Luv Doc Recommends: Republic of Texas Rally

Congress Avenue, Thursday, May 31, 2007

"...way from the Travis County Expo Center and to Congress Avenue. Following the parade will be two stages with..."

June 1, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: 2nd Annual Batfest

Congress Avenue Bridge, Saturday, September 2, 2006

"...BCI is hosting its second annual Batfest on the Congress Avenue Bridge, a celebration of arts and bats. Nearly..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

Developing Stories: Charrette Duet

Curing Congress and going green

"...brainstorm, plan, and meld minds on two diverse topics: Congress Avenue improvements and a community plan for the Austin..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Mapping Calle Ancha

The Avenue That Existed Before That Big Parking Lot in the Sky, I-35, Was Built

"...wide street" -- isn't among Austin's high-profile streets and avenues. It's not at the center of debates between pro-development..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Belinda Acosta

Higher Ground

Two more Congress towers

"...The two most ambitious projects are planned for Congress Avenue, what Burns calls "the signature address" in downtown..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

TDH: 6/3/11

SoCo construction controversy; closures at West Campus, Riverside

"...in West Campus, on Riverside, and construction along South Congress that's troubling to some SoCo storeowners...."

June 3, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Moving on Up

River Woods residents forced out of affordable apartments which are being demolished for a new luxury complex

"...motel situated smack-dab in the middle of the South Congress "revitalization zone," came home from work to find this..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Dick Clark Leaves UT Major Gifts

Late architect funds chair, scholarship at Architecture School

"...his work for such local landmarks as the South Congress Hotel, 612 West, Fino, and Mezzaluna. But that didn't..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Looks Aren't Everything

The retro chic of the South Congress Cafe is but one ingredient at the Trudy's offshoot

"...specific to their neighborhoods or even streets. The South Congress Cafe is one such place that seems to be..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Follow That Bus: More Changes at Cap Met

An additional MetroRapid route and an end to buses on Congress planned

"...more major service changes: the end of buses on Congress Avenue, and its second MetroRapid route, linking the high-growth..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Home for Heroes (and Others)

Transforming the storefront at 617 Congress into The Hideout, a multilevel arts venue, has been a learning process for proprietors Shana Merlin and Sean Hill. But after $250,000 of investment, the developer's dance of securing permits, and many hours of hard labor, they have created one of Austin's most user-friendly theatre spaces.

"...The two-story building on Congress Avenue now known as The Hideout has been dormant..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Arts Feature by Phil West

Paramount Theatre Announces Star Wars, Pink Flamingos, Sin City for Summer Classics Film Series

Plus Robert Rodriguez gets his star on Congress Avenue

"...Robert Rodriguez will be getting his star on the Avenue of Paramount Stars. It’ll be part of what promises..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"Rumor mill runs amok" over plans for old post office building

"...Rapidly evolving South Congress Avenue has become a lightning rod for speculation, of..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Kicked Out for Nothing

Former home of Little City back on the market

"...916 Congress Avenue – former home to the beloved coffee shop..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Riding MetroRail

A smooth ride this morning

"...to get the Downtown stop two blocks closer to Congress. Here's one idea...."

March 8, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

If a Tree Falls in the Woodland...

Terrazas explains abrupt closure of neighborhood mainstay

"...customers were surprised to find the Woodland (1716 S. Congress) abruptly closed for business as of Sept. 7...."

Sept. 10, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Luv Doc Recommends: The South Austin Celebration

South Congress Avenue, Saturday, September 4, 2004

"...from First Thursday, take heart: Saturday down on South Congress you’ll find a whole street full of hair of..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Republic of Texas Friday Night Bike Parade and Free Concert

11th & Congress, Friday, June 4, 2004

"...bet is a voyeuristic stroll down Sixth Street to Congress on Friday night to check out literally thousands of..."

June 4, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

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

“We take care of our own, Austin!”

"...just the sixth artist inducted into the Paramount Theatre’s "Avenue of Paramount Stars.”..."

Nov. 21, 2022 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Crow Bar Burns; Arson Investigation Continues

Some terrible fires are less accidental than others

"...Crow Bar, the much-loved neighborhood pub at 3116 S. Congress, has been destroyed in a fire...."

Sept. 19, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

DC Swoops Into SXSW to Kick Off Batman's 80th Anniversary

To the Bat-Bridge, Robin!

"...its worldwide #LongLiveTheBat party at the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge on Fri., March 15...."

March 15, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Counter 3. Five. VII

Congress Avenue's new math

"...won't be soon forgetting it. Counter 3. Five. VII315 Congress #100, 512/291-3327 Wine & Charcuterie Bar: Tue.-Sat., 4-11pm Chef's..."

May 8, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

POP Start

Sculpture heralds the first POP Austin international art show

"...a 15-foot Popsicle on the north end of the Congress Avenue Bridge. All in the name of art...."

Sept. 19, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

One Down, 30-Something to Go

Gibson "art guitar" advertisement, uhh, public art swiped from downtown.

"...stole one of the 10-foot Gibson "art guitars" at Congress and 3rd Street. Will Wynn is all torn up...."

Feb. 20, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Hotel Project Sparks Downtown Skirmish

A proposed hotel complex at Eighth and Congress has had a particularly dramatic saga en route to Council

"...battle over a proposed hotel complex at Eighth and Congress is finally making its way to City Council today..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Developing Stories: Where Are They Now?

The latest on this year's big digs

"...displace Las Manitas and develop the Downtown block on Congress Avenue (between Second and Third) as a $185 million..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Three Steps Forward, One Step Back

Various projects slated for I-35, Airport Boulevard, and Congress Avenue

"...light show added for both safety and appeal. Facelift: Congress Avenue..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Lights Are On: Is Anybody Home?

Downtown's boom has busted, yet developers still build.

"...Cousins is building the 33-story tower at Fourth and Congress (henceforth "Congress at Fourth," the actual name of the..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Downtown's New Year

"...COMMERCIAL UNDER CONSTRUCTION1. Congress at Fourth..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Mas Noticias Las Manitas: Council Members Take Stand

"...a public stand asserting the value of Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, Escuelita del Alma, and Tesoros Trading Co. to..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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