Rag Recollections

Former 'Rag' staffers remember the old days, when a Texan was in the White House and America was stuck in a quagmire war

"...the late 1930s; I was a techie (physics and software); I was already in a well-paid nonstudent job; and..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Money's tight at AISD

"...well under $1 million – that will go toward software, nurses, moving portables, and other minor needs. Nearly $2..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Kids Stay in the Pictures

When the Cinemaker Co-op and the Center for Young Cinema combined to make the Motion Media Arts Center, at least one thing stayed the same: the importance of kids

"...Kelley is the son of CYC head/MMAC Director of Education Anne Goetzmann Kelley and the CYC prime mover to..."

June 25, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the state will be given laptop computers loaded with educational software as part of the Texas Education Agency's Technology..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Texans ways to give Gov. Rick Perry advice on education funding. The site is being directed by Austin political..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...proposed a new statewide virtual charter to the Texas Education Agency in an end run around the Legislature, which..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

"I Made a Movie, and They Didn't Want It!"

Shut out by distribution companies, indie filmmakers go DIY when it comes to getting their movie out there.

"...of paper, a band short $500 bucks for home-recording software like Pro Tools. An independent filmmaker, on the other..."

July 11, 2003 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Fuzzy Budget Math at AISD

The latest proposed Austin ISD budget has new millions in found money

"...However, as Louis Malfaro of the faculty-staff organization Education Austin points out, the proposed "increase" would only give..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

State Budget Wars Spawn Tiff Over TIF

The Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund -- and the have-nots it supports -- fights to avoid an early death by budget ax.

"...nonprofit health care providers, to support investments in computers, software, and networks. (See chart.)..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...Web site (www.ethics.state.tx.us), is a copy of its free software (or an Internet connection) and access to a 166..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Future's So Bright ...

Johnston High School has problems with grades, attendance, dropouts, a magnet program resented by the host school, and a high turnover rate among principals. Will new principal Sal Cavazos stay and can he make a difference?

"...for him. The same staffer repeats a claim that education advocates from the Eastside Coalition have made with increasing..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Man Who Knew Too Much

Although some critics have assumed, from Jacques Barzun's criticisms of modern culture, that he is a conservative ideologue, in reality he has always followed his own, pragmatic vision of things.

"...which opened fire on the conventional wisdom about progressive education, House of Intellect, was a bestseller in the Fifties...."

Oct. 13, 2000 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

TV Eye

Two new specials focus on the Internet -- one on its remarkable past, one on its potentially hazardous future; also, Showtime launches the Latino Filmmaker Showcase.

"...on the role of computers and computer literacy in education, employment, race, and gender. "Is everyone participating equally, if..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Media Clips

"Media Clips" weighs in on Web site parody of George Bush, Statesman reporter Ben Wear moved off of the city hall beat, and Travis County District Judge Jeanne Meurer declines to issue ruling in KOOP case.

"...also include the cost of the computer hardware and software used to create the site, as well as the..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Equinomics

"...Reasonably Priced Housing, Neighborhood Services and Infrastructure, and Early Education and Child Care...."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature

Postmarks

"...the latest version of RealPlayer. I also highly recommend software called iQ. There are many options of smooth jazz..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...conference that blacks and Latinos cannot compete in higher education because their cultures are inferior. His remarks sparked angry..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature

So Let Them Surf...

One Child, One Computer: Gary Chapman's Vision

"...computer-based technology, in his new book, The End of Education. "There is hardly a school superintendent anywhere, or a..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...theory. Three panels will follow, covering policing, health, and education. Hosts will provide lunch, and the event ends with..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Soundwaves' New Exhibit Envisions 20 Austin Songs as Art Prints

Signed Spoon and Sue Foley pieces fundraise for the SIMS Foundation

"...Although Wakefield developed proprietary software to create his artworks, he is quick to acknowledge..."

May 12, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

How Tenant-Screening Algorithms Keep Cycles of Discrimination Going

Telling a never-ending story

"...renters that his experience was not caused by a "software malfunction," as the property management company insisted. Year after..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Dina Barrish

On the Stage, On the Screen: Austin's Theatres Embrace a Virtual Future

Ahead of Austin Playfest and the All Together Now! Revue, directors and producers discuss the challenges and potential they've found online

"...keep everyone together." Those classes have become an ongoing education program called TILT-U, and has students from Austin and..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...life, not just in the Sims-like realm of map-building software...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Free Stuff to Do at SXSW: Week One

Your guide to free events on SXSW's first weekend

"...creations ranging from 3-D printing and drones to open-source software will surely get the blood pumping and the ideas..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

The Future Is in Flux for the Texas Film Incentive Program

Texas loses productions to states with bigger and better incentive programs

"...studios in Texas. The industry advocacy body the Entertainment Software Association has found that projects are still moving forward,..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Foundry Is Open

UT Fine Arts Library debuts a 21st century maker space

"...Quad-Core Intel i7 Mac Pros, video and audio post-production software, and 3D modeling. For further assistance, you can check..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Film Society Wants to Give You Money

Not an April fool: AFS Grants now up for grabs

"...Grant (basically a complete post-production suite, including computer and software), the MPS Camera and Lighting Austin Grant for free..."

April 1, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tilling the Soil of Tomorrow

How one design firm is tackling technology gaps to build the farm of the future

"...to their findings, said Cleaves, the team is designing software for the phones using "different styles of literacy" –..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

Powerhouse Animation Is Making a Mark

Local studio continues to expand portfolio

"...In 2001, Graeber and Tinnin were working at education start-up Zippity.com. Graeber was fresh out of Texas A&M's..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Making Reuse Mainstream

Austin needs a combo of government leadership, corporate responsibility, and individual commitment to meet reuse benchmarks

"...training programs, aimed at people who have disabilities, limited education, criminal records, or a history of homelessness...."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

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