City Staffers in Vegas’ Tesla Tunnels: Still Not Clear Why!

Neither Project Connect nor AUS needs the Boring Co.'s services yet

"...authorized 10 of her staff members to fly to Las Vegas last week to visit two tunnels built by..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Visits Sin City and Musk’s Boring Co.

Will what the Development Services Department learned in Vegas stay in Vegas?

"...with the city's Development Services Department flew out to Las Vegas earlier this week to meet with representatives of..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Conventional Wisdom

Is It Wise To Expand Austin's Convention Center?

"...Ric Luber, Executive Director of the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau, shares his vision of Austin's future...."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The High Point of the Track

Before this weekend's banked track roller derby tourney, TXRD's April Ritzenthaler talks rule negotiations and ankle breakers

"...If you're anywhere near the Austin Convention Center, that whizzing sound you hear probably isn't I-35...."

June 19, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Culture Flash!

The Heroes of Comedy boldly go to the 'Star Trek' Las Vegas Convention 2005, and Arthouse says, "We are family"

"...a certain beloved 1960s sci-fi series, Start Trekkin', to Las Vegas for the Star Trek Las Vegas Convention 2005...."

Aug. 12, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Wonderfulness

Bill Cosby on Miles Davis, Willie Nelson, and Willie Weed

"...The Austin Record Convention happens this weekend, and as stated on this same..."

Oct. 24, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...Wed 15, 9pm, Central Presbyterian Fri 17, 4pm, Convention Center Fri 17, 9pm, Lucille Among recording tales from..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

The Ultimate Queer Guide to SXSW 2019

Often imitated, never duplicated, we’re here to keep it real kweer

"...B has husband, all three get tangled in an unconventional relationship in this short film that would make Dan..."

March 1, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...institutions launch special exhibition series devoted to revivals and classic movie fare...."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...7 (that would be Election Day), is your very last chance. If you're just waking up from Halloween revelry,..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Austin at Large: Let's Take a Vote on That

Forced elections are now routine, but are they "grassroots"?

"...can safely bet I know more about the Austin Convention Center – history, urban design, finances, hotel tax, state..."

July 26, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Fri. 16, Hotel Vegas Annex, 8:55pm Frank Smith and Grape St. alum Aaron..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Happenings

"...ANIMAL CRUELTY EXPOSÉ Jorja Fox of CSI: Las Vegas joins Animal Defenders International today to present an..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

14 Australian Acts to See at SXSW

"...Mojo JujuWed. 13, International Day Stage @ Austin Convention Center, 4pm; Wed. 13, Lucille, 9pm; Thu. 14, Parker..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Libby Webster

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...For example: Over the last 24 months, we had a net loss of 2,600..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...For example: Over the last 24 months, we had a net loss of 2,600..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin @ Large: Vice, Vice Baby!

Why stop at casino gambling on Waller Creek? Bring on the sex, drugs, and smokestacks.

"...same Downtown casino scheme that the daily so extravagantly splashed over Page One the Friday prior. "Whatever Austin is,..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Miami Beach

"...Convention Center shimmers and twinkles in the sticky Florida twilight...."

Jan. 12, 1996 Column

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Record Convention, Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza, Pecan Street Festival, and UTOPiAfest lead our recommended shows this week

"...The Austin Record Convention Palmer Events Center, Friday 5 – Sunday 7..."

May 5, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar wants Austin to actually have a fashion industry, not just the appearance of one

"...for me at AIDS Services of Austin's annual Viva Las Vegas fundraiser. I can't even remember how many years..."

March 11, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

A Browner Shade of Black

Blazing trails of Chicano soul

"...lives in L.A. and played with Los Blues in Las Vegas. That's half the story...."

Dec. 28, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

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March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

Dancing About Architecture

One week 'til SXSW and already the music is hitting the fan.

"...other locals like Cruel & Unusual, Ignorance Park, Lower Class Brats, the Ritchie Whites, and country/punk hybrid Gravy Boat,..."

March 9, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Netroots Thumbnail

Becoming visible together

"...political director for next weekend's blogging and online activist convention. "Everyone from elected politicians to high-traffic bloggers to people..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rockin' the Roadshow

Forget Pokémon and Britney Spears, Rosalind digs the Antiques Roadshow and got to meet her heroes in person when the show rolled through town.

"...Rosalind had her first certifiable live pop culture experience last June, at the Austin Convention Center, when the Chubb's..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Features Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Have Austin's Magicians Vanished for Good?

With the coronavirus shutdown, it's now you see 'em, now you don't

"...out. But who knows how long this is gonna last, so we're just, you know, taking it day by..."

April 17, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Electric Skaterland

Austin births a Roller Derby renaissance

"...the 2,000 fans in Hall A in Philadelphia's Pennsylvania Convention Center applaud. And the skaters go back to knocking..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Year It All Went Wrong

Looking back at club closings in Austin in 1999.

"...Just after the turn of last year, the Lounge found its deposit with the state..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

A Rose by Any Other Name

Ranking cabinet member of the Latino scene Rose Reyes

"...As director of music marketing for the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau, Reyes' mission is cut and dry:..."

May 8, 2009 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

One of These People Will Be Your New Chief

CM Ott schedules meet-and-greet for residents to meet AFD chief finalists

"...a public meeting Monday, Nov. 3, at the Austin Convention Center...."

Oct. 29, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

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