who'd want the gig?

"...Officiating the deluge was the Draft Lee Lef­fing­well for Mayor political action committee, naming its co-chairs at a..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Qmmunity: Fund-Raising Hell

This month’s edition of Austin International Drag Foundation’s drag competition fundraiser digs into Halloween nostalgia for its theme

"...and the art of drag. But all that work for the drag community doesn't come cheap, and neither does..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

Live and Recorded Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Black Pistol Fire, BLXPLTN, Jazz for a cause, and more

"...Parker Jazz Club, Friday 23 Physicians for Musicians Together Again..."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

12 Things to Do With the Family Over the Thanksgiving Break

Give blood, see the circus, do a virtual 5K, and more

"...Thanksgiving is going to look a lot different for most of us this year. Many traditions just can’t..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

Public Notice: Full Speed Ahead

City, AISD unfazed by public criticism

"...to address, and then moved ahead with the predetermined action. It was a strange and troubling evening of Kabuki..."

July 24, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Questions Abound as New Campground, Shelter Plans Announced

Helping address homelessness, or delaying real solutions?

"...near Montopolis Drive and U.S. 183 as a space for people experiencing homelessness to camp – despite national and..."

Nov. 7, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure

Garza, Casar plan support for $100K in abortion assistance

"...amendment that directs around $100,000 to support logistical services for abortion access, said to be the first of its..."

Aug. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

ATX Film News

Emmys, gen:LOCK cast, plus a good omen for film incentives

"...Emmys for Austin: Huge congratulations to two sets of Austin documentary..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Queering the Archive With Kate Messer

"Your own culture is worth a memory."

"...Cheer Up Charlies has long been sacred ground for Austin’s queers and misfits. In the Eighties, Sandra Martinez..."

July 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

OUTsider Festival’s Best Bets and Bites

What to see and where to eat, drink, and hang out to refuel or refresh

"...over at “Gay Place” we couldn’t be more excited for the queer art takeover. To pass the time, we..."

Feb. 14, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Adler Kicks Off

Steve Adler tells supporters “together we will win this campaign!”

"...On Sunday afternoon before a large and enthusiastic crowd of supporters at Saengerrunde..."

Jan. 15, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Virtual Reality Arcade Opens in East Austin

It's like a karaoke room for immersive play

"...outside the niche and expose a wider swath of Austinites to this gotta-see-it-to-believe-it technology...."

June 1, 2017 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

Where the Money Goes

Uber & Lyft spending freely on Prop. 1 campaign

"...Former Mayor Lee Leffingwell says he is “accepting compensation” for..."

April 15, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Casar Calls Out Landlords

Supports D4 renters' suit alleging breach of contract

"...As the city continues to gentrify, many Austinites may more readily think of food trucks than homes..."

May 5, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

News Roundup: Schools, Fair(?) Housing, and Plastic

TEA releases rankings, Linda Curtis returns, and more

"...• "But she doesn't even live in Austin!" For years, local political activists have wondered why Bastrop resident..."

Dec. 29, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Friday SXSW 2014 Showcases

Make like a shrub and plant yourself for Friday night SXSW showcases

"...Metalhead news 'n' views never read as informative as they do in the hands of the smartass..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Council Math: 1 + 1 = ?

"...votes? Messy and late-night or extremely messy and late-night? For connoisseurs of the latter, we suggest last Thursday's vote..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Point Austin: The Supremes Bail Out

Court ruling lets Voting Rights Act live for another day

"...of Gov. Rick Perry's vetoes vs. that of those Austinites taking part in the public forums concerning the city..."

June 26, 2009 News Column by Michael King

McCracken Hits the Campaign Circuit

Mayor Pro Tem announces run at solar panel plant, but Leffingwell supporters still wax sunny

"...Pecan Street Project; job training and an "Austin Endowment for Opportunity" tailored for social service investments; and – but..."

Dec. 8, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Poor Rich's Almanac

Three cheers for Oppel's Statesman

"...era. I've read (and subscribed to) the Austin daily for nearly 30 years (with a decade's interregnum spent in..."

March 28, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Homeland Security Comes Home

For the next round of protests, the DPS has new toys

"...in high rises downtown, however, the normal "escalation of force" to meet a threat might have to be bypassed..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Who's on First?

United -- for Now

"...is that they could be characterized as a monolithic force for salamander protection and development-thwarting come election time. (If..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Public Notice

Get Out, Get Proud, Get Down

"...radical concepts like Dignity, Justice, Honor, Respect, and Pride for all. Many of us in the gay community belong..."

June 5, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Who's the Boss?

Deer Park Neighbors and Developer Vie for Control

"...home buyer... you should inquire about the following issues before investing your hard-earned money.... How does this builder provide..."

Sept. 26, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Emceed by Mother Natalie Lepore, the competition features live performances by queens Diamond Dior Davenport and Lucy Fur and..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...ask: It wants to change its base rate structure for the first time since 2017. Back then, the city-owned..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Election Ticker: The Final Countdown

Vote-pocalypse now!

"...officials urge voters to carefully review their choices onscreen before hitting "cast ballot," but are also eager to reassure..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: Water and Housing

Council takes on excessive water bills, "missing middle" in housing

"...passed measures during its April 7 meeting related to affordable housing, ground transportation chauffeurs, excessive water bills, and zoning..."

April 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: 10-1, Lawsuits, and Strange Fruit

The end of the year is a busy time

"...its own, Austin protesters #ShutItDown, City Council gets ready for its very last seven-member meeting, and more...."

Dec. 8, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Developing Stories: Walking on Water

A roundup of Lady Bird Lake planning efforts that are all wet

"...It's been a banner year for urban design and planning projects in Austin. With so..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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