Faster Than Sound: City Council Supports Music-Focused Arts Facility on East 11th Street

Harold McMillan breaks down civic steps to the envisioned Kenny Dorham Center

"...Council created an African American Cultural Heritage District in East Austin, recognizing the home to historic institutions like Huston-Tillotson..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Long Story of East 11th and 12th Streets Takes a Turn

Austin’s historically black neighborhood continues to stand at the crossroads of growth

"...can still remember the names of long-gone nightclubs along East 11th Street. He studied chemistry at Samuel Huston College..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Another Dream Deferred on East 11th

Popular Eastside restaurant closes doors, raising questions about the ARA's purpose

"...The doors have closed on Ms. B's Restaurant in East Austin for the final time. No last-minute effort will..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

URA Votes Against East 11th Density Increase

A win (for now) for Eastside opponents of increased density around the Victory Grill

"...proposed vertical mixed-use project in the 1100 block of East 11th Street, best known as the block that houses..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Terrific Food and Inspired Wine off East 11th

The 3 Little Pigs food trailer sits behind East End Wines. Try them both, but not at the same time.

"...3 Little Pigs1209 Rosewood Tuesday-Saturday, 5-10pm www.3littlepigsaustin.com East End Wines1209 Rosewood, 904-9056 Monday-Wednesday,  10am-7pm; Thursday-Saturday, 10am-8pm www.eastendwinesatx.com..."

April 15, 2011 Food Review by Wes Marshall

SXSW: Two Dead, 23 Wounded on Red River Street

Police say drunken driver drove through festival barricade

"...an allegedly drunken driver sped the wrong way on East 9th Street, continued around a barricade set up to..."

March 13, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

ARA, CRP, E-I-E-I-O -- The Central East Scorecard

An introduction to the East Austin revitalization efforts.

"...Even people who live in Central East Austin can't always keep straight the flurry of agencies,..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature

Central East Austin, On the Ground

"...The ARA's Community Redevelopment Plan covers East 11th Street from I-35 to Navasota and East 12th..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature

Black Artists Matter & Kenny Dorham Murals in East Austin

"...installed a multiblock mural reading "Black Artists Matter" on East 11th Street between Waller and Lydia streets on Thu.,..."

June 19, 2020 Photo Gallery

Developing Stories: East Riverside: The Road Ahead

Let's capture the value – and federal funds

"...Council's 7-0 vote on Feb. 25 to adopt the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan was a milestone. Improving this..."

March 5, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Loss of Old Homes Fuels East Austin Debate

Juniper Street says goodbye to another old soul

"...    Central East Austin neighborhood residents are decrying the city's recent demolition..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

Street Wise

Steeped in History

"...these last few weeks, though a handful of genuine Eastsiders — most quite old, and given the circumstances all..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: Renovated Beerland Opens, Dozen Street on Its Way Out

Rounding up 2020 venue news plus all things Hi, How Are You Day

"...near impossible to examine Beerland without the baggage. The street-facing patio – stage for rowdy SXSW sets and late-night..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Web Series Gentrified Reveals the Reality of Displaced East Austin

When home isn't home anymore

"...reveal the true faces and stories of gentrification in East Austin...."

Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Feature by Katelyn Landry

East Austin Studio Tour Map

"...story was published in 2007. Check out our current East Austin Studio Tour coverage...."

Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Feature

Eden East to Offer Contactless Produce Pickup

Owners Coté and Barrow pivots plans after months of hard knocks

"...husband, partner, and farmer extraordinaire David Barrow of Eden East farm (formerly Springdale) were hit hard in the last..."

April 17, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

East Austin Studio Tour

The city's autumn marathon of art covers work by some 300 artists in 175 venues

"...for Austin's annual autumn art marathon. With this year's East Austin Studio Tour, your legs need to be strong..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

EAST 2016: A Crash Course

Five recommendations for a quick education on the Eastside arts scene and beyond

"...99. Just the Tip: Street Art From El Paso and Juarez Sat., Nov 19,..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

End of the Road for Baylor Street Art Wall?

When renowned street artists and local graffiti artists collide

"...gone up around the multicolored abandoned condo project at 11th and Baylor streets. Officially, the site is known as..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

Exiled From Main Street

Can Austin's stock of affordable housing keep pace with high-speed growth?

"...NBC with what was ostensibly a happy ending. At least three of its main characters threw caution to the..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Urban Removal?

East 11th and 12th Get Plowed

"...disabled tenant of a slightly run-down house in Central East Austin, got a phone call that would terrify some..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Austin at Large: The Road Goes on Forever …

After 30 years of effort, East 12th Street is still a long way from its envisioned future

"...– yet another eye-opening contretemps about the future of East 11th and 12th streets...."

April 29, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The ARA and business owners close in on a (shared?) vision.

"...East 12th Street revitalization was the topic of a forum..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: So Many Decisions Still Unmade

Homelessness, East 11th and 12th development, and Statesman PUD in focus

"...to the multiple overlapping plans that govern development along East 11th and 12th streets – Austin's old Black Downtown..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...interest -- be it wallet or spirit -- in East Austin. McClellan declared Minnie's a catalyst for what was..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The 12th of Never

The dispute over one Eastside housing proposal reflects a larger Austin conflict

"...East 11th Street has changed...."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Shorty's is Still Closed

Yes, Folks...

"...Eleventh Street offers one of the starker contrasts in the entire..."

June 23, 1995 News Feature by Chris Walters

The ARA Myth

Empty Promises on the Eastside

"...would have unseated him. If Mitchell had given the Eastside even a fragment of what he said he alone..."

June 20, 1997 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Deadlocked Over Density

Neighbors say ARA's development plans for East 11th Street would clash with existing homes and businesses, including the historic Victory Grill

"...say that the Austin Revitalization Author­ity's relationship with its East Austin neighbors and the larger city has been rocky..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

City Audit

The city auditor's review of the Austin Revitalization Authority is very mixed

"...The Austin Revitalization Authority has improved conditions in Central East Austin – but not enough, and not in a..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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