Lege Lines: Tough Balance

The Lege's budget standoff stumbles forward

"...revenue forecast, the two sides need to bridge the gap between. In 2014, voters overwhelmingly supported putting extra cash..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Music Scene's Spectrum of Sexism

From sexual assault to all-female bills, women musicians face myriad issues in the live music capital

"...came out to 80% male, 20% female, a staggering gap given the nearly even gender split citywide. If 2017..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Music Feature by Libby Webster

HACA Digital Inclusion Plan Hits Two-Year Mark

Three public housing properties are now connected to high-speed internet, with a fourth on the horizon

"...the Con­nec­tion" initiative was meant to help bridge the gap between those able to afford internet access and those..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Chris Cubas: King for a Month

How comedian Chris Cubas talked his way into being one of the wealthiest people in Austin – temporarily

"...friends. His goal was to confront America's ever-widening wealth gap, and that turned out to be trickier than he'd..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Arts Feature by Carina Magyar

The Handmaiden's Tale

Sex, lies, and secrets in the U.S. premiere of Park Chan-wook's latest

"...However, Park said, "I wanted to put a bigger gap between the two characters for them to have to..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County

"...now affordability – there used to be a big gap between the two, but the gap has narrowed."..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Mobility and the Devil

Only Uber and Lyft can bring back Uber and Lyft

"...become a truly useful transportation option; see "Filling the Gap," May 13.)..."

May 13, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Tipping Point

By raising menu prices and eliminating gratuity, restaurateurs hope they've found the recipe for a better quality of life for staff

"...As a result, there's no gap between front and back of house wages, and the..."

March 25, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

State and Local Elections

No new taxes!

"...Travis County: 80% for, 20% against Same: A three-point gap for a measure that most people didn't understand anyway...."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report: 2016 Presidential Candidates Address Inequality (Sort of)

Aid goes to the same old corporate elites

"...and Marco Rubio. They are publicly lamenting the wealth gap and – by gollies – proposing solutions. Alas, though,..."

May 29, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Introducing the New Official Beer of Austin

ATX has a brewed awakening

"...To me, this is a beer that bridges the gap for session beer drinkers and those who shotgun at..."

May 15, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Bill of the Week

Naishtat files bill to protect juvenile medical care

"...been a factor in their original offense. That one-month gap could be extremely damaging to them. Naishtat's proposal simply..."

May 15, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Eastward Expansion

Surfing the wave of gentrification on the Eastside

"...economically segregated large metro area in the U.S. The gap between rich and poor is growing nationwide, according to..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

SXSWedu Tackles High-Stakes Testing

How can student assessment be weaned away from an antiquated system?

"...heard them discuss changes that would close the assessment gap, without necessarily tackling the achievement gap. He said, "I..."

March 12, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Desegregating Austin

New report on economic inequality should galvanize action

"...and elsewhere declaring (e.g., Tuesday's Statesman), "Study: Austin economic gap tops U.S." The headlines understandably generated local breast-beating about..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Health Care Equality

Obamacare and the LGBTQ community

"...is an option that can help bridge the "Medicaid gap." In Texas – one of the states that declined..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Connecting a Whole Community

Austin and Google Fiber move to bridge the digital divide

"...struck another novel deal to further address the digital gap. In conjunction with the citywide rollout, the Community Connections..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Meet Your New City Council, Austin!

Recapping the run-offs

"...early returns showed Martinez 40 points behind: 70-30. The gap closed slightly by the end of the night –..."

Dec. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Closing the Digital Divide

Low-income housing gets cheap Google Fiber

"...the cultural fabric of Austin and help close the gap between the digital haves and have-nots...."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SXSW Interactive Announces Programming

Panels, sessions, meet ups, and more

"...How to Take a Big Trip: Plan Your Own Gap Year (Is "gap year" what they're calling a midlife..."

Oct. 20, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Sidewalk Fail!

"...So near and yet so far: A short gap on Guadalupe between 45th and 46th turns a rough..."

Aug. 28, 2014 Photo Gallery

Aimee Mann & Ted Leo: The Both

Likely/unlikely collaboration might even yield a musical

"...idea, although I understand people think there’s a giant gap between what we do. I don’t think it’s as..."

Aug. 13, 2014 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Where the Sidewalks End

Austin's patchwork sidewalk system has a history – and just maybe a better future

"...and how much it would cost to bridge that gap. The statistics were stunning. At the time, Austin had..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

X Games X-Factors: Heat, Booze, and Meth

EMS almost forced to activate disaster plan

"...Ziebell credits both the heat and the scheduling gap between the day's athletic competitions and ensuing evening concerts..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

'A Mayor Who Listens'

Sheryl Cole talks about her skills, her record, and what she learned on her 'house party tour'

"...and a seat at the table. It's a cultural gap, too – for young people it's concerts, music, everything...."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

ACA Deadline Monday: Getting 'Out of the Box'

Advocacy organizations address lack of education

"...veteran and mother of one, falls into this "coverage gap." Because of a neurological disorder, it is difficult for..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Reconnect Austin: Part Two

It's a beautiful vision, but could it work?

"...passionate about doing what's right. Can we bridge the gap in the language so we can develop the best..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Kill Your Darlings

Daniel Radcliffe stars as Allen Ginsburg in this sweet and sour story about the loves and collegiate years of some of the Beat writers.

"...merits either a Best Supporting Oscar nomination or a gap year spent on a quiet beach somewhere), a peripatetic..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Then There's This: Homeward Bound

After last year's loss, housing bond proponents ready for a win

"...And I think we've succeeded in that." Closing the Gap..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Leave Neighborhood Pools Free

"...with aquatic programs ["Austin Parks: Trying to Fill the GAP," News, Aug. 16]. One proposed change would close the..."

Aug. 19, 2013 Postmarks

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