Aztex Stadium/Aztex Station at Highland Mall

A fanciful site plan for an ailing mall

"...of putting a soccer stadium at a redeveloped Highland Mall was … well, horrified more or less gets it...."

June 3, 2009 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...“Thank you for continuing to support small businesses. 25% off everything.”..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Farming Local Connections With Barton Creek Farmers Market

Austin’s longest-running farmers’ market continues to support small farms from a mall parking lot

"...from 9am until 1pm in the Barton Creek Square parking lot. Barton Creek Farmers Market has been, as their..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by James Scott

Observe and Report

With more of a resemblance to The Cable Guy than Paul Blart: Mall Cop, this Seth Rogen comedy about a bipolar mall security guard is decidedly dark.

"...do is compare Observe and Report with 2009’s previous mall-cop comedy (and breakout success) Paul Blart: Mall Cop, the..."

April 10, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

To Pursue … or Not?

When should police chase a suspect?

"...to pursue Hernandez as he fled Barton Creek Square Mall on June 15?..."

June 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Murder in the Suburbs

Good Luck Penny

"...to come home to their neighborhood overlooking Barton Creek Mall in southwest Austin. Earlier that evening, Penny had asked..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Not So Red

A "blue state" reporter journeys through the multi-colored regions of the Lone Star State

"...to doing interviews in people's homes, I've spent a lot of my time in the hot sun, interviewing people..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Rose Aguilar

After a Fashion

Our resident fashionista delivers a play-by-play account of the newest (fictional) reality game, Shopping Survivor; he also recommends the straight-to-video feature Intern, a bitchy, insidery take on the high-fashion industry, and Swap & Bop, an open-air flea market / music event at Waterloo Brewing Company this Saturday.

"...first event begins as the contestants arrive at the mall parking lot in a caravan of SUVs, and the..."

June 8, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Point Austin: Madness in Many Packages

From Highland Mall to PACT, the lunatics are at large

"...like I won't be spending more money at Highland Mall any time soon. I'm not what you'd call a..."

April 10, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Tag Your Dog

"...be sometimes inevitable with dogs, Cassidy got out a lot over the years while I was at work or..."

June 16, 2004 Postmarks

"Pertaining to Painting"

Paola Morsiani, curator of the Austin Museum Of Art's exhibition "Pertaining to Painting," fit in the show's four rooms so many -isms and nationalities that he could have called this exhibition "Now That's What I Call Painting, 2002!"

"...oil enamel to human(ish) figures for a perfect finish. Mall Parking Lot (1999) shows a faceless man/woman hooked up..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Arts Review by Rob Curran

Our Guide to Austin's Best Farmers' Markets Near You

Shop local, farm-fresh produce every day of the week

"...most of our farmers markets are conveniently hosted in parking lots? Don’t let the lack of greenery deter you...."

March 6, 2019 Food Post by Jessika Roth

Farmers Market Report: November 17

Gearing up for Thanksgiving

"...One Fun Fest, an event that appears to include lots of crowds and bands, but it is possible that..."

Nov. 15, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Naked City

"...with a pair of assaults outside Barton Creek Square Mall on May 21, according to an APD press release...."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

The Strip Club: Spending Time With Gino, Tinos, and Lord Purrington at Plaza 183

Exploring the far northwest strip mall for good eats and more

"...Welcome to The Strip Club, highlighting Austin’s destination strip malls. Where else can you eat a gyro while your..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Mall

"...Mall..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Books Review by Marion Winik

It Came From the Back Yard

House of Torment's yearlong scare tactics pay off in Halloween screams

"...year, it's a nondescript concrete box in the Highland Mall parking lot. For the six weeks leading up to..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Review Dept. for a northern extension to its existing parking garage on Speedway. Actually, the plan wasn't very new:..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature

Food-o-File

More delectable hot dogs in Austin, several businesses that cater wedding receptions, and updates on chefs' changes in Austin.

"...wrecking ball and relocated it to a beautiful three-acre lot in South Austin. Nestled under the oaks amid very..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

A Very Krampus Christmas

Seasonal scares at the House of Torment

"...at the old laser tag space in the Highland Mall parking lot. The local brand went national, with sites..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Things I Learned at Pies & Pigs

Getting in the know during a good cause

"...3 Little Pigs trailer a few yards across the parking lot at 1209 Rosewood to its former home under..."

June 15, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

Cirkiel vs. Petersen cook-off, Champagne, and pomme preservation on the menu this week

"...food critic Gail Simmons hosts the cook-off in the parking lot at Fourth & Congress. Friday, Oct. 14, 12:30-3:30pm...."

Oct. 14, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Burning Down the Ags: Is It Ever Enough?

Thanksgiving = turkey, then football, then shopping

"...friends after assuring yourself of an early and reliable parking spot—has gone corporate. State employee lots that once were..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

X Games Info

Don't know a railslide from a tailslide? Not sure if you got roosted or yard saled? We're here to help.

"...• The Galleria does your standard mall food court and shops one better with a graffiti..."

June 6, 2014 Sports Feature

The Strip Club: Lakehills Plaza

Cajun fusion that hits the target, a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, and more South Austin strip mall standouts

"...Welcome to The Strip Club, highlighting Austin’s destination strip malls. Where else can you buy a hanging plant pot..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...in new documentary Alone Together. However, in the centerpiece slot, the old guard will be thrilled at one of..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The LuvDoc's Celebrity Corner

The LuvDoc chats with Marcus G. Ollington, rock star cartographer

"...They make the Texas Hill Country look like a mall parking lot ... with a Westboro encampment. LuvDoc:  Their..."

Aug. 8, 2012 Chronolog Post by The Luv Doc

Says She Ain't Got No Extra Hush Puppies to Sell

Doing the Goodie Mob Soul Food crawl

"...the lid that's on the pot/Ain't never had a lot but thankful for the little that I got.”..."

July 8, 2010 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

PBS Doc Man on Fire Recounts a Modern Martyrdom

UT filmmakers find the story behind a Texas minister who set himself on fire

"...2014, the Reverend Charles Moore paced around a strip mall parking lot in East Texas for hours before dousing..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Screens Feature by Britt Hayes

Manley Fires Bryan Richter

Cop known for Breaion King arrest canned for dishonesty, use of force

"...ultimately came to an end in the Barton Creek Mall parking lot...."

Jan. 22, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

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