We Have an Issue: When the Art Gallery Is Everywhere, All Around Us

This week's cover story is all about Austin street art and murals

"...a fount of spicy opinions. For instance, this is how he appraised Austin's visual appeal in a recent meeting:..."

March 24, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Wine Tastings for When You’re Short on Time

Afternoon wine flight

"...your calendar in order to maximize your experience. What if you want to just treat yourself a little when..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

The recent attacks on reproductive rights reveal another reason to let the filibuster burn

"...legislative "deliberation." Instead, the possibility of productive debate is stifled by obstructionism, recently degenerated into the backstage notice of..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

How UT’s Tom Schatz Shaped Austin’s Film Scene

Austin’s film community looks back at the 45-year legacy of a guiding force at UT RTF

"...Here at RTF, Schatz was department chair five different times, at other periods running both the media studies..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

Austin at Large: It Hurts When We Do That

As the old doctor joke goes, then stop doing that. Good advice for City Hall.

"...homelessness, but I did not expect City Hall to whiff so badly in its first at-bat since laying out..."

May 21, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

How I Won the War Against Stress With A Little Help From Vinyl & Tequila

Giving praise before the altar of the turntable

"..."Watch, okay," I leaned down. "When I press this button, the tone arm will go..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Raoul Hernandez

How OPA Design Studio Makes Austin's Elite Brewery Taprooms

Stephen Oliver does his tap dance

"...Imagine a time when a Texas brewery couldn't sell its own beer to..."

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Opinion: Online Reviews Are Where Our Kids Are Learning How to Bully Online

A restaurant industry veteran argues Yelp and other review sites encourage bullying behavior

"...that I believed in. Online reviews directly affected my life and those that worked for me. When we are..."

April 24, 2020 Column by Mike Tersigni

What Happens When Two Academics Fall in Love and Start a Farm?

TerraPurezza Farm studies regenerative agriculture just outside Austin

"...a farm.' ... 'No way, me too!' ... 'But specifically a regenerative agriculture farm.' ... 'Yeah, me too!' So..."

April 3, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

How The Pulse Nightclub Massacre Transformed "Conversion Therapist"

Local horror-tinged short makes the personal political

"...18 states and a handful of cities. That's more horrifying than anything in "Conversion Therapy," the dark short screening..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Helped Shape Austin Filmmaking

The saw remains the same for Mike Blizzard

"...total hippy-dippy, freaky movie – who just decided, 'Well, if we want to sell anything, we need to make..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

How a Genetic Disorder Drove Abby Solomon to the Forefront of Science and Music

After supplying a scientific breakthrough, this Austinite improves one show at a time

"...When Abby Solomon dropped out of college, she picked up..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Point Austin: What You Say, and How You Say It

Ballot language argument is a snapshot of polarized Austin politics

"...of the meeting's late-night conversation concerned November ballot language, specifically of the proposed language for an "efficiency audit" of..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Southwest Theatre Productions’ If I Forget

While the play is a compelling kitchen-sink drama, this staging doesn't quite reach the promise of the material

"...is on the rise. At 32, he had two shows on and off Broadway: Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Election Results: How Did the Bonds Do?

Update: AISD, Travis County bonds break 70% support

"...parties for all three bonds tonight as early voting shows a massive swing for both AISD and Travis County...."

Nov. 7, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

How to Talk Like a Local in Under a Minute

Your pronunciation guide to Austin

"...an Austinite isn't too tough, but it does help if you've got just a few basic principles down. That's..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Features Feature by Nina Hernandez

How Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville" Became the Most Valuable Song of All Time

Buffett began composing the song after visiting a local Mexican restaurant

"..."When you wrote that song, did you have any idea..."

July 21, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

How to Raise Worker Wages

Organize, arrive, persist, persist, persist

"...retailers should pay workers better than they currently do. "If Austin is going to survive and thrive," he said,..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

How Returning Lightbulbs Turned Into a Run-In With Police

Chiullán said one officer told him this kind of situation is why Yelp reviews were invented

"...Moisés Chiullán got more trick than treat on Halloween when staff at the Spirit Halloween store in Round Rock..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dear Glutton: How Do I Survive the Depressing Summer of 2016?

Summertime sadness remedies

"...from the rigors of the adult world and return, if only for a few moments, to the innocent sugary..."

July 29, 2016 Food Column by Emily Beyda

How Accurate Is Your Water Bill?

Residents complain they're being overcharged; city disagrees

"...run a dye test on her toilets to determine if there are any leaks. She then arranged for someone..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

How (Not) to Hire an AISD Superintendent

Deadline to choose a finalist is close to run-offs

"...How long should the Austin Independent School District wait to..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How to Survive Austin Beer Week

Step one: Drink beer

"...Girl trying to fool? There's no room for beer when you are wearing a corset. Instead, try an embroidered..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Food Post by Brandon Watson

When Jimmy Comes Out, Go Crazy

Crowd's-eye-view of a 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in Austin taping

"...big takeaway from attending the taping for Wednesday night's show. To begin with, anyone looking to fill one of..."

March 14, 2014 Screens Post by Robert Faires

City Hall Hustle: When's the Next City Election?

Council weighs shifting ballot choices to November

"...council resolution asking for a financial assessment of the different election options. Falk posited a number of scenarios, ranging..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

You Can Win If You Don't Play?

At the Lege, the most meaningful votes may not be votes at all

"...When it comes to the Texas budget, the most worn-out..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

If We’re Going To Violate the Public Trust, We Should at Least Get Decent Money for It

"...in exchange. Two years ago the council made a show of re-enacting the limit on building heights along Lady..."

Jan. 17, 2011 Postmarks

How Could They?

"...by USA Today. Here is the link: www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/10great/2007-12-06-10-great_N.htm. And how can the city scale it down when it draws..."

Nov. 19, 2009 Postmarks

When Reform Opponents Attack

"...complaints about rationing – which of course is horrible when government does it but OK when industry engages in..."

Aug. 10, 2009 Postmarks

When Moving Near an Existing Music Venue …

"..."Can the Bands Play On?" [News, July 18]: What if we shifted the conversation about the noise level of..."

July 18, 2008 Postmarks

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