Spreading the Gospel

The Mayor Shares His Favorite Book

"...more current data when consulting for a fee in local areas. "I don't know if there will be a..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

A Golden Opportunity

SB1704's Repeal Gives Austin a Turn at the Helm

"...come September 1, all construction projects in Austin are controlled not by the ordinances in effect when the projects..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Feature by John Spong

Kings of Comedy: Austin's Josh Frank Brings R.E.M. and Buster Keaton Together for Silents Synced

New soundtrack for Sherlock Jr. follows Nosferatu/Radiohead

"...For those that haunt their local cinemas, there's been not one but two versions of..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: A Modest Proposal for the Baddest, Reddest State in the Country

A satirical look at the machinations of Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature to impose their wills on the rights of everyday Texans

"...for children to read in public libraries. Taking away local control of school district public funding for its own..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Dan Acosta

State Education Agency Dogs AISD Over Special Education Backlog

Austin ISD gets a state monitor

"...Many parents condemned the proposal as an infringement on local control of their kids' schools. They asked the board..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The New Democratic Fight for the Future in Texas, USA

Documentarian Andrew Morgan on the ground in the 2022 election

"...they're chasing our work," Brown said. "They took away local control. They stripped away protections around voting rights. It..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Brant Bingamon

Central Health Budget Suggests Waning Trust in Ascension

The budget adds money for direct services

"...Our local medical ecosystem is in for a shake-up – Central..."

Sept. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

The Best Things We Saw at Oblivion Access 2023: Earth, BEAK>, GEL, and More

Highlights from year two of the underground Austin music festival

"...Not just setting local temperature records for the month of June, this year’s..."

June 19, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim

Public Notice: Move Fast and Break Things

Elon Musk and the Texas Legislature seem to be on the same path

"...pulverizing, the Texas Legislature rolls on, trying to crush local control in all forms, support the real estate developers..."

May 5, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

New Mayor and Council Take Office; No Coup Attempted

Peaceful transition of local power

"...Jan. 6 – not the 2021 attempt to seize control of the U.S. government, but the 2023 arrival of..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A BLK REVOLUTION, Channel Tres, Smashing Pumpkins, the Austin Record Convention, and more local music related shows worth seeing

"...SIMS Foundation.  – Derek Udensi Westside BoogieFriday 30, Empire Control Room..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Next at AUS: South Terminal Suit

Terminal operator Lonestar prepares for lift off

"...the leasehold interest of the South Terminal to regain local control." From that point on, the lawsuit alleges, the..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

P.G. Moreno Can’t Get Enough “Adventurous Music” and Austin’s More Interesting For It

Epistrophy Arts leader talks past, present, and holy grail bookings

"...Having weathered the ubiquitous pandemic hiatus, local improvised music advocates Epistrophy Arts came back strong with..."

Aug. 29, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

What We're Listening to Right Now

Sir Woman, whookilledkenny, Buffalo Hunt, Aaron McDonnell, Startographers, and more local sounds

"...still proved ubiquitous in unleashing their infectiously danceable dosage locally since capturing the Austin Music Award for Best New..."

April 29, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

The Broken Spoke’s Terri White & More Featured on Queer Eye

Locally-filmed reality show picks three Austin music subjects

"...unexpectedly long stays in Austin after the pandemic interrupted local filming...."

Jan. 2, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

CLEAN Cause Supports Sober Living Through Sparkling Tea Sales

This local brand keeps Austin hydrated and caffeinated while supporting those in recovery

"...addiction to alcohol and cocaine was spiraling out of control, and he'd also started using opiates. It took being..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

City Manager Presents $4.5 Billion City Budget

2021-22 FY proposal earmarks funds for police, parks, homelessness response

"...Now, Cronk is proposing to merely move those functions..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Finally, Forensics Flies Free From APD

Council approves “decoupling” of police crime lab

"...a new independent Forensic Science Department – outside the control of APD, with its funding “decoupled” from the police..."

Feb. 10, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Ley Line Soaks in the Healing Wash of We Saw Blue

Local quartet finds global rhythms in twining harmonies

"...its music, dances in a play of spontaneity and control, riding waves of serendipity while harnessing the power of..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Fallout Theatre Hosts Hardass Trivia Tournament of Champions

Comedy competition of cultural arcana comes to Twitch

"...these pandemic months, and that’s not trivial for the local improv comedy scene...."

Nov. 2, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Now Streaming in Austin: Zero Charisma

Join us for the Austin nerdcore comedy tonight

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. It's Thursday, so..."

May 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Los Coast Goes Country in Covering Gillian Welch’s Ode to Elvis Presley

“This has dramatically upended the lives of musicians”

"...Welch's heartfelt 2001 composition. The stirring, experimental single featuring local folk quartet Ley Line is the Austin psych-soul crew’s..."

May 6, 2020 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Checking In: Mike Melinoe Got the Memo

ATX rapper stays cool, calm, and creative

"...no surprise. Like the best in his game, the local MC preaches truth...."

April 1, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Paxton Bans State Employees From Donating Pay to Planned Parenthood

But they can still donate to an anti-choice group

"...When anti-choice politicians passed a law last legislative session..."

Jan. 13, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Secret Dennis Bonnen Recording Released, Confirms Quid Pro Quo

GOP House speaker put on blast by right-wing lobby group Empower Texans

"...And that’s not all. While claiming a respect for local control, the Texas Legislature has launched an assault on..."

Oct. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Nancy Pelosi Brings Down the House at TribFest

Speaker talks impeachment, turning Texas blue in 2020

"...was in college, in San Francisco, one of the local congresswomen died – not my rep, but in the..."

Sept. 29, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Lines: A Win for Brewers, a Scam for Paxtons, and More

This bill's for you

"...out of committee – as an unacceptable choke on local control; whose vote is needed to bring SB 2..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Barbecue Icon Rick Schmidt Passes Away

Former Kreuz Market owner helped shape the Lockhart barbecue scene

"...the two Kreuz Market family scions who battled for control of the Lockhart barbecue scene back in the 90s...."

Feb. 12, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Keto Bagels Are Now Available in Austin

Pflugerville alternative bakery rolls into local spots

"...Keto was originally designed to treat difficult-to-control epilepsy in children because the diet forces the body..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Healthy Austin Food for New Year’s Resolution-Makers

Turning over a new (and local) lettuce leaf can be tasty and fun

"...on those aspects of 2019 that are under our control – Marie Kondo-ing our apartments, vowing to take up..."

Jan. 16, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

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