Faster Than Sound: Cheer Up Charlies Principal Maggie Lea Takes on Breast Cancer

Cheer Up Charlies co-owner reflects on business and mental health evolution following diagnosis. Meanwhile, the Convention Center expansion gets approval by Music Commission, and Project ATX6 announces a new lineup.

"...negotiations, Lea pulled on daily inspirations at her rainbow-hued community space...."

Sept. 13, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

One in a Crowd: Vulcan Video Needs Your Help

Keep the tapes rolling at Austin's VHS and DVD institution

"...and depth of moviedom; and now it needs your financial help...."

May 23, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In Memoriam: Jo Anne Christian

Arts patron, leading force in building Long Center has died

"...a crusader in the campaign to build the Long Center and a passionate patron and advocate for many cultural..."

Nov. 14, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Education Session

The Lege takes another run at patching school finance

"...in the hole. In 2013, with a slightly rosier financial forecast, the state added $3.4 billion back. However, that..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Changing Course

AISD shifts to community-based model for prepping younger kids for college

"...get used to it. This fall, AISD and Austin Community College launched a bold new venture: the Early College..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

UT Axing Cactus Cafe, Informal Classes

Union board "phasing out" two campus institutions in August

"...has announced that these two key components of its community outreach will be "phased out" in August...."

Jan. 31, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice

Oh, Mama!

"...First, a Celebration of Mothers & Children in Our Community promises a parade, giant puppets, music, face painting, storytelling,..."

May 8, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Opinion: Let’s Double ACC’s Nursing Program

We need more nurses now, and Austin Community College's highly ranked RN program is the place to make that happen

"...It's time for the community to focus and support ACC to double its Registered..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Column by Steve Jackobs

Gay Place

Louisa Spaventa's Night of Queer Performance fosters education, support, and celebration for the queer community

"...Louisa Spaventa, an adjunct professor of English at Austin Community College, created her Queer Writings honors class to address..."

April 28, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Playback: Strange Brew Empties

Financial duress buckles South Austin listening institution

"...Suspicions that Strange Brew was under financial duress were confirmed last Thursday morning when the coffee..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Live and Unscripted

A ringside seat at the AMN/AMP/ACTV death-cage match

"...range of opinions and ideas." So say six Austin Community Television producers who are now in the first stages..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Struggles to Adjust as SB 4 Takes Its Toll on Immigrants

"We are not safer as a community when victims are running away from us rather than coming to us."

"...and their 3-year-old special-needs twins, Ramos was providing vital financial support to the household, allowing his aunt to care..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Energy's Quest to Bring Solar Power to Renters and the Less Wealthy

What can new incentive programs and community solar projects do for the city's most abundant energy source?

"...captured from commercial solar roofs, utility-scale solar facilities, and community solar projects – systems located on public land that..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Civics 101

"...to stress the importance of voting. 3-7pm. Southwest Key Community Center, 6002 Jain, 583-2504. Free. www.swkey.org...."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Column

Point Austin: Holiday Hunger

While helping our neighbors, consider the structures of poverty

"...of us just a layoff or medical emergency from financial disaster and the food pantry line. As the CAFB's..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Joined in Progress

Three local channels get Austin back with the program – but is anybody watching?

"...The three channels are the recently reorganized Public Access Community Television, Music and Entertainment Television, and the low-powered LatinAmerica..."

June 23, 2006 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...several downtown buildings, including KOOP's studios, the cooperatively run community station began temporarily broadcasting Wednesday morning from the studios..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Hits, Errors, and Home Runs at ACTV

Missing funds at Austin Community Television spur an investigation and accusations

"...things seemed to be settling down at the Austin Community Access Center – better known as the administrative structure..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone, approximately.

"...The preservation of our community's cultural resources, like environmental protection, should be a key..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column

The Soul of a Small Texas Town: Photographs, Memories, and History From McDade

"...life as it's lived in McDade, Texas, a small community about 50 miles northeast of Austin. David Wharton is..."

July 7, 2000 Books Review by Dick Holland

Suspended in Time

The community song of Wilson Street awaits its next refrain

"...blown away by the welcoming embrace of Austin's music community. "People were always dropping by – that was the..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Raising the Dead

Actor Joseph Fotinos Wants to Resurrect Local Television

"...ongoing impact of new technology on the meaning of "community" and "local."Back in the Day If the concept of..."

July 6, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

`Tis the Season...

When Zachary Scott Theatre Center Flies With Angels

"...not for Oedipus or for the Zachary Scott Theatre Center. The tragic king of ancient Greek drama took years..."

June 27, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Choreographer Alison Orr's New Book Dances Across the Page

Dance Works recounts 23 years of Forklift Danceworks as a force for community change

"...Forklift Danceworks, founded by Orr, is an innovative and community-driven dance company that brings together individuals from diverse working-class..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Shanon Weaver

Closed Shutter

The Austin Center of Photography comes to an F stop

"...After five years, the Austin Center for Photography is closing up shop. Citing economic conditions..."

March 19, 2014 Arts Post by Rod Machen

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...net for women, in Texas and the U.S. The Financial Shell Game..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Applications Are Now Being Accepted for Austin Music Disaster Relief Grants

Find out more and apply by January 28

"...Help is on the way for the Austin music community in the form of a grant program. The grant’s..."

Jan. 18, 2022 Music Post by Robert Penson

Public Notice: What a Difference a Year Makes

Election news, and your city at work

"...Wed., Nov. 29, 5pm, Lamar Senior Activity Center, 2874 Shoal Crest...."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

'Play Ball'

Allison Orr finds dance at the diamond, choreographing baseball moves in a tribute to Downs Field

"...Play Ball is the centerpiece of District Days at Downs Field, a weekend of..."

May 9, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ACC Launches Military Network to Support Students

A dedicated space for military families, veteran students

"...Austin Community College opened a first-of-its-kind Military Network on Wednesday to..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

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