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"...in response to a prior letter by a Mr. Metz is full of misinformation and flimsy arguments. In the..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Column

Guns Prevent Violence

"...in response to a prior letter by a Mr. Metz is full of misinformation and flimsy arguments. In the..."

Aug. 5, 2003 Postmarks

Day Trips

Vintage hotrods and muscle cars at the Marshall Car Museum and Showroom.

"...The oldest car on display is a 1912 Metz that edged out several 1914 Model Ts for the..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Articulations

Calling All Panelists!

"...Festival will be held Saturday, Oct 18, 9am-7pm, at Metz/Martin Recreation Center, 2407 Canterbury. You can enjoy visual art..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin ISD Budget Shortfall Could Put School Closures on the Table

Desperate times may lead to desperate measures

"...Sims elementary schools were consolidated, as were Sanchez and Metz elementaries (the Sims and Metz campuses were closed). Brooke..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

To Oblivion and Beyond: A Breakdown of the Bands at Oblivion Access

Translating the scrolls at Austin’s most interesting festival of the year

"...Thou's set is not to be missed. – Robert Penson MetzElysium, Thursday 12, 7pm-close Billed with: Spotlights, Deaf Club..."

May 6, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin ISD Leans in to Win Back Families, Boost Enrollment

Every student counts

"...the number down to three East Austin elementaries – Metz, Sims, and Brooke – and the oldest public school..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

A Long Activist Legacy Survives on the Eastside

Holding on to El Barrio

"...across the highway – as an active presence at Metz Elementary when she attended the school in the Eighties...."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Paul Cruz Steps Down at AISD

Superintendent takes UT post; transition plan still TBD

"...love was not always reciprocal, especially among parents at Metz, Pease, Sims, and Brooke elementary schools, who fought tooth..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Gets a Breather Before LDC Frenzy

The dais faces a marathon of meetings covering everything from the land use code to APD racism

"...the agenda, Council could begin the process to rename Metz Rec­re­a­tion Center to the Rodolfo "Rudy" Mendez Recrea­tion Center...."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Grief, Anger, Activism Follow AISD’s Move to Close Schools

Lingering questions over unreleased equity report fuel frustration

"...closed as a result of this month's vote – Metz, Pease, Sims, and Brooke elementaries – "School Changes Implementation..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...8. Metz Elementary (consolidating with Sanchez): A modernization project at Sanchez..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's Pool System Will Collapse If We Don't Save It

Shall we dive in?

"...center city (see map, below): Rosewood, Zaragoza, West Austin, Metz, Big and Little Stacy, Shipe, and Palm...."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Chili Dog Fest Caps SXSW Local Style

Impressive lineup of musicians to benefit Central Texas Food Bank

"...John-Pauls, will be performing]. Highlights include Canadian noise rockers Metz, Houston garage rockers Sugar Shack, and local punks OBN..."

March 15, 2018 Music Post by Mark Fagan

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...vibe as classic Brazilian bossa nova. – Thomas Fawcett Metz..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

News Roundup: Protests and Presidents

Contentious issues and presidential contenders

"...of protests. On Wednesday, April 29, residents gathered at Metz pool to speak out against the city's announcement that..."

May 4, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Thursday Showcases

International hip-hop, or domestic, Modern Outsider sounds?

"...Spell dropping on Sub Pop last fall. Toronto noisers Metz played ATX's indie fall classic as well, the trio..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Music List No. 9

Spoon, Atmosphere, Charles Bradley, and 243 more added

"...coming from Canada, which exports Ontario power punk trio Metz. Jolly old England contributes six including Doves offshoot Black..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014 Saturday Listings

FFF Saturday by the blurb

"...the rich range of Ludwig-Leone's vision. – Doug Freeman METZ 3pm, Black stage Toronto power trio Metz took indie..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Music Feature

Judas Priest Pounds Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014

Some heads are gonna roll

"...the Guantanamo School of Medicine, Judas Priest, King Diamond, Metz, Pallbearer, Pianos Become Teeth, Pissed Jeans, Radkey, Rocket From..."

May 19, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...school," built to get the Spanish-speaking kids out of Metz and onto their own campus. "This school was built..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

From Unknown to Throne

Sugar and spice from Austin's Jelly Queens

"...right for the competition. One of the judges, Ferdinand Metz, the executive dean of Le Cordon Bleu, pulled me..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

What's Next for Allan Elementary?

IDEA was sent packing – now AISD and the neighborhood face the school's 'repurposed' future

"...complexes have disappeared from Riverside. End result for AISD: Metz Elementary lost dozens of students. Now the district is..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Friday Picks and Sleepers

"...in one of those sensory-deprivation chambers. – Austin Powell METZ..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Make 'Em Laugh (And, Yes, Even Learn)

The Alamo Drafthouse inaugurates a new film appreciation series with Ninotchka

"...Nilsen calls "co-captain" Daniel Metz, a University of Texas Master of Arts candidate in..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: The Army Saves the Day

The Corps of Engineers speaks, and Travis County and TXI hang fire

"...took an inquiry from an Austin's Colony resident, Ryan Metz, to alert the Corps that it might have jurisdiction..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Column by Michael King

2004 Austin Parks & Recreation Pool Schedule

"...noon-7pm Martin, 1626 Festival Beach Rd.June 3-Aug. 8Daily, 1-7pm Metz, 2407 CanterburyMay 31-Aug. 15Daily, noon-7pm * = Montopolis, 1200..."

May 7, 2004 Features Feature

Naked City

The Austin Area Heritage Council's annual celebration

"...Third. Students from eight elementary schools will gather at Metz Elementary at 10:30am Friday and will join the Youth..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature

Budget Blitz

The City Council on Tuesday approved its $1.8 billion budget for fiscal 2003, but not before mollifying some angry citizens and mopping up some of the blood on the floor.

"...Baptist Chapel soup kitchen; the expansion ($1 million) of Metz Recreation Center, right next to the plant; $250,000 to..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Cinemakids 2002

Watch movies, make movies: It's all in a weekend's work at this year's Cinemakids program, an offshoot of the Cinematexas International Short Film Festival.

"...youth ages 7-18, running Sept. 14-16, noon-4pm, at the Metz Recreation Center (2401 Canterbury Street). Screenings and workshops are..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

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