Making Cents of Websense and Dropbox [UPDATE]

Council votes 5-2 to approve economic incentive deals

"...voted 5-2 to approve incentive deals for Websense and Dropbox -- moving or expanding to Austin from San Diego..."

Feb. 20, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Dropbox Like It's Hot

The data storage giant is opening its second U.S. office in town later this year

"...When Dropbox began searching for a second location in the U.S.,..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Split Council Approves Incentives

5-2 Vote on Websense and Dropbox suggests shifting perspectives

"...incentive deals with two high-tech companies – Websense and Dropbox – planning to move roughly 640 high-salaried jobs to..."

Feb. 24, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Council: Boom Times, Boom Incentives

City considers deals with Websense and Dropbox

"...firm Websense, and one for San Francisco-based file-hosting firm Dropbox. As usual, the deals arrive with a goose from..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Coalition Fighting Another Proposed Amphitheater Near Dripping Springs

Environmental groups call on TCEQ to reject wastewater permit

"...Two weeks ago, the developer released a schematic, doing..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

One in a Crowd: Strange Kids Club

Remember the 80s? Retro-toy obsessives need crowdfunding help

"...teaser? Issue 4 is already online for free via Dropbox, featuring original retrotastic cartoons, plus features on toy lines..."

April 17, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How to Build Neighborhoods

Erin McGann is the sole newcomer in a race dominated by incumbents

"...She cast "no" votes on incentives for US Farathane, Dropbox, Websense, and AthenaHealth (Dropbox* eventually rejected the incentives [*see..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Council: Less Is More

CMs tackle stealth dorms and economic incentives deals

"...incentive deals (Item 59) for tech companies Websense and Dropbox, as well as proposed amendments to the Density Bonus..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Austin's Gold Rush Vinyl Doubles Record Manufacturing Capacity

Pressing plant expands machinery to meet steady demand

"...Center, Fairmont Austin hotel, and major corporations such as Dropbox...."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Public Notice: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Mobility plans on the move; land use boards stay put

"...The city Parks and Recreation Depart­ment is hosting Virtual..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Health Care Needs Your Help to Slow COVID-19’s Spread

Keep your distance

"...In a tele-town hall on Sunday evening, state Rep...."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Local, State Health Leaders Try to Keep Up with COVID-19

Six known cases in Travis County but actual number likely higher

"...In a a tele-town hall on Sunday evening, state..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

Mayor Adler Sends Kerbey Queso Recipe to the Moon on a SpaceX Rocket … Seriously

A photo of Austin legend Leslie also made the trip

"...Read the letter in full here...."

Feb. 22, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Public Notice: After the Flood, Part II

Cleaning up is hard to do

"...And just a reminder that Harvey has put a..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Gay Place

OUTsider Fest heads into the woods and will "emerge ready to fight"

"...meetup, network, chillax, and collaborate. Tue., Feb. 21, 6:30-8:30pm. Dropbox Austin, 501 Congress, fifth floor. Free. www.sxsw.com...."

Feb. 17, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Confusion, Misery, Worry: The Immigration Ban in Texas

Refugee Services, SARA Organization attempt to keep their wits amidst chaos

"...they work. Prior to Tuesday's hearing, 96 companies, including Dropbox, Facebook, and Pay­Pal, all three of whom have Austin..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pre-Eminent Local Producer Danny Reisch Moves South to Lockhart

The challenge as he moves is to maintain the same creative space and energy

"...this late-Sixties bubble. I have to be able to Dropbox files to people and get tracks to a band..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Gay Place

Ain't no party like a SX party cuz this SX party don't stop.

"...and Gay Place's very own Sarah Marloff. Part of Dropbox's Podcast Salon Sessions. Tue., March 15, 5:30pm. Lustre Pearl..."

March 11, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX

LGBTQIA SXSW and why queering SXSW is a big f-ing deal

"...and Gay Place's very own Sarah Marloff. Part of Dropbox's Podcast Salon Sessions. 5:30pm. Lustre Pearl...."

March 9, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Love is in the air

"...win a free Interactive badge. Wed., Feb. 17, 6-8pm. Dropbox Austin, 501 Congress, 5th floor. www.sxsw.com/interactive...."

Feb. 12, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Climbing Mount Compost

Austin's next big zero-waste project is feeding nature's recycling program

"...collection process is used at apartments and businesses like Dropbox and Livestrong, and restaurants such as Banger's Sausage House...."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

El Rey Move Lights Up Austin Film Scene

Robert Rodriguez's network to use Austin as corporate HQ

"...employers, and arguably a welcome positive after IT firm Dropbox became the third company to cancel an incentive deal..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...› National Instruments, Dropbox, and US Fara­thane announced that they are each, for..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature

Council: Down by Lady Bird

City Council returns with a less imposing agenda

"...vote on economic incentives for high-tech firms Websense and Dropbox ("Split Council Approves Incentives," Newsdesk, Feb. 24), today's City..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...a split vote on economic incentives for Websense and Dropbox, City Council meets today (Feb. 27) with a less..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature

Headlines

"...economic development packages proposed for tech firms Websense and Dropbox. Next week's draft agenda includes the proposed settlement agreement..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature

Special Session Redistricting Hearings Commence

Senate and House committees taking testimony for next three days

"...Democrats, unsurprisingly, are working hard to make this less..."

May 30, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

This Week's Waste of Time

A few of the 1,400 games made for Ludum Dare

"...Microscopia Probably my favorite of the bunch, this minimalist..."

April 27, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch