Mick Vann's Top 10 Everyman's Budget Bites From 2011 reviews

These are easy on the wallet

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Seven Places in Austin to Eat and Drink on a Budget: Feb. 6-Feb. 12

Your day-by-day guide to the best local happy hours and deals

"...of their Reserve Wednesday series. Sample wines and light bites will be provided. Email rsvp@sophiasaustin.com to reserve a spot...."

Feb. 6, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Local Gaming News-Bites

Supporting the scene has never been so easy

"...kind of options I like to have in a big-budget game. The fact that I can possess a rat..."

June 29, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Leffingwell Bites the Apple

Mayor criticizes AISD school closure plans

"...I know that AISD is facing some very difficult budget decisions, and I do not envy them the choices..."

Jan. 12, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

In Support of Dean: Don't Judge Candidates by Sound Bites

"...promoted rural economic development – all while balancing the budget, 11 years in a row. Gov. Dean delivers results,..."

Jan. 27, 2004 Postmarks

The Last Horror Movie

The U.S. premiere of this self-reflexive horror film from England is presented in Austin by Fangoria magazine.

"...to go straight to video. That said, this unrated, low-budget DV mindwarper from the UK has several things going..."

June 18, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jesus Saves

With the city facing its biggest budget crunch in a decade, city manager Jesus Garza has begun to make some tough financial choices.

"...by Austin's new fiscal austerity when the tightest city budget in recent memory is released this summer, and they..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Worst. Session. Ever.

With three days left, legislature hurtling to the abyss

"..."Well the liberal media now has its sound bites–82nd Leg. most racist and sexist Leg. in history! This..."

May 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Council: Austin, Can You Spare $7 million?

CodeNEXT, budget, and the long shadow of the state

"...Council discussions carry one or two undertones: the 2018 budget and/or CodeNEXT. Last Thursday’s session (June 22) held to..."

June 26, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Central Market Announces Curbside Service at Their Original Austin Store Location

And other not-to-be-missed local food news bites

"...Here are six not-to-be-missed food news bites with events starting tomorrow...."

Jan. 25, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Naked City

AISD Bites the Budget Bullet

"...as expected, voted to approve Superintendent Pat Forgione's recommended budget cuts, including a financial emergency "reduction in force" --..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Five New Local Options to Shake Things Up With Your Happy Hour Crew

Happy hour is the best hour, and there’s a Tiki Tatsu-Ya coming soon

"...way to taste your way through town on a budget...."

June 22, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Council: Welcome to Solar City

Council buys megawatts, ponders PUDs, and contacts neighbors

"...pumpkins for everybody on the dais. Subtext: No More Budget Angst...."

Oct. 7, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Austin Filmmakers’ Waking Nightmares

They're just making a movie. What could possibly go wrong?

"...friend Jeremy Saulnier was directing. It was extremely low budget, financed by credit cards, a new mortgage on Jeremy's..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Six Meals in Austin Under $10

Tip and tax included, you can still eat for cheap

"...very murdery-looking. However, with the help of very conscientious bites and lots of napkins, I managed to avoid getting..."

July 1, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Gone and Quartered

Stiffed on Capital Metro money, the city scrambles to fund another $51 million in transportation projects

"...Austin Energy). The Public Works department and the city budget office have been scrambling to fill the funding gap..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Hall Hustle: Gas, Water, and Trash

There could be a higher utility bill in your future

"...economic insecurities is rarely communicated in such pithy sound bites...."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Out of Balance

As we sit down to balance the books, we might consider our largest deficits

"...Budget cutting is everywhere...."

June 12, 2009 News Column by Michael King

The Sound of Falling Dominoes

The state budget crisis is only one piece of a much larger, distressing government puzzle.

"...estimation gimmicks that make good headlines and better sound bites. In fact, according to the Center on Budget and..."

May 30, 2003 News Column by Michael King

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...taxes while the comptroller stood outside and provided sound bites. About 400 people went home really pissed that night,..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

The libraries hit the books, and environmentalists speak out.

"...am pleased to advise you that the city's proposed budget for FY 2002 includes funding for the Computer and..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Column

High Stress at EMS

ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...the city on the tab for most of the budget, with Travis County Emergency Services contributing the rest in..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: Getting Bonded

Making the wish list was the easy part ...

"...one of the survey cards on the Web site (www.ci.austin.tx.us/budget/beac.htm), not yet quite interactive, but providing several ways to..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

As Gov. Bush moves to D.C. in a wave of acclamation, the Legislature prepares to meet over redistricting and new legislation.

"...every sentence. For this occasion, to syncopate his sound bites he substituted a rhythmic side-to-side glance -- eerily reminiscent..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Column by Michael King

Fanning the Flames

Did TV News Reports Jeopardize Out Youth Austin's Partnership With AISD?

"...summer that AISD was considering cuts to its diversity-training budget. The hearing for the budget cut, in fact, was..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature by Suzy Spencer

Pit's End

Dog owners face an unwelcoming housing market

"...Staffordshire terriers, Stafford­shire bull terriers, and English bull terriers. Bites or attacks committed by any of these breeds routinely..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Jeffrey's

Jeffrey's half-price happy hour menu is a great way to introduce yourself to this West Austin bastion of fine dining

"...more beef, we sampled crispy short ribs ($15/$7.50), toothsome bites of beefy essence complemented by a rich reduction of..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Campaign Trailin'

Cop-shop talk on the campaign trail; and City Council candidate forums

"...round of raises. "We don't know what the next budget year's going to look like," Spel­man told the Chronicle...."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...start with Hoffa, the company scored big with Reality Bites and John Travolta's comeback Pulp Fiction. Get Shorty is..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...start with Hoffa, the company scored big with Reality Bites and John Travolta's comeback Pulp Fiction. Get Shorty is..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

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