Kevin Curtin Hung Out With All of Austin’s “Tree of the Year” Winners

A socially distanced journey through the city’s green spaces

"...finding fresh socially distanced activities that'll get you out of the house. If you too itch for exploration, let..."

July 31, 2020 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Bill of the Week: Immunization Choice for Children

Rep. Sarah Davis’ HB 97 would grant children the right to consent to their own immunization for cancer treatment

"...Prevention or the Food and Drug Admin­i­stra­tion. Certain strains of both hepatitis B and the human papillomavirus, often referred..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Faces of Homelessness

Another Downtown attempt to find answers

"...and enough radiant heat to make last month's filming of local action auteur Robert Rodri­guez's hyperviolent Machete both look..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Marc Savlov

The Long Shadow of Wal-Mart

Place 1 candidates differ on development, environment

"...merging the various police forces, and upgrading the state of acute mental-health care in Austin...."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Another Side of Travis Heights

In a South Austin apartment complex, residents organize for change

"...the Travis Heights neighborhood. The complex fits the stereotype of Section 8 subsidized housing, critics say – an unattractive,..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Ozone of His Own

Texas environmentalists wonder when George W. Bush will face up to the consequences of killing the Tejas emissions-reduction program.

"...Jim Marston. The Austin lawyer who directs the Texas office of the Environmental Defense Fund was talking about Governor..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Visions of This Town

Max Crace & the 1998 Austin Guitar Calendar

"...no payday at the end; as photographer and designer of the 1998 Austin Guitar Calendar, the SIMS (Services Invested..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...New Laws in Effect: On Tuesday, a mixed bag of new laws went into effect; they include HB 25,..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Save Austin Now Learns How It Feels to Lose

Nov. 2: By a more than 2-to-1 margin, Austin voters reject Save Austin Now’s second ballot initiative of 2021, a measure to increase the size of Austin’s police force

"...police staffing plan (also a reference to the number of officers per 1,000 residents it would require) did not..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips: Best of Texas

Here’s half a dozen of the best things about Texas travel in 2017

"...Trip Back in Time: Texas is home to one of the largest and most diverse collections of rock art..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

Notable quotables of 2012

"...1) "The gap between what was expected of [Gov. Rick Perry] and what he delivered ... makes..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...hanging back. The video release goes against the wishes of the Uvalde County district attorney, who had instructed the..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...addressing Austin's housing affordability and supply. For our recap of Council's Nov. 30 work session covering CMs' respective ideas,..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature

Interim Chief Makes Final Cut of Contenders to Lead APD

Chacon chosen alongside candidates from Dallas, Los Angeles

"...Austin's Interim Chief of Police Joseph Chacon is one of three finalists for..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Statewide updates since Gov. Abbott's "Open Texas" order

"...Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas allows the..."

May 5, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Bill of the Week

House wants to throw some money at border problems

"...passed the House on March 18 on a vote of 131-12, and was referred to the Senate Subcommittee on..."

April 3, 2015 News Column by Amy Kamp

The Future of Urban Agriculture

Will the City of Austin love its urban farms to death?

"...The Urban Farms Process and Code Coordination Working Group of the Austin/Travis County Sustainable Food Policy Board held its..."

May 17, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...COVID, COVID, COVID: As of Wed., Jan. 5, the local seven-day moving average for..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...July Fourth Festivities Return: After a year off due to the pandemic, Independence Day celebrations rev back..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...for almost 20 years, died Tuesday night (Feb. 2) of a heart attack. He was 75 years old. Davis'..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature

The Luv Doc: The Depravity of a Gruntle

Dragging someone out of black hole is never easy

"...boss was hired away by another company and one of my friend's co-workers – her nemesis – was promoted..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Interim City: The Biggest Local News Stories of 2017

Welcome to Austin, where a quarter of city management has been temporary. That's just the beginning of our issues.

"...Thirteen of the city's 55 departments are currently overseen by interim,..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Best of Food in 2007

10 Best Surprises of 2007

"...good; it is archetypal. It is the very essence of what salsa verde is meant to be: mild yet..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...for the border wall. Buckingham said the General Land Office has identified public land to hand over to the..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...then Trump pardoned the Jan. 6 rioters, pulled out of the Paris climate accord, declared the government will only..."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature

Greg Casar Hopes to Chart New Path for Democrats as Chair of Progressive Caucus

The sophomore rep gets tapped for top position

"...Greg Casar continues to ascend the ladder of national prominence, today winning election to become chair of..."

Dec. 5, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Dictator, Dictate: President Joe Biden can order the assassination of the six conservative members of the Supreme Court and..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature

Point in Time Count Looks to Give Overview of Homelessness in the U.S.

Service providers, volunteers gear up for annual PIT Count

"...incomplete, flawed, or "mostly bullshit." But the annual census of people experiencing homelessness is required by the U.S. Department..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pearl Moen: Out of Jail Already?

Your parole hearing hardly means you’re out on parole

"...arrested last February for the Nov. 14, 2015, stabbing of a woman outside of a friend's apartment. Moen stabbed..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Campus Hacks: University of Texas

Surprisingly, hook 'em isn't the only thing you need to know

"...have much to learn about life on the actually-434-acres of the UT Austin campus, so here are some lists..."

Aug. 23, 2017 Chronolog Post by Maria Mendez

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