KMFA's New Home Brings the Community Into Contact With Music

Austin's classical music radio station has a new building where people can see the sounds

"...own, one so open and airy that, as its president and general manager sits in her office there and..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Blanton Museum Undertakes a $35 Million Makeover of Its Grounds

With the international architectural firm Snøhetta, the UT museum will add community spaces and art to its outdoor experience

"...Being inside the Blanton Museum is a great experience...."

Jan. 22, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Can a Working Musician Find a Decent Job in This Town?

Musicians looking to subsidize their poverty-level passion already have one strike against them

"...56% of musicians worked another full- or part-time job outside of the music industry to make ends meet between..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Music Feature by Leslie Sisson

Steve Adler: 'New Way Forward'

"...families in the Blackland neighborhood, when UT was expanding east of I-35. I represented over a thousand churches; I..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Not Everyone Keen on Charter IDEA

AISD considers partnership with charter school program

"...Tom Torkelson laid out their proposal to turn the Eastside Memorial Vertical Team over to the charter school group...."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Staking Out the Brack Tract

West Austin residents participate in Brack's planning process but question whether their concerns will be taken to heart

"...The 346-acre tract of University of Texas land sits alongside Lady Bird Lake on Austin's west side, a gift..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Nothing Less Than Magical

Veterans of the Zilker Summer Musical recall enchantment on the hillside

"...it's summer in Austin, you can count on at least two things: It'll be hotter than Beelzebub's armpit, and..."

July 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Developing Stories: Private Projects, Public Benefits

Could developers become Austin's new benefactors?

"...taller in the urban core. Some council members are considering a point-system matrix of community benefits, which would allow..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...Texas? Or should it be privately developed as a residential subdivision, a green-building neighborhood where nature-loving residents can enjoy..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...by an Israeli bombing attack Sunday that killed at least 54 civilians, including 37 children. Retired Canadian Gen. Lewis..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...make it difficult for reporters and readers to stay abreast of current developments ["Can the Y Be Fixed?," News,..."

June 16, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...were convicted of a combined 29 counts of fraud, insider trading, conspiracy, and lying to auditors. Sentencing won't take..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

As You Like It

Welcome! The following is our comprehensive Austin guide to the American classic commonly known as the hamburger.

"...with a big stack of crispy fries on the side. And whether you make it to the movies or..."

March 7, 2003 Food Feature

Day Trips

Waco's Puremco, Inc., is the nation's last domino factory.

"...in the villages around Central America. The last two presidents of the Dominican Republic have ordered sets of dominoes..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Oak Thicket Park on Lake Fayette received a complete makeover when no one was looking.

"...frequent the park a little more than an hour east of Austin, the new amenities at the park have..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Down-Home for His Hometown

"...the Night Hawk family of restaurants. These days, Alexander presides over a growing East Austin eatery that is fast..."

April 16, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A Long Time Coming

Why Now?

"...January election was technically a draw between the two sides -- the convention center plan was dead and so..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Day Trips

"...is impressive that 65 percent of the buildings along East Sixth Street have survived since before 1900...."

Jan. 30, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

1% for Soul

Weighing the Costs of the Art in Public Places Program

"...Graffiti mural at the East Austin Police Substationphotograph by Minh Carrico..."

March 7, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Austin's Chambermaid

"...Commerce, in a unanimous show of hands, voted to side with Bruce Todd...."

June 16, 1995 News Column by Alex de Marban

Talking Trash

A huge garbage dump in northeast Travis County causes a stink with its neighbors.

"...Neither has her neighbor, Joyce Thoresen, or Harris Branch resident Joyce Best. The three women live near mountains of..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Grow and Prosper

With neighbors still reeling from 1990 expansion, Hyde Park Baptist plans another growth project.

"...a turn-of-the-century suburban enclave: Many of the original Victorian residential buildings, recently restored to their former glory, remain, and..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...ride. It often seems as though Gilliam is the least prolific of fantastic directors working today (with the possible..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...shockingly already-5-years-old (what?!) Batch continues to nuzzle into their East Austin digs by upgrading their backyard with a new..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

Zero Waste, Black-Owned Startup Nurtures Community One Plant at a Time

Black Lives Veggies plants seeds of change

"...On a recent morning on East Austin farmland, a group of volunteers is bundling plants..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

20 Years of Austin Studios

More than just soundstages: Looking back on the unique success of Austin Studios

"...Closure Commission decided that Bergstrom Air Force Base in southeast Travis County was surplus to requirements and would be..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

In Memoriam: Ken Johnson

Remembering the versatile theatre artist, who died March 2

"...space that the community theatre had recently acquired on East Fifth. The show was such a success that ACT..."

March 8, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Twinkies, Twerking, & Paraplegic Crowd Surfing

Fun Fun Fun Fest 8 – wrapped

"...Room performance in 1993. "I hope those cops are outside. They can eat a hot bowl of dicks."..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Council Preview: A Bar on Burnet?!?

Neighbors aren't pleased with Little Woodrow's plan to move in

"...carried over from last year – notably the complex East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan, hotly debated in November but..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Place 4 Run-Off Heats Up

Morrison and Galindo exchange accusations as election day approaches

"...Laura Morrison and Cid Galindo last Wednesday, when several Eastside community activists accused Galindo of furthering gentrification and unaffordable..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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