Writing Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror in Austin

How local authors who work beyond the world we know meet, connect, and launch themselves into the business

"..."When I moved to Austin in 1998," says Christopher Brown, who presents his dystopian..."

July 14, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Urbanism Comes to East Riverside

Tranforming car-heavy Riverside into a pedestrian-friendly place to live and work

"...a rigorous New Urbanist vision was unveiled for the East Riverside Corridor. Comparable to some of the best plans..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Past, Present, and FuturX of Latinx Performance in Austin

The current surge of Latinx theatre and dance in Austin speaks to both tradition and pioneering new directions

"...Ground Floor Theatre's premiere of There and Back by Austin playwright Raul Garza; (Un)Documents, a new work by local..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Arts Feature by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

Austin Comp Planning: A Brief History

Moving forward sometimes requires looking back

"...bumps and grinds, it lends perspective to realize that Austin's impulse to do a grand city plan – a..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: A Long Route to Go

Will we vote on urban rail in November 2010?

"...proposed new transit system to serve Downtown and Central Austin has been rebranded "urban rail." (That's because it's a..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: Concord – At Last

Up from the muck at Concordia

"...of subsidizing Friday Night Lights, perhaps the city of Austin should underwrite a new reality TV show set in..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin Makes Federal Case Over New Courthouse

Austin leaders try to influence the feds' new U.S. courthouse project.

"...has backed off its plans to (maybe) displace the Austin Children's Museum or the Austin Museum of Art to..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hit Brewery Row to Choose Your Own Austin FC Home Match Beer Adventure

How to get a little matchy-matchy with the city's first top-tier sports club and its many superb beer options

"...city’s first top-tier sports club finally debuts in North Austin mid-June, supporters will demand a prematch spot that will..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Eric Puga

The Power of Art in Austin’s Overlooked Objects

Defining the city's personality from the moonlight towers to the railroad bridge

"...Austin's character is made by its people, objects, and places...."

Aug. 5, 2016 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Developing Stories: Goodie Basket Development

The Grayco South Shore PUD proposal adds public benefits for height

"...Can it be? Austin's urban design and planning processes actually seem to be..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Faster Than Sound: Nine Records That Inspired Austin Author Fernando A. Flores' Valleyesque

From Pauline Oliveros to Big Boys, sounds behind the surreal South Texas-rooted story collection

"...The epigraph of Austin author Fernando A. Flores' new book pairs a quote..."

June 3, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Comprising 118 portraits of Austin musicians taken between March and August 2020, the book..."

April 9, 2021 Music Feature by Annie Lyons

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...Our Top 10 News stories of 2019 included some unexpected shockers and some long-anticipated..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...to the other milestones the year would bring: OUTsider, Austin International Drag Fest, and HavenCon (three quirky, queer fests..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

East Cameron Folkcore: Tour Diary, Part III

Remembering why they do this in the middle of Germany

"...October 9 approaches. With it, the anniversary of the..."

Oct. 8, 2013 Music Post by Blake Bernstein

Very Upset About East Avenue IG Development

"...was first built, there was a broad avenue called East Avenue. Then I-35 replaced it and added an upper..."

April 1, 2007 Postmarks

An Austin Original

Celebrating the Life of Otto Hofmann,1918-2001

"...friends, will attempt to say goodbye to this legendary Austinite. The usual canvas awning shelters folks from the late-morning..."

June 8, 2001 Features Feature by Robyn Turner

The Food Issue: Finding Austin's Bodegas

We need to talk about Austin's takeout issue for a minute

"...one that's altogether helped spawn this gastronomical renaissance that Austin's experienced for the past six years, but functionally it’s..."

June 12, 2013 Food Post by Chase Hoffberger

Top 10 Environmental Stories

"...1) Biomass: Got Wood? In August, Austin Energy sought to push through council a 20-year, $2.3..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

AFS Cinema Hosts Tribute to the "Quiet Engine" of Austin Film

A celebration of Mark Reeb

"...actor and producer who was a regular on the Austin film scene for over two decades. His death last..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

"Piecing It Together" Gives Credit to Austin's First Graffiti Artists

The Mexican American Cultural Center exhibition captures the lore and legends of the local graffiti scene early on

"..."Piecing It Together: Austin Graffiti Art 1984-2004" opens Jan. 24 at the Emma..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Austin Film Festival Review: DC Noir

George Pelecanos gives us glimpses of Washington crime and life

"...The East Coast crime novelist may not have Simon's journalistic background,..."

Nov. 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Top 10

One hundred individual LP choices

"...9) Owen Temple, Stories They Tell (El Paisano)..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Music Feature

Top 10 Developing Stories

"...well – until the bust. Also hard hit were Austin's construction industry and retail and restaurants banking on all..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories

CAMPO's new executive director plans to get busy planning

"...Though he's been in Austin for just a year (as a senior planning manager..."

May 16, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...Thursday 25, Austin History Center..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Checking Out Austin's New Central Library

Yes, the city’s “Library of the Future” still has books, but this 21st century facility is about so much more

"...If you want to know what Austin's new Central Library is about, start by setting aside..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Developing Stories: 'Every Day It's Getting Worse'

Strategic Mobility Plan marks a way out of permanent gridlock

"...of leisure time to reflect on transportation planning in Austin (and to wish I were traveling by bicycle, streetcar,..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Wondering About Austin's Future

"...my thanks to Katherine Gregor for her piece “Developing Stories: Don’t Rush Seaholm East” [News, March 7]. Gregor draws..."

March 9, 2008 Postmarks

The Downtown Austin Plan

The city unveils its Downtown Plan in progress

"...become a great place that embodies the character of Austin?..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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