Austin Library Services You Might Have Forgotten About

No shortage of fun at library in December

"...At the heart of libraries is a service to be used for the public and by the..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Arts Post by Jencie Tomasek

Checking In: Conjunto Los Pinkys Readies for the New Normal

“Conjunto has survived [here] for decades and will continue to do so”

"...except he’s more than one Eastsider. He IS his community – of conjunto lifers skipping rhythms across time and..."

Aug. 31, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Roots Chicken Shak to Open at Revamped H-E-B Mueller Food Hall

Chef Tiffany Derry proves that working moms should run the world

"...one, especially given the current state of Austin's restaurant community and all of the COVID-19-related systematic changes, but ultimately..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Is Austin's Growing Dance Music Scene in Need of Its Own HQ?

We talk to a dozen members of ATX’s electronic music community

"...proper clubs Downtown, much of the city's electronic DJ community feels homeless. Serious clubs can ooze too much gravitas,..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

If He Barks Like a Dog

Pup Atlas offers a glimpse into Austin's Puppy Play Community

"...The sun was setting on a summer day in Texas as I sat across the table from..."

Aug. 3, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Rivers Wright

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...• The celebration of National Donut Day on June 5 dates back to the Great Depression..."

June 5, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

De-Stigmatizing HIV

Austin's third World AIDS Day event works to educated and combat stigma

"...World AIDS Day, a way to remember, to honor, and educate. Sunday’s..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

In the Name of Ann Richards

AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?

"...potential, and to help them give back to the community...."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...spent a lot of time with the domestic violence community – with SafePlace – and we have a domestic..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Promises, Promises

Two Austin neighborhoods vie to bring down federal dollars to help transform communities

"...the area has also become an example of what community outreach can do to turn schools around. It was..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 1-8

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday01..."

April 2, 2010 News Column

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...Kellie bonded out two days later, and the attorney her husband had contacted gave..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Sept. 10-17

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday10..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature

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

The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades

Timbuk 3's Barbara Kooyman looks to a brighter future with Texamericana.org

"...On a warm May day in 2001, Barbara Kooyman folded a Timbuk 3 T-shirt..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Anger Fills the Air(waves) at FCC Hearing

Activists from the left and right challenge corporate media in Clear Channel's own back yard

"...to the public who listens to those stations every day. We wish to spread the word that renewals are..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

News/Print

I've some good news and I've got some bad news. Which do you want first?

"..."immediate attention." But since the "presentation" of Amazon's customer service phone numbers on the site is admittedly "inadequate," according..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

Safety in Words

If there is drama in Laura Furman's stories, Robin Bradford writes, it is not usually the life and death kind. It is the daily, wearing, ineffable drama of living as a human island among others who invariably seem more attractive, more connected, or simply more "normal."

"...The late winter day I visited Furman, we ate veggie sandwiches at a..."

April 20, 2001 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

Naked City

MLK Community Celebration

"...Seventeen years after its inception, the Heritage Foundation-sponsored MLK Community Celebration, held annually to celebrate the life and work..."

Jan. 14, 2000 News Feature

Free Cheese from Antonelli’s; Pasta Paisanos Power Up; Aiello’s Red Sauce Redux; BBQ Ramen Tatsu-ya Gets Swole; Bearded Baking Boosts Bastrop Brunching; and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...yes, we do have a heaping helping of Valentine’s Day dining recos wrangled for you, so – bon appétit,..."

Feb. 1, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Austin Record Stores Hang On, Together

Online and curbside pivots support an altered Record Store Day for Austin vinyl emporiums this Saturday.

"...currently focus on a contactless edition of Record Store Day on Saturday. The event, typically an April occasion for..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Can Quibi Be Your New Go-To App?

CEO Meg Whitman on diversity and innovation in the new streamer

"...So it's a wild time for new phone-based streaming service Quibi to enter the market...."

April 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

After Five Decades, Austin Recovery to Close

Nonprofit succumbs to financial challenges made worse by COVID

"...decades as a cornerstone of the Central Texas recovery community, citing financial struggles made worse by COVID-19...."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

“We Were Very, Very Lucky”

City bids farewell to political and literal father Gus Garcia

"...City Council chambers were packed Saturday afternoon for a memorial/celebration of Gus Garcia, former mayor..."

Jan. 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Tell It to the Judge

Jimmy Flannigan’s shake-up at the Municipal Court

"...the convenience store staff assigned to interview her that day, and hauled to county jail...."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Is the City Dumping Longtime Tech Nonprofit Austin Free-Net for a Cali Company?

CM Pool punts vote to March 1 over "transparency" concerns

"...found out after 20 years of supporting the local community through digital literacy training that her organization, Austin Free-Net,..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

No Badge Required

Your guide to free events at SXSW

"...job market in the Austin Convention Center open on Saturday, March 12, and Sunday, March 13. There are also..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

From Brewing to Chewing

Brewnola Bars are a new kind of bar food

"...city of Austin, UT's RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, Impact Hub Austin, and the U.S. Business Council..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Growth Funds: ACC's Bond Proposal

Community college asking for $386 million

"...After years of stagnating budgets, Austin Community College is asking voters for help. During their June..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ice Hits, Austin Stops

UPDATE: Multiple accidents mean schools, UT, county, city close

"...means that Austin is effectively shut down for the day. School districts, colleges and government entities have shut down..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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