LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Mark A. Lawrence

The Library's current director takes a historian's view

"...enjoy being the new director of the LBJ Presidential Library before COVID came calling. His first day on the..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

LBJ Library at 50: All the Cake

Getting some free cake on LBJ's birthday is a rich tradition

"...We made it to the LBJ Library & Museum in July, during that tiny sliver of..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Kate X Messer

Death of the Neighborhood Library?

Closure of the Southeast Branch Library is Ominous

"...illustration by Doug Potter Like any other library, Austin's Riverside Drive branch has dizzying stores of information,..."

Sept. 5, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Betty Sue Flowers

The Library's director from 2002 to 2009 on her time at the helm

"...Betty Sue Flowers became director of the LBJ Presidential Library in 2002, she had a hard act to follow..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Mother’s Day Events and More in This Week’s Community Events

Lots to celebrate this week around Austin

"...Jasmine’s Amazing Aeffects, LARP tavern the Tiny Minotaur, and national org Black Fae Day, whose work promotes Black representation..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art Show Marks Farmworkers Awareness Week

CAMP at St. Ed's celebrates farmworkers' contributions via art

"...In celebration of National Farmworker’s Awareness Week, St. Edward’s College Assistance Migrant Program..."

March 27, 2019 Arts Post by Lilli Hime

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...President Carter Passes: President Jimmy Carter died this week at the age of 100. He was the only..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...Thursday 4, Ruiz Branch Library..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...tomorrow. March 18-23, Austin Independent School District celebrates Pride Week as a way to “highlight the district’s commitment to..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...that he would make an appearance at the LBJ Library Monday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the passage..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature

LBJ Library Director Steps Down

Mark Updegrove recalls “the greatest honor of my career”

"...The LBJ Library announced last week that Library Director Mark Updegrove will..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Immigration Bill: Gov. Greg Abbott traveled to Brownsville this week to announce his signing of several substantial and aggressive..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Know Your Rights: This week, much national news centered on deportation plans. Immigrant support..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature

A Beloved Birthday, Dragon Boats, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Get out before the heat descends

"...any of the Red Poppy Stage concerts happening this weekend – you know, because they’re all free!   –..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...an 80-acre base camp in Eagle Pass for Texas National Guard troops. The base will hold up to 2,300..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...Tuesday 22, Central Library..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...25-26, in observance of Thanksgiving, including all Austin Public Library locations. Additionally, all trash, recycling, and compost collections will..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...As ATX adjusts to its size and national status – international cred secured long ago by SXSW..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...minority leader of the U.S. Senate, froze again last week. With his health and political future in question, The..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature

Cute Animals, Crafty Adults, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Movies, arts, and more things to do

"...Monday 18, John Gillum Branch Library..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...program that provides produce to newly arrived refugees through weekly CSA packages and community networks...."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...will close on Friday, June 18, including Austin Public Library branches and the Austin Animal Center. See Community listings..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Society of Magazine Editors announced finalists for the 2022 National Magazine Awards on Thursday, Feb. 24. Texas Highways, Texas..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...to playing in fields, although those are usually at national music festivals rather than jury-rigged drive-ins...."

May 15, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

kYmberly Keeton Wants Your Stories for the Black COVID-19 Index

And at the Austin African American Book Festival 2020, she’ll tell you why

"...literally on the line and more get taken every week, but the way those lives survive and are carried..."

June 26, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin's Active Shelf Life

Can Our Public Library Keep Up the Pace?

"...As American urbanites, we expect a public library at our disposal, just as we expect streetlights and..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

News/Print

Everything is illuminated extremely loud and incredibly close

"...• Publishers Weekly has named BookPeople the 2005 National Bookseller of the..."

April 1, 2005 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

Chewbacca Wants You To Read

Austin Public Library releases Peter Mayhew poster

"...In celebration of National Library Week and to kick off its 2013 READ..."

April 17, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Public Notice: Lyft Up; Uber Under

The city sorts out airport ride-booking, and Uber resists

"...Transportation Network Company permitted to operate ... at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport." Under a one-year pilot program, effective immediately, Lyft..."

March 13, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

We Have an Issue: Why We’re Still Talking About LBJ

Reflections on the LBJ Library at 50, and a fond farewell to Food Editor Jessi Cape

"...often on the tip of the tongue in the national conversation, but not every dead president is Lyndon Baines..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

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