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APD charity scrambling for gifts
"...Since 1972 Operation Blue Santa has been helping Austin's needy children enjoy a..."
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Nov. 30, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith
On the Santa Trail
Ace reporter Jordan Smith is hot on the trail of Austin's own Santa.
"...Who would've guessed that Santa drives a white Toyota pickup truck? Or that he..."
Dec. 22, 2000 Features Feature by Jordan Smith
Santa Visits Governor's Mansion
Rick Perry is on the 'naughty' list
"...that Perry was able to finagle a visit with Santa Claus well before the rest of us...."
Dec. 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson
Blue Star Kitchen + Bar Closes
Family eatery priced out of Rosedale neighborhood
"...Citing high jumps in rent and property taxes, Blue Star Kitchen + Bar on Burnet Road has shuttered...."
Jan. 29, 2019 Food Post by Kimberley Jones
Blue Star Cafeteria
How has instant success affected Eddie Bernal's latest venture?
"...Blue Star Cafeteria..."
Sept. 15, 2006 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood
Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes
"...pick up girls from behind the anonymity of a Santa suit. The film was made with film stock given..."
March 29, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Three Colors: Blue White Red
Gift Guide: Interchanging ideals in the Three Colors trilogy
"...Three Colors: Blue White RedCriterion Collection, $79.95..."
Dec. 2, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones
Austin at Large: The Big Fat Blue Lying Line
Nothing about Uvalde should surprise us in Austin about the credibility of police
"...beliefs and many of yours – about the thin blue line...."
June 3, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
Long Fringe @ Blue Theatre
"...Searching for Santa and Finding Hope by Carl Anderson Anderson, an Austin..."
Jan. 11, 2002 Arts Feature
Res Publica
There are all kinds of ways to be a good citizen this week, Dec. 4-10
"...discuss upcoming legislation affecting kids in Central Texas. 9am. Blue Dahlia Bistro, 1115 E. 11th, 542-9542. Free. www.ctanweb.org. Saturday06..."
Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature
City Tells Firefighters Volunteering Not Allowed
Union chief sees double standard on charity projects
"...the Muscular Dystrophy Association, or the annual police department-led Blue Santa program, when on-duty firefighters – often riding in..."
Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Public Notice
Being Civil
"...Wall. Proceeds from this Ramones Hoot Night benefit the Blue Santa Project. Cough up the $5, punk. 477-5599. Buy..."
Dec. 6, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer
Hope Wears a Cherry Red Suit
Santa scholar Carl Anderson talks about the role of Kris Kringle in a time of grief and fear.
"...Santa. From our early years, we see him as an..."
Nov. 2, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade Returns This Weekend
Grab the kids and get in the spirit of the season
"...24. The parade collects toys for local nonprofit Operation Blue Santa to donate to children in need. It might..."
Nov. 23, 2018 Events Post by Evelin Garcia
Crunk Christmas
The curse (and charms) of Christmas albums
"...Most Wonderful Time of the Year, I feel like Santa on the cover of this week's Chronicle. Without giving..."
Dec. 20, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Dec. 17-21
"...SANTA'S TOY DRIVE Bring the kids for a photo op..."
Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature
Naked City
"...a chance to pitch in. The Austin Police Department's Blue Santa program is looking for volunteers to gift-wrap the..."
Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...On Dec. 18, Operation Blue Santa delivered toys to more than 11,000 children, as..."
Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Naked City
"...merry Christmas through two annual volunteer campaigns. The APD's Blue Santa and Travis Co. Sheriff's Office's Brown Santa await..."
Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple
Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Dec. 3-10
"...AUSTIN CARRIAGE BLUE SANTA TOY DRIVE Bring an unwrapped toy in exchange..."
Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature
How to Help After Harvey
Donate, send goods, foster a dog, do your part
"...food items. Donations can be dropped off at the Blue Santa Warehouse, 4101 S. Industrial Drive, #260, weekdays between..."
Aug. 30, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff
Event Menu
Nov. 27-29
"...the Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade benefiting Operation Blue Santa. The festive parade features giant cartoon balloons, plenty..."
Nov. 28, 2008 Food Column
Holiday Wish Lists 2006
Give 'til it helps: Part 1
"...work on and be part of the new Central LibraryBLUE SANTA..."
Dec. 15, 2006 Features Feature
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...currently being accepted for assistance through the APD's Operation Blue Santa. The program last year served 4,000 local families..."
Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Elf
Will Ferrell's Elf is a new way to spell fun.
"...movie throws in the gruff Lou Grant (Asner) as Santa Claus and a sequence featuring Peter Dinklange (The Station..."
Nov. 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Gayplace: THANKS!
Hey Butterballs, whatcha doing for Turkey Day?
"...Santa on the Terrace In the summer, they show films;..."
Nov. 28, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer
Naked City
Happenings
"...Santas of many colors: The Travis Co. Sheriff's Office annual..."
Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature
Democrat Judicial Candidates Celebrate Primary Wins
Nominees will breeze to election in deep-blue Travis County
"...It was a joyous vibe at Santa Rita Cantina on Tuesday night. When early voting results..."
March 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Southwest Theatre Productions' Sweat
This production brings home the plight of the American blue-collar worker with sympathy
"...The American blue-collar worker has not had it easy in recent years...."
Jan. 25, 2019 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe
Buck Dharma in the 21st Century!
Epic Q&A with Blue Öyster Cult’s “Reaper”
"...Long Island singer-songwriter cabal Blue Öyster Cult composed art-rock unlike any of their era..."
