As Statesman Reporters Were on Strike, Gannett Posted Their Jobs

And published anonymously written stories

"...leader of the Austin NewsGuild, Friday on the South Congress bridge during the strike. “But they’ve attributed [articles] to..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...This is what Sagebrush was made for. The South Congress honky-tonk is full to the brim. Dancers swirl on..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Ernest Cline and Felicia Day Are Waiting Under the Bridge to Bat City

Don't miss the special reading and signing tonight

"...But Bridge to Bat City (published tomorrow by Little, Brown Books)..."

April 8, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...meant to look like bats flying out of the Congress Avenue bridge. Unlike last year’s on-point inclusion of Gary..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...most unforgettable nightmares.   – Richard Whittaker Ernest Cline’s Bridge to Bat City Booksigning..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...Austin things you’ll ever do. You arrive at the Congress Avenue bridge around 7am on a bright and fresh..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Going to Bat for Bats

"...decide. To me, the 1.5 million residents of the Congress Avenue Bridge are so much more than mascots. Let’s..."

Nov. 21, 2023 Postmarks

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Temple of Angels, a DJ Chicken George benefit, a Soap Creek Saloon reunion, and more recommended shows

"...the Scaring the Hoes tour stop is $10. Bat FestCongress Avenue Bridge, Saturday 26..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Alamo Drafthouse Becomes Silver Sponsor for the Trevor Project

Fundraising push continues throughout August

"...at 8pm at the Texas State Capitol Building, down Congress Avenue to the Ann Richards Bridge. Find out more..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Dark Events to Beat the Heat

Nighttime distractions that flip off the sun

"...Hotel, Sixth and Brazosaustinghosttours.com Enjoy a Mosquito Massacre on Congress Avenue..."

July 21, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Why Natural Wine Is the Biggest Drink Trend in Austin Right Now

Act natural this summer

"...wine bar and bottle shop located at 2110 S. Congress), tells me that even when this type of winemaking..."

May 26, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...not at all intimidating scene at the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge. As the 175 or so congregants pour onto Lamar..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin’s Harry Edohoukwa and Lesly Reynaga Booked for Lollapalooza, and More Music News

Rolling Loud's SXSW dropout and the Long Center's 3D-printed stage

"...pleased to have my friend, T.I., to help us bridge the technology gap that exists on our campus,” wrote..."

March 23, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Public Notice: We Have Seen the Future, and ...

Deconstructing Project Connect’s new vision for light rail

"...underground component. Two of the plans include a South Congress spur. None of the plans, obviously, does all these..."

March 24, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Andean Spirits Finds Family and a Calling in the Mountains of Ecuador

Agave, alpacas, and a love story

"...agave producers,” explained Logan-Hines – and occasionally he helps bridge language gaps, translating English into Kichwa...."

Feb. 8, 2023 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Lots to look forward to as winter eases into spring

"...visitors, much like seeing the bats emerge from the Congress Avenue Bridge, attending a turtle hatchling release on Padre..."

Feb. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Public Notice: Drunkenness, Affordability, and the Big Lie

"...the area around Wimberley (see "Hays County Moves to Bridge the SH 45 Gap Amid Political Firestorm"), and she'd..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin 101 Giveaway

Get to know your city and enter to win a SXSW Music wristband

"...midnight 4. SEE THE AUSTIN BATS: Head to the Congress Ave. Bridge before sunset 5. CELEBRATE AUSTIN PRIDE: Find..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Events Post

Austin at Large: Storms Along the Waterfront

How much should the city invest in the Statesman PUD? Zero, or $400 million?

"...And now we're back at 305 S. Congress, the former home of the Austin American-Statesman, the place..."

July 29, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin’s Best Free Summer Events

From museums to live music to yoga to bats, Austin has it all

"...ages are welcome. Free advance ticket reservations are recommended. Bridge Bats..."

July 15, 2022 Events Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

Inside the Seventies Weed Business in Wild Times in Old Austin

Dazed, confused, and profitable

"...the day. Sure, there's mention of Hemphill Park, the Congress Avenue Bridge, and stashing cocaine in a South Austin..."

June 10, 2022 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Taking a Look at the Neighborhoods That Will Be Changed the Most by Project Connect

Diving into the iterations of the public transit redesign

"...Invest­ment and Jobs Act, the "bipartisan infrastructure law" that Congress managed to pass last year.)..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: Always Be Bustling

Pride events, cultural fests, celeb sightings, and Project Connect progress fill a packed calendar

"...some of the knottier design challenges, including the Downtown/South Congress Tunnel, the Blue Line Bridge, and campus-area construction that..."

June 3, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Gus Baldwin & the Sketch, High Desert Queen, No Limit reunion, Beto y los Fairlanes, and more recommendations

"...at 9pm. – Gary Lindsey High Desert Queen, Tia Carrera, Bridge FarmersValhalla, Friday 20..."

May 20, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: The 30% Solution

Capital Metro slow-rolls out the next draft of the rail plan

"...goes up Lavaca, Guadalupe, and Lamar and down South Congress, and the east-west Blue Line goes from Downtown out..."

April 29, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What Kind of Rail Bridge Will Austin Build Across Lady Bird Lake?

Project Connect offers options for the transit expansion

"...Downtown near Republic Square Park and emerge onto a bridge crossing Lady Bird Lake, before hitting the proposed Waterfront..."

April 26, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council Grants Early OK to Statesman Property Plan

Batcave begins

"...planned unit development, like Mueller); formally, it's 305 South Congress, the address of the Statesman building, known for years..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: The Cost of “Whatever It Takes”

Project Connect hits a patch of rough news but – so far – stays on the tracks

"...cars on the Drag; reconfiguring the Lady Bird Lake bridge to perhaps allow buses, and not just the Blue..."

April 15, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

D.A. Indicts 19 Austin Police for Assault in 2020 BLM Protest Response

Charges for 8th St. shootings send shockwaves among law enforcement

"...on Eighth Street and spread onto the adjoining I-35 bridge in the days following the killing of George Floyd...."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin at Large: The Showdown at the Batcave

Part I: What's all this we hear about a $277 million developer handout?

"...space in several waves of public investment; the expanded Congress Avenue Bridge made the waterfront more accessible to Down­town...."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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