City Eyes $400 Million “Caps” to Build Parks Over the New I-35

Some Council members think they’ve found funding for it

"...For some CMs, like José Velásquez, the caps project represents more than just a..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Arts Review: Austin Opera’s Carmen

Love and death mingle in a classic, crowd-pleasing opera

"...Which makes sense! This tale of stuffy soldier Don José (Samuel Levine) being seduced by the dangerous Carmen (Cecelia..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members

Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves

Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us

"...Alter, Stephanie Bazan, Ken Craig, Linda Guerrero, Natasha Harper-Madison, José Velásquez, and the oddly well-funded Aaron Webman. Paige Ellis..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Tidbits From the Campaign Trail

District 3 candidate forum keeps it quick and Celia gets a PAC

"...took up a good chunk of the program. Front-runner José Velásquez, endorsed by the major labor unions and local..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: D.A., C.A. – Knock Off the Cophead BS

Aug. 3: The district and county attorneys challenge Austin police intransigence and dishonesty as they attempt to reduce the number of arrests for minor crimes

"...of bitterness in August when Travis County District Attorney José Garza and Travis County Attorney Delia Garza pushed back..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Schools Get COVID-19 Vaccines Into Arms

Schools help promote vaccination while addressing community hesitancy

"...ISD's Guerrero Thompson Elementary School, for advice. Moreno's son, José, an artistic and shy sixth-grader at Kealing Middle School,..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...from APD. But on Jan. 14, new District Attorney José Garza announced the names of 11 officers who are..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...to success beyond the courtroom, at the ballot box: José Garza's resounding victory over incumbent Travis County District Attorney..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Outgoing District Attorney Postpones Police Cases Until January

Is justice delayed justice denied?

"...the newly elected D.A. – almost certain to be José Garza, who defeated Moore in the July 14 primary..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: A Crisis of Leadership in the D.A.’s Office

The women behind the sexual assault class action litigation are still waiting for meaningful change

"...is in a run-off election on July 14 with José Garza for the job. We write this open letter..."

July 10, 2020 Column by Sexual Assault Survivors

Election Ticker: From Warren to WilCo

Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the D.A. race

"...Boosts Garza "I'm completely surprised and complete­ly grateful," said José Garza of the endorsement (announced Tuesday) of his campaign..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...Senate Bill 90, by Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio, would add nearly two dozen ailments..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Brings Back SouthBites Dinners

And Showtime announces Double R Diner pop-up

Feb. 24, 2017 Food Post by Thea Newell

Austin Film Society Announces 2015 Grants

Newcomers and established names get AFS boost

Sept. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Reviews: 'Kiss of the Damned'

Xan Cassavetes tries to revive the erotic past of vampire movies

"...of the DamnedMidnighters, U.S. Premiere D: Xan Cassavetes; with Joséphine de la Baume, Milo Ventimiglia, Roxane Mesquida..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Audra Schroeder

Chasing Amy

Painting lamps, chasing elephants, and singing with Alejandro Escovedo: Amy Cook jumps into the pool

"...Cook's lover and the remarkable visionary behind Austin's San José and Saint Cecilia boutique hotels, as well as Marfa's..."

April 9, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

DVD Review

José Andrés provides culinary adventure in this PBS series

"...Made in SpainJosé Andrés and Full Plate Media 26-part series in 13..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Those Who Are About to Die

Your Texas death machine gets rolling again

"...A Nation of Laws?Scheduled for Execution Aug. 5: José Medellín..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Carmen

Austin Lyric Opera’s debut in the Long Center serves Bizet’s classic in a clear, uncluttered way that satisfies

"...like a force of nature. When William Joyner's Don José takes his first halting steps toward her, he's an..."

April 25, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Sharir + Bustamante Danceworks: Save the last dance for me

When the curtain falls on the final performance of its 24th season, Sharir + Bustamante Danceworks will dance away into history and an era of dance in Austin will end

June 8, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Page Two: Return of the Independents

'SXSW Presents,' season three

Sept. 29, 2006 Column by Louis Black

'SXSW Presents' Launches Season Three on KLRU

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 9pm

Sept. 29, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Zen of Revolution

Career sideman Michael Ramos steps out with 'Charanga Cakewalk'

"...like Carlos Santana and stuff. But then, whenever José Feliciano did 'Light My Fire,' I thought that was really..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

La Onda Chicano

Tejano music, as a genre, might be on the ropes, but Sunny Ozuna – one of the genre's architects – is anything but

July 21, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Hey Sailor! You Here for a Conference?

The Gay Place polls Austin’s GLBTeratti, who welcomes you with open arms and tells you what’s hot about our town

March 10, 2006 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Nordic Noise

Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland – 26 inches of SXSW over four days and nights

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

After a Fashion

It's SXSW all over, especially all over that other acronymically correct paradise, Austin's SoCo, our hallowed South Congress Avenue, south of the river. See what our Style Avatar has been up to and what he recommends.

March 18, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

"Selections from the Permanent Collection"

Mexic-Arte Museum's showing of selections from its permanent collection is a little confusing in setup and somewhat rough, but there's also something charming about its rusticity.

Nov. 21, 2003 Arts Review by Sam Martin

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