Let Him Entertain You

Why producer Charles Duggan is staging the biggest holiday spectacular Austin's ever seen

"...but for his upcoming seasonal spectacular at the Long Center, he plans to make it snow inside Dell Hall...."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Steel Bluebonnet Determination

Robin Shivers, founder of HAAM, worked behind the scenes, and yet was one of the Austin music scene's most important faces

"...Austin Musicians, yet her other efforts in the music community were substantial. Besides years of service to the Seton..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Nov. 5-12

"...CULTURE OF PEACE: NONVIO­LENCE TRAIN­ING Learn to help your community strive for peace, justice, and human dignity. Thu.-Sun., Nov...."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature

Hard Times in the Land of Plenty

Service nonprofits and their funders face the economic gale

"...open two urban food pantries – the Reaching Out Center in Pflugerville and the former Church Food Pantry, which..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Crash-Scene Budget

The budget balances, and stitching is transparent

"...members of the Police Oversight Board) outweigh the tremendous financial cost...."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Cine Joven Sin Fronteras

Teaching technology, telenovela, and how to straddle two countries and two cultures with a camera

"...Mexican-American professional parents from every level of Austin's Latino community...."

Aug. 8, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Naked City

"..."Texas is about to become the center of the political universe." – State Rep. Juan Garcia,..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

The Insiders

Meet City Hall's local candidates for city manager

"...grown in a way that makes sense to the community that's here and that's going to be Austin-esque to..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...Abbott solicits advice from members about House rules. Meanwhile, community colleges are scrambling for funds vetoed by the governor...."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature

Double Jeopardy

A long-ago marijuana conviction gets a library staffer fired and raises questions about city employment policies and the war on drugs

"...from his job at the St. John's Library and Community Center -- because he rolled a joint in a..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...Inevitably, this has affected the Texas film community, from the local crew members -- strapped for work..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Neighborhood Bankers or International Big Shots?

Laredo National Bank opens a branch in Austin, trailing a big fine and a clouded political and financial history.

"...the newest branch location of Laredo National, a border-town financial institution with assets of $2.5 billion and a reputation..."

June 22, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Join the Club

"...January 2000 ("360.00"), designed to "bridge the Austin technology community" -- that is, get tech people talking to each..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

HPBC is on the minds of many this week; Gotham lingers in the shadows.

"...19] There are folks who have considerable emotional and financial investment in their homes whose hopes and dreams are..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Column

Nickel-and-Diming It

Security in State Jobs

"...context quickly diminishes the school's self-congratulatory stance. At Austin Community College, where required tuition and fees cost students as..."

May 21, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Fall Film Previews

September

"...theft ring within the close-knit confines of Boston's Irish community ... that is, until their Irish tempers screw everything..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...associated with a water supply company that has a financial stake in selling water from the Aquifer has gathered..."

May 1, 1998 Column

Top Ten Food Stories of 1997

Best Bites of 1997

"...Bumper Crop of Texas Cookbooks: Angela Shelf Medearis and..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Who Is Jesus?

It's Judgment Day for Austin's City Manager

"...photograph by John Anderson At the council retreat just..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Merriment & What-Not

Will Eeyore Be Banished From the Hundred Acre Wood?

"...some of Austin's most expensive residential real estate, the epicenter of Old Money in this town. Like much of..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Thanks, But No Thanks

Garcia Abandons an Agreement Some Say Never Existed

"...From left: Gary Bledsoe and Jim Hightower in 1990..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Pony Shows and Horse Trading

Councilmembers Trot to the East Side; Some Claim Attendance at Swap Meet

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March 7, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Collective Projections

Women Make Movies

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March 7, 1997 Screens Feature

The LCRA Means Business

Authority's Plans to Expand Threatens Austin's Control Over Growth

"...LCRA general manager Mark Rose will step in to..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

High Road Construction Ahead

Thomas Pallotta and Delta-9

"...High Road director and Delta-9 main man Tommy Pallottaphotograph..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Screens Feature by Russell Smith

Austin's Active Shelf Life

Can Our Public Library Keep Up the Pace?

"...commitment they involve, and how well they reflect a community's sense of self. A very important piece of Austin's..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...adding that "losing this funding represents not just a financial challenge, but a blow to the arts ecosystem in..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...One preoccupation of the queer community that I can’t – and won’t – explain is..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Front Steps Slips and Falls

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

"...has operated Austin's Downtown emergency shelter, the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless, since it first opened its doors..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Everything's Coming Up Green for City Employees in Better-Than-Expected Budget

Cronk: "We can be both lucky and good"

"...budget drop was accompanied by dire warnings from city financial staff about the impact on future fiscal years of..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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