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Ethics Complaint Filed Against Meeker and Former Treasurer
Former lobbyist and Leffingwell supporter alleges ad violated Texas election law
"...appeared to be a part of an ad for Discount Electronics, which Culleton owns. Blizzard says that would violate..."

April 16, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Did Campaign Ad Cross the Line?
Ah, the finer print of election laws
"...full-page ad that Culleton places every week for his Discount Electronics was in part promoting Meeker's candidacy and may..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

SXSW Interactive Pro Tips
How to get around, find that forgotten cord, and get your coffee fix
"...your laptop? Don't panic. Here are a few local electronics shops to help you find that power cord or..."

March 3, 2015 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Leffingwell, Shade: Stanford Behind Culleton Ads
Meeker's newly-former campaign manager colluding with his former campaign treasurer in attack ads
"...is now employed by Rick Culleton, the owner of Discount Electronics and Meeker's former campaign treasurer. Since the beginning..."

April 29, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Toy Joy to Move Airport Location to Burnet Road
... and they're bringing candy!
"...this year to the former West Anderson site of Discount Electronics), the new site will also contain a second..."

June 15, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

May Paper Cuts Featuring The Peterson Brothers
Teen blues duo from Bastrop wowed crowd with their grown-up sound.
"...everyone made friends. Sponsors such as Capital Metro and Discount Electronics as well as Austin’s Pizza, Tito’s Vodka and..."

May 16, 2013 Events Post by Bridget Carter

Page Two: Strange Days
Surfacing into the riptide of SXSW
"...KUT, the Art Institute of Austin, Capital Metro, and Discount Electronics, the Austin Music Awards (presented by The Austin Chronicle and..."

March 2, 2012 Column by Louis Black

Off the Record
Ian McLagan snubs the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame while Suzanna Choffel uproots to New York
"...local community. Nowhere was that more evident than at Discount Electronics in Southwest Austin, which could pass for an..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Top 10 Election Gaffes
"...copyright law mean nothing to politicians? In the spring, Discount Electronics owner Rick Culleton ran ads supporting City Council..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

McCracken Disavows Stanford
Brewster breaks with political consultant
"...then for the ostensibly independent ad campaign financed by Discount Electronics CEO Rick Culleton, attacking incumbents Lee Leffingwell and..."

May 16, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Place 1: Who's on first ... and who's paying for it?
Think Austin politics is weird? Here's the genuine article
"...Place 1 campaign. Last week, Culleton, the owner of Discount Electronics and former treasurer of Meeker's campaign, ran more..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Shade: Culleton Support Unsolicited
More weirdness in Place 1 race
"...aware today that Mr. Rick Culleton, the owner of Discount Electronics, has begun airing television commercials which are critical..."

April 25, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Meeker Hits the Small Screen?
Rick Culleton's pro-Meeker campaign hits the boob tube
"...that is running in the Chron this week from [Discount Electronics CEO and former Jason Meeker campaign treasurer] Rick..."

April 25, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

RG4N Wal-Mart Presser Today
RG4N announcement to contrast Wal-Mart's "open house" at Northcross
"...Video • Ryan McElroy, Thunderbird Coffee • Rick Culleton, Discount Electronics • Audley Blackburn, the Braille Connection • Father..."

March 5, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Making Reuse Mainstream
Austin needs a combo of government leadership, corporate responsibility, and individual commitment to meet reuse benchmarks
"...estimated 3,300 tons of textiles and 344 tons of electronics last year (another 276 tons of textiles were incorrectly..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Naked City
Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond
"...Dell's current program accepts discarded products only when new electronics are purchased. The initiative is set to begin in..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature

SXSW Showcases
"...Microphones, and Mirah, while his own work scours moody electronics into minimal contortions behind low monotone vocals. 2007's Dance..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

Peter Tran's Spiraling Soundscapes
Modular synthesist moves Curved Light away from ambient, cassette-only output
"...During the day, Peter Tran works the counter at electronics music store Switched On, helping customers build their synthesizer..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date
Make sure to make time for the coolest queer you know, aka you.
"...personal experience here.) Buy with LQ for a $6 discount on tickets. 11am. Dancing with Mary Jane..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

A CelebrASIA, Taste of Mexico, and Lesbian Wedding Highlight Our Community Events
Fests, gatherings, classes, and more
"...your broken items? Community really is a beautiful thing. Electronics, appliances, clothing, jewelry, bikes – head to the Austin..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

What Amazon Will – But Mostly Won't – Do For You
Need a few reasons to shop local? BookPeople's got 'em
"...On Dec. 10, Amazon is offering customers a 5% discount off of purchases (up to $5) if they walk..."

Dec. 7, 2011 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Holiday Wish Lists 2005
'Give' is a four-letter word: part two
"...Printing services or discount on printing..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Features Feature by Anne Harris

Holiday Wish Lists 2004
Presents for Public Service
"...• Scanner• Printing services or discount on printing• Copier and printer paper • Archival supplies•..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Features Feature

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