Money for Nothing

Millions of Williamson County taxpayer dollars pour into a contractor's pocket, and no one seems to know why.

"...Justice Alternative Education Program. But more than a year after construction was scheduled for completion, the building remains unfinished,..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Finger-Pointing Continues Regarding Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center Delays

"...protest, and at the insistence of the general contractor, FT Woods Construction Services Inc. (See "Money for Nothing," Aug...."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Contract Chronology: Juvenile Justice and Special Events

A time line of the relationship between FT Woods and Williamson County

"...missed for the Juvenile Justice Center project completion, and FT Woods begins receiving $37,422.06 per month in late fees...."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to reconcile the two chambers' competing re-redistricting maps. Both left Travis Co. basically alone, but plans to Balkanize Austin..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The controversy continues over the ill-starred Williamson Co. Juvenile Justice Center

"...Commercial Painting, penned a letter to project construction manager, FT Woods Construction Services Inc., saying that the insurance company's..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...In the fifth inning, the score's now 2-1, Wal-Mart -- the retailer..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Devil (and the Dough) Is in the Details

"...Events Center, county officials negotiated contracts that provide Georgetown-based FT Woods Construction Services Inc. with hefty pieces of public..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature

Construction Contracts: How Risky Is "At Risk"?

A thumbnail sketch of the distinctions between contracts for construction managers

"...of the controversies surrounding Williamson County's construction contracts with FT Woods has to do with the difference between two..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Rest of the Races

Anti-Soifer site comes down, Hidalgo Co. turnout goes up, and Williamson Co. (as usual) veers right

"...the Commissioners Court to replace the disgraced John Maspero, after he'd already announced he was running for the seat...."

March 5, 2004 News Feature

Maspero: Drinking, Whizzing, Barking

The Williamson County sheriff is accused of a slew of embarrassing transgressions

"...of other controversies -- including questionable contracts let to FT Woods Construction, one for building the county's woefully delayed..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...• After a six year break from movies, SXSW regular Ti..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...feels right at home behind Venson's fireworks. – Kahron SpearmanDreams (ft. Jackie Venson) by The Vapor Caves, Jackie Venson Ben..."

April 2, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Gimme Shelter: A Song for Margaret Moser

A stoned soul picnic of Rolling Stones for Wattser

"...K E D me,” I wrote back the next afternoon, Friday, Aug. 25. “Only one person speaks to me..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...occurrence on multiple levels and coming from guards more often than other inmates. Ask anyone who has been inside..."

July 12, 2002 Column

A Colossal Wreck

The Intel Building and its discontents

"...Five stories of naked concrete, whose upper columns are tufted with rebar, AN-2 now looks like a cutaway illustration..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...premieres), 84 short films, 11 episodics, plus a whole raft of special events, from Q&As to dance parties. Films..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Horror at the beginning, horror at the end: After SXSW Film (March 8-17) announced that Jordan Peele's eagerly..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Press Bush on Wiccans

"...American-Statesman has had a most interesting time with the Wiccans-at-Ft. Hood subject. As you have seen, Rep. Barr has..."

June 18, 1999 Column

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...the narrative side, Jake Johnson and Anna Kendrick reunite after their SXSW success in Drinking Buddies with Self Reliance...."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Coach's Corner

"...sets of golf clubs, and an endless succession of 3-woods and putters later, I consider my addiction. The Spurs..."

May 28, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Face. Director Michael Showalter's newest project is a massive shift from his last film, 2024's streaming smash The Idea..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Noise Innovators Skloss Announce New Label, Debut Album

Watch the video for the title track first single

"...The duo crafted their signature sound in their East Austin home, with..."

Nov. 20, 2024 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Hey, Look! It’s the Crucial Concerts for This Week.

Cooling temperatures mean no reasons not to go out and see some music

"...the likes of J Dilla and 9th Wonder to craft a thoughtful and honest exploration of gender dysphoria, finding..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Public Notice: What’s Wrong With Mineola?

Should we follow the model zoning in Sen. Bryan Hughes’ hometown?

"...a population over 725,000 – that is, Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth, San Antonio, and Austin – so specifically not..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...After a prolonged wait, the committees of lawmakers and (in..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory

Departing Chronicle Music Editor Raoul Hernandez passes the reigns [sic] to Kevin Curtin with 10 anecdotes from 27 years.

"...and Jason Mizell from Hollis, Queens, decimated a 12-inch-high makeshift stage no bigger than 3 feet square for well..."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Spirit Adrift's Nathan Garrett Lands His Astral Metal Rocket in Bastrop

Ride into the light

"...Michael Schenker landing a UFO outside Empire Control Room, Ft. Worth synth-n-doom duo Pinkish Black igniting Beerland's sudden demise,..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Uncancel the Olympics With a DIY Decathlon

How one man became the world's greatest athlete* (of his backyard)

"...a bit bored. On the day of the NFL draft in late April, some friends and I recorded footage..."

May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...As for Krasinski's highly anticipated shift to horror, she said, "Not only do we love..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Waterloo Announces Il Brutto

Il Brutto to serve classic Italian, wood-fired pizza

"...The expansive 5,000 sq. ft. Eastside restaurant will be open for lunch, dinner, and..."

Feb. 2, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

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