Discord Grows Over Springdale Farm

City Council will continue the discussion at its December meeting

"...government to be successful. (However, Santis did receive a loan of almost $200,000 through the city of Austin's Family..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

Council: Meet Your Waterloo

"...• Approved two loans underwritten by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Rosewood Moves Forward

Nondiscrimination ordinance stalls

"...for child care services for families in the Passages Program, which assists homeless families with job training and childcare...."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council: Not Just STRs

Restore Rundberg, nondiscrimination also on the menu

"...service, including creating a web portal to assist small businesses through the development process, adding new staff, expanding customer..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Hunkers Down and Waits as the Pandemic Grows

It’s closing time

"...efforts" to mitigate economic impact and help residents and businesses in need are being pulled together at the local..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fertile Ground for Foodies

Austin's artisanal food makers bring home the bacon, perhaps

"...several interesting parallels to the growth of the music business...."

June 3, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...I think we refocus our attention on local, small businesses that are looking to expand, here in our area...."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Revving Up for Slow Times

How local entrepreneurs plan to weather the recession

"...Staring down a deepening recession, what's an Austin small-business owner to do? The consensus advice: Get out in..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Weird, Spooky, and Rich

David Dewhurst runs against everybody but money.

"...into their campaigns. Both made fortunes in the energy business. Both lust for power: Sanchez for the governor's office,..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Beside the Point

With only one meeting to go until summer break, City Council should be mob scene

"...the boob tube – the dark tale of Tony's family business always seemed too leaden under its own faux..."

June 8, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Public Notice: Farewell to STRADUTNC

With a decision made on STRs, perhaps we can move on to other things?

"...be treated with traditional drugs. It's a very limited program, perhaps the most limited in the nation, but hey,..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

How to Get Your Kids Through College

Once students enter the 'pipeline,' can educational plumbers stop the leaks?

"...but has the support of both education wonks and business pragmatists, who worry that a growing population of young..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Food-o-File

The Las Manitas model has other restaurants wondering where the $750,000-forgivable-loan line forms

"...without hearing their opinions on the city's $750,000 forgivable loan to the Perez sisters of Las Manitas (211 Congress,..."

June 29, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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"...HB 2839: Low-Interest Loan Program for Green Building..."

May 23, 2003 Column

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"...best candidate for Place 1. His track record in business and community work has shown that he is deeply..."

May 3, 2002 Column

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Nofziger Responds

"...including creation of, and funding for, the music industry loan program. I've provided leadership on countless environmental initiatives in..."

April 25, 1997 Column

Dancing About Architecture

Boats, Planes, and 'Dillos

"...the place, which will ensure him a place of business until a permanent new location for the Steamboat can..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Off the Record

Austin celebrates 20 years as the live music capital of the world; OTR bristles

"...Winningham, formerly of local indie pop outfit the Glass Family. "You have to give each element its space and..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Le Grand Fromage

Whole Foods global cheese buyer Cathy Strange

"...the fate of cheese-making paralleled the dwindling fortunes of family farms, and industrialized cheese became the norm for most..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

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"...When the economy recovers, businesses will be looking for skilled workers. If businesses can't..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Deconstructing Downtown

The Economy Sneezes -- and Austin's Central Business District Catches a Cold

"...a corporate welfare/deal-making practice was simply masquerading as a program to protect Barton Springs."..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Shade Rolls Out of Council Race?

This April 1 release from the Shade campaign

"...and with the strong support of my friends and family, I’ve made the decision to suspend my City Council..."

April 1, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Economics From the Bottom Up

A profile of Accion Texas, CDC, and other microlenders

"...credit history and no chance at getting a bank loan. How was she supposed to secure a stable life..."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Counter Culture’s Sue Davis: Countering the Coronavirus Blues with Greens

Eastside vegan powerhouse pivots, increases pay, perseveres

"...COVID-19 situation, with a weeks-long stretch of no dine-in business for anyone, and longtime restaurants shuttering permanently all over..."

May 29, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: Congress CARES About You

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

"...those who need it. Direct payments to individuals, forgivable loans to businesses to cover payroll, unemployment insurance for freelancers..."

April 3, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Art Imitates Chef

British Actor Lenny Henry Cooks in Restaurant Sitcom

"...one Sunday night last year, I happened upon a program with a handsome black man in chef's whites basting..."

April 11, 1997 Screens Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...all week – and answered her questions about a program to provides students free dental care. Then he moved..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...a street that had fairly hummed with successful African-American-owned businesses before the neighborhood hit the skids in the Sixties..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Can Schlotzsky's Be Saved?

John Wooley and the battle to bring Schlotzsky's back to life

"...slate of high-profile names that came with plenty of business and legal savvy, but no inside knowledge of the..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Plan for People, Not Cars

"...to all low-income households in central Austin: The American business community has renamed fascism; its "spin" label is called..."

March 26, 1999 Column

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