Land of 1,000 Dramas

Venues

"...likens it to discovering "the existing wiring in the community and plugging [our writers into it]," ensuring solid, professional..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Feature

Postmarks

"...Crunch," [Vol.17, No.15]. She raises the concern that Austin Community College may be "changing its mission from a strong..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Column

Neighborhood Soup

"...of Austin appeared quickly on July 15, as 13 community groups made pitches to the Planning Commission for the..."

Aug. 1, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Front Steps Slips and Falls

As the nonprofit that runs the ARCH falls apart, the city's rush to replace it frustrates providers

"...surprised that a 25-year-old organization was using no other program outside of HMIS to track data," Harris said. "I..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

HAAM Enrollment Rolls On

It’s not too late to sign up and get premium assistance

"...air to take advantage of Austin’s musician health care program, which helps them access to affordable healthcare via subsidies,..."

Nov. 3, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Council Budget Afterthoughts

Council members offer post-approval thoughts on FY 2016 budget

"...significantly expand funding for health and human services, increase programming at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center,..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Take Three

Texas film incentives don't always carry sufficient funding

"...latest version of the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program. Perry told the assembled crowd, "With this legislation, we..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Developing Stories: Private Projects, Public Benefits

Could developers become Austin's new benefactors?

"...Some council members are considering a point-system matrix of community benefits, which would allow more fair and uniform deal-making...."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• Facing strong community opposition, Austin Independent School District board of trustees on..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Change in the Weather

A different kind of summer for the city arts funding process

"...string of blistering attacks on the city's Cultural Contracts program. In years past, the panels evaluating applicants for city..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

The libraries hit the books, and environmentalists speak out.

"...and ... Leaner"[Aug. 3] that the funding for that program is not in the proposed budget for the Telecommunications..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Everybody talk about: pop music, aquifer protection, police presence, even doggie do and doggie don't.

"...You put together a task force of the whole community including the police. That task force studied for a..."

May 18, 2001 Column

Opening the Doors

As college access tightens, minority students and families, and educators, look for ways to help more students.

"...Like Ordoñez, students from working-class families typically need financial assistance to attend college, but according to counselors, money or..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

"...1) The Community Board is to be elected annually from eight different..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Column

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...Medical Center, the officers put out the call for assistance from a victim services counselor. As a crisis counselor..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...… And So Does Llanes Pulido: Community organizer Carmen Llanes Pulido is also running for mayor...."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

Crosstalk: Miss Manners Retires From Hip Hop Hooray After 15 Years, and More Music News

DAWA Fund apps open May 15 and Lizzy McAlpine melts ACL Live

"...voices in the local hip-hop scene on the volunteer-run community station, Manners shared her decision to "make room for..."

May 12, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Cap Metro Says Free Fares “Infeasible” Despite Advocate Push

Hot weather makes free rides more important

"...Leaving aside that long-term goal, many in the unhoused community – those most vulnerable to the elements – say..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: On the Ground, in the Sky

Council tackles Austin’s intractable housing crisis in several dimensions

"...pushed forward this week on its HEAL (Homeless Encampment Assistance Link) initiative to direct intensive efforts at four particularly..."

April 9, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Roosevelt Room Pivots Without Sacrificing Craft Cocktail Experience

Crafting COVID-era accommodations

"...didn't want any changes to detract from the lively community-focused atmosphere patrons have come to expect since the establishments..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Food Feature by David Brendan Hall

Obamacare After the Mandate

Making the most of ACA enrollment for 2019

"...stable. Kori Hattemer, head of the Insure Central Texas program at local nonprofit Foundation Commun­i­ties, says the four insurers..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael Agresta

A Nightmare for DREAMers

Ending DACA affects an estimated 124,000 Texans

"...secured Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the federal program that allows young undocumented immigrants brought to the country..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Homelessness on the Rise in Austin

Annual count reveals a 20% increase in homelessness

"...and survey people experiencing homelessness. Led by the Ending Community Homelessness Coali­tion (ECHO), the annual Point in Time count..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Makeda Easter

Alphabet City

'Tis the season to give 'til your ears ring

"...will help. Even then, the letter game in Austin's community conscience is unique even among other rare, self-sustaining music..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Genius of the Crowd ... Source

Austin programmers look to create a public redesign of the city's website

"...an insult to and embarrassment for the local tech community and industry. As the Austin GO report itself declares,..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Austin Climate Protection Plan Year One Highlights

A progress report on Austin's war on global warming

"...Action Item: Public: Communitywide, reduce overall energy consumption to achieve 700 megawatts of..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of working out some accommodation to help preserve the community's heritage. See "Escuelita Graduates." Naked City• Travis Co. District..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...living in an institution to an apartment or similar community setting. According to an ARCIL press release, "Institutions include..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Basic Needs Report paints grim picture for area poor

"...the rise, according to a new report by the Community Action Network, a public-private collaboration of local organizations focused..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

The Little Station That Could

Austin's AAA station KGSR and its market ascendance.

"...outlet, 107.1 on the dial, at which Denberg is program director, had added incentive to carouse that night: It..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

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