The Voucher Game

As a result of a flawed, out-of-date funding formula, Bush's current $15.9 billion budget request to Congress for 2007 Section 8 funds would cut about 20,000 vouchers from 70% of housing agencies across the country, report documents

"...Bush's '07 budget proposal, compared to 4,932 in 2006. Lisa Garcia, vice-president of assisted housing, said that despite federal..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Katrina Evacuees Falling Through Housing Cracks

Federal and city aid maze difficult to navigate

"...an additional 170 housing vouchers to Katrina evacuees, said Lisa Garcia, vice president of assisted housing...."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

What's Wrong with Public Housing?

The remarkable turnaround of the city's Housing Authority

"...house about 2,000 families. Hargrove and Section 8 Director Lisa Garcia have more than doubled that number in less..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

After the Storm

Austin's Louisiana exiles remain suspended between before and after

"...More than 6,600 other people also signed up, said Lisa Garcia, HACA's vice-president of assisted housing, who added that..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Micklethwait Craft Meats Opens Second Location in Smithville

BBQ giant opens first brick-and-mortar

"...brick-and-mortar in Smithville with partner and pit master Ren Garcia...."

Feb. 8, 2019 Food Post by Savannah J Salazar

(Not) For Rent

With hopes of protection for Section 8 renters dashed, city takes steps to help

"...provides many benefits and guarantees, like monthly rent," said Lisa Garcia, vice president of assisted housing at the Housing..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sparks Flares Over City's SOI Ordinance

Court hearing on anti-discrimination ordinance goes poorly for city

"...history, high rents, or being denied a lease, said Lisa Garcia, vice president of assisted housing at the Housing..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Homelessness: The Big Picture

Poverty and lack of affordable housing keep people down both locally and nationwide

"...rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $836. According to Lisa Garcia, vice president of assisted housing for the Housing..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Local Lawyers and Activists Come to the Aid of Protesters

A look at life after the arrests

"...Lobb is representing Lisa Hogan, who faces state jail felony charges for live­streaming..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Al L. Ears, Andrea Barnett, Audrey Duff, Amy Smith, Lisa Tozzi, Erica C. Barnett, Kevin Fullerton, Lee Nichols, Jordan..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Gretchen Dyer; with Connie Nelson, Dee Hennigan, Gary Carter, Lisa Peterson, Esteban Powell...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Reflections

"...Bosmajian; Music: Tony Adzinikolov; Cast: Fernando Reyes, Marcos Marinez Garcia, Moises Garcia, Anthony Rivera, Cipriano Garcio, Leticia Herrera, Jose..."

March 19, 1999 Screens Feature

When Accessing Education Is an IT Problem

AISD plots how to get wi-fi to students

"...the service industry or construction, according to Principal Briana Garcia...."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect ...

Part One: The Artists' Application Process

"...photograph by Bret Brookshire Lisa Fehrman..."

March 26, 1999 Arts Feature

Something Short of Miraculous

Months in the making, the city's plan to maintain reproductive services at Brack still raises questions.

"...Consumers Union, and other groups apprehensive about the plan. Lisa McGiffert, a senior policy analyst with Consumers Union, said..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Hot, the directorial debut of Eva Longoria, with Jesse Garcia as Richard Montanez, the man who revolutionized the snack..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...Domino (Lonnie Johnson), Pet Dick, Jarrott Productions Natalie D. Garcia (Dr. Dolly Henson), Pet Dick, Jarrott Productions Roy Janik..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Skies Partly Cloudy

Two years down the road, liberal network still struggles to establish itself

"...the President" bumper sticker on the rear window of Lisa Simmons' aging BMW. She's a single mother, a divorced..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Articulations

Nine current and former Austin playwrights storm the finals for the 2003 Hedieman Award, while playwright Lisa D'Amour storms New York.

"...then to member playwrights Lowell Bartholomee, Dan Basila, Amparo Garcia-Crow, Greg Romero, Molly Rice (aka Chronicle Arts writer Molly..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Harold Ramis; with Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...Only a mistake could improve Lung's clean perfection. – Christina Garcia Blackstarkids..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

How Does an Artist Get a Passport?

Two Austin playwrights join dozens of writers from across the hemisphere to 'dream the Americas'

"...We being Austin playwrights Amparo Garcia-Crow and C. Denby Swanson and Dreaming the Americas being..."

March 16, 2007 Arts Feature

Naked City

More sponsors are added to A2K New Year's Eve party, Austin Energy Green Choice program is about to be announced.

"...headquarters, "we're putting the final touches on everything," says Lisa Schickel, a production assistant with Middleman Music. Are things..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Amy Hargreaves, West Duchovny, Michael Ian Black, Tony Shalhoub, Elisabeth Henry, Roger Hendricks Simon (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ships and Giggles Show Tips Waitstaff Overboard

Comedian Rob Gagnon and friends take it to the river

"...Masterminded by Tony Perez and Francisco Garcia III, the waterbound Ships and Giggles show on Sunday,..."

July 9, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...million to return them to working condition. Councilmember Gus Garcia will host the meeting......"

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature

Scanlines

"...Alex Angulo, Frederique Feder, Juan Viadas, Karra Elejalde, Saturnino Garcia Luminous Film and Video Works. Produced by art-house fave..."

Aug. 11, 1995 Arts Feature

Scanlines

"...Alex Angulo, Frederique Feder, Juan Viadas, Karra Elejalde, Saturnino Garcia...."

Aug. 18, 1995 Arts Feature

Review: Jarrott Productions' The Pact

This new, locally sourced play cleverly covers its dark comedy center with a thick sitcom coating

"...the play opens, Glenn (David R. Jarrott) and Carol (Lisa Scheps) worry about a sobering, life-altering decision they have..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Second SXSW Lineup Installment Adds Over 300 Acts

KT Tunstall, Shamir, Sunflower Bean, and Circuit Des Yeux highlight

"...Vocal-looping Richmond pop force Angélica Garcia stunned at a Levitation last month ahead of Chicano..."

Dec. 8, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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