Fired Firefighter James Baker Pleas Out

Union not happy with "probationary" deal

"...conference prior to the hearing, Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks said the union would prefer the office pursue..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Indicted Former Firefighter's Court Hearing Postponed

Jim Baker's court appearance rescheduled for Jan. 17

"...Sauer has called efforts by Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks to call attention to previous accusations of misconduct..."

Dec. 19, 2017 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Court Collision Coming

Council funds AFD overtime, tweaks meetings, orders Texas showdown

"...Bob Nicks, president of the Austin Fire Association, testified that..."

May 22, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...is a benefit negotiated with the city. AFA President Bob Nicks vowed to fight the lawsuit...."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Council: Plenty of Work, and Campaigns

November elections are coming soon

"...from prominent union leaders, e.g., the Austin Firefighters Association's Bob Nicks (Garza is a former firefighter). She's taken some..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council Proposes ABA Coverage

Advocates persuade Council on autism treatment benefits

"...for by the employees who need it. (AFA president Bob Nicks clarified to the Chronicle that his proposal was..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Diving Right In

The new 10-1 Council begins to re-invent Austin government

"...the impasse with the Austin Firefighters Association. AFA Pres­id­ent Bob Nicks made it abundantly clear he was not happy..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...on Austin Fire Depart­ment discipline; Austin Firefighter Association President Bob Nicks objected, and challenged AFD Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature

Last Call for DWIs at AFD?

Fire chief cracks down on drunk driving firefighters

"...manager declined to elaborate; meanwhile, Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks told KLBJ-AM that Kerr's "tactic" is "very heavy-handed."..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...› Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks said Tuesday that he is "encouraged" that an..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature

Council-Staff Tension Spills Over in Budget Talks

Spelman and Martinez drill staffers over cost projections and turnover

"...accusations against city management from Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks), and the recent re-emergence of a scathing 2010..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Public Safety: A Growth Industry

As the city grows, so does the public safety budget

"...in the budget that worries Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks. He's among those advocating for $4.3 million in..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Ich Bin ein Cheesehead'

Austin unionists prove they are Madison as hell

"...for the difference they can make. When Battalion Chief Bob Nicks from Austin Firefighters Local 975 first joined the..."

Feb. 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Oops!

"...Hiring Policy." That was not Austin Fire Department Capt. Bob Nicks...."

Oct. 30, 2009 Column

City to Firefighters: No More Talks

The AFA asks to resume negotiations – Ott says no

"...issues." According to the letter, signed by AFA Secretary-elect Bob Nicks and joined by several other firefighters, the contract..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...by everyone. Bargaining team member and AFD battalion chief Bob Nicks wrote in an e-mail to firefighters that the..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Ken say "blah blah blah"

"...Bob Dylan will have his first album out as a..."

July 20, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Fleetwood Mac

"...UK folk and blues crusades, were hipped to Buckingham Nicks upon relocation to L.A. in the mid-Seventies, they recognized..."

May 7, 2004 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Music Awards’ Message of Love

35th annual local prom sets a new standard

"...his aunt and Willie Nelson Family Band pianist “Sister” Bobbie Nelson into the Hall of Fame...."

March 13, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

IFP Gotham Awards Announced

Linklater, Zellners among Texans who score nods

"...The Waiting Room Peter Nicks, director; Peter Nicks, Linda Davis, William B. Hirsch, producers..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Live Shots

"...Buckingham's stark acoustic reading of "Go Insane" and Stevie Nicks' Eighties flashback, "Stand Back" proved to be high points...."

Nov. 14, 1997 Music Feature

(Tom) Petty Fest

‘Southern Accents’ pack the Mohawk

"...Whereas last August’s double-barrel Bob Dylan and Bob Marley tribute brought out local luminaries..."

Sept. 26, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Faster Than Sound: Delta Variant Leaves Venues Between a Rock and the Governor's Orders

The latest on music hubs, festivals, and relief funding

"...cheap. Saxon Pub owner Joe Ables canceled a sold-out Bob Schneider show, paid for special sanitization treatment, and ordered..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...lens of a modern romantic relationship. Cast: Zina Zinchenko, Bobbi Jene Smith, Tyler Phillips, Or Schraiber (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: On Hedwig, Hate Crimes, and Not Backing Down

Plus, Austin's queerest pre-Valentine's events

"...last Tuesday. I can't help wonder – ever since Bob Dailey of "Civil Rights and Wrongs" asked me –..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Playback: Empire of Music

Even a new Pope couldn't top SXSW

"...the stage. Andy Kaufman's alter ego, now played by Bob Zmuda, was headed backstage to shoot footage for a..."

March 22, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Moon-Shaped Panties & the Saint of White Trash

The Late Lucinda Williams

"...woven rug. One wall has a signed print of Bob Dylan's Self-Portrait. Opposite that is a mantle with a..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...First off, no, this isn’t a Stevie Nicks biopic. But I promise: You won’t be too disappointed...."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Genre-Hopping Hustler Quentin Arispe Wants to Be in Every Room

The Past Lives’ theatrical lead singer takes on a party girl role on new solo LP, As Above, So Below

"...Greenwich Village nightclub that’s been hallowed by everyone from Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder to Lady Gaga and Norah..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...so commanding that I imagined it akin to witnessing Bob Marley in the Seventies. Between songs, he'd speak his..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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