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.”

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

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Letters at 3AM: It Came From the White House

Obama and a majority of Democratic legislators support the NDAA, allowing the arrest of U.S. citizens without a warrant

"...It is a murky story, and no one knows its..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

But Is It Art?

Austin Kleon gets creative with poetry in his new collection, Newspaper Blackout

"...Writer's block can make a man murderous. Austin Kleon's chosen..."

April 9, 2010 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Still Bringing It

Jessica Bendinger on the 10th anniversary of her snarky cheer comedy Bring It On

"...Most writers are good on page and near pathological in person,..."

March 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

It's All History

The Rise and Fall of Cedar Street

"...did not forgive Sinclair Black. Best known as the architect who lives on Sixth Street (above, really) and wields..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Only Happy When It Rains

Jean Caffeine's...

"...you didn't show up!" Jean Caffeine's gleefully chastising this writer for sleeping off the previous night's excesses while she..."

April 25, 1997 Music Feature

Better Too Much Than Not Enough

"...It's a little unsettling, to tell the truth. Pick up..."

April 2, 1999 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Get ready for the raunch. SXSW has established itself as the Spring festival launchpad for R-rated comedies, and..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Nothin' No Better

The death and new life of a small Mississippi town

"...there's no one to take on their house, so it starts to fade, leaving a vapor of its former..."

May 15, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

What Will It Take to Get More Police Oversight?

If Greg Casar wants more accountability for cops, the city’s gonna need to give the police union some more money

"...As City Council meetings go, the one held Thursday, April 20,..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Hopes Great SRV and Double Trouble CD Gets Released

"...Dear Editor, I read with interest Margaret Moser’s excellent article about..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Postmarks

Texas Gets Spirited Away

Taste-testing Texas liquors against the world

"...all available now, and shortly we'll be seeing cask-aged spirits, boozed Popsicles, and gin. We're always happy to see..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

A Better Tomorrow

For years, the city of Austin's arts funding process has been mired in perpetual gloom, but with the city reviewing its Cultural Contracts Program, artists and arts companies talking with each other about collaborations and a shared vision of what the arts mean to Austin, there are glimmers of light on the city's arts funding horizon.

"...For years, the city of Austin's arts funding process has been mired in..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Luv Doc: Toning It Down

This isn't about fashion

"...I work in a large Downtown tech company with a "casual" dress code. By "casual" I mean that..."

June 1, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Bigger, Better, Smarter

San Diego is everything Austin wants to be: livable, transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly, and downtown-centric. But will tools that worked in the nation's largest border and military base town translate to Central Texas?

"...San Diego has one of America's finest harbors. It's the largest U.S. city that touches the Mexican border...."

Jan. 14, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...The 2025 City Council class only has two members who know what..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Luv Doc: A Better Passenger

Trusting someone with your life can be really scary

"...Driving with my girlfriend scares the f**k out of me! Today..."

June 23, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Making a Better Austin, One Volunteer at a Time

Opportunities to get civically involved this year

"...Just one week into 2020, and it already feels like the doom and gloom that dominated..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mondo Gets Marvelous

Exclusive look at Nightcrawler print from new Mondo show

"...With great power comes great responsibility. When Marvel Comics agreed..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

They're a Little Odd and Don't Know It

Randy Newman likes Billy Joel?

"...made a crack about "Short People." After all, the hit single from Newman's 1977 Little Criminals was his only..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Music Feature by Robert Faires

A Light Meeting as the New Council Gets Itself Sorted

First work session focused on committee memberships

"...The new City Council is off to the races, holding its first..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Better Now Than Then

Comparing the Express to the RedHawks

"...Heading into the weekend series with the Oklahoma City RedHawks, the Round Rock Express are..."

June 24, 2011 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Drug Trafficking Gets Intense?

Feds designate Austin as high-intensity drug trafficking zone

"...Gregory Thrash, Austin has recently been designated a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, a moniker bestowed on drug distribution..."

April 5, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...the evidence presented to them – eight days of it, much of it very detailed. They spent 16 hours,..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Gov. Perry Gets Taxpayers to Finance Vacation

"...Dear Editor, Taxpayers are supposed to believe that Rick and Anita..."

Sept. 11, 2012 Postmarks

Texas Gets 'F' in Gun Control

State scores 9 out of 100 on laws aimed at keeping firearms away from "criminals and other dangerous people," gun violence prevention group says

"...scores a lowly 9 points out of 100 when it comes to legislation aimed at keeping firearms away from..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

There Is Only One Economic Theory, and McDonald Knows It

"...Dear Editor, Cheryl Smith’s June 1 article [“Bucks for Bullets: Federal..."

June 4, 2007 Postmarks

"I Made a Movie, and They Didn't Want It!"

Shut out by distribution companies, indie filmmakers go DIY when it comes to getting their movie out there.

"...A publishing house purchases an author's novel and sells it at your nearest Barnes & Noble. A record label..."

July 11, 2003 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Austin at Large: We Have Better Things to Do

Stay mad, Dan Patrick! Public safety will be reimagined, with or without you

"...lot of pent-up scolding, some of which didn't make it into law in 2019, such as stripping the city..."

April 16, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Kings & Queens Jamaican Cuisine Is on a Mission to Make the World Better With Food

Food is love at this Pflugerville eatery

"...Several of Jamaica's signature dishes are well-known global favorites: jerk chicken, curries, fried plantains. But the Caribbean island's..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Food Feature by David Brendan Hall

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