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"...Diana Garcia..."

March 29, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...bid for office. The former rival of Mayor Gus Garcia will kick off her campaign to unseat Rep. Lloyd..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Public Notice

Cool out for the summer with Meals on Wheels Air Conditioner Drive Fundraiser at the Dam View, some film, or an art's fest.

"...Transitions, 454-8646.No Dam Jokes Last week we passed the mike to PR lady Kayla from Meals on Wheels &..."

July 27, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Food-o-File

If you're like me, Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood writes in this week's Food-o-File, and wondered why April came and went without the usual anti-hunger fundraising dinner, here's the scoop on what's happening.

"...crowds… On the expansion front, those culinary wizards the Garcia brothers have invaded north-central Austin with a new Curra's..."

June 15, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Dancing About Architecture

Alt.rock and Woodshock out, Michael Corcoran back in.

"...manager Jeff Crenshaw and former Charles Attal associate Anthony Garcia as booker/promotions manager. The Fly's jukebox full of loud..."

June 8, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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Our readers holding forth, but not holding back.

"...Public Library Commission since 1994, I strongly disagree with Mike Clark-Madison's portrayal of that Commission as "grouchy" and ineffectual..."

June 1, 2001 Column

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...freelance writers Rob Curran (art), Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre), Mike Huebner (music), Dawn Davis Loring (dance), Sondra Lomax (dance),..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Endorsements

"...quality-of-life issues, we can't in good conscience endorse Ernest Garcia, who currently holds this post by virtue of an..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Food-o-File

Four Austin restaurants are among the best in Texas, according to Gourmet magazine. Virginia B. Wood reveals which ones and updates readers on Austin's culinary news.

"...of wine news to kick off Texas Wine Month. Mike Villim has resumed his award-winning wine classes at Mirabelle..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

People's Choice Awards

"...Jorge Quintanilla (Col del Valle, San Pedro Garza Garcia)..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Food Feature

Naked City

Council members announce Planning Commission appointments that promise to calm the harsh political winds that have blown through the commission of late.

"...real estate broker Navarro and, before him, civil engineer Mike Rivera...."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice

This week, to celebrate Father's Day, "Public Notice" makes room for daddies and implores dykes to check their boobies.

"...form of benevolent patriarchal nice guys Ward Cleaver and Mike Brady are fodder for lampoon; today, it's lines like,..."

June 16, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Council Watch

Intel secures $15 million in incentives to locate its facility downtown, saying only $2.5 million of that consists of actual "incentives"; the council votes to annex the property owned by the Regents School, whose sports facilities have annoyed neighbors in the nearby Travis Country subdivision.

"...to the motion to annex, but Beverly Griffith, Gus Garcia, and Jackie Goodman did not, effectively downing the proposed..."

May 26, 2000 News Column by Kevin Fullerton

Endorsements

"...(dare we say it?) his generation's answer to Gus Garcia. Despite Quintanilla's undeniable dedication to East Austin, he fails..."

May 5, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...(dare we say it?) his generation's answer to Gus Garcia. Despite Quintanilla's undeniable dedication to East Austin, he fails..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature

Council Watch

Business as Usual: After Bradley, Council Moves on to Other Things

"...settlement. Opponents of the settlement, including Bill Bunch and Mike Blizzard, refused to have their objections mollified by the..."

April 7, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

1999-2000 Award Winners

"...11. Mike Barnes..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Media Clips

The world’s major corporations have realized that the media can be big money, and they have invested heavily.

"...McGregor owns the Spanish-language KQQQ-FM and KQQA-AM; the local Garcia family owns three other Spanish-language stations, KKLB-FM, KELG-AM, and..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Council Watch

Council divided on Gotham condo project; Jesus Garza gets a big raise; East Austin residents voice concerns about the future of the brown building and flood control.

"...the scheduled 6:15 start time. Stalwarts included Shudde Fath, Mike Blizzard, Jeff Jack, and Gary Hyatt, and many of..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Honorable Mentions

"...Edward Zamora, Pam Glass, Pamela Feles (Cedar Park), Delores Garcia, Chris Abreo (Flower Mound, TX)..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Food Feature

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Different Traditions

"...Sincerely, Dr. John Garcia Millions of Fans Can Be Wrong..."

July 30, 1999 Column

Austin Powers

Planning or Plotting?

"...Assistant City Attorney Bob Kahn, and Fuels Marketing Manager Mike McCluskey.) Though several council members were surprised to learn..."

June 18, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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Bush on Borderline

"...sewers, but it's not in his legislative package" (Rep. Garcia): Legislation from the early Nineties made funds available for..."

June 11, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...NAACP-Austin President Parisrice Robinson, Austin Police Association President Det. Mike Sheffield, APD Det. Craig Howard , APD officer Lisa..."

June 11, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...presence in the downtown area," says Council Member Gus Garcia, who has led the effort to stabilize Mexic-Arte's place..."

June 4, 1999 News Feature

The Ruling Party

Something to Crow About

"...council next year are also options. "I hear Gus Garcia isn't running," she said...."

May 7, 1999 News Feature

Buried in Scandal

SCI and the Money Trail

"...Sen. Mike Moncrief, D-Fort Worth, believes that the governor's staffers' involvement..."

March 26, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...to decide who can be a parent!" exclaimed Dianne Hardy-Garcia, LGRL executive director and the event's organizer. But it..."

March 26, 1999 News Feature

Saturday Night Live

Mayor Kirk Watson takes his downtown vision to the streets

"...one who says it that way. [City Councilmember] Gus Garcia says it that way...."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Record Reviews

"...graciously adds his considerable prowess on four songs and Mike Maddux adds accordion on his composition, "T & J..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Music Review

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