A Capital Idea

How Josh Baer helps people 'quit their jobs' to join the bustling hive at Capital Factory

"...It's on that floor you'll find Capital Factory, Austin's Easy-Bake Oven for tech start-ups – small..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Capital Idea!

On the phone, on the Web, on the farm, or in the store: giving a little Austin to the foodies on your gift list

Dec. 5, 2003 Food Feature

The Capital Grille Steaks Its Claim on Fourth Street

And, boy howdy, does it come through with flavors flying

"...Yes: The Capital Grille, in the heart of Downtown, right where the..."

April 30, 2014 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Creative Capital?

In the City of Ideas, the people with ideas are dancing with day jobs.

"...and psychosocial life here in Austin, the City of Ideas. Many of the people with Day Jobs are the..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael Erard

Capital Metro's Labor Woes Continue

Accusations fly from union of illegal interference in negotiations

"...you read this, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091 and Capital Metro's largest contractor, StarTran, will in all probability have..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

How Austin Became the Cold Brew Capital of the World

No need to give up coffee during the sweltering season

"...Chameleon both launched in 2010, back when most people's idea of cold brew meant hot coffee poured over ice..."

April 7, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

New Rail Options for Capital Metro

"...Sharp cuts in federal transit funding have left Capital Metro with an ever-increasing need to sell bonds in..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

Capital Metro Should Bargain!

"...Dear Editor, Re: Capital Metro's refusal to bargain in good faith with the..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Postmarks

Capital T Theatre's The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?

This production of Edward Albee's play shows that hubris and catastrophe are as much a part of America now as in ancient Greece

"...with a goat, Stevie relates her reaction to the idea of the brilliant, Pritzker Prize-winning architect to whom she..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

UT Baseball in the Sports Capital of Texas

Round Rock? Sports Capital of Texas?

"...The kids of Texas Baseball probably savored the idea – rather, the honor – of playing a de..."

April 2, 2012 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

A Capital (Metro) Idea

"...mission and some crisis management – but, here's an idea – why not start by hiring actual homeless to..."

Feb. 28, 2024 Postmarks

Unplugged: Lowering the Volume of the Live Music Capital

Ley Line, Aaron Stephens, Team Goodtimes, Uncle Pie Hole, and more grounded sounds

"...the vibe. The laid-back approach to footwear reinforces the idea that learning an instrument should be casual and inclusive...."

May 18, 2018 Music Feature by Isabella Castro-Cota

How Can This Be a Good Idea?

"...Dear Editor, Those of us living near Capital Plaza have recently been informed of an exciting new..."

May 18, 2005 Postmarks

Local Elections Herald Epic Changes in the Capital City

Our future is now

"...you didn't live in Austin then and have no idea...."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Capitol Idea? The Capitol Complex Meets the Downtown Austin Plan.

Texas Facilities Commission takes another look at Capitol redevelopment

"...become partners with them in improving Austin, as the capital for all Texans."..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Faith in the Idea but Not in the Executors

"...I do believe that if Mueller is excluded from Capital Metro's rail vision, it will be near impossible to..."

Aug. 6, 2007 Postmarks

All-Star Alumni

Ten notable start-ups born out of Capital Factory's Demo Day

"...Capital Factory's Accelerator program launched in 2009 with a mission..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

How to Get Your Kids Through College

Once students enter the 'pipeline,' can educational plumbers stop the leaks?

"...goes even further is the College Preparation Academy, which Capital IDEA runs at ACC's Riverside campus. Capital IDEA is..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Texas prosecutors use the 'law of parties' to widen the net for capital punishment

"...Foster, Dillard, Steen, and Brown were each indicted on capital murder charges by a Bexar Co. grand jury for..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Safe Start

Vivogig's rebirth exemplifies a fundamental truth about the Austin start-up scene

"...they returned to Austin and decided to chase venture capital money. So they scheduled a meeting with an individual..."

Jan. 10, 2014 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Scaling the Pyramid

City moves to reprioritize social service programs in the new year

"...be able to take in all sorts of different ideas," says Morrison. "The request for proposals is also going..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Follow the Money

City attempts to keep up with growing need for services

"...job training program routinely funded by the city is Capital IDEA. Cadena-Mitchell says that for every dollar invested in..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Experience the C.H.A.R.M.?

Marketing the "live music capital of the world"

"...letterhead and bumper stickers, Austin is the "Live Music Capital of the World." But what if we were merely..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

May 3 a Turning Point for ACC

The ACC community comes together to support the May 3 financial propositions

"...felt trapped until a friend told her about ACC's Capital Idea, an adult job-training program. Capital Idea paid for..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

AISD Fills Pipeline From Within

New partnership helps teachers' aides get degrees, meet district bilingual gap

"...a new "teacher pipeline" program is banking on the idea that the most promising candidates for the jobs are..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

A Light-Rail Named Desire

Capital Metro Plows Ahead With Studies on Cedar Park Line

"...It finally happened. Capital Metro took a first step toward light-rail this week..."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fade to Black

Black filmmakers take center stage at the inaugural Capital City Black Film Festival

"...This weekend, the Capital City Black Film Festival will become Austin's first film..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Screens Feature by Amy Gentry

Opinion: Let’s Double ACC’s Nursing Program

We need more nurses now, and Austin Community College's highly ranked RN program is the place to make that happen

"...This op-ed is co-authored by Steve Jackobs, executive director, Capital IDEA; Tiffany Bradley, RN, 2008 graduate, ACC and Capital..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Column by Steve Jackobs

Naked City

Organized through Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish congregations, the Industrial Areas Foundation's Saturday gathering was not unlike a secular church service.

"...said from the podium. "We are in support of ideas."..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Rampage

"...and unrepentant, he sees the wisdom and efficacy of capital punishment. At that point the only difference between Fraser..."

Nov. 27, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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