Pure Luck in Armenia

Sarah Bolton lost her luggage on a cheesemaking trip to Armenia, but she gained some priceless knowledge and relationships.

"...and principles by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's M.A.P. (Marketing Assistance Program). This program offers assistance to people in..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Taking a Look at Texas Wine Month

Throughout October, and thanks to Susan Combs

"...a number of laws and created an abundance of programs, all aimed at supporting the family farmer...."

Oct. 6, 2006 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: A Year Later

Twelve months after Mayor Steve Adler rolled out his plan to save live music and the arts, what's happened?

"...supported the music and creative sectors through offices and programs, and many city staffers, council members, and mayors had..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After Free Week, Red River Cultural District Requests City Funding

Stressing increased rents and insurance rates to the Music Commission

"...the RRCD requested $75,000 from the 2023 Elevate Grant Program but was denied. The program uses Hotel Occupancy Tax..."

Jan. 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Public Notice

"...ALAA -- Artists' Legal & Accounting Assistance Lawyers and accountants needed. Also, marketing assistance to develop..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Volunteer Some More

"...ALAA -- Artists' Legal & Accounting Assistance Lawyers, accountants, and marketing assistance needed. 3710 Cedar, 407-8980...."

March 26, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Crosstalk: Take a Tour of UT's Moody Center, and More Music News

New business partnerships at the Paramount and Grapetree Records

"...assist Austin-based musicians with creating and releasing albums. The program will provide artists with financial assistance for record production,..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the Texas A&M University System, claiming a faculty fellowship program engaged in "discriminatory, illegal, and anti-meritocratic practices" that put..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature

Austin Considers Film Incentives

Localized subsidies proposed to fight off in-state competition

"...council on their plans for a Creative Content Incentive Program as a way to keep that new production within..."

April 22, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...and largely Austin-run, but leverage the distribution networks and marketing arms of the major. The caveat, of course, is..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

Commission Considers Making Venues Eligible for the Live Music Fund

As grants from this year’s program roll out to 368 recipients

"...with a potential plan for venue eligibility for the program. Venues must meet the city of Austin’s definition outlined..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

What's Wrong with Public Housing?

The remarkable turnaround of the city's Housing Authority

"...AAHC the contract to administer the Section 8 housing assistance program for the entire state. This is a far..."

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

Luv Doc: An Octogenarian Don Draper

Why is the Luv Doc looking at 60-year-old penises?

"...Chances are, they're just like me: walking around looking..."

June 29, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Public Notice

Holiday Wish List, Part Two

"...ALAA -- Artists' Legal & Accounting Assistance..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Faster Than Sound: Empire Control Room Owners Purchase Longtime Location

Seventh Street venue takes charge of its live music destiny

"...receipt of a grant from the city's Creative Space Assistance Program. The Austin City Council will vote Aug. 22..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crowdfunding Austin Music Venues

Mayor Adler announces new mini-bond plan to preserve at-risk venues

"...dais and announced plans to utilize a new mini-bond program to preserve local live music venues. His hope is..."

Sept. 22, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Daily Hustle: 8/23/10

Council previews are our Domain

"...$7.8 million contract for the South IH-35 Water/Wastewater Improvements Program’s Pilot Knob Pump Station undertaking...."

Aug. 23, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Ho-Ho-Homegrown Holidays

Austin's independent "iconic" businesses hope we'll all put them on our list

"...megaretailers and chains, which are backed by powerful national marketing operations and corporate deep pockets – not to mention..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Revving Up for Slow Times

How local entrepreneurs plan to weather the recession

"...and supportive services, and the city's Small Business Development Program also offers free help to local small-business owners needing..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Shape of Things to Come

What will the arts in Austin look like in 10 years? CreateAustin has a good idea – in fact, it has 10.

"...available to arts groups through the city's cultural contracts program, which rises and falls with the amount collected through..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fonte's Inferno

ACC's New Pres Faces the Hot Issues in East Austin

"...arena -- we very much need to improve our marketing and our promotions.... The person on the street doesn't..."

June 6, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...Welch, was an old-school press guy. Sanchez is a marketing man; his roots in PR for pharma giant Pfizer..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

State Constitutional Amendment Election

"...#3: Authorizing the farm and ranch finance program to use its bond authority to provide financial assistance..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Wish List

Give 'Til It Helps, Part 2

"...Computer/programming needs..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Features Feature

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...since found housing outside of the convention center, said marketing director Betty Rogers...."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...to assist low-income households into the "Alternatives to Abortion" program. Former state Sen. Tommy Williams, R-Woodlands, initiated a new..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Tug of War

Changing Chamber Funds

"...Marketing efforts to entice minority conventioneers to Austin will now..."

Aug. 6, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Wreckless Recs?

Garza's Affordability Strategy Slides Into Uselessness

"...most mysterious to its actors, the city departments whose programs are undergoing review, based on confusing "benchmark" data from..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle

Despite promise of good times, too many Texans go hungry.

"...and roughly 40% of the households seeking emergency food assistance include one or more adults who are employed but..."

March 29, 2002 News Column by Michael King

The Joys of Meanness

Scott Blackwood's initiation into the writing life

"...10 years, the title and its accoutrements (author interviews, marketing) don't sit easy with him. He seems a bit..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

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