East Austin Residents Need Resilience Hubs Sooner Rather Than Later

City looks to fill in some of the gaps of inequity during times of crisis

"...didn't have access to their medications, said Frances Acuña, Go Austin/Vamos Austin's climate resilience lead organizer...."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Heather Stewart

The Opportunity to Reimagine Public Safety Is Here Right Now. Will Austin Take It?

“We want everything that can be done outside of the police, to be done outside of the police.”

"...their April 20 work session, the members of the Austin City Council certainly sounded thankful for the recommendations the..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far

Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time

"...The Nov. 5 election has two more candidates for Austin voters to consider: Kathie Tovo and Carmen Llanes Pulido,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

East Austin Doesn’t Get the Same Shade, and Consequences Ripple for Health and Equity

Beating the heat

"...Austinites have been facing a record-hot summer, having just endured..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Designate Your Favorite Austin FC Star Based on Your Beer Preference

Some soccer talent to go with that brew?

"...In the not too distant future, when Austin’s benevolent upstart football club is expanding its trophy room..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Features Feature by Eric Puga

Recap: Austin FC Hangs Tough But Falls Short in First Ever Match

Los Angeles FC beats ATXFC 2-0

"...was playing host to the historic first match in Austin FC history, the ATX faithful spelled it out in..."

April 17, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Vamos Caetanear

"...What about Selena? Come on, name one. Okay, let's go find one. Run your finger down the globe, down..."

July 2, 1999 Music Feature by Mike Quinn

Looking for Solutions for Residents Feeling Extreme Heat

UT-Austin partners with city, community orgs to mitigate local "heat island" effect

"...past 20 years, heat waves have gradually worsened in Austin, with the number of triple-digit days steadily increasing. Climate..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Inching Toward Higher Heights to Get More Housing

Advocates for low-income tenants urge a go-slow approach

"...density bonus program, designed to create affordable housing on Austin’s core transit corridors...."

June 13, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

As Council Works to Improve Affordability With HOME, How Will Displacement Factor In?

Research shows small lots boost affordability though concerns linger

"...Council prepares to pass the most substantive changes to Austin’s Land Development Code in more than a decade, tensions..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...Ever since Austin's first 10-1 district council took office in 2015, the..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Concerns About Equity and Worker Safety Push Project Connect Negotiations Into Overtime

Council to pass the joint (powers agreement)

"...Metro Board of Directors, and the board of the Austin Transit Partnership – the new agency created by the..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After a Uniquely Short and Turbulent Term, Watson Is the Mayoral Candidate to Beat

Four opponents make their cases against the incumbent

"...For the past two years, Kirk Watson has shown Austinites what it’s like to ride in the sidecar of..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Proposed City Budget Raises Taxes and Utility Bills, but Doesn’t Spend Enough on Priorities, Advocates Say

Advocates want more spending on homelessness, parks, climate

"...Austin’s budget is officially balanced – which is an accomplishment..."

July 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...decade, first as an at-large member then representing Central Austin’s District 9. Should she win, her approach to housing..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

UT Conference Explores Ethics Around the Breakneck Advancement of AI

Humanizing machines

"...At times UT-Austin's Good Systems Symposium felt a bit like listening to..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Affordable Housing and How to Get More Keeps Council Busy

What happened last week and what's on this week's Council agenda

"...density bonus program, designed to create affordable housing on Austin's core transit corridors...."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

First Nonprofits Receive RISE Funds

$5.6 million in grants to aid Austinites during COVID crisis

"...State of Emergency (RISE) fund, created to help poor Austinites during the COVID-19 crisis, is beginning to make its..."

April 21, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Healthy Choices, Healthy Foods

Local nonprofits plant seeds in South Austin

"...Healthy Corner Store Initiative run by the local nonprofit GO! Austin/¡VAMOS! Austin – often referred to as GAVA. The..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Shelby Knowles

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...Texas Book Festival No. 1 – is raring to go, and the proof is in the lineup. As of..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Public Notice: CodeNextYear?

Reports, editorial, public all say CodeNOT

"...at the expense of affordability. Then on Sunday, the Austin American-Statesman's lead editorial called for "shelving CodeNext until next..."

May 4, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

"Verde Invasion" Turns Heads in Downtown Denver

Austin FC fans rally in the Mile High City ahead of club's second match

"...some local bar, to celebrate the start of another Austin FC game day...."

April 24, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Public Notice: Imagine That

Land development code draft ready at last

"...For planning geeks in Austin, this is the week it finally happens: the long-awaited..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Double Bliss

A day in the life of 'Austin City Limits' at 30

"...Austin City Limits is a survivor. No other televised music..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...you’ll have to pay a little extra to see Austin icon Matthew McConaughey and New York Times bestseller Malcolm..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Warning! Nudity!

Austinites love to shed their clothes, and a number of them do it onstage -- what's up with that? Some of the city's most nakedness-prone actors, performance artists, and directors expose their reasons to arts writer Ada Calhoun.

"...escapades down at Emo's (Ignorance Park, this means you), Austinites do an awful lot of stripping down to the..."

April 14, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Postmarks

Losing Our Lunch

"...down. You won't win. There is no way it's going to happen again. I'm 24 years old, and I,..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Still Pissed

"...of a "graphic novel" should encompass, instead of playing god with his typewriter ["The Lost Cause," Vol. 18, No...."

July 9, 1999 Column

SXSW Preview: Kumbia Queers

A Q&A with Ali Gua Gua of Kumbia Queers

"...members of Kumbia Queers met by chance eight years ago at a DIY festival in Buenos Aires. The kismet..."

March 14, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...Austin will be well represented, as well, with Oscar Cásares..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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