Happenings

"...JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS are going on all around town today and..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature

Beside the Point

Exciting things to see and do at this week's council meeting

"...Wednesday instead of the usual Thursday (in deference to Juneteenth), but scheduling aside, it's remarkable for its size and..."

June 13, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Black Dog Blues: WilCo Shelter Flap Goes National

Before sending it out, perhaps the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter brass should have read aloud its press release advertising “Black is Beautiful” week

"...would strike a very sour note the week of Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of Texas slaves after the..."

June 12, 2008 News Post by Patricia J. Ruland

(Further) Beside the Point

Admiral Dunkerley ships out; anchors aweigh for the new council

"...18, meeting, rescheduled so as not to fall on Juneteenth. And June 18 now also looks to be the..."

June 6, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 Media Stories

More is Less

"...torn limb from limb by a liquored-up mob of Juneteenth revelers in East Austin. The story was just too..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Top 10 Police Beat Stories

Shades of Blue

"...crime either perpetrated or ignored by a crowd of Juneteenth revelers – neither was true...."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Is The Interim Over Already?

Speaker Craddick hands out the interim committee appointments.

"...recommendations on how to reform law enforcement. Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historical Commission – Harold Dutton, D-Houston, will..."

Sept. 27, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Liberal Austin Lacks Racial Tensions Just a Myth

"...the crime scene, a possible connection to the nearby Juneteenth celebrations, and whether the murder was committed by an..."

July 16, 2007 Postmarks

Juke Joint Blues

Blues Boy Hubbard strolls down Eastside Austin's Chitlin' Circuit memory lane

"...quintessential horn man's black beret. Relaxing before his 2007 Juneteenth performance at the Victory Grill, Barnett positions a stack..."

July 13, 2007 Music Feature by Jonny Meyers

More Focus on the Parents

"...Morales] had nothing to do with race or the Juneteenth celebrations [“The Morales Murder: Misreported worldwide,” News, June 29]...."

July 3, 2007 Postmarks

TCB

That's the news, and I am outta here

"...Furthermore, given the past month's tragic events – the Juneteenth beating death of David Morales and ongoing police troubles..."

June 29, 2007 Music Column by Christopher Gray

TCB

Flashing back to the origins of Emo's, peering inside the Broken Clock Cabaret, and celebrating Juneteenth with a heapin' helpin' of blues

June 15, 2007 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...– A Juneteenth statement from the Texas GOP, showing mastery of the..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature

Day Trips

Wanna see some ghosts? Galveston is the town for you.

"...island. It is also credited with hosting the first Juneteenth celebration on June 19, 1865...."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Alvin Patterson Battle of the Bands

Live shot

"...from far and wide onto Nelson Field for a Pre-Juneteenth celebration and exhibition of the SWAC style of play...."

June 23, 2006 Music Review by Robert Gabriel

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...of diversity, and that diversity continues today." – A Juneteenth statement from the Texas GOP, showing mastery of the..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...17th Annual Travis County and city of Austin employee's Juneteenth celebration is this Friday at Woolridge Park. Festivities, taking..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature

Luv Doc Recommends: Now I’m 64: Paul McCartney’s Birthday Sing-Along

Alamo Drafthouse Downtown, Sunday, June 18, 2006

"...him. This Father's Day, in an ironic kickoff to Juneteenth, the Alamo Downtown is hosting Now I’m 64: Paul..."

June 16, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

Oops!

Our latest batch

"...A "Naked City" item about Juneteenth sculptures to be placed on the Capitol grounds incorrectly..."

July 22, 2005 Column

Point Austin: A Life of Quality

In the shadow of another tragedy, the city takes a step toward justice

"...institutional city promotion of signature events (e.g., Texas Relays, Juneteenth, Heman Sweatt Symposium)..."

July 1, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Capitalizing on the grassroots fervor that defines the Dean Democrat

"...and rattle of drums on the Huston-Tillotson campus on Juneteenth weekend, a strange herd of folk arrived in cars..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Diana Welch

The Magnificent Eight

Just before Juneteenth, the Young Eight, an acclaimed ensemble of young African-American classical musicians, returns to town as part of the St. Cecilia Music Series

"...Just before Juneteenth, the Young Eight, an ensemble of young African-American classical..."

June 17, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

TCB

Getting funky with marching bands, ridiculous petitions, and an even more ridiculous amount of new albums

"...parades: up Congress Avenue at 2pm Friday, and the Juneteenth parade through the Eastside that starts 10am Saturday at..."

June 17, 2005 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Naked City

Withhold federal money until police resolve race crisis, group demands

"...not see any systemic change," Harrington said at a Juneteenth press conference outside NAACP offices on East 12th Street...."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Summer Fun

This year's Summer Fun sings a love song to Galveston Island

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Abe Louise Young

Bright Lights, Inner City

When Austin's Eastside music scene was lit up like Broadway

"...acts and events at the Victory Grill, including the Juneteenth MusicFest two weeks ago. Not all his efforts are..."

July 4, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Fun With Carole, Rick, and Greg

The budget standoff provides a snapshot of the new Texas politics.

"...Abbott, Ogden, and Krusee -- had been saved by Juneteenth. Strayhorn's office had returned the uncertified budget to a..."

June 27, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: The Real 'Victim No. 1'

Another summer, another shooting, and a moment of truth for police oversight

"...second year in a row, East Austin's celebration of Juneteenth has been clouded by anger over the fatal shooting..."

June 27, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood reports from the fields of lavender in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...summer, as well. Start the weekend off by celebrating Juneteenth at the venerable Victory Grill (1104 E. 11th, 472-8669),..."

June 20, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...(Smart Growth fee waivers are different.) Certain events, including Juneteenth and Diez y Seis celebrations, will not be subject..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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