The Legacy of BT2 and Beyond

Owners recall 30-plus years in Austin gay bar business

"...the BT2 co-owner was busy packing up an icon of Austin’s gay nightlife. It was less than 24 hours..."

May 16, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Of Barflies & Allies

The story of Austin's straight allies and gay bars

"...It's a basic fact of business. If you can't get it, you can't sell..."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature by Andy Campbell

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...for a photo finish. Together, they are the faces of Austin's pre-millennial tension. The city's officially sanctioned New Year's..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

The Silence of the Dan

The AG Keeps a Lid on It

"...During the final days of the last legislative session, Representative John Hirschi was fed..."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Feature by Audrey Duff

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...The biggest stories of any year in Austin tend to unfold over weeks..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Supreme Court Draws Widespread Criticism

Critics of 'Entergy v. Summers' decision find unlikely allies

"...Opinion seems to be unanimous: The Texas Supreme Court really bollixed up its decision in the..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Faster Than Sound: A Tale of Two Red River Fests

Free Week and This Is Austin, Not That Great share Red River

"...Amid the treacherous landscape of Texas music festival profitability, two multi-venue events share square..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...begun its redemption arc. Out are the big bourbon barrel-aged confectionary stouts, the biting quintuple IPAs, the gut-melting sours...."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

Progressive Responses to Evictions, Truancy Define Justice of the Peace Contests

Power to the People in the "People's Court"

"...Often described as the "people's court," the chambers of our..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Anthem of the Sun

Non-commercial frequency Sun Radio broadens its solar-powered Americana throughout Central Texas

"...Up on the second-story rooftop of Sun Radio, one looks east to the antenna..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Planning a Compact City in the Midst of Urban Sprawl

"...major battles in transportation planning: trying to halt construction of freeways that pave the way for urban sprawl, and..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...plays on the smaller indoor stage, and a couple of sly students use their tickets to the local show..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

It's a Wage Shortage – Not a Labor Shortage – and It Disproportionately Affects Women and Persons of Color

It's a complicated economic situation, but one easy solution is increasing pay for restaurant workers

"...workers" into any search engine, the revved up reckoning of labor and wages in the United States' massive hospitality..."

May 28, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Cost of Justice

Will voters want to pay for a new courthouse?

"...On November 3, Texas voters will go to the polls to consider seven..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to reenroll for Medicaid, according to whistleblowers at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Reps. Lloyd Doggett, Greg..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature

Rare Bird

From her office vantage point, beside the rosy glow of the majestic Capitol dome, 78-year-old feminist, political powerhouse, and gay rights lobbyist Bettie Naylor keeps a watchful eye over the doings at the legislature

"...High above the towering canopies of native trees that dot the Texas state Capitol grounds,..."

June 3, 2005 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Don't Ash, Don't Tell

The city’s smoking ordinance is rather lax in bars and restaurants, but hardly anyone’s complaining

"...A cartoon posted on the door of Vic Zuliani's office underscores the restaurateur's intense personality: A..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

Selling Pre-Packaged Foods Could Qualify Some Austin Bars to Reopen as Restaurants

"Creative things will happen" as Austin remains in Stage 3 phase

"...Sixth Street’s two main strips of bars still look relatively desolate six months into pandemic..."

Aug. 29, 2020 Food Post by Kevin Curtin

The Race Is to the Swift

In Texas, livestock are better vaccinated than children.

"...the U.S. from England last October, carrying 34 immigrants of Middle Eastern origin, bound for Texas. Immediately upon their..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

How to Help After Harvey

Donate, send goods, foster a dog, do your part

"...have stopped, but Harvey continues to wreak havoc across Texas. Last weekend’s storm dumped more than 11 trillion gallons..."

Aug. 30, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

¡Más Comida!

Austin's newest restaurants are making 'mi casa es su casa' a way of life, one menu at a time

"...Austin is well-known for the caliber and sheer number of Mexican restaurants located in the city. According to Texas..."

July 19, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Lege Lines: Brewing Up Beer Bills, Biz Lobby Smacks Tax Cuts, and More

The Lege brews up beer bills, the biz lobby slams Patrick's tax cuts, and more

"...Since Prohibition, alcohol distribution in Texas has been a three-tiered structure: The breweries brew, the..."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Glore Case Sparks Legislation

Virginia Glore's case has convinced one local legislator that rape kit tests should be given to all who ask for them.

"...husband's retro Ford Thunderbird outside a South Congress motel. Officials from the Austin Police Department and the Travis County..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

More Agenda, More Council

This week brings 99 items – and a host of potential candidates

"...request to the Travis Central Appraisal District for reappraisals of properties affected by the October flooding. A new ordinance..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

911, We've Got a Smoker

Austin's new smoking ordinance takes effect today

"...Would you believe that local club owners, bartenders, and doormen have been instructed to call 911..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Where There's Smoke …

Across the country, perspectives on the smoking bans offer a very mixed bag

"...Cigarettes didn't kill me. Nonsmokers kicked the shit out of me one night. I tried to run. They had..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin to Vote Smoke-Free?

Anti-smoking ordinance lands on May 7 ballot

"...to ban smoking in nearly all public places, including bars, music venues, and bowling alleys. As anticipated, City Council..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...the race for Place 3, in the June 18 run-off with Kathie Tovo. At her announcement, Shade said she..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"In the White House that hero-worshipped the president,..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

311 Story in Error

"...responsible for serving an intoxicated 19-year-old who later fell off the Iron Cactus' second-story outdoor deck, sustaining serious injuries."..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column

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