Beside the Point: We Love Us!

Just ask anybody – Austinites approve of Austin

"...reflects the overall conditions of life in Austin, with Mike Martin­ez noting that it doesn't address social justice issues..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Fun Fun Fun Lists

"...Eyehategod (Sun., 4:30pm) NOLA screamer Mike Williams is back in paperback with Cancer as a..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Music Feature

Get Out Your Colored Pencils

The San Antonio court says it will draw its own maps, and sparks begin to fly

"...the specific request of Castro and San Antonio Rep. Mike Villarreal, both Demo­crats. "They liked the idea of 35,..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

One Cop, Two Cop ...
How Many New Cops?

Council approves 47 new APD hires – with perhaps a change in the air

"...from the AE funds under a subsequent motion by Mike Martinez...."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...Garcia, or current City Council members Sheryl Cole and Mike Martinez; all four of those officials, along with many..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

City Hall Hustle: With Interest

Absent state action, council moves to regulate payday lenders

"...District, or University Neighborhood Overlay District. Chris Riley and Mike Martinez are signed on as co-sponsors...."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Bag It

Proposed plastic bag ban will be popular – and under assault

"...resolution, sponsored by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Council Members Mike Martinez and Chris Riley, that would direct city staff..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Column by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Choose Your Battleground

From zoning to parking to water, the new council's got its contentious hands full

"...the recent wildfire in Oak Hill, this item from Mike Martinez, Lee Leffingwell, and Morrison calls for an amendment..."

July 29, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Shade's Farewell

Shade vows to 'be a part of this city going forward'

"...Leffingwell and Mayor Pro Tem Mike Mar­tinez had similar thoughts about the potential City Council..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Formula One Deal on the Bubble

What do council members have to say about the F1 deal?

"...Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez tweeted his approval of the deal that evening,..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Shade, Tovo Run It Off

Both candidates tout Hispanic endorsements

"...Shade countered with a list including Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez, state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, publicist Trey Salinas, and..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Bill of the Week

A quality control proposal for state government

"...that advice. Torres already has the public backing of Mike George, founder of the deficit-busting Strong America Now group..."

April 22, 2011 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Topsy-Turvy

Notes on an Englishman

"...such a disagreeable man!" goes the refrain), and filmmaker Mike Leigh admits to a special affinity for sour-faced Gilbert,..."

April 1, 2011 Screens Review by Kimberley Jones

Fat Possum Party

"...by fellow OFers Tyler, the Creator; Domo Genesis; and Mike G; Left Brain and Hodgy Beats proved hilarious, charismatic,..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Odd Future

Straight raw forever ...

"...leader is Tyler, the Creator. Then it's Domo Genesis, Mike G, the Jet Age of Tomorrow, Jasper Loc, and..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

"...language is the reflection of ourselves," Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez wrote an open letter to the community that..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature

SXSW Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW handicapping

"...Anthem is bone-deep and ripped bleeding by Eyehategod screamer Mike Williams. With longtime NOLA collaborators Crowbar in town, here's..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

SXSW Wednesday Showcases

Stay planted on Wednesday night with whole showcases

"...in your maw. Swedish fourpiece from the forests of Göteborg, Bult (12:30am) hammers a punishing wall of death metal..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

Council E-mails Prompt Ethics Complaint, Lawsuit

The consequences of hitting the send button

"...complaint against Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez. The complaint charges that their off-the-record comments about..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

When the New Thing Is Old News Already

Call it Murphy's nth Law of Computing: 'Any given program, when running, is obsolete'

"...faced technology-based obsolescence with varying degrees of success. Yet Mike Masnick, founder of Techdirt, sees the same wave bearing..."

March 4, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: What the Scan Revealed

Spelman's anti-airport scanner resolution can't quite achieve liftoff

"...In Fact Daily's Mike Kanin noted an interesting aspect of the new council..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Hall Monitors Needed

If a council quorum is now two, maybe chaperones are in order?

"...caricature. He does cite the most damning passage from Mike Martinez: "I think the meetings are important and we..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...poise of our prehistoric forerunners. The Eagleman Stag Director: Mikey Please If you repeat the word ‘fly’ for long..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

City Hall Hustle: The Lure of Rainey Street

Bars, cars, and teeny tiny homes

"...Item 35 on this week's council agenda, sponsored by Mike Martinez, Randi Shade, and Chris Riley, directs City Manager..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 1/27/11

Agenda highlights from today's council meeting

"...Item 34: Item from Lee Leffingwell, Mike Martinez and Randi Shade repurposing the 2006 Bond Oversight..."

Jan. 27, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 1/17/11

Disc golf, Lustre Pearl keep council up

"...to the operation of an outdoor music venue,” said Mike Martinez, taking the lead on the issue. “It's just..."

Jan. 17, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Letters at 3AM: Life as We Don't Know It

Our planet casts a shadow

"...New York Times, Dec. 3, 2010, page A16: "Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

Off the Record

From Cactusgate to Casual Victim Pile, the year in local music ends with the tragic death of drummer Bill Maddox

"...KGSR alumnus Susan Castle and former Woxy Program Director Mike Taylor, the only visible silver lining thus far to..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Culture Flash!

Art prize finalists, grants for a dancemaker and a new musical, and Mother Ginger

"...for the other remaining performances are: KVUE Sports Director Mike Barnes (Friday, Dec. 17, 7:30pm), Austin Fire Department Chief..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Daily Hustle: 12/13/10

2010's final City Council meeting

"...Item 67: From Mike Martinez and Chris Riley, a resolution supporting HB 212,..."

Dec. 13, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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