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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..."
June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer
Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...Interfaith's slate of initiatives, which includes $1 million for Capital IDEA, a job training program, $130,000 for English as..."
April 23, 1999 News Feature
Take the A-Train
Mike Clark-Madison discusses 10 years covering light rail, and urges voters to support it.
"..."I'll Take the A-Train!" by marketeers aiming to "re-brand" Capital Metro, then Austin no longer needs a Light Rail..."
Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Men Who Would be Mayor
Scrambling for Money, Consensus, & Power
"...of Realtors, Take Back Austin, the Texas Association of Capital Area Home Builders, the Austin Hotel and Motel Association,..."
April 25, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban
Tied to the Tracks
"...Over the next 18 months or so, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority will undertake two studies -- one..."
April 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Getting off the Road
Rail will help, roads will help – but so will your decision not to drive today
"...with transportation and traffic in Austin. They like the idea of taking the problem into their own hands, by..."
June 27, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross
Riding to the End of the Line
Can Cap Metro weather the recession, balance its books ... and run the buses and trains on time?
"...year, cutting service while raising fares is exactly what Capital Metro proposes to do. That won't be a fun..."
Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols
The New M.O. at City Hall
City Manager Marc Ott opens up on his new job, his new city, and his philosophy of governance
"...of what the issue is. I believe a good idea is a good idea, regardless of where it comes..."
Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Postmarks
Yoga and Starbucks. Karaoke and republicans. Squirrel rifles and Al Gore. Together for the first time in this week's letters to the editor!
"...to arrive, another shows up within seven minutes. If Capital Metro ran buses at shorter intervals, lateness would not..."
Sept. 8, 2000 Column
Austin as Tech Hub: Myth or Reality?
Start-ups abound here in Bat City, but they rarely stick around
"...nearby major educational institution, and finally, the kind of capital available locally that is required for small firms to..."
