Rerun at the D.A. Corral

Republican Shane Phelps challenges Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle for a second time, and seems to be trailing.

"...prosecutor, one who reflects the culture of a progressive community. While Phelps talks about his courtroom victories, Earle touts..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

The Springvalley Townhomes, an affordable housing project planned in Williamson County, won approval from the state housing agency despite a long history of problems with its developer.

"...It was an apartment community that, on paper, looked to be a showcase for..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Beili Liu's Sculpture Cloud Pavilion Shimmers at Seaholm

How this glistening steel sculpture by the Austin-based artist became a permanent fixture of an evolving Downtown

"...to be symbolic of the values of the surrounding community, prompting passersby to consider a location's history and civic..."

May 28, 2021 Arts Feature by Vivie Behrens

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Rental Assistance Demand Grows: Central Texas Interfaith has called on Austin..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Independent contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...“I’ve been talking to my production and sound community, where pretty much everyone is a 1099 worker,” explains..."

March 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Medication-Assisted Therapy to Treat Opioid Abuse

Sponsors unveil new partnership at CommUnityCare clinic

"...parts of the country," says Dr. Nick Yagoda of CommUnityCare, Austin's largest safety-net health provider. "But just from our..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

(Not) For Rent

With hopes of protection for Section 8 renters dashed, city takes steps to help

"...to the nearly 5,800 area families receiving tenant-based rental assistance each month, including Housing Choice Voucher holders. Just a..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Embracing Code Compliance

New director Carl Smart discusses his goals for a more user-friendly department

"...special uniqueness. But still, it's neighborhoods, it's people, it's community, and our Code Compliance Department is a department that..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Scaling the Pyramid

City moves to reprioritize social service programs in the new year

"...a pyramid of importance to those needs encompassing belonging, community, esteem, and ultimately self-actualization – a highly functioning state..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Melanie Sobel's Letter

Former Williamson Co. animal shelter director Melanie Sobel's open letter defending her record and recounting her experiences with Williamson Co. government

"...Shelter (WCRAS). However I have received numerous requests from community members, animal advocates and fellow County employees to document..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Council recently created a new Business Retention and Enhancement Program to help small businesses – like Las Manitas and..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Details of e-mail exchanges between nightclub owners and city manager

"...$750,000 forgivable loan from the city's 16-year-old music loan program was actually first requested by Jo Baylor, the daughter..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...HB 1004: Work Activities for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"..."health care district" is a critical necessity for our community as it can ever be so much more than..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...used to bring an undercover officer to a rural community, primarily to target "street-level" dealers. Using funds from the..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

About AIDS

"...now producing monthly segments for "Open Studio," a 30-minute program on Austin Community Access Center (ACAC -- cable channel..."

March 7, 1997 Column

Public Notice

"...There is a Community Meeting Thu, Nov 7, (tonight) 7pm at Highland Park..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Hop on the Bus, Gus; Donate a New Can, Stan

"...effort to fend off hunger: the Food for Fare program. Until Santa hits the sky, bus riders may opt..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Column

Austin ISD Moves To 100% Remote Learning for the Week Following Thanksgiving

On-campus instruction will resume Dec. 7

"...will continue to serve meals through its curbside meal program, and Wi-Fi buses will be deployed next week, said..."

Nov. 26, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin Hunkers Down and Waits as the Pandemic Grows

It’s closing time

"...by the novel coronavirus, through at least May 1. Community gatherings of 10 or more are prohibited...."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Changing Your Name and Gender Marker in Trump's America

A guide to doing it yourself and where to find help

"...target marginalized groups of people such as the LGBTQ community...."

March 3, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Maddox Price

The Facts Were Immaterial

The 'counterintelligence' operations of Hoover's FBI included harassment, vilification, violence – and fake 'underground' newspapers in Bloomington, D.C., and Austin

"...informed, courageous, and humane struggle can build a living community within the shell of the dying one." – Letter..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Dale Brumfield

'Service Reductions' and 'Unmet Needs'

What the numbers show

"...close; shorter hours for 24 pools End supervised play programs 110,000 11 of 26 site programs end Health and..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature

How Green Grows My County?

'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands

"...specific available tracts whose protection can best satisfy multiple community priorities. Land already protected is shown in green. Shown..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...Dewhurst withdrew his opposition to expanded Children's Health Insurance Program coverage – because another 17,000 children were dropped from..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

News and happenings around Austin and beyond

"...march from UT to Huston-Tillotson College. See "Happenings," and Community Listings...."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to Jen's great influence on the quality of the program. Though most may not realize it, the presence of..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column

Doubting Thomas

Newly elected Council Member Danny Thomas is in a position to end the fighting over the Place 6 council seat.

"...depends on whom you ask. To the downtown business community, Thomas is Beverly Griffith's man, a novitiate who too..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Postmarks

Sweep Them Out

"...TV programs, not the news media, cause children to expect immediate..."

June 4, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...a $90,000 Christmas bonus to go toward developing a "community values-based plan" for downtown. The project will be housed..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Feature

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