Project Connect’s Paxton Problem

As new cost estimate and timeline are revealed, the project faces potential delays from the A.G. and a lawsuit

"...Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez, former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, and burger restaurant Dirty Martin’s – filed suit against..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is temporarily closed for construction,..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bill That Would Likely Require Another Vote on Project Connect Moves Ahead

Acquiescing to a revote

"...the bill included Gerald Daugherty, Bill Aleshire, and Gonzalo Barrientos. They also brought in Dirty Martin’s owner Mark Nemir...."

April 21, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Qmmunity: Scorpio Season

For the Qmmunity editor's birthday, have an extra helping of queer events with yer slice of b-day cake

"...year's final People's Market from Las Ofrendas, Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, and the Downtown Austin Alliance...."

Nov. 18, 2022 Column by James Scott

Austin at Large: Reading the Palm District

A new plan-of-plans puts the spotlight on Downtown’s hard, rough eastern edges

"...district that would stretch down to the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center on Rainey and then east..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Drunkenness, Affordability, and the Big Lie

"...11am to 6pm outside at the city's Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River, while its traditional..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Mexican American Cultural Center Prepares for Phase 2 of Its Long-Term Renovations

Staff members prepare to move out as MACC gets a facelift

"...The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center threw its 15th annual Viva..."

Oct. 5, 2022 Arts Post by Ali Juell

Public Notice: A Drop in the Aquifer

Still in a drought, in the middle of a downpour

"...from 11am to 6pm at the city's Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River, while its traditional..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Hey Freshman: IG Follows to Fast-Track Your Immersion in Austin Music

Under-21 and underground rave resources on Instagram

"...like the Asian American Resource Center (@aarcatx), Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (@esbmacc), and George Washington Carver..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Five Films to Watch at Cine Las Americas

Oscar contenders, Austin stories, and global tales from the Latinx, Portugeuse, and Indigenous communities

"...AFS Cinema, 6406 N. I-35, and the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River. Tickets and info..."

June 10, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cine Las Americas Returns

A hemisphere of new films, plus SXSW fave What We Leave Behind

"...AFS Cinema, 6406 N. I-35, and the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River. Tickets and info..."

June 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crystal City 1969 Brings Mexican American History to Life

Celebrating 50 years of UT's CMAS with a live reading

"...reading of Crystal City 1969 at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center on March 5...."

March 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Sage Dunlap

Faster Than Sound: City Council Supports Music-Focused Arts Facility on East 11th Street

Harold McMillan breaks down civic steps to the envisioned Kenny Dorham Center

"...discussions include the Doris Miller Auditorium and Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center...."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

11 Ongoing Events and Activities for Austin Kids

Local orgs and museums offer virtual and IRL options

"...Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center's Caminos program has created ¡VAMONOS!,..."

April 5, 2021 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

A Long Activist Legacy Survives on the Eastside

Holding on to El Barrio

"...Brown Berets had helped leaders like Richard Moya, Gonzalo Barrientos, and John Treviño, who weren't from the East­side, become..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Voice of Austin

"...of Austin as well as Peck Young, Senator Gonzalo Barrientos, and Ora Houston. In your article you allude that..."

Sept. 30, 2020 Postmarks

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...at City Hall. Along with former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos and former CM Ora Houston, Young has taken aim..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...1pm: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, "Viva Mexico" (live on their..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Faster Than Sound: HAAM Day Fundraises Onscreen

The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians’ biggest fundraising day of the year goes online

"...space bond for a hub at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center. Advocacy group Austin Texas Musicians requested..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Remembering Chet Himes, Johnny Limón, and Riley Osbourn

Three Austin music scene stalwarts passed in late August

"...creation of a musical hub at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center using the city's $12 million..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: R&B Innovator Nayome Gets Personal

Sade-loving local Naomi Sutton previews sophomore EP, Latin music enters Live Music Fund conversation, and more music news.

"...also called for music spaces at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center as funded by the capital's..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...pant "From the Living Room" of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center's free online programming, beginning this..."

July 24, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin's Growing Venezuelan Population Showcases Its Diverse Cuisine

Four food trucks prove to be more than arepas

"...Pedro Elias Barrientos attributes the rise in popularity of Venezuelan cuisine, at..."

July 17, 2020 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Austin At Large: Voices In Our (Old) Heads

OK Boomers, do you now regret pushing for 10-1? Where do you think it went wrong?

"...of sexy centrist-Dem seniors like former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos (he held SD 14 before Kirk Watson but after..."

July 10, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List

What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise

"...Ney Museum – closed until further notice Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center – closed until further notice..."

March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

More Stories Behind the Signs

Jan. 31, 2020 Postmarks

Sloke One and Billie Buck Discuss Their Art This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show

Graffiti and gig poster art take the stage in new exhibits

"...1984-2004," opening today, Jan. 24, at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center...."

Jan. 24, 2020 Events Post by Kimberley Jones

"Piecing It Together" Gives Credit to Austin's First Graffiti Artists

The Mexican American Cultural Center exhibition captures the lore and legends of the local graffiti scene early on

"...Art 1984-2004" opens Jan. 24 at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. In stark contrast to the..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Diversidad Sin Fronteras, PJ Raval Unite Over Trans Rights

Call Her Ganda screening hopes to highlight trans migrants

"...Ganda on Monday, Nov. 18, at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. The film explores injustice, transphobia,..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Mary Tuma

Mike Denton Jumps Into County Attorney Race

As expected, just-retired judge announces campaign for Dem nomination

"...Former state Senator Gonzalo Barrientos called Denton a "true public servant," a "doer, not..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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