Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

The weather’s ideal to learn about Bob Dylan or see hot air balloons

"...The museum is a mix of videos, photographs, timelines, posters, and memorabilia that show another side..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish out a hot summer with a cool adventure

"...It seemed counterintuitive to go to the West Texas desert to escape the triple-digit heat in Austin, but that’s..."

Aug. 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Adventures abound all the way up to Albuquerque

"...the 18-minute battle that secured the Republic of Texas’ independence from Mexico. It’s the tallest masonry column in the..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Long Activist Legacy Survives on the Eastside

Holding on to El Barrio

"...bright afternoon on Indigenous Peoples Day, and Bertha Rendón Delgado is interviewing her elders in the shade of a..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Gay Place: Seal '14 With a Kiss

Seal '14 with a kiss

"...No jokes, no games, only one punny (albeit James Brown-derivative) headline. Plain and simple, this was a year when..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

One More Detour on Holly Street

Power plant demolition delay reprises neighborhood history

"...much choice," said Castro. "You just take it in stride."..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

Thursday Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...must still be waiting for a bite since their long-delayed debut LP, When Fish Ride Bicycles, has yet to..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Serious GAME

For the Austin Outlaws, the game is the only thing

"...A lightning storm has delayed the start of the Austin Outlaws football game, and..."

June 2, 2006 Sports Feature by Kevin Brass

2005 ACL Music Fest Preview

All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one blurb at a time

"...FRIDAYAustin Collins Band11:15am, BMI stage..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

The Monkey Time

How communing with the apes inspired the artists of the Texas Monkey Project

"...set Andy Cockrum off. As a youth, the filmmaker developed a fondness for certain simians of the screen: Lancelot..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Arts Feature by Cindy Widner

The Texas Monkey Project

The Texas Monkey Project: 2005 Art Show and Sale runs Saturday, July 23 through Saturday, Aug. 20, at Progress Coffee. All proceeds benefit the Primarily Primates sanctuary

"...Progress Coffee, 500 San Marcos..."

July 22, 2005 Arts Review by Cindy Widner

Naked City

"...on-camera dismissal of a Houston TV reporter, after he misunderstood the reporter's final question about Perry's school finance plan...."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

The GOP candidate for Congress hits the Eastside streets

"...Do we need this woman in Congress? With Tom DeLay's chief enforcer, U.S. House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Missouri),..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...Minneapolis-based hip-hop powerhouse Rhymesayers has been racking up the accolades in bunches these past couple of years. Their lead..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

Welcome to Will's World

So many items, so little time

"...up a few more loose ends before focusing its undivided attention on the city budget, to be presented by..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...gross or so of items on today's (Thursday) agenda includes: delaying enactment of the smoking ordinance until Jan. 2,..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Twenty Years of Battle in the Barrio

The two main Eastside neighborhood camps -- and other figures on the margins -- each try to take the reins of redevelopment.

"...fence is covered with political campaign signs showing the residents' yellow-dog dedication. Obviously absent are placards from the races..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

No Quiet on the Eastern Front

The choice for Place 2 presents two approaches to Eastside issues.

"...campaign headquarters when he received a call from Gavino Fernandez, one of his two opponents. Fernandez was dropping out..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Travis Co. Clerk reminds you that the voter registration deadline for the upcoming election is Monday, Oct. 7. You..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

The Battle Over Eddie and Lulu

"...In the wake of the not entirely conclusive Democratic primary election for state House, District 51, the candidates..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Running Off at the Primary

Kirk vs. Morales, Lulu vs. Eddie: Get your pencils ready.

"...more unfinished business: the April 9 runoffs in the Democratic and Republican primaries. On the Democratic ballot, two races..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Primary Numbers Crunched Here

A breakdown of the voting in the March 12 primary election

"...to make their choices in the primaries -- with Democrats outpacing Republicans by more than two to one. Just..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Primary Election Night: A Roundup

"...Numerous races in the Democratic and Republican Party primaries feature uncontested candidates. Listed here..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature

Primary Election Night: A Roundup

Legislature and Congress: Few Surprises

"...with 23.4%; the spoiler role belonged to ex-County Commissioner Marcos de Leon, who had 18%...."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary: March 12, 2002

Early voting through Friday, March 8

"...The joint primary election allows the Republican and Democratic parties to nominate candidates to represent their parties in..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature

Welcome to the Primaries

A roundup of primary races important to the Austin area

"...This year, Republicans hope to score an unprecedented hat trick: control of both the Texas House and..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Contested Races

"...Numerous races in the Democratic and Republican Party primaries feature uncontested candidates. Listed here..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Contested Races

"...Numerous races in the Democratic and Republican Party primaries feature uncontested candidates. Listed here..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

"...The fifth annual Sixth Street Mardi Gras parade has been canceled -- though other Mardi Gras events..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...President George W. Bush will take time out from his..."

Jan. 4, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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