Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Joins SXSW Speaker Roster

A$AP Rocky, Olivia Wilde, and the Fonz all join conference

"...Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been shaking up U.S. politics since her upset..."

Jan. 15, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Betty Baker Rules

Love her or fear her, Austin's land-use queen rules the city her own way

"...one emotionally wrought case, she tore into ZAP Commissioner John-Michael Cortez for questioning whether the commission should be second-guessing..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Project Connect Accelerates

As decisions near, controversy dogs urban rail plan

"...its plan. On Facebook, Cap Metro Community Involve­ment Manager John-Michael Cortez described it as "perhaps the most transparent transportation..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Nonprofits Not Impressed by Cap Metro Proposal

Cap Metro draws fire over proposal to start a nonprofit for low-income riders

"...legal assistance to low-income people. After community outreach specialist John-Michael Cortez of Cap Metro made a presentation to the..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Oh Boy! Another Campaign Season!

City of Austin, AISD, and ACC poised for another round of elections

"...former Zoning and Platting commissioner and Capital Metro spokesman John-Michael Cortez, who has named a campaign treasurer but hasn't..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Project Connect Nears Rail Route Decision

Recommendation first step toward next year's bond election

"...John-Michael Cortez, Community Involve­ment Manager for Capital Metro, said, "I..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

Commuter Rail on Track for Test Runs

MetroRail to make tracks through Austin neighborhood

"...At last week's Urban Transportation Commission, community involvement coordinator John-Michael Cortez discussed the test runs, as well as the..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

How Do You Get From Here ... to Here?

The Austin transit system plan has vision but little consensus

"...As John-Michael Cortez, Community Involvement Manager for Capital Metro, attached to..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Can't Get There From Here

While suburban rail spends and stumbles, Cap Metro's transit-dependent riders wait at the end of the line

"...pad there, it's not going to be accessible," says John-Michael Cortez, Cap Metro's community outreach specialist. "We should put..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Helping the 'Transit-Dependent'

Cap Metro mulls transit options for those in need

"...on transportation needs," says Capital Metro community outreach coordinator John-Michael Cortez. "We're a part of it, but not the..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Beast Wins a Round

Preliminary approval -- but still grave concern -- for two South Austin Supercenters

"...With Commissioner John-Michael Cortez dissenting, ZAP voted to endorse the recommendations of..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

ACC: Four for the Board

"...Keller, and student Michael "Mike" Reid. In Place 2, John-Michael Cortez, a community-outreach specialist for Capital Metro, is the..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Muni Filings: Race to May under way

Candidates for City Council, Austin Community College board, and the AISD board seal their respective fates by applying for ballot spots

"...John-Michael Cortez (uncontested; John Hernandez did not file for re-election)..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...calling out consultant Mark Yznaga and PAC leader/mayoral aide John-Michael Cortez by name. “RECA is a politically controversial special..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Candidate Filings for AISD, ACC Seats

A last-minute deluge of candidates

"...Place 2: With former board secretary John-Michael Cortez stepping down, there is a packed field with..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Uncontesteds

"...Place 2: John-Michael Cortez will replace John Hernandez, the current board chair...."

April 25, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

The Lakeway ban, the Lowe's deal, and the aquifer size cap

"...and Platting Commission cast a favorable vote (with Commissioner John-Michael Cortez voting no) for a legal settlement between the..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Partisan Values or Expertise?

ACC board, Place 1 poses an interesting choice for voters

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Developing Stories

Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town

"...Capital Metro spokesman John-Michael Cortez spoke about the 25% goal for affordable housing..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

From 380 Angles

Karen Kocher's multimedia 'Austin Past and Present' tells hundreds of stories in almost as many ways.

"...wasn't here when Karen first came to us," says John-Michael Cortez, the chair of the AHCA. "I think there..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Screens Feature by Michael May

Off the Record

Gimme shelter: Red Eyed Fly's 10-year anniversary, the Happen-Ins' Southern harmony, and HAAM Benefit Day.

"...and CSN&Y, especially in the band's thunderous version of "Cortez the Killer." Even that was merely a teaser compared..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Music we’re playing

"...Flower & Frequency, Future Museums, Sunbeamer, Heavy Stars, Andrea Cortez, and More Eaze are only a handful) among a..."

June 12, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

The latest from the local campaign trails

"...endorsing MJ Hegar. DSCC chair and Neva­da Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto called Hegar "the strongest candidate to flip the..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...them. Cast: Max Gail, Coleman Kelly, Anastassia Sendyk, Katherine Cortez, Oliver Seitz (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Stacey Abrams, Beastie Boys to Speak at SXSW

Nile Rodgers, Gwyneth Paltrow and more join the roster

"...Against Me! vocalist Laura Jane Grace, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, actress and activist Zoe Saldana, and CHVRCHES singer Lauren..."

Feb. 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...reunite (years ago they made The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez) for this low-budget thriller about a mysterious drifter who..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postscripts

Upcoming events in Austin's literary scene

"...ongoing open-mike series featuring short-story writer and poet Cecilia Cortez and emerging and established writers every first and third..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Books Column by Clay Smith

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...The film festival (March 8-17) already announced Jordan Peele's..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Wednesday Sleepers

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...country rock albums under its belt. Their 2004 El Cortez release, Post to Wire, produced by J.D. Foster, features..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...(Sylvia & Aki) ** Andy Coolquitt (Andy Coolquitt) Sarah Cortez (You Don't Have a Clue: Latino Mystery Stories for..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

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