High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...of in-district charter IDEA Allan – that has shattered community faith in the administration. Even some board members have..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Streetcar Desires

The Austin streetcar has a consensus – it still needs champions

"...Satisfaction of Community Service: Priceless Streetcar Politics..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Faster Than Sound: City Council Supports Music-Focused Arts Facility on East 11th Street

Harold McMillan breaks down civic steps to the envisioned Kenny Dorham Center

"...the Sixties – the area previously housed a thriving community of Black-owned businesses and residents now almost entirely displaced...."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Council Budget Afterthoughts

Council members offer post-approval thoughts on FY 2016 budget

"...We introduced a new budget process that was very collaborative, transparent and deliberate. It was particularly important to me..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Playback: HAAM Payback

Austin music says thanks for saving our butt, HAAM

"...Musicians works to connect the city's musicmakers with health care opportunities. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, musicians return the favor,..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Music Column

Mom and Apple Pie

Celebrating the new America

"...In a way, they paved the path for my career. They taught me to respect the table and nudged..."

July 3, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...– has made her a leading figure in the community. Of the three, however, Shea offers a formidable combination..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

Attempting to Comply

With a new name and a new boss, Code Compliance tries to become more 'people-friendly'

"...capital city, "but still, it's neighborhoods; it's people; it's community," he said...."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Many Cats Did Austin Save Last Year?

By the numbers, shelter and animal advocate efforts show significant progress

"...Animal Trustees of Austin, and Emancipet and is a collaborative effort to substantially reduce "the needless euthanasia of adoptable..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...adults in the U.S. was either incarcerated or under community supervision at the end of 2007, according to new..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature

Making It Happen

The 2007 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...realms of creative expression and exploring them within a community or bringing the art of the past into the..."

June 1, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'Y' Can't We Be Friends?

The Fix290 Coalition provides a test case for highway and community compatibility

"...a second camp of opponents, with deeper neighborhood and community networks, has also emerged. These might be called the..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Rules Have Changed

Two veteran music writers conduct an e-mail correspondence in order to look at new ways of reinventing the music industry.

"...labels in a new century. Given that Austin’s music community has produced dozens of classic albums over the last..."

June 23, 2000 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

Retreat for HIV+ Women

"...in a safe, nurturing, restful environment away from the cares of daily life...."

Aug. 30, 1996 Column

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 5-11

"...a liberation project? Stage a constructive rebellion? Martial the collaborative energies of your people in a holy cause?..."

May 5, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...decisions," Flannigan told us recently. "Inevitably, half of the community wants the thing to happen fast, and the other..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...a feral teenage girl is taken into strict Catholic care and prepared for her First Holy Communion. Cast: Lauryn..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Best-Laid Plans

How does the patchwork of separate plans for the future of Central Texas fit together? No one knows.

"...a dizzying array of cities, counties, agencies, organizations, and community nonprofits. Road maps chosen now will determine where we..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...and many of the rising stars. We take good care of our artists when they're here, and that has..."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Revving Up for Slow Times

How local entrepreneurs plan to weather the recession

"...and Central Texas, helps entrepreneurs who contribute to broader community economic revitalization. Many of its clients operate on thin..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...funding created by the Capital Area United Way's new community investment strategy. Maj. Stephen Ellis said the grant, announced..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

Public Notice

Oops, Doh!, Duh

"...Animal Companions (Part of ASA.) Provide care for the pets of those who can't. PO Box..."

March 13, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

So Many Food Events This Weekend

It’s 4/20, Easter, Earth Day, and primetime for crawfish and Passover

"...with Buzz Mill owner, Jason Sabala, to unite the community with an ultimate Crawfish and Nahfish boil on Saturday,..."

April 19, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Common Purpose

Insights from Common House arts space

"...Adam Mendez, who has since moved on to a career in design out of state. Gaynor recalls being introduced..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Arts Feature by Seth Orion Schwaiger

More Q&A with Marc Ott

The new city manager on council initiatives, city planning priorities, and the change in the weather at City Hall

"...and to our responsibility to the rest of the community. That's my expectation. Of any [assistant city manager] too;..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Respectable Street

As Austin Pride revs up, will its soul get lost on the roadside?

"..."We really just had to rally support from the community."..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Kate Getty

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Army announced this week construction of a $30 million community center in the redeveloped Mueller Airport tract. "It's really..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

Manifesto Destiny

Literate pop, the Elephant 6 in your Parish

"...respective musical communities to propel themselves – and their careers – into the spotlight.Disconnect the Dots Elephant 6 wasn't..."

July 23, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Postmarks

"...Development illustrates what might be possible in terms of community planning and urban design around future light rail stations..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Column

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