Obamacare 101

The Affordable Care Act rolls out October 1 – here's your first day's syllabus

"...all the brinksmanship of the last few weeks, on Tuesday – October 1 – the enrollment process begins for..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Dust In the Air

Q&A with Jay Farrar of Son Volt

"...Volt as the premier American roots-rock band of our day and in my mind, its latest, American Central Dust..."

Nov. 11, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT

“It feels like Jim Crow”

"...Institute have ended every semester with a Shark Tank-style “Demo Day,” which sees diverse students pitching their business ideas..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Daniel Johnston Book Release Celebrated in NYC

Special signing tonight of new photobook

"...A lot of Austinites are thinking about Daniel Johnston..."

April 20, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Gentrification Refugees

Jumpolin demo a long time coming, according to city records

"...Plans to demolish the Eastside building housing Jumpolin began more than two..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

'Chef' Film Opens Today in Austin

In-depth research with consulting chefs adds realism to movie

"...Film Festival earlier this year, it finally opens here today. When Favreau and some of his co-stars were in..."

May 23, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

A Capital Idea

How Josh Baer helps people 'quit their jobs' to join the bustling hive at Capital Factory

"...city's software scene, he started and subsequently sold online holiday wish list registry IveBeenGood.com for $20 million – money..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Film Flam

Michael Shannon, casting call, and Bad Movie Bingo

"...we've come to know and love, is celebrating a birthday, and you're invited to get in on the fun...."

May 10, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Start It Up

At Austin Startup Week, money and a good idea may mean the next big thing in tech

"...very notion of venture capital might seem antithetical to today's chilly economic climate, but there remain individuals and organizations..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Rarities and Tributaries

Johnny Cash, Vic Chesnutt, and more new old sounds

"...a fan of Johnny Cash, the new collection of demos and rarities, Memphis to Hollywood: Bootleg Vol. II (Columbia/Legacy),..."

Feb. 23, 2011 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Sittin' on Santa's Lap

Is that an iPad in your pocket or are you happy to see me?

"...Every year, the day after Thanksgiving, my mom put on Bing Crosby's Merry..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Nakia

The Sauce Boss

Lauri Raymond looks back on – and forward to – the life and times of SASS dressing

"...with various ideas for a business when on a holiday trip to Santa Fe, Carol and her then husband,..."

June 11, 2004 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Leaving Town

On the verge of their hard-earned future, Dexter Freebish contemplates a life of Saturdays.

"...for their new Capitol Records debut A Life of Saturdays, I remind guitarist Scott Romig and single-named vocalist Kyle..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

The New Mechanic's Guide

Phil Waldorf's tips to landing on Misra Records.

"...don't need stylish band photos, but don't send a demo on a blank CD with Magic Marker on it...."

May 12, 2006 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...sweeps in every year. If you have time for day parties and in-stores, add four days to those five..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

How the West Was Sung

The Newton Boys Soundtrack: An Oral History

"...the Titanic soundtrack, released The Newton Boys album on Tuesday. Now that both soundtracks are in stores, the main..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

GOP Takes Travis Seat in House Rout

Bolton loses while Howard squeaks by

"...one bright spot in the torrent of darkness for Democrats in the Texas Legislature from the Nov. 2 election:..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Walking Contradiction

Exploring the legacy of one of Austin's great, unsung singer-songwriters, Blaze Foley

"...while he was in Austin, he never held a day job, and would even go so far as to..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

Further Reflections

"...100 miles away, and since it takes Hotis three days to arrive there, Abilene is pretty slow going. Which..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

New, Local Music We’re Listening To

Patty Griffin, Mugger, Kalu & the Electric Joint, Horti, and more local sounds worth seeking out

"...Sink Into Patty Griffin's Demos …..."

July 22, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...but before the Nevada caucuses (Feb. 22) and election day in South Carolina (Feb. 29). Nationally, the 2020 primaries..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Too Stupid to Get It Right

"...kerfuffle is at the root of it. In the demo primary Ciro Rodriguez of SA was pitted against Henry..."

July 15, 2004 Postmarks

The Big Crapshoot

Tracking South by Southwest

"...The Austin Factor: "We couldn't get the time of day from anybody in the industry before we played the..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

On the Threshold

Slaid Cleaves

"...I set the goal of learning a song a day until I could go out and play a couple..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Music Feature

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"..."I'm an Ann Richards Democrat," Celia Israel says, as she commonly does; the state..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Checking Out Austin's New Central Library

Yes, the city’s “Library of the Future” still has books, but this 21st century facility is about so much more

"..."Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. The only entrance requirement is..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Tentatively Titled

Austin's Class of 1997

"...the band late last year, approved the band's 16-song demo, and gave them the green light to start recording..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

16 Austin Cooking Classes to Spice Up Your Kitchen

Brush off the culinary cobwebs, or learn a whole new skill

"...this foodie city offers. Whether you're looking for a demo, a hands-on experience, or just trying to learn some..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

"textscape: Susan Scafati and Sean Ripple"

Using text interface as a visual environment, this show is messy and clean, consistent and surprising, philosophical and entertaining

"...his drone copter in a park on a beautiful day. uh huh is a panting, manipulated excerpt from a..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

HD 50: Circular Dem Firing Squad

Rifts deepen among candidates

"...As early voting closes out Friday in the Nov. 5 special election to succeed retired..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

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