Qmmunity: Trans Day of Remembrance

Plus, Poo Poo Platter’s eighth anniversary, holiday market at the Little Gay Shop, and more

"...Austin's annual vigil honoring Trans Day of Remembrance returns this..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

The Austin Music Scene's Spectrum of Sexism

From sexual assault to all-female bills, women musicians face myriad issues in the live music capital

"...During an overcast morning over coffee last summer, Miranda Fisher sat at a picnic table,..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Music Feature by Libby Webster

The 10-1 Ticker...

Election updates!

"...Stephen Fabian, filed a campaign treasurer designation Tuesday... As of Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 5, 23 candidates had filed ballot..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature

The Road to 10-1: NAAO Forum, or …

How do you fit three dozen candidates into two hours?

"...The short answer is: You don’t – although the Network of Asian American Organizations is to be congratulated for..."

July 26, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Unchartered Waters

City Hall and citizen advocates look toward a new model of representation – is the seventh time the charm?

"...Outside a recent meeting of the 2012 Charter Revision Committee, Martha Cotera and Roscoe..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

“We Were Very, Very Lucky”

City bids farewell to political and literal father Gus Garcia

"...Council chambers were packed Saturday afternoon for a memorial/celebration of Gus Garcia, former mayor and longtime public servant, who..."

Jan. 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...The following is a compilation of Democratic Primary candidate endorsements from area clubs, unions, and..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...industry suddenly turns around and finds itself a shadow of its former glory, dependent on offshore investments and relying..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Local Restaurants Work Hard to Support Medical Teams

The Austin food scene steps up by doing what it does best

"...in countless employees being furloughed. Despite the struggle, the Austin food scene has stepped up to show their support..."

May 1, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Will COVID-19 Strike the Census?

How Austin is adjusting its strategy to ensure every resident gets counted

"...One potential casualty of the COVID-19 crisis is the decennial census – the..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King and Austin Sanders

Place 3

"...www.kimforaustin.com..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature

Med School Campaign Goes High-Speed

The campaign for a UT-Austin medical school accelerates

"...health care consequences and benefits implicit in the proposed UT-Austin med school and teaching hospital championed by state Sen...."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Club Endorsements Pile Up

Multi-club meeting scheduled for Jan. 30

"...lines already drawn and column inches filled, the endorsements of Demo­crat­ic clubs, labor groups, and other organizations may seem..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

It's Your City Council!

Laura Pressley vs. Mike Martinez

"...early traction, though. Some environmentalists object to Martinez's support of WTP4 and the Formula One agreement. The bus drivers..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...I left the U.S. in mid-September I saw one of my ethnic Albanian friends who came to Austin as..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Think Positive

"...I have to object to Mike Clark-Madison's portrayal of the ongoing Mueller redevelopment planning process in "This Is..."

May 8, 1998 Column

Thanksgiving as a Refugee in America

Give me your poor, your tired, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free

"...celebrated its first-ever American Halloween. In their small East Austin apartment sits a smiling pumpkin on a shelf, situated..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council Candidate Forums

The times and places

"...goodbye: Between now and election day, there's a welter of neighborhood and issue forums for Austin's City Council candidates...."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

First Nonprofits Receive RISE Funds

$5.6 million in grants to aid Austinites during COVID crisis

"...The $15 million Relief in a State of Emergency (RISE) fund, created to help poor Austinites during..."

April 21, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

It's Your City Council!

Six candidates are gunning to unseat Bill Spelman

"...film art director David Conley that filing for public office creates certain expectations: e.g., a campaign. R.A. "Bo" Prudente..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: CodeNextYear?

Reports, editorial, public all say CodeNOT

"...the long and winding road to a comprehensive rewrite of the city's land development code, the process known as..."

May 4, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

How to Help After Harvey

Donate, send goods, foster a dog, do your part

"...Last weekend’s storm dumped more than 11 trillion gallons of water around the state, causing historic flooding in Houston..."

Aug. 30, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...column that she was talking about -- the column of Sept. 21 -- Belinda Acosta actually referred to the..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week: "Why is this man in the White..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Campaign Snapshots

City Council Districts 5 and 6

"...District 57pm, Monday, Sept. 22 Austin Community College, South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Res Publica

A minicalendar for all those who resolved to be a good citizen this year: Jan. 1-8

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday01..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature

Meme Weaver

Local distributor Indie Meme brings independent film from India to the U.S.

"...elite. By "real life," we mean the everyday struggles of average people as depicted in films. Average people outside..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Matthew Irwin

Naked City

"...You're using too much, Austin...."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...to the private sector. He has served as mayor of Austin since 1991; prior to his election, he served..."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Feature

Postmarks

Losing Our Lunch

"...area even more. I'm sure there are other plots of land in this town that can be developed instead..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

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