Beyond the Blockbuster

With "Luca Cambiaso, 1527-1585," the Blanton bucks the trend toward superstar exhibitions and spotlights a lost Renaissance master

"...artists like Van Gogh and Renoir don't often get their names flashing in digitized neon on the hottest marquees..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

That Humongous Hotel Going Up Next Door to The Hideout Downtown?

Yeah, say Badr & Janik, it's gonna impact a thing or two, alright.

"...it: 32 stories of upscale hostelry, smack up against the historical building that houses The Hideout Theatre and Coffeeshop..."

April 21, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...If he hadn't been driving the getaway car, Tim O'Connor might have punched Willie Nelson...."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Austin Chronic – Which Is Better: Marijuana or Fentanyl?

According to the government, cannabis is scarier than the drug killing over 150 people a day

"...to take a dab rip during a State of the Union speech to prove to me he's not a..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

The Problem With K2, Downtown Austin’s Most Dangerous Drug

APD cannot depend on big busts alone to solve the problem

"...Last spring, just before South by Southwest, the city's public safety entities began to notice a disconcerting..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Balancing the Books After Years of Neglecting Schools

The Texas Legislature wants to fix school finance, but how?

"...have done today? Of course you have. You've put the milk back in the fridge on its expiration day...."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Projecting the 21st Century

"...around. Originally from California and formerly a member of the Green Berets, Gary was director for several years of..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

The Holy Land

"...Tchelet Semel, Saul Stein, Arie Moskuna and Albert Illuz. The modern Israel portrayed in this movie is anything but..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Taking a Look at the Neighborhoods That Will Be Changed the Most by Project Connect

Diving into the iterations of the public transit redesign

"...failure to invest in transit, during which Austin became the fastest-growing metro area in the country...."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Ending the Water War

What if enviros and the city partnered on water conservation?

"...Stacked neatly at the Austin Water Utility are boxes and boxes of brochures..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Calling All Queer-Supportive Nonprofits: Texas Pride Impact Funds Wants You!

TPIF support those supporting LGBTQ folks

"...The Texas Pride Impact Funds is now accepting proposals for..."

April 12, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Riding the Rail

The challenge for Capital Metro: convincing voters that the new light rail isn't the old light rail that they rejected last year

"...The most vehement and persistent opponents of Capital Metro's plans..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

TC Superstar, Swass Night, Tune-Yards, and more recommended shows

"...A mini synth-pop fest transpires at the Mohawk this weekend, headlined both nights by a band..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Column by Christina Garcia

News Roundup: Barton Springs, the Eastside, and Science

Barton Springs reopens, while activists take sides on East Side Hotel

"...officially begin, because Barton Springs has reopened; development of the Eastside continues to be contentious; who can really say..."

June 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

What Will Local Shows Look Like in the Future?

What will shows look like in the live music capital? That's all local club owners can think about.

"...Austin's global identity as a live music capital, for the first time in its known history stage concerts remain..."

May 22, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

This Is the Box We're In

Council doesn't have a budget, but they're cutting it nonetheless

"...It may be a while before the city of Austin has a budget...."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The Med School Solution

A medical school, a teaching hospital, and a new health care system?

"...The morning of Sunday, Aug. 19, the presid­ent and CEO..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

'Natural Capitalism' in the Hills

The Crossings' earth- and economy-friendly integration into the Hill Country really is something to feel good about.

"...To get to the Crossings, you drive what used to be a long..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Growing Chorus

Sex, Drugs & Hepatitis C

"...photograph by John Anderson The past two and a half months have been a..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Bill of the Week: Republicans Tell D.A.s to Bang Cymbals Together Like Animatronic Monkeys

New bill throws prosecutorial discretion out the window

"...Prosecutors won't take on every case that crosses their desk. That discretion is critical to district attorneys for..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Is The Interim Over Already?

Speaker Craddick hands out the interim committee appointments.

"...Like the 2008 presidential elections seeming to have already started, the..."

Sept. 27, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Contemplates Consensus Changes to the Code

As the Land Development Code languishes in court, City Council looks for other ways change what can be built where

"...17, a state appellate court in Houston finally heard the city's appeal of the judgment that 20 months ago..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Behind the Camera With the Capital City Black Film Festival

Celebration of film places more emphasis on making it into the industry

"...If there's a theme to this year's Capital City Black Film..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Back to the Present

Hitting the refresh on CodeNEXT

"...The Nov. 28 joint CodeNEXT work session of the Zoning..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Daily Hustle: 11/16/10

City Council Agenda 101

"...yesterday about City Council's late avalanche of items, but there's nothing funny about this Thursday’s 101 item agenda...."

Nov. 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 5/3/10

Blue bins and 'hood friends

"...Sure, TDH toldya he'd have a write-up of the City Manager's press pow-wow today, but then the Hustle..."

May 3, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...workers, including a Canadian-American, “unintentional.” But reports from CNN, The Washington Post, and more Tuesday pointed to evidence that..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

A Brief Guide to the Yard in South Austin

Encountering the true ATX spirit in our bustling modern metrop

"...Listen: If you haven't been to the Yard on St. Elmo Road, you haven't really experienced..."

May 13, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Space and Distance: A Joint Interview With Balmorhea and Explosions in the Sky

How Austin’s landmark instrumental outfits soundtrack the state of Texas

"...Chris Hrasky wishes there was a better backstory to Big Bend (An Original..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Faster Than Sound: Black Fret Ball Returns to the Stage With $250K for Austin Artists

The latest on two homegrown music nonprofits looking to expand

"...and taking part in South by Southwest Online – the comeback Black Fret Ball let musicians do what they..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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