Historic Black Church Won Federal Funds for Restoration. Why Is It Sitting Empty?

$150K to make the building usable hangs in the balance

"...the end of the Civil War, a congregation of former slaves south of Austin built a church where they..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Historic Baker School Site Among Items on Final 2020 Council Agenda

School, pond, no house

"...Draft­house co-founders Tim and Karrie League – are seeking historic status for the site on Avenue B in Hyde..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Backs Parkland Preservation in Vote for New Dougherty Arts Center Site

Austin's oldest community arts venue would relocate to new facility in Butler Shores' southeast corner

"...in Butler Shores' northwest corner as the visual terminus for West Riverside Drive, and a two-level underground garage would..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...on February 3 was a subdued affair. Icy weather forced 10 of the Council members to attend the meeting..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Daily Hustle: 10/25/10

Hyde Park historic zoning fracas returns

"...On the city calendar: The Historic Landmark Commission meets in City Hall's Council Chambers, 301..."

Oct. 25, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

What Can Austin Teach Other Cities?

Preservation experts shine a spotlight on Austin

"...Folks from the National Trust for Historic Preservation are in town for their..."

Oct. 24, 2010 News Post by Nora Ankrum

Culture Flash!

The 2005 Texas Medal of Arts Awards have been announced, and the Elisabet Ney Museum snags a Historic Homes grant

"...Arts Awards have been announced by the Texas Cultural Trust Council. The annual honors go to Texans who have..."

March 18, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...existence by a thread as the windows of the former bayside resort are boarded up and the insides are..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...life back." – Schizophrenic death row inmate Kelsey Patterson, before his execution last week. See "Capitol Chronicle."..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Think Global

Act local: Flooding and more

"...and Platting Commission Tuesday evening on Atlas 14, the National Weather Service's ongoing long-term national rainfall study. Not that..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Happy holidays to everyone and happy daytrippin’ to all!

"...The Landmark Inn’s open-hearth historic cooking classes explore how common dishes were prepared over..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Raising the Roof

Major donors to the Deep Eddy project

"...Deep Eddy project had three phases. Phase one, the Historic Preservation Plan created by Hannah Swenson Vaughan and Laurie..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Articulations

The Elisabet Ney Museum is headed for a makeover, Austin photographer Sean Perry takes the prize in New Mexico, and Chronicle arts writer Barry Pineo gets a publishing deal for an acting book.

"...from the Save America's Treasures program would provide $250,000 for restoration and renovation of Formosa, former home of famed..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

A Whole New Astrodome

Houston needs a fresh look for its old arena; we've got a few ideas

"...as news broke this summer that the Astrodome, which, for all those years between 1965 and 1999, played host..."

Sept. 4, 2013 Sports Post by Chase Hoffberger

Culture Flash

Your chance to dance with Jack Black, and votes pour in for the Paramount

"...up. Auditions are being held this Saturday, Sept. 25, for dancers to appear in the motion picture Bernie, starring..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Lady Diane

Diane Keaton takes her life to the stage

"...by phone to better understand what was in store for the evening...."

Nov. 6, 2009 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 23-30

"...DON'T MISS THE 350 Flying for the holidays? Be sure to get a window seat..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature

Day Trips

"...art history. The museum staff has made a concerted effort to present a combination of African arts with African-American..."

June 16, 1995 Column

Happenings

Dec. 13-19

"...For more events, see Community Listings. Friday 14..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

The Smart Growth Lineup

"...The Partners for Smart Growth Conference runs from Tuesday through Thursday, Dec...."

Nov. 27, 1998 News Feature

Headlines

"...settlement, a half-dozen annexation hearings, and enough morning contracts for consent agenda non-consensus. See "Council: Coyotes, Garages, and Manure."..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature

A Wonder No More

Voters reject plan to save Astrodome

"...turning the once hallowed grounds into a networking opportunity for semi-drunken conventioneers could barely elicit a "meh." Beyoncé once..."

Nov. 6, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Preserve the Paramount

Your vote could net the Paramount a nice-sized preservation grant

"...some pretty significant renovations, is currently in the running for a $25,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic..."

Sept. 15, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 21-28

"...HEALTH CENTERS FORUM Learn how to navigate community-based health care services. 5:30-7pm...."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature

Res publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 7-13

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Friday07..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 30-Jan. 6

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday30..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Column

Council Watch

Council holds commissioners court … and other matters

"...Council meeting was relatively abbreviated affair – scheduled primarily for zoning cases – but not before an Irish welcome..."

April 17, 2015 News Post by Michael King

As Budget Battles Begin, APD Takes a Minor Hit

Only a small change, for now

"...of the $100 million various activist groups have called for, but Cronk says the proposed cuts are only the..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Articulations

The stars come out at the Paramount when the Texas Medal of the Arts Awards are given, and the Bastrop Opera House shoots for a national title in the American Association of Community Theatres competition.

"...heart of Texas next Tuesday when the Texas Cultural Trust Council hands out its 2003 set of Texas Medal..."

March 21, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Whose Affordability Crisis?

Looking through the prism's lens

"...The definition of "affordable housing" depends on who's looking at the problem...."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

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