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

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

7-Eleven's Political Grandstanding

"...have been purchasing virtually every gallon of gas from 7-Eleven because of their purported ties to non-Middle Eastern oil...."

Sept. 28, 2006 Postmarks

South Indian and East Texas Cuisine Come Together at Puli-Ra

Chef Deepa Shridhar revamps her model but stays true to her vision

"...providing a boldly experimental synthesis of South Indian and East Texas concepts to Austinites...."

Jan. 11, 2019 Food Feature by Alex Detmar

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

Making Hay at the ARA

The city's Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office moves on up to the Eastside.

"...in One Texas Center to an airier space in Eleven East, a 100,000-square-foot project on East 11th being developed..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

When Malls Attack

We sure are getting a lot of malls.

"...lofts.) Much-heralded center-city projects like Triangle Square, Sixth+Lamar, and Eleven East are glorified Quickie Pickies by comparison...."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Dead End at Olive and Juniper

ARA and the city leave would-be homeowners out in the cold

"...from a park – sits off Olive Street in East Austin...."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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

Tweaking the ARA Plan

Seven years after its creation, the Austin Revitalization Authority hopes new revisions to its urban renewal plan can push Eastside redevelopment forward.

"...what was once a vibrant corridor of commerce for East Austin's African-American community. The city was then on the..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...wasn't making full use of existing railroad rights-of-way through East Austin, choosing instead to paint stripes and erect signs..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Beginning for 'The End'

Grand opening for new projects on East 11th Street

"...Once upon a time, it was the East End, or simply "The End" – the cultural hub..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What's Next for the ARA?

As the longtime director departs and an audit looms, does the Eastside nonprofit have a future?

"...to clean up and bring back to life the East 11th Street and East 12th Street corridors, once the..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...you in spiritual purgatory this NYE as these neighboring East Cesar Chavez venues co-throw a Heaven & Hell block..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Food Issue Extra Helpings: I'm Waiting for My Ham

A few lines about the lines around Austin

"...and an entire subculture of this great city celebrated. Eleven months of renovations had kept the much beloved Thai..."

Feb. 10, 2014 Chronolog Post by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Headlines

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Daily Hustle: 6/29/10

Council Present honors Council Past

"...On the city calendar: The Austin Revitalization Authority & Eleven East Corporation is gathering at Huston-Tillotson College, President's Dining..."

June 29, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...I grew up on a beach in the north east of Brazil. We were inseparable. The sea breeze brings..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...bravo! Usually Stephen is able to slip in at least a sentence about actual clothing, but this week he..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Column

Letters at 3AM

Learning about "manhood" from the movies

"...shifts in America's ideals of manhood, compare 1960's Ocean's Eleven with its remake of 2001. By today's standards, the..."

June 14, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

Wayne Alan Brenner's Top 10 Arts-Related Things I Enjoyed in 2017

Bold takes on history and art that moved around the city spoke to a growing, changing Austin this year

"...4) 11:11 (Jennifer Sherburn and Natalie George Productions) Talk..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Jennifer Sherburn's 11:11

This project of 11 different dance programs in 11 months goes through one stage after another

"...of what used to be Dario's Mexican restaurant on East Sixth; the fifth commandeered the Live Oak Brewing Company..."

May 5, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...courtesy of Mancunian Noir. – Marc Savlov THE BOY LEAST LIKELY TO10pm, Elysium In a year that saw plenty..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Here Comes the Neighborhood

Capital Metro, City Hall, and Eastside neighbors come together to share their hopes -- and fears -- for the Saltillo corridor.

"...the blank slate bounded by I-35, Comal Street, and East Fourth and Fifth. The master plan -- named after..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Bygone Buildings

Right in the booming heart of Austin, folks can still find evidence of times past. Devin Greaney explores some of Austin's abandoned haunts.

"...the area -- three, to be specific -- from East Texas. While on their journey, they discovered what is..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Devin Greaney

A Long Activist Legacy Survives on the Eastside

Holding on to El Barrio

"...stop the closure of the area's schools with Save East Austin Schools PAC, struggled to preserve the Eastside's many..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Five Local, Ah, Maybe Not Adult Beverage Secrets, Exactly?

But if you weren’t aware of these things before, you’re welcome

"...Sertado These guys are coppersmiths, real hands-on professionals. They’re..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Get Your Invigorating Art On This Weekend!

Kind of like a pep pill for the life of your work-fatigued mind

"...2) 11:11:10 Jennifer Sherburn and Natalie George are zeroing..."

Aug. 10, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

'The NFL Beat': It's Playoff Time

Get your lineups set for tonight's game

"...but has racked up almost 700 yards and 11 (eleven) (eleven?!) TDs in his last six games against Carolina...."

Dec. 8, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Chain Reaction

Downtown construction projects raise fears that Austin will lose its charm.

"...businesses in the little 600 Lamar shopping center. Directly southeast of here, a new megadevelopment called Sixth+Lamar (formerly Austin..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

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