Nader Loses Ballot Fight, Uses F-Word

Nader loses in federal court but vows appeal for Texas ballot

"...Sept. 1 decisions rejecting the Nader presidential campaign's applications for ballot access in Oregon and Texas. In Oregon, the..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Will a Tax Credit Make Life Better or Harder for Texas Filmmakers?

Advocates worry plan would increase production but hurt local talent

"...industries is lack of big incentives. That's why advocates for the creative industries have spent the last decade and..."

April 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Concertgoers at Emo's Make Easy Targets for Booting

Lines of fans pay $100 in "parking problem" near Live Nation-owned venue

"...Competitive parking in the area has made fans targets for $100 fees to get boots removed after shows at..."

July 1, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Marching for Democracy, From Georgetown to Austin

Refusing to take even one step back

"...Selma and Montgomery in Alabama, but it's long enough for what the organizers of the four-day Moral March for..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Votes Pending: The Case for Connect

Cap Metro board endorses initial rail route

"...Months before the tentative vote in November, the fight over rail..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Lesson for Texas Tech: Bobcats Bite Cougars

Texas State beats up on UH, sets sights on Red Raiders

"...For the big boys of college football, early-season games are..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Texans Fight Through Adversity, Win First Division Title

Yates captivates Houston fan base

"...Texans.” The Texans are the AFC South Division Champions for the first time in the franchise's 10-year history. How..."

Dec. 13, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Last Call for Lowe's? Council Ready to Split

It's still 4-3 and holding as the controversial big-box deal goes up for final approval

"...As past development agreements for environmentally sensitive lands have shown us -- the Stratus..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

What Kind of Theatre Do You Go For?

Our sassy quiz will match you up with the Austin theatre company of your dreams.

"...but are in fact wasting good money seeing plays for which you aren't well-suited. Where, oh where, is the..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Arts Feature

New Power Structure Could Mean Curtains for KOOP The End is Near

"...response, a large group of programmers and other members formed a group named Friends of KOOP, and began a..."

March 5, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Counter Culture Is Closing and Rents Are Rising, Brunch Is Opening at Asti and Maie Day and Side Eye and Pretty Much Everywhere In Town, Gift Guides Are Clamoring For Your Hard-Earned Spondulics, and OMG What Is This Armadillo Rangoon?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the second week of December in this ever-more-difficult-to-afford hub..."

Dec. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Is Austin Big Enough for Both MLS and USL Soccer Teams?

Rival sports titans square off in soccer city

"...Ventures stems from the tax break PSV will get for leasing city-owned land to build a 20,500-seat stadium to..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Five Ways to Work Up a Sweat for a Good Cause

Help local orgs fundraise while getting out of the house

"...bike rides, relays, and paddleboarding – that raise money for good causes. Consider it a two-for-one deal. So grab..."

April 22, 2019 Events Post by Alex Puente

Dems for Governor: Bill White, et al.

White stands out as Dems' best shot

"...White was on his fifth meet-and-greet of the day. For a candidate acknowledged by his closest allies to be..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ALLGO's HIV Funding Fight

New state funding systems leave Austin's largest Latino HIV-prevention program in danger of shutdown.

"...With the state's controversial new distribution process for funding HIV/AIDS prevention programs, Latinos and other communities that..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

E Is for Everything

Actor / director / novelist Ethan Hawke is Richard Linklater's No. 1 fan.

"...One thing I know, for sure, about Ethan Hawke: He is a loud, loving..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

"...development, and whether or not Feb. 26-27 will be henceforth be celebrated as Denton County Days (House Resolution 29,..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Shoot for the Moon

Actor Danny Trejo has made a film career out of playing criminals. Before that, he made a career out of being one. In town to shoot Robert Rodriguez's Spy Kids, Trejo visited Travis High School to talk to students about the lessons he learned the hard way.

"...Danny Trejo hesitantly, unsure if they should ask him for his autograph. At Travis High School, where he has..."

June 9, 2000 Screens Feature by Barry Johnson

An Eye for History

"...The year is 1958. The place: La Californie, Pablo Picasso's village chateau outside Cannes, France. David Douglas..."

April 23, 1999 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

Fare Fight

The pending sale of Roy's Taxi company raises a host of Austin memories

"...been doing more than shuffling her regulars back and forth across town. That's hard enough; the AC in her..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

“Minimum Wage Is Not Livable”

Workers get paid, but the fight for fair wages is far from over

"...Fight for 15 activists gathered Saturday for the second time..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Jack Craver

Point Austin: The Struggle Continues

The Poor People's Campaign renews the long-term fight

"...is in the midst of its initial 40-day organizing effort, hoping to build momentum over the next couple of..."

June 15, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Coalition Will Put Paid Sick Leave Before Council

Greg Casar present as Work Strong Austin outlines initial policy

"...called Work Strong Austin announced its campaign to push for a city ordinance that would guarantee paid sick leave..."

Sept. 5, 2017 News Post by Joseph Caterine

Bloody Murders

Gay Rights Lobby's Quiet Fight for Hate Crimes Bill

"...beginning of the 1995 Texas legislative session looked promising for the Lesbian and Gay Rights Lobby of Texas (LGRL)...."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Forgiving His Trespasses

Fight for the Right

"...election, they have to appeal to the moderate mainstream. For now, the Bush team -- which reportedly includes former..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Council Resolves to Bump City Wages to at Least $22 per Hour

Fight for $15 (+$7)

"...wage paid to all city of Austin employees from $15 per hour to $22 per hour. The resolution sponsored..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Your Guide to the Weekend Resistance

A breakdown of inauguration weekend counterprotests

"...Austin is preparing for an epic counterresponse to Friday’s inauguration of Donald Trump..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

How to Raise Worker Wages

Organize, arrive, persist, persist, persist

"...the balance that every employer must strike – but for Wheatsville, sustained complaints from underpaid workers threatened to undermine..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong slate for the 2015 festival...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Your Weekend in Film

Choose your battle

"...Take some time off your fight for net neutrality with, well, these four other fights...."

Dec. 15, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

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