Getting School to Work

Aided by an infusion of new tax dollars from high-tech and other industries, Del Valle ISD finds success by investing heavily in school-to-career programs.

"...new industry, but lags in teaching the skills needed to fuel it. How will education cope with the new..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Work for Hire

The RIAA amends a copyright law that labels "sound recordings" as "work for hire" thus robbing most musicians of right to their masters.

"...1999: A bill amending U.S. copyright laws with respect to satellite re-transmissions of broadcast signals. Passed November 29, it..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Obamacare Is Not Going to Work

"...Dear Editor, The lead story of “News of the Weird” [Oct...."

Oct. 21, 2013 Postmarks

Texas Performing Arts and Fusebox Make Space to Create

The two organizations partner on a residency program to support Austin artists making adventurous new work

"...Money is tight. Spaces are dark. Companies can't produce. The resources for performing artists to create..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Makes Moviemaker's List of Best Places for Filmmakers

But where in the rankings did it land?

"...and they'll tell you that Austin is a film town. Now that's reconfirmed as it comes in at number..."

Jan. 26, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Whole Foods Cure for Herpes

Whole Foods Market lays off a group of low-wage employees.

"...official employee handbook -- but apparently that doesn't apply to the seven cleaners laid off at the company's South..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Money to Burn

John Cornyn tries to keep tobacco case lawyers from reaping all of the financial benefits.

"...There's nothing like a few billion dollars to bring out the worst in people. Just look at..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...Venn diagram sweet spot of people who are going to fangirl over voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams and sci-fi/fantasy..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Council Moves to Legalize TNCs

Uber and Lyft push their way to a resolution

"...When it comes to redefining the local transportation industry, it appears that strong-arm..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Dialing for Dollar$

Austin radio stations scramble to keep the money flowing in a strange new media world

"...will hit someone who thinks Austin radio sucks. Take, for example, Ryan Goeller, a one-man focus group for Austin..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass

News Roundup: Anti-Choice Work Is Never Done

Ken Paxton is an anti-abortnik

"...this week's News Roundup: The legal system hates Ken Paxton and Ken Paxton hates Planned Parenthood; a UT alum..."

Oct. 12, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Austin @ Large: Money for Love

There's a word for that sort of thing. It starts with an 'F.'

"...of knew this already, but now it's official: Freescale Semiconductor, the now-all-grown-up and spun-off former Motorola chip division, is..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...The quiet man sipping a tall drink at a downtown Laredo bar doesn't hedge: "Tony Sanchez? Yeah, I know..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Race to Innovation

With $1,000 each and eight weeks, five teams compete to take theatre to a new level

"...In order to start a fire, you can do the normal thing..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Blueprint for a Breakdown

Not Worth the Work

"...photograph by John Anderson..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Austin Energy's Quest to Bring Solar Power to Renters and the Less Wealthy

What can new incentive programs and community solar projects do for the city's most abundant energy source?

"...From the top of a Downtown skyscraper, looking west, there's a better..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

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 teas:..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Obama Comes to Town

Full text of president's speech at UT Austin

"...Today President Barack Obama spoke at UT Austin's Gregory Gym...."

Aug. 9, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson

Austin Makes the MovieMaker Magazine List of Best Cities for Filmmakers

Even in the pandemic, the city stays a home for filmmakers

"...what everyone knows already: Austin is one of the best places in America to live and work as a..."

Jan. 25, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Taps ConsenSys Founder Joseph Lubin for 2019 Keynote

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency track programming comes into focus

"...SXSW is advancing fast, and not just according to the calendar. The programming for the annual March gathering..."

Oct. 9, 2018 SXSW Post by Bonny Chu

Scavenging for Home

The NATObombing of Belgrade provoked playwright Lisa D'Amour to examine the intention behind her art and reasons for being an artist.

"...in Minneapolis when I saw it. I was waiting for my breakfast dates, Sharon Bridgforth, visiting from Austin for..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Lisa D'Amour

SXSW Announces More Speakers for 2024 Digging Deeper Into AI and the Future of Work

Dylan Mulvaney, Chuck D, and Uber CEO all added as speakers

"...South by Southwest 2024 is looking ahead to the future of AI, but it's also tackling one..."

Oct. 24, 2023 SXSW Post

Local Restaurants Work Hard to Support Medical Teams

The Austin food scene steps up by doing what it does best

"...the struggle, the Austin food scene has stepped up to show their support for frontline medical workers by doing..."

May 1, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Tiffany & Leon Want to Bake You Some Cookies

Tiff's Treats owners offer bargains to celebrate 15 years in business

"...Tiff’s is offering a special deal: two dozen cookies for $15, online only, enter code 15YEARS...."

Jan. 14, 2014 Food Post by Mac McCann

Who Can Vouch for the Charters?

The state's freewheeling experiment with charter schools gets a poor grade.

"...As proposals for public school voucher programs and related school issues are..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Council: Taking It to Committee

Council members talk TNC and STR regulation

"...of sorts, with the next regularly scheduled meeting not to take place until Nov. 12 – not quite a..."

Oct. 28, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Money for Nothing

Millions of Williamson County taxpayer dollars pour into a contractor's pocket, and no one seems to know why.

"...This is a story about the practice of government in Williamson County: about..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How Estate Services of Austin Finds New Homes for Treasures Left Behind

In the saddest times, Carl McQueary and the Estate Services team are there to help

"...I take it, I bury it in the sand for a thousand years, it becomes priceless! Like the Ark...."

July 22, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...advocacy organizations are calling on city and county leaders to step up and help those most marginalized in the..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Power to Change

A quick sound check with the Austin mayoral candidates

"...ongoing hullabaloo over the Austin sound ordinance in regards to live outdoor music at restaurants has only reiterated, music..."

April 30, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

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