Austin Elders: Meet Mary Lou Gibson, Journalist and Austin’s Voice of Saints

A woman of hundreds of articles and few words

"...Mary Lou Gibson has one of those bell-clear voices. She was born in 1939, but..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Catholic Nonprofit Forced to Dissolve Refugee Program Due to Federal Grant Freeze

Lawsuit against Trump administration could restore funding

"...700 refugees were welcomed into their new communities by Catholic Charities of Central Texas...."

March 14, 2025 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Day Trips: Schoenstatt Shrine, Lamar

Texas coast shrine is a replica of a German chapel

"...The Schoenstatt Shrine on the coast outside of Rockport is one of approximately 280 around the world,..."

March 1, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...has begun transitioning Presidio La Bahía in Goliad to officially become the 35th state historic site. The Spanish fort..."

March 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Visit historic Presidio La Bahia, take a scenic drive, and more

"...Remember Goliad. The gray stone walls of Nuestra Señora de Loreto Presidio, popularly called Presidio La..."

March 31, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Case of Michael Hickson Highlights Legal and Ethical Issues Around Who Receives Treatment During a Pandemic

Who makes end-of-life decisions?

"...COVID-19 has raised the profile of hospitals across the nation. They are crucial to..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Now Streaming in Austin: "Pepito"

Award-winning comedy short takes us back to childhood

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining...."

April 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Catholic Diocese Discloses Alleged Abusers

Bishop names 22 clergy "credibly accused" of sexual offenses with minors

"...Along with its fellow Roman Catholic dioceses throughout the state, the Diocese of Austin last..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...business Oct. 18, when the agenda includes the Visit Austin marketing plan and budget, which should occasion jockeying on..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature

Austin Diocese Implicated in Child Abuse Suit

John Doe claims he was victim of sexual abuse in the Seventies

"...On March 10, Father Milton Eggerling became the seventh Austin-based priest to be accused of sexual abuse (according to..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Gay Marriage American Catholic Style

American Catholic church celebrates marriage equality

"...Mathias during a special Saturday mass greeting at Southeast Austin's Holy Family American Catholic Church, where he is pastor...."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Day Trips: St. Anthony's Cathedral, Beaumont

A beautiful basilica in Beaumont

"...St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica is a work of art both inside and out. The copper dome of..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Judge on Pregnancy 'Clinics': Signage Ordinance 'Vague'

Anti-abortion centers evade medical service signage requirement

"...In late June, a federal judge struck down an Austin ordinance that would require unlicensed "Crisis Pregnancy Centers" –..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...lists some 196 “Major Events," with about a quarter of them being multiday. There's a total of over 400..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

Religion Enters AISD Race

Church and state still separate, last we checked

"...supposed to be separate, the latest round in the Austin ISD District 2 fight may help you. The Rev...."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...On Nov. 6, voters in the Austin Inde­pen­dent School District won't just be selecting new trustees...."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Getting Warmer

Essential Cinema tours contemporary Latin America

"...The nine films that make up CineSur: Films of Latin America, the Austin Film Society's latest Essential Cinema..."

June 1, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Keeping the Faith

Women lawmakers endure – and defy – the anti-choice wrath of the Catholic Church

"...Dukes' great-grandmother was a French Creole. She came to Austin from Louisiana in 1914 and found herself among a..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Crisis Pregnancy Centers Take City to Court

Lawsuit claims city ordinance violates free speech

"...Several operators of Austin crisis pregnancy centers have filed suit in federal..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: Home Away From Home

Council decamps to the Carver and considers housing the homeless

"...The thinking was that City Council's off-site meeting at the Carver Museum and Cultural Center, by..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 9/30/10

Council in East Austin, by way of Dominican Republic

"...So what’s the big news out of the City Council meeting at the Carver Center?..."

Sept. 30, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Holy Uproar Over Eastside Teardown

Neighborhood fights demolition of former Eastside convent

"...Is it a priceless relic of Eastside history or a worthless money pit? That's the..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Generation Plan: The Good, the Bad, and the Holy

Reasons for (cautious) optimism toward passage of AE's plan

"...Some recent events have given supporters of Austin Energy's generation plan reason for optimism. The Interfaith..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Rich, the Poor, and the AE Generation Plan

Social service groups weigh in on Austin Energy's generation plan

"...As 2010 draws near, so does the passage of the Austin Energy Generation Plan, expected to go before..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

AE Programs for Those in Need

AE provides discounts, emergency assistance, free weatherization, and other programs for Austin's low-income ratepayers

"...• Monthly Discounts for Qualifying House­holds: AE offers a waiver on customer charges for electricity, water, and..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Mainely, Yesterday Sucked... But Not Totally

Maine lost gay marriage for the time being. But there was progress. Honest.

"...Okay, somebody take this box of Kleenex and tub of Hubby Hubby away from me...."

Nov. 4, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...the night Sanders was shot and killed by APD Officer Leonardo Quin­ta­na. The dismissal ("pending further investigation") came as..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature

Point Austin: Welcome to Hard Times

Ausitn Interfaith's summit addresses economic plans, current crisis

"..."We can't allow the politics of despair to corrode our spirits."..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizen's calendar, Feb. 5-12

"...AUSTIN ENERGY TOWN HALL MEETING Discuss AE's plan for meeting..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature

Beyond City Limits

"...• According to the Bolivian newspaper Los Tiempos, Catholic lay missionary Michael Marroquin has been sentenced to 25..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature

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