Big, Beautiful Books

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"...Star Trek: The Art of Juan Ortizby Juan Ortiz Titan Books, 112 pp., $39.95..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Audit: Uri Was Bad, City Made It Worse

Report faults shortcomings in disaster preparedness in city’s winter storm response

"...to the report, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Juan Ortiz wrote that disaster preparedness includes addressing Austin's underlying..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Harvey Evacuees Not Going to Convention Center After All

Downsized arrivals will now head to 7000 Metropolis

"...According to interim City Manager Elaine Hart and Juan Ortiz, the director of Austin’s Office of Homeland Security..."

Aug. 31, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

UFC Fight Night Pounds the Erwin Center

Edgar dominates, but it's a mixed night for Texas fighters

"...night, lightweight Dooho “The Korean Superboy” Choi knocked out Juan Puig in 18 seconds, the third fastest KO in..."

Nov. 24, 2014 Sports Post by Mac McCann

City Manager Announces Slew of Key Department Head Changes

Some expected, some not so much

"...In more unexpected news, HSEM Director Juan Ortiz announced today that he is stepping down after..."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

SXSW List No. 9, No. 9, No. 9

Khalid, Japandroids, Speedy Ortiz, and 159 more

"...Khalid, Canadian power duo Japandroids, indie rock revivalists Speedy Ortiz, mountain muses Old Crow Medicine Show, and Chapel Hill..."

Feb. 22, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Texas Flexes Its Musical Muscle at Grammy Gala

Recording Academy’s Lone Star Chapter celebrates 25 with diversity

"...the hall throughout dinner. The nine-piece outfit, led by Juan Ortiz, roused the crowd with blazing bows and an..."

July 19, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Boiling Water Has Some Boiling Mad

Seeking a definitive end to annual occurrences, Council calls for external audit

"...can go to those who need it most," explained Juan Ortiz, the city's director of Homeland Security and Emer­gency..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Expectations and Explanations for the Boil-Water Notice

Plus, how to register for emergency alerts if you didn’t get one

"...need it most,” Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Juan Ortiz emphasized in the press conference. The city is..."

Feb. 7, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin Energy Says Those Without Power Could Stay That Way Through Tonight and Into Tomorrow Afternoon

Historic winter storm challenges energy grid

"...warming center and are preparing additional shelters for overflow. Juan Ortiz, City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and..."

Feb. 15, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

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Dec. 13, 2013 Books Feature by Monica Riese

The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...for 75 years, and the latest installment, Ulises Ruiz Ortiz (known as "URO"), a protégé of party strongman and..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

Sunflower Bean, Holy Fuck, Jack’s Mannequin, and Hundreds More Added to SXSW

The third 2025 music festival announcement has landed

"...VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES) DJ Grip (Austin TX) DJ Ortiz (Houston TX) Dogs on Shady Lane (Providence RI) The..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...in Spanish) out of a small space behind the Juan in a Million restaurant in East Austin. His practice..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...Brandon Flynn, Lorrie Odom, Jowin Batoon, Tamika Lawrence, Arianna Ortiz (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Healing Uvalde Mural Project Guide

Art project memorializes lives lost in 2022 tragedy

"...115 N. West St. Artist Information: Abel Ortiz, born in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico, based in Uvalde, Texas...."

May 22, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Maddie Ziegler, Niles Fitch, Will Ropp, Lumi Pollack, John Ortiz, Julie Bowen, Shailene Woodley (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...East Austin ["Protesters' Message: 'Stop Gentrifying the Eastside'"]. Mr. Ortiz's statement "We are 100 percent compliant with the current..."

April 22, 2005 Column

Any Development Needs to Contribute Positively

"...East Austin [“Protesters' Message: 'Stop Gentrifying the Eastside'”]. Mr. Ortiz's statement, "We are 100 percent compliant with the current..."

April 18, 2005 Postmarks

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Hernandez, Dennis Quaid, Cheech Marin, Julian Works, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Brett Cullen, Oscar Nuñez, Richard Robichaux, Paulina Chávez (World..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Arts Events Beyond (but Near) ACL Fest

Who says we can't be the other-than-live-music capital of the world, too?

"...by Jerry Ruiz, starring Hollis Edwards III and Nicholas Ortiz, and we've got a full review of the show...."

Oct. 7, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Summer Fun Playlist: Forget the Piñatas

"...Li'l ol' local mezcal trio Jim, Gian, and Chris Ortiz batter and fry Texan blues both contemporarily sludge-kissed ("Forest")..."

May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Bill Skarsgard, Benedict Wong, Tony Hale, David Rysdahl, Arianna Ortiz..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Turns Out Final Weekly Band List

De La Soul, Mavis Staples, Ximena Sariñana highlight 10th lineup drop

"...Genaro Ortiz x PrŪf (Hackensack, NJ.)..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Headlines

"...killing at least four women and assaulting a fifth. Juan David Ortiz faces four counts of murder, aggravated assault..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature

Peppermint

Jennifer Garner assumes an Alias to get revenge

"...Morel. Starring: Jennifer Garner, Richard Cabral, John Gallagher Jr., Juan Pablo Raba, Annie Ilonzeh and John Ortiz...."

Sept. 14, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Michael Miller, Disgraced Amy Nichols, Guys & Dolls Megan Ortiz, The Town Musicians of Mumbai Amber Quick, A Streetcar..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Let's Get Ready to Scramble

The Thrilla in the Tortilla

"...Allen's Kitchen chef/owner Jack Gilmore, Launderette executive chef Rene Ortiz, Hopdoddy Burger Bar chef/co-founder Larry Perdido, and Odd Duck..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Food Column by Brandon Watson

State Results

"...33: Solomon P. Ortiz, Jr. / Joe McComb / D Hold..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Record Reviews

"...pianist that appears with him. Currently based in San Juan, Ramirez attended Berklee and L.A.'s Dick Grove School and..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Music Review