Playback: SXSW Survey a Snooze

City's post-SXSW survey succumbs to poor planning

"...Martinez and authored by the city's Music Office, the community questionnaire was executed in April. Martinez says the online..."

June 6, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

'Awakening'

Blue Lapis Light takes youth away from risk and on a journey

"...McCallum High School, Blue Lapis Light's Youth Taking Flight program recently found a new home at LifeWorks, a full-service..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Arts Feature by Dawn Davis Loring

'The American Scream' Rises From the Grave

Fantastic Fest Halloween doc fave returns to screens today

"...Instead of cash, he depends on ingenuity and community to make the best fright possible – that, and..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 10/26/10

Sussing out a so-so agenda

"...in the city's Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program in four separate areas: professional services, construction, non-professional services,..."

Oct. 26, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Waterboarded in South Austin

Polly Parsons is still getting hassled by water supplier

"...as part of her Hickory Wind Ranch sober living program. The property includes both a residence and a small..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Support Our Troops – Plink a Quarter in Their Cup

ACLU firebrand Debbie Russel on homeless vets in Austin

"...http://www.caction.org/Councils/CommunityCouncil/Presentations/CommPartnership_17March2008.pdf 640 homeless vets on any given day..."

Aug. 20, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

350 or Bust: New Climate Change Campaigns Get Rolling

The Share350 initiative launches at this weekend's Green Fourth of July, bolstering an international climate-change campaign with its own Austin twist

"...countries are given a fair chance to develop through assistance in fostering clean-energy economies...."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

City Council Notebook

What's happening this week at City Council

"...Live Music Task Force to examine noise ordinances, venue assistance, and getting Austin musicians their own weed-holders. Item 78:..."

Jan. 30, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Reptile Hunters Rattled Over Ban on 'Texas Tradition'

Feeling singled out, they're threatening to sue state over legislation banning roadside hunting of wild animals

"...of www.kingsnake.com, the state's largest online reptile-collecting and -breeding community. Both members and reptile dealers oppose the law. "In..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Looking for Technical Training?

Try the Gary Job Corps Center

"...to students, ages 16 to 24, who meet government assistance income guidelines. The school has an accredited high school,..."

June 8, 2007 News Post by Michael May

Naked City

"...according to a statement. Subscribers to the GreenChoice renewable-energy program (the most successful in the nation), which bases its..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

IEES Rollout Caused Problems; CHIP Help Available

"...Texas Health and Human Services Commission initiated a new program called the Integrated Eligibility and Enrollment System with the..."

July 10, 2006 Postmarks

Culture Flash!

A Flaming Idiot gets legit, the Cultural Arts Division gets kicked upstairs, Zilker Theater productions goes west, young actor, and Hyde Park Theatre turns Italian

"...#1100. From now on, if you need information or assistance on all things cultural in our community, that's where..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Stranded

Karen Bernstein's 'Are the Kids Alright?' examines the state of mental health care in Texas

"...he miraculously stays the course and – with the assistance of his meds (assuming he remembers to take them)..."

July 9, 2004 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

After a Fashion

Elbow, elbow, wrist, wrist! You know that our diva style avatar Stephen made the scene (and quite a scene) at the Pride Parade. And what hot li'l purring mama will soon be off the singles list?

"...share its expertise with you through its Home Seller Assistance program, specifically to guide home sellers in knowing what..."

June 20, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...case) to women who give birth while receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families -- harming the newborn to punish..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

Smart Growth Is Dead, Long Live Smart Growth

As Sixth + Lamar teeters, the Domain aims to pick up Austin's new-school incentive package.

"...bite out of current revenue and instead withhold financial assistance until a project produces actual benefits. Thus, Austin would..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Impaired Judgment

SOS Alliance enters the controversy over toxins at Barton Springs.

"...nevertheless closed Barton Springs Pool and called on outside assistance for more testing. Soil samples from a hillside upstream..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers

"...Foundation for the Homeless Area churches cooperate providing afterschool programs and tutors. PO Box 1862, 78767. 480-0005...."

Aug. 10, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what *you* can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...KOOP Radio Community radio. PO Box 2116, 78768-2116. 472-1369...."

March 30, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what *you* can. This week features the third of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer Opportunities.

"...Victory Tutorial Program Tutor students with homework, reinforce basic skills. This Saturday,..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what you can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...KOOP Radio Community radio. PO Box 2116, 78768-2116. 472-1369...."

Sept. 15, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Grow and Prosper

With neighbors still reeling from 1990 expansion, Hyde Park Baptist plans another growth project.

"...been one of the primary missions of a church community: to reach out to the homeless, feed the hungry,..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Gasoline Alley

The proposed Longhorn Pipeline fuels debate because of its proximity to South Austin neighborhoods, schools, and Edwards Aquifer.

"...with bright orange signs and launch a public education program to dissuade third-party destruction of the pipeline, which Radian..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

Naked City

A Sinking Foundation?

"...approved and funded through the state's tax credit housing program...."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

Press Bush on Wiccans

"...playing, it was some of the best music that program has ever had. Later, at a CD release party..."

June 18, 1999 Column

Public Notice

"Caritas" Doesn't Mean a "Little Care"

"...They are beginning a New Housing, Counseling, and Training Program. They seek donations of new or used single (or..."

March 5, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Somebody Needs a Nap

Profit vs. Conservation

"...the Electric Lounge). Authorized the $7 million St. John's community center approved in the November bond package. Accepted $307,000..."

Dec. 18, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

What Price Labor?

Business as Usual

"...of Legal Aid for the Homeless, which offers legal assistance to workers at the day labor site at the..."

Nov. 27, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

about AIDS

"...two nights lodging, all meals, and transportation. Some financial assistance will be available. Spaces are limited and registration is..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Column

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