Point Austin: Some Spare Change on Panhandling

Austin tries to balance street-level charity and public order

"...in this issue (see "The Latest Proposal"), the Down­town Austin Alliance is recruiting support for strengthening of the anti-solicitation..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Column by Michael King

A Walk in Austin's Shoes

Curious tidbits and Austin arcana

"...Every city has its idiosyncrasies, and here in Austin, we're especially attached to ours (to the point of..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by the News Staff

Obey Giantess: Mega Mural of Feminist Proportions Pops Up Downtown

Artists Sandra Chevrier and Shepard Fairey give Austin a 12-story tribute to the centenary of the 19th Amendment

"...2008 presidential campaign. Both artists were invited by the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation to take part in a weeklong..."

March 20, 2020 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

Downtown Plan: Town Hall Meeting Tonight

Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Plan

"...Don't miss the Downtown Austin Plan Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Public Town..."

May 18, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Austin Chronicle Earns Two AAN Nominations

Creative Director Jason Stout, Playback's Kevin Curtin singled out

"...2016 AAN Awards Finalists, including two nominations for The Austin Chronicle, for excellence in column writing and cover design...."

June 1, 2016 News Post

Obama Event to Affect Friday Downtown Traffic

Streets in front of Capitol will close beginning at midnight tonight.

"...Press release from the city of Austin: A scheduled rally near the State Capitol featuring presidential..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin at Large: Life Beyond the Cop Shop?

ULI-Austin members craft hypothetical – but plausible – visions for APD’s unloved HQ

"...the old one – the creation of a new Austin City Hall had become a saga of novelistic complexity:..."

Dec. 24, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas French Bread Burns, La Mexicana Says Adios, Texas Sake Company Brings the Sushiko, Delysia Brews Up Major Wins, Patika Reopens Downtown, and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words..."

Jan. 26, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Guide to Austin Lakes and What to Do on Them

Boating, ziplining, and more water activities to enjoy

"...There are a lot of reasons to visit Austin – the live music and great food, for starters...."

Aug. 24, 2021 Chronolog Post by Avery Wohleb

Visiting Austin on a Budget

See the city and still afford your flight home

"...can be expensive, but there’s plenty to do in Austin where you can make your dollar count. With these..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Chronolog Post by Cody Song

As Austin's I-35 Mess Gains National Attention, the City Refocuses on the Palm District

Applying an "equity lens" to reimagine the blocks alongside Austin's gnarliest highway

"...For the second time in three years, Austin's unbeloved Interstate 35 has been "recognized" by the influential..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...night. But not at the Hope Outdoor Gallery, the Downtown graffiti park on Castle Hill, which will close in..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

The Austin Neighborhoods That Believe Certain Things and Exclude All Others Council?

The Austin Neighborhoods Council seeks to shut the door

"...Last summer, the Austin Neighborhoods Council's executive committee voted to block the Downtown..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin @ Large: Where's the Mayor?

Mayor Will Wynn visits European capitals – will anybody in Austin notice he's missing?

"...Will Wynn's tour of Europe. Fearless Leader, along with Austin Energy's Roger Duncan, will be speaking at an international..."

June 4, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Fire at the Sheraton Downtown (Updated)

Austin Fire Department is on the scene

"...Reports from Downtown are saying the Austin Fire Department is on the..."

March 10, 2013 SXSW Post by Monica Riese

Austin’s Best Free Summer Events

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

"...or a local looking for some free summer fun, Austin has tons of unique options. From decades-long traditions to..."

July 15, 2022 Events Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

Faster Than Sound – Welcome to Red River World: The Future of Austin’s Music District

Forecasting the storm of developments between the state Capitol and I-35. Also, NPR warned and ACL Fest confirms: Austin’s pop soloists are stepping up.

"...and took over the Symphony Square amphitheatre lease from Austin Symphony...."

May 24, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Food and Wine Festival Bites: Part One

Savory tidbits and sweet treats

"...investment in the refurbishment of the lakeside park, the Austin Food and Wine Festival moved back to Auditorium Shores..."

April 28, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

37 Arrested at Occupy Austin

City rule change leads to nonviolent clash with occupiers

"...In the biggest (but still peaceful) clash between Austin Police Department and Occupy Austin, 37 people were arrested..."

Oct. 30, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: The Train Can’t Be Too Late

It’s going to be sad, so sad, when Mayor Pete’s money comes if Austin’s not ready

"...strangely eventful month or so in the history of Austin mobility, with the public finally realizing how much it..."

March 10, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: Infinite Hellscape Brings Austin Eclecticism Into Focus Under West Texas Stars

Camping at the first-year Austin/Marathon/Ft. Davis fest

"...and then cool pitch darkness, the intense setting boosted Austin familiars to play the best I've seen from them..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Council Approves California Homeless Service Provider Urban Alchemy to Take Over Austin's Downtown Shelter

But nobody seems very happy about it

"...two members voted to hand over operations of the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) to Urban Alchemy...."

July 29, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Super Coffee Invades, Still Austin Celebrates, Trudy's Brings the THC, Bird Bird Almost, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words..."

Sept. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin at Large: On the Ground, in the Sky

Council tackles Austin’s intractable housing crisis in several dimensions

"...Our friend and colleague Austin Sanders has the month off, after he and his..."

April 9, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...Here comes the 23rd annual Austin Museum Day, citizen, that free celebration of art, culture,..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Things to Do Downtown During the Texas Tribune Festival

Take a break with these hot spots within walking distance of the Capitol

"...the Texas Tribune Festival and need respite from politics? Downtown Austin has plenty of distractions, all without breaking a..."

Sept. 12, 2018 Events Post by Shalavé Cawley

Eight Swanky Hotel Pools in Austin That Are Open to the Public

Barton Springs not posh enough? We have some options for you.

"...Texas heat? Thankfully there are plenty of spots in Austin to catch a break from the UV death-rays that..."

April 4, 2018 Events Post by Mae Hamilton

Your Laugh Track to Austin

A quick romp through our city's finer funny spots

"...comedy and maybe a nosh to get you by. Austin’s comedy scene can help with its ever-growing stand-up acts..."

June 17, 2016 Columns Post by Ashley Alkek

Mayor's Roundtable Benefits Austin History Center

Luncheon named for Angelina Eberly

"...Why is there a statue of Molly Pitcher downtown? It’s not. That's a statue of Angelina Eberly, heroine..."

Jan. 31, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Point Austin: Imagine Affordability

Imagine an Austin in which everyone can afford to live

"...of the Carver Museum & Cultural Center in East Austin to catch a glimpse of what Austin might look..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

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