A Cacophony of Passions

Why the City Council changed the boards and commissions system – and what still needs to be done

"...faucets, nude theatre, outdated technology, live music, threatened historic landmarks, cracked sewage pipes, neighborhood parks and libraries, minority contracting,..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Hall Overhaul

A renovated Bass reopens to a world much changed in the 20 months the venue was closed

"...the Metropolitan Museum of Art, part of the new Landmarks public-art program at UT. And not to be too..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Landmark Eateries

Austin landmarks 25-49 years in the making

"...In order to set some parameters for our local landmarks story, we established the totally arbitrary rule of restaurants/hotels..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Off the Record

Paying tribute to the Mayor of South Austin, the Boxing Lesson takes one on the chin, and a historic occasion for the Continental Club

"...changing in the area and so many of these landmarks disappearing, it's nice to have some public recognition and..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Good Times Ain't Over

Freddy Powers keeps on truckin'

"...materializes like a haphazard oasis. The familiar truck billboard landmarks the exit off Interstate 35E, its paint faded, the..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

One Quadrillion ... and Then Some

New laser science at UT pushes the boundaries of knowledge

"...of the Worlds – shooting through walls, destroying national landmarks, and generally wreaking havoc on helpless citizens or invading..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

On Ypsilanti Roller Girls and Inverse Proportions

Continuing the film incentives crusade: Five percent really packs a punch

"...Roller Derby-poor Ypsilanti, Mich., the home of such cinematic landmarks as Eastern Michigan University, the Sauk Indian Trail, and..."

July 11, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

DPS Turns to Secret Service for Security Advice

Mansion fire not the 'finest moment' for DPS

"...DPS at the mansion and other state facilities and landmarks...."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Goodbye Johnston, Hello ?

Austin ISD looking for new name for former Johnston campus

"...Facilities may be named for individuals, places such as landmarks or neighborhoods, or other reason as determined by the..."

June 19, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Heat Wave

From Philadelphia to Austin, the air is burning

"...18th century colonial statesmen devotedly honored in the Philly landmarks would remotely recognize the imperial behemoth that has largely..."

June 13, 2008 News Column by Michael King

The Return of Bike Month

"...North Austin, and cruises leisurely through historic Central neigh­bor­hoods, landmarks, and parks. A 10- to 12-mile beginners ride will..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature

The Brits Do Texas

Wire in the Blood comes to Austin

"...the fun of recognizing familiar Austin and Central Texas landmarks, it's amusing to see Texas through the eyes of..."

April 3, 2008 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

Page Two: Creative Mass

The people who forged Austin's identity also helped fuel its growth

"...and it seems like on an almost-daily basis, old landmarks and cherished places are being lost...."

Nov. 30, 2007 Column by Louis Black

The Book of Lenny

Jonathan Marshall's artwork and video illustrate a mythic journey that's *cough* Star Wars *cough* strangely familiar

"...three mediums but mining an expansive history from geographic landmarks focused on a more factual odyssey. At the beginning..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Arts Review by Salvador Castillo

Los Angeles, I'm Yours

Thom Andersen sets the story straight on the city he loves in 'Los Angeles Plays Itself'

"...and the fact that so few of the city's landmarks ever play themselves, the Hollywood sign and the Walk..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Finding the Sweet Spot

For Austin's 'density bonus' development program – what's on our wish list?

"...and Environmental Design certification, good design, protection of historic landmarks, and providing density to support transit...."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Beside the Point

Panhandling debate abates while Mangiasaurus Rex finds new home

"...– and this could spell the end for other landmarks like the kneeling Peter Pan at Peter Pan Mini-Golf..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Column by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

Baffled Intrigue

"...short films featuring the special people, places, events, and landmarks that define Austin. The best submissions will air on..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Local Businesses' ADA Compliance Questioned

Texas Civil Rights Project launches barrage of lawsuits against businesses it alleges are failing to comply with ADA statutes requiring equal access for persons with disabilities

"...of lawsuits against businesses across the state, including Austin landmarks Stubb's Bar-B-Q and Iron Works Barbecue. The lawsuits allege..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Juke Joint Blues

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

"...guitarist's bird's-eye view remains one of the most potent landmarks of Austin's long-faded "Chitlin' Circuit."..."

July 13, 2007 Music Feature by Jonny Meyers

Luv Doc Recommends: Freestyle Jump Contest for Barton Springs

Barton Springs Pool, Saturday, July 7, 2007

"...a doubt one of Austin’s most beloved and memorable landmarks; Beloved because for centuries it has been the coolest..."

July 6, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

CoachWHOla? No ... NOLA, baby.

On the crawdad's trail...

"...was almost as humbling as hitting the eerie Katrina-damned landmarks of the Superdome and the Ernest N. Morial Convention..."

May 4, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

We Were the Urban Pioneers

Our search for the just-right million-dollar condo, in the wilds of Downtown

"...hovered over another model of Spring looming over Downtown landmarks, hiding behind her oversized sunglasses. "What's this?" she asked..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Which of these condos is not like the other?

"...at the top of the Convention Center or Downtown landmarks like the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless. The..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature

Owen McAuley: New Work

Owen McAuley's late-night landscapes lit by street lamps and other artificial sources are all strikingly beautiful, but some struggle to achieve a sense of mystery

"...a similar approach by revealing uncommon vistas from ordinary landmarks across the country. Daily routines become unfamiliar when you..."

March 9, 2007 Arts Review by Salvador Castillo

Texas Should Really Care About Parks and Wildlife

"...infrastructure, staffing, and skills to manage and operate these landmarks of our heritage. Unfortunately, Nau has bought enough influence..."

Feb. 21, 2007 Postmarks

Then and Nau

Of Kash-Karry, Casiraghi's, and Jeffrey's: Clarksville's culinary history

"...Like so many other revered Austin landmarks, Casiraghi's was lost to progress. The restaurant near the..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Don't Be Fatalistic About Affordability

"...the rich should have easy access to treasured local landmarks. The rich didn't create Barton Springs; God and nature..."

Feb. 12, 2007 Postmarks

Top 10 Local Stories: From bonds to boobs

"...hotels at Second and Congress, the fate of local landmarks Las Manitas, Escuelita del Alma, and Tesoros Trading Co...."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Claus & Effect

The holiday how-to guide for the perpetually perplexed

"...events and a dozen gorgeous pics of classic Austin landmarks. Each calendar is only $12. The king of Austin..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Features Feature by Meredith Barnhill

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