Wynn Weighs In
Mayor talks about Green Home Tax (and how there's no such thing)
"...as the Statesman claimed on Monday, "looking at the idea of requiring home sellers to make energy upgrades before..."
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June 11, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Partisan Values or Expertise?
ACC board, Place 1 poses an interesting choice for voters
"...has a model for supplementary education programs in the Capital Idea program promoted by the Austin Interfaith community group,..."
April 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Austin Public Hits the Big Screen With Special Screening and Mixer
Cable access institution celebrates its 50th anniversary
"...when the Federal Communications Commission came up with the idea of public, educational, and government access in 1969, anyone..."
Oct. 4, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
City, AISD, ACC All Win Approval for Major Investments
Voters boost big-ticket bonds
"...Place 6 and the well-qualified former executive director of Capital IDEA, a nonprofit that helps adults enter high-skill trades,..."
Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson
Five Arts Events Beyond (but Near) ACL Fest
Who says we can't be the other-than-live-music capital of the world, too?
"...only three pigments, at most, to vividly manifest the idea of growth through restriction. Here is the beginning and..."
Oct. 7, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner
It’s Official: Some People (Including Kirk Watson) Will Be on the Ballot
Applications to be on the ballot are open
"...any filings received yet, but we do know that Capital IDEA Director Steve Jackobs – who's sparred with ACC..."
July 29, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Short & Sweet: “The Cheap Seats”
Docudrama finds spirited stories in the psychic capital of Florida
"...follows a skeptic’s journey to Cassadaga, Fla., the psychic capital of the world. The short screens tonight at AFS..."
July 18, 2022 Screens Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood
A Two-Horse Race for Mayor
Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?
"...Austin Interfaith's living-wage campaign and her commitment to help Capital IDEA in funding job training. "When the votes weren't..."
July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King
Housing Blueprint Strategery
City Council works Merck, Housing Plan, Austin Oaks PUD
"...Austin Community College, Austin ISD, Seton Healthcare, the Chambers, Capital IDEA, et al. Among these institutional supporters, the handful..."
April 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King
First Look: Eberly
Victorian and midcentury modern meet in contemporary space
"...to prevent a riot and keep Austin as the capital of Texas...."
Oct. 18, 2016 Food Post by Sierra Diaz
Council Wrap-Up
Council passes a budget, 10-1 – no, wait, make that 9-2
"...One Voice Central Texas, along with additional funding for Capital IDEA (job training), AISD parent-support specialists and afterschool programs,..."
Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King
News Roundup: On the Other Hand ...
Judges, sheriffs, and council members try to overturn old decisions
"...their Council "budget champions," also noting additional funds for Capital IDEA job training, Austin ISD parent support specialists, Primetime..."
Sept. 14, 2015 News Post by the News Staff
Let Them Make Cake
The artists that make Austin the cake capital of the world
"..."That's helpful to me because it gives me some idea of what appeals to them and I can develop..."
March 20, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood
Gift Guide: Support Stocking Stuffers
Give a gift that keeps on giving – to your local creatives
"...for the folks who keep our city a creative capital?..."
Dec. 10, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires
City Council: All This, and Bull Creek Too
Council adopts budget after two grinding days of debate
"...for the SNAP (food stamps) program, additional EMS support, Capital IDEA jobs programs, after-school assistance to AISD, and some..."
Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Michael King
Austin And the Wider World
State department visit puts global spotlight on tech center
"...a visit by 26 ambassadors last week re-enforced that idea...."
May 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Wish You Were Here
I Luv Austin anew from a tourist point of view
"...You wouldn't call Austin a tourist capital since we don’t have any obvious attractions. We’re a..."
Nov. 17, 2012 Music Post by Luke Winkie
Step Right Up
The terror and the wonder of the Museum of the Weird
"...that wasn't being utilized, Busti was struck by a capital idea: He already had amassed, over the course of..."
Sept. 9, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov
Tovo Takes Up (White) Lodging
Place 3 action on convention center hotel, social service funding
"...of the 51 currently funded, leaving high-profile providers like Capital IDEA wanting for city funding. (See "City Hall Hustle,"..."
July 1, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Point Austin: Hard Choices
City Hall embarks on the bumpy road to social services
"...historically supportive of certain programs (primarily education-based projects like Capital IDEA, which was left off the staff list) that..."
May 20, 2011 News Column by Michael King
Headlines
"...the cut, like the Salvation Army and education advocates Capital IDEA, now have to fill yet another gap in..."
May 13, 2011 News Feature
The Daily Hustle: 2/14/11
City Council looks to boost artistic presence
"...for an ambassador program fit for the Live Music Capital. Read more for the scoop...."
Feb. 14, 2011 News Post by Eric Pickhartz
Bedside Manner: Not for the Gun-Shy
Tracing the origins of the Gatling gun
"...and works through hardships until he makes his million-dollar idea come true, gets rich and gets famous...."
Feb. 14, 2011 Books Post by Mike Crissey
Sorting the Categories: Current Social Services Contracts
The city attempts to define its basic social service priorities
"...Capital IDEA (work-force and educational training): $1,086,098 Problem Prevention..."
Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Travis County Law [Video]
Sheriff explains cite and release to Austin Interfaith
"...community relations, improved educational opportunities, continued funding for the Capital IDEA continuing education program, (Mayor Lee Leffingwell committed to..."
Aug. 11, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Oct. 8-15
"...CHARITY BASH Help support Capital Idea's educational services for families living in poverty. 7pm...."
Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature
Media Watch: Animal Stories and Snacking Trends
If you think TV news is quite dumb enough – you have no idea
"...the wake of the struggles of corporate parent Cerberus Capital Management, the equity firm best known for its shrewd..."
Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass
Mining the Soul Part 2
Reissues, continued
"...of Marcus Garvey, and Zionism. I certainly had no idea that a group of these ex-pats from Chicago and..."
Jan. 15, 2009 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett
Austin Interfaith Pins Down Candidates
Fight against poverty at top of agenda
"...out against oxygen). The programs include increased funding for Capital IDEA (a nonprofit providing support for the poor to..."
May 2, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Ruling the Roost
Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement
"...car, and beating a hasty retreat, O'Connor had no idea that the cowboys rushing the stage were merely fans..."
