Making a List

Examining the prospects for Austin's lobby at the 77th Legislature

"...and, in Capital Metro's case, control over its quarter-cent sales tax. But Austin's legislative agenda, which the City Council..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Facts So Far

"...the authority to levy up to one cent of sales tax to pay for whatever transit system it deems..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Second Coolest Thing Online

"...portals is that most of the prime online real estate is taken. This makes it difficult for many retailers..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Screens Feature by John Avignone

Post Marks

Muddying the Waters

"...The city council's move into real estate development is an unwise use of citizen's tax dollars...."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column

Austin Chronic: Getting Terpene Boosted With Tejas Tonic

In a crowded industry, Texas’ first cannabis seltzer still stands apart

"...ever seen” and predicted it to surpass total gin sales in 2025...."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...City State Park. Utilizing funds from the sporting goods sales tax authorized by Proposition 5 in 2019, the state..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Office to Housing: With one in five Austin offices..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...high-stakes disaster parable of Korea’s fevered obsession with real estate and class forms...."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: We Can Survive the New Boom

But we need to throw our entire weight into increasing our power as Texans

"...seen the headlines each month about 30% growth in sales prices year over year, and so even with all..."

April 22, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Three Music Writers Descend Into the NFT Craze at SXSW

One NFT-fatigued, one NFT-Curious, and NFT-skeptical

"...sphere, NFTs have suffered a rough emergence with the estate of late outsider-artist Daniel Johnston gaining heavy criticism and..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Rep. Celia Israel, Council Member Kathie Tovo, and real estate agent/2020 Council candidate Jennifer Virden in the November contest...."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature

Council Slows Staff's Roll on South Central Tax District

Hold back the TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone)

"...of the TIRZ, which uses increases in property and sales tax revenues generated by new development to pay for..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...travel and hotel owners faced a precarious future, but sales prices for hotel properties in Austin have not declined..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: Spoon Returns On Full Blast

Reigning local rockers' surprise show at Mohawk and more music news

"...Nelson reworks from October tribute Red Headed Strangers, with sales benefiting the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. As part..."

July 9, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

With Equity in Mind, Austin Embarks on Bringing Its History Up to Date

So many more stories to tell

"...become harder and harder to maintain intact. The median sales price for a home in the city of Austin..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Public Notice: I Say Regressive; You Say Progressive

Wherein Hizzoner gets to rebut my last column

"...really be passed through to tenants (in Austin's real estate market)."..."

June 18, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Common Law

Property tax protest – how do I increase my chances of winning at the ARB hearing?

"...are unhappy with your property taxes. The skyrocketing real estate values have come with one big negative – the..."

June 4, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

Council Recap: Clearing the Decks for 2021 in a City That Never Stops Growing

Zoning, housing, and COVID relief dominate year's final meeting

"...a SIF could simply serve to raise rents and sales prices. “If ensuring we have enough housing that Austinites..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Stay Gold Landlord Threatens Club With Half-Million-Dollar Lawsuit

With evictions over rent expected once moratoriums lift, the music venue's landlord wants the remainder of the lease term paid in full now

"...The Austin veteran in real estate litigation makes no apology for his hostile letter to..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: Mid-August Travel Updates

Foeder for thought and a beer for a good cause

"...collaborative foeder (pronounced “FOOD-er”) beer with a portion of sales going to support first responders. Labeled “Good Grief,” the..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Faster Than Sound: Gary Keller’s Austin Music Movement Shifts Resources

Major music advocacy funding impacted by the COVID-19 crisis

"...Last Wednesday, local real estate magnate Gary Keller donated $50,000 to the Health Alliance..."

April 10, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Eric Silverstein Has Three Businesses, and Three Different Rent Situations

How the Peached Tortilla founder is juggling rent during COVID-19

"...called triple net, this includes property expenses like real estate taxes, building insurance, and maintenance – “and then pay..."

April 8, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

"The Impossible Winterbourne: AlphaBots" at Ao5 Gallery

I, for one, welcome our totes adorbs steampunk overlords

"...as ever, a veritable wonderload of items from the estate of the late Theodor Geisel...."

Jan. 17, 2020 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sweet Ritual Expands Its Thriving Vegan Ice Cream Location on Airport

Bigger and better from the ground up

"...but it's not true in Austin. "Based on the sales that we had at our original location in JuiceLand,"..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Planning Commission Carousel

Nuckols, White both to resign

"...county departments regulating land development and handling county land sales. His last meeting with the PC would have been..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texas House District 47: Workman’s Blues

Can anybody beat Paul Workman?

"...optimistic Goodwin told me last week. The local real estate agent, education business entrepreneur, and former systems analyst with..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin’s Fallout Theater Phoenixes up from The New Movement Ashes

New bosses, different from the old bosses, herald a fresh start

"...it in the spreadsheet!” And I remember putting in Sales – I’m good at contract negotiations, things I’m doing..."

May 8, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

AISD’s Big Move

A $1 billion bond? No problem.

"...The administration made a determined sales pitch, and it paid off. In spite of determined..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Unfinished Business

Working Austin's weirding ways to New Year's resolutions

"...to offer up a prime piece of Downtown real estate and a diverse, fairly flush clientele for ticket sales...."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Playback: The New Face of Austin Music Festivals

Taking stock of Austin’s festival landscape a week after the conclusion of ACL Fest

"...benefit for All ATX, a group led by real estate mogul Gary Keller that's fast emerging in municipal music..."

Oct. 20, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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