Red Guards and the Modern Face of Protest

Agitators, disrupters, or “anarchists,” these masked protesters represent a new resistance

"...troopers rushed the group and started pinning protesters and making arrests. It was clear to them that the troopers..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Missing MLK Events

"...the coming week of national tributes to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s transformative legacy. Next, I checked inside..."

Jan. 24, 2017 Postmarks

Imagine Universal Income

It's easy if you try

"...of universal income, also called basic income, isn’t new. Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for it in the Sixties..."

Oct. 13, 2016 News Post by Robyn Ross

An Unforeseen Cost

After a near-fatal hit-and-run, Elizabeth English struggles to rebuild her life

"...that hit her, and that continued to barrel down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard...."

July 8, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Dueling Bondage

Mayor and council members consider transportation packages

"...Steve Adler and some City Council members are also working toward a possible November transportation bond vote. If they’re..."

June 13, 2016 News Post by Michael King

2016 Long Fringe Canceled

Permit issue leads FronteraFest to shut down part of festival

"...and progress was complicated by the three-day weekend for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As of Tuesday, it was..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Happenings, news, and more

"...Mardi Gras tradition, the participants themselves become the beggars looking for gumbo ingredients. Rural communities like Mamou, Elton, Church..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fall Into Music's Final Notes

Last day to give your musical instrument to kids to play

"...Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center for the kick-off event. Making the first ceremonial donation was Maestro Peter Bay of..."

Nov. 18, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Beside the Point: Absence of Evidence Is Evidence of Ignorance

As we become submerged in factless policy-making, a request to return to reason

"...positive light – and marginalized minority figures, such as Martin Luther King Jr. They overemphasized "states' rights" in lieu..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

All the Way

In Zach Theatre's staging of this epic political drama about LBJ, the fight for civil rights feels particularly urgent

"...graphically in Zach Theatre's production by the massive mural backing Cliff Simon's set: the iconic image of the signing..."

May 1, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

News Roundup: MLK, Chris Kyle, and the Lege

Get ready to celebrate "Chris Kyle Day"

"...displaying two images of (and corresponding quotes from) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were quelled Friday afternoon when it..."

Feb. 2, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Unsettled Business

Lege opens with many unanswered questions

"...incumbent Speaker Joe Straus. Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, cited Martin Luther King Jr. in saying his vote for Turner..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...annual community march and rally honoring the life of Martin Luther King Jr. will begin 9am Monday at UT-Austin's..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature

SXSW Film Review: 'Cesar Chavez'

Diego Luna's biopic is a true hero's journey

"...the same approach was used by Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – but it doesn’t play well..."

March 11, 2014 SXSW Post by Michael Agresta

Who Benefits From a Reconnected Austin?

"...affordable housing in the neighborhood east of I-35 between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Manor Road. He wrote..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Israel Win Gives Dems the Edge in November

Turnout impressive despite ice storms

"...last week. Early voting was abbreviated due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Jan. 20, and two ice..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Reconnect Austin: Part One

The Great Depression

"...stretch from Holly Street to between 15th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Above them, a continuous bridge..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Food Events

Dec. 6-12

"...weekend classes in everything from DIY Christmas decorations to making bitters to raising backyard chickens. Check out complete schedule..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Food Column

Writers on Kennedy

What we think about when we think about JFK

"...one huge, nightmarish event which includes the murders of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, both in..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

It All Began So Beautifully ...

LBJ Library and Museum houses Austin's key connection to Kennedy's assassination

"...from windows. One last happy moment I had was looking up and seeing Mary Griffith leaning out of a..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer

'Imperial Augsburg: Renaissance Prints and Drawings, 1475-1540'

A traveling exhibition of prints places Augsburg at the center of artistic innovation

"...Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr., 512/471-7324 www.blantonmuseum.org Through Jan. 5..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Arts Review by Andy Campbell

Black Like Him?

Houston candidate hoodwinks voters into thinking he's black

"...former state representative who led the fight to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a state holiday or as..."

Nov. 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Headlines

"...1.5% pay increase. The board yet again demurred on asking voters for a tax rate increase, instead voting to..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature

Quote of the Week

"...– Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., addressing the crowd gathered at the..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Column

Lifelike

Shit gets real at the Blanton's new exhibit

"...'Lifelike'Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 512/471-5482 www.blantonmuseum.org Through Sept. 22..."

July 5, 2013 Arts Review by Matthew Irwin

Does Beer Dilute St. Patrick's Day?

Let's be offended

"...wrote in TheStreet.Com, "Why Beer Lovers Should Hate U.S. Drinking Holidays."..."

March 19, 2013 Food Post by Ivy Le

Veggie Tales

PETA's mission gets lost in theatrics

"...With PT Barnum chicanery, the animal rights group is asking "can you spend 60 seconds in hell?"..."

March 8, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Headlines

"...• Also on Inauguration Day, Austinites celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with the annual public service..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature

Civics 101

"...MLK DAY Commemorate the life and works of Martin Luther King Jr. Bring flashlights for a silent vigil..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Column

Headlines

"...• Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 21. AISD..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature

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