Council Poised to Enact First APD Reforms and Budget Cuts

Change begins now

"...to transform policing in Austin in the ways the community wants to see. The Austin Justice Coalition is already..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Soccer Volleys: Court Orders and Community Forums

Conversation could heat up in June

"...Back in Austin, community members got a first opportunity to hear directly from..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

RideAustin’s Community Collaborative

The ridesharing nonprofit has a new deal to help get residents to their doctor

"...Dell Medical School announced it would team up with Community Care Collaborative and RideAustin to help connect low-income and..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Community Report: Good News and Bad

CAN Dashboard Report reveals general progress but continuing racial inequities

"...18 (prior to that day's City Council meeting), the Community Advancement Network released its annual "Dashboard" report at City..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

First Night: A Work in Progress

New Year's Eve extravaganza showcased work Downtown of 63 Austin artists

"...showcase for a broad cross section of Aus­tin's cultural-arts community. The event is striking in its proportions: Across its..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

At Palm Beach Community College, Queers Have It 'Ruff'

Pets are people too! But gay people probably aren't, according to this junior college.

"...when I went to what is now Palm Beach Community College, it was named Palm Beach Junior College. We..."

Nov. 24, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

'State vs. Reed' Gaining Steam: Pair's First Doc Becoming the Story

Local pair's first doc becoming the story

"...Ryan Polomski are rekindling a dialogue between a torn community and the justice system designed to protect it. State..."

April 14, 2006 Screens Feature by Frank Rivera

Safety First

Broken-Window Theory

"...city is crafting an ordinance that would establish a community court within the Austin Municipal Court to deal with..."

April 2, 1999 News Feature by Bryan Mealer

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...by a program with speakers and a day of community connections with nonprofits, Latino-owned vendors, and more.   –..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Council Approves Operator for First Trauma Recovery Center in Texas

Safety > punishment

"...victims of violent crime that has been sought by community advocates for two years...."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: Talking Health Care, and Taking Care of the Trans Community

Why are so many Texans uninsured?

"...been the deadliest year on record for the trans community, and some governments – including our state's – have..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

New Plant-Based Food Truck Serves Burgers and Builds Community

Plow Burger aims to feed the people, hold the meat

"...Nothing gets the vegan community buzzing quite like a new plant-based food truck popping..."

March 2, 2018 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

Seeing Life’s Brevity in the Art Poles of South First

Street art goes vertical in South Austin

"...at work here, an expansiveness, that embraces a larger community than is seen in much – maybe most –..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

First Night Austin

This New Year's Eve, why not join the throngs at this free arty party on the streets?

"...Congress and proceeds to Auditorium Shores, where, at 8pm, Community Art Makers – the folks who brought you 2009's..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All Eyes on First Night

Fireworks rule, parades with kids and bikes rule, giant art rules ...

"...crafts, look at people, and gather as a broad community. Last year's debut of First Night drew more than..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

The Envision Thing: Clearing the First Hurdle

Envision Central Texas begins the long, slow journey toward implementation

"...about planning, and we're still hearing from the development community that the ECT vision will never happen and the..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

True Blue: James Blue, Community Activism and the Narrative Impulse

"...Blue (1930-80), a fundraising event, a symposium, and special community forum. Featured as the first recipient of the James..."

Oct. 29, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...two years creating a space for “making and strengthening community and creative critical action today and tomorrow in the..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...he has been diagnosed with cancer, and now the community he’s guarded is coming together to look after him..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...to promote public health across the entire Austin-Travis County community, so every vaccine is free (no insurance required) and..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Community-Building Musician Ruthie Foster Honored with Star Outside the Paramount

“We take care of our own, Austin!”

"...ceremony honored Foster for her decades of musical and community-building contributions to Austin. Among the attendees were a handful..."

Nov. 21, 2022 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Faster Than Sound: The First-Ever Lucktoberfest Lands Halloweekend at Willie Nelson’s Luck, Texas

Plus, the Red River Cultural District searches for a new director, and remembering Stewart Wise

"...is 'Show Us Your Texas,' so we're bringing different community curators to help celebrate those cultures. We're showing every..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Adrian Quesada and the Long Path to His First Official Solo Release

Austin's unassuming superstar is a travellin' man

"...more we feel committed to giving back to our community," she continues, with a dose of implied meaning. "We..."

July 15, 2022 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Local YouTube Project Proves There’s Still a Creative Community

Austin Sunset brings back the wild days of public access for filmmakers and artists

"...Party, as well as Eighties area counterparts like Austin Community Television's Carmen's Banana Cooking. Even though he'd never held..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Fueling the Algorithm and Finding Community: Music Creators Thrive on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

On discoverable platforms, Austin musicians experience encouragement, engagement, and unexpected viral moments

"...months ago, is still blown away by the dedicated community of far-flung supporters who are not only now familiar..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin FC to Host 100% Capacity Crowd for First Match at Q2 Stadium

Home of Austin's MLS expansion team gears up for June opening

"...“The efforts by our community over the past 15 months have led us to..."

May 24, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, Austin Choirs Seek Community Through Virtual Worship

Music remains an integral part of most religions, so what happens when the choir can't meet?

"...and a second group during masses for the Igbo community from Nigeria...."

July 10, 2020 Music Feature by Nataleah Small

Trains! Tunnels! Billions! Austin Gets First Look at Proposed Transit Plan

Next steps: public input, May Council vote, November election

"...directors. That kicks off close to three months of community input (on top of efforts to date that have,..."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

State LGBTQ Chambers Form First-of-Its-Kind Alliance

The new Texas LGBT Chambers of Commerce will represent Austin, Greater Houston, North Texas, and San Antonio

"...to advocate for business issues important to Texas' LGBTQ community. The first of its kind in the nation, the..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Virginia Wood, Champion of the Austin Food Community, Dies at 67

Our colleague and friend will be greatly missed

"...turned into a who’s who of the local culinary community, with more than 30 well-known chefs and restaurant teams..."

March 2, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

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