Austin at Large: When Jesús Takes the Wheel

Garza sends several executives packing, brings on a host of City Hall veterans

"...changes on the city executive team. Interim City Manager Jesús Garza, brought on board two weeks ago by Mayor..."

March 3, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

How Jesús Garza’s Puzzling Appointment of Art Acevedo Backfired

Acevedo publicly declined the job, but sources say he had little choice

"...role created for him by interim City Manager Jesús Garza. By Tuesday, Jan. 23, following an escalating pressure campaign..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Art Acevedo Fallout, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza Answers Council Questions in Memo

Acevedo debacle prompted memo, but Garza doesn’t address it

"...Interim City Manager Jesús Garza’s decision to offer former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo..."

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Viva

A hairdresser finds his true self in a shabby Havana drag bar

June 17, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Austin Playwright-Performer Provides a New Kind of Documentation in (Un)Documents

In an award-winning solo show, Jesús I. Valles sits down, alone with family

"...was never lost on me." Local playwright and poet Jesús I. Valles came to the U.S. undocumented at 9..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Arts Feature by Beth Sullivan

Top Executive Over Police, Fire, EMS Set to Leave City Hall

Bruce Mills was one of Jesús Garza’s “interim” hires

"...the first key hires made by interim City Manager Jesús Garza in March 2023. As a trusted police leader..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Identifying Features

Mexico's "disappeared" given a voice in this cross-border drama

Jan. 22, 2021 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Searching for the Disappeared

Families of missing Mexican students bring their story to the U.S.

"...on March 19. He was joined by María de Jesús in addressing the crowd of more than 50 attendees...."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Letters @ 3AM

Elation is complicated. It can be joy, but it can also be terror – and it can be both, and more

Sept. 14, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...taken the helm at APD. Austin’s interim city manager, Jesús Garza, fell under scrutiny over shady payments from the..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

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

"...it a product of recently departed interim City Manager Jesús Garza, who activists say was a roadblock to reform...."

July 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Controversial $1M+ McKinsey Homelessness Study Canceled

Mayor doesn’t “believe anyone has been misled”

"...publication of the story below, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza sent a memo to Mayor Kirk Watson and City..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

tick, tick… Boom!

Andrew Garfield is why you'd watch this Rent writer biopic

Nov. 19, 2021 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Eastside Art Spaces Under Siege?

Code crackdown on eclectic studio space

"...engaged in a running battle with the building's owner, Jesús Turullols, over a long list of code violations at..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Vision of a New Republic

Plans for the Revitalization of Republic Square

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Chale Nafus

Auditors Find Interim City Manager Mishandled Money With Lucrative City Contracts for Friends

$550,000 in city funds went to consultants with no Council approval

"...Independent investigators found that Jesús Garza violated city ethics rules when he awarded lucrative..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Meet the New Man Leading the City of Austin

City Manager Broadnax discusses police, homelessness, and more

"...Kirk Watson’s cozy relationship with Broadnax’s predecessor, interim CM Jesús Garza, played a key part in the dynamic between..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Manager Search Down to Two Candidates

Finalists will address public at March 25 forum

"...Council fired former City Manager Spencer Cronk and hired Jesús Garza to do the job on an interim basis,..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Manager Threatened to Quit Rather Than Meet With Council Over Acevedo Hire

The planned closed-door meeting never happened

"...Tension between City Council members and interim City Manager Jesús Garza over his surprise hiring of a widely detested..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...least, defendants in the suit Interim City Manager Jesús Garza, interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson, and OPO Director..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council Could Finally Compel City to Implement Police Oversight Law

Resolution would tell city to stop dragging feet

"...The resolution directs Interim City Manager Jesús Garza to take a range of actions intended to enact..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Here's How Austin's Last-Minute City Budget Battles Played Out

How advocates' calls for action were and weren't answered

"...includes budget line items proposed by Interim City Manager Jesús Garza, such as: $80.9 million to respond to homelessness,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Interim City Manager Quietly Unveils Budget Proposal

In it: raises, more police funding, and restructuring

"...Interim City Manager Jesús Garza was officially unveiling his $5.5 billion budget for..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: It’s Mayor Wonderful’s Life

Look at all this sh*t getting done! Watson brings political chops back to City Hall.

"...column from January 11, 2002, a few days after Jesús Garza resigned as city manager to join the Lower..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Nope-a Tejas: Austin FC Falls Short In Trophy Decider Against Dallas

RECAP: Dallas FC takes Copa Tejas in 2-1 win

Oct. 31, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Artist Ender Martos Celebrates His Past, Present, and Future in "Veintiuno"

The virtual exhibition marks the 21st of the 21st in the 21st ...

"...of Gego, his kinetic energy in the work of Jesús Rafael Soto...."

March 5, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Texas Performing Arts and Fusebox Make Space to Create

The two organizations partner on a residency program to support Austin artists making adventurous new work

"...Mexicans: himself and playwrights Victor Cazares, Krysta Gonzales, and Jesús Valles. Frank Wo/Men's untitled project explores attitudes and agency..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Qmmunity: Vote for the Future You Want

Plus Magical Realness returns and a sneak peek at OUTsider 2020

"...OUTsider 2020 Nasty Fruits Launch Jesús I. Valles and Gary Floyd are helping kick off..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...polarized national political climate, Moore's Democratic challengers – José Garza and Erin Martinson – are running campaigns that essentially..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Vortex Repertory Company's Last: An Extinction Comedy

The magic cast by the company of this devised show pulls laughs from the impending demise of the planet

"...innocent and guileless is a gift to the world. Jesús I. Valles' comic timing is delightful in this show,..."

April 12, 2019 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

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