Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

Willie Abraham's Taj Mahal is worth a detour from your regular flight path

"...of friends who live or work in that far northwest neighborhood to join me for dinner and the six..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Last Day of Early Voting

Turnout still low for May 12 council election

"...important election, and you can still beat Saturday's rush by voting any time until 6pm tonight. Don't forget, there..."

May 8, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Taco More

Another hidden taqueria gem

"...Lurking on the Northwest corner of Parkfield and Rundberg, I had driven by..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Food Review by Mick Vann

Food-o-File

New noms flock to the South First strip

"...have closed, including the Downtown McCormick & Schmick's, the northwest location of Hoover's Cooking, Ilsa's Kitchen in Spicewood, and..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

No Indictment in Officer-Involved Shooting

Former yogurt shop suspect was fearful of cops

"...who'd fled from a routine traffic stop in a Northwest Austin neighborhood. That was until Wilson felt "something wet"..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Watson Says 4-Way Travis Split Unnecessary

Senator submits own map that keeps most of Austin in Dist. 14

"...it legal,” she replied. Her Dist. 21 currently reaches north to San Antonio, but the new map would have..."

May 12, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 1-7

"...6-8pm. Central West: Austin High, 1715 W. Cesar Chavez. Northwest: Lanier High, 1201 Payton Gin...."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 15-21

"...STATE OF THE STATE Public policy roundup sponsored by Equality Texas. 8:30am-4pm. Texas Cap­itol, 305-8400. Free. RSVP at..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature

India Kitchen

This South Austin Indian oasis does not disappoint

"...located in the strip center just west of the northwest corner of Pleasant Valley and Riverside, is to our..."

July 10, 2009 Food Review by Mick Vann

Hill Country Militia

Grassroots homesteaders tighten ranks to fight urban encroachment

"...Edwards Aquifer. The aquifer is best known on its northern end, in Austin, as the fount of Barton Springs,..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Greg Harman

Thursday Picks

"...refurbished Royal Festival Hall last year with a performance by 1,500 amateur choristers and the London Symphonia performing Beethoven's..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Food-o-File

Look to local businesses for help with your holiday feastivities

"...– A Culinary Experience, 5416 Parkcrest, 323-6907. This cozy Northwest Austin event venue comes complete with custom menus designed..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

No Room at the Complex

Renters scramble for housing as dirt churns on new condos

"...affordable, if older, units marked for demolition and replacement by more expensive condominiums. And the gentrifying trend is spreading...."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Aster's Ethiopian Restaurant

Aster Kassaye is back, and we couldn't be happier

"...the Kassaye clan again has a restaurant, on the northwest corner of I-35 and Dean Keeton, and we couldn't..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Food Review by Mick Vann

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...few square miles in the heart of the city. By the end of 2003, they would transform Central Austin..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Developing Stories: Compact & Connected

All aboard for Transit-Oriented Development

"...MLK (just west of Airport Boulevard). The third is northwest, on North Lamar (at Justin Lane). Toward the end..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...to listen to a single zoning case, and so by definition I may be having more fun right now."..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...born in 1962, somewhere in the Congo – but by the time he was about 10 years old, he'd..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Beside the Point

As another protracted legal battle looms, council lends tentative rezoning approval to three tracts of land at 360 and 2222

"...approval last week to the three legendary tracts of Northwest land at Loop 360 and RM 2222. Another protracted..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Reading the Road (and Rail) Map

"...use the toll roads to be built and operated by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, if indeed that..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

To Your Health

How much selenium is enough and how much is too much in helping to prevent cancer?

"...nutrients. For Americans, the adult Recommended Dietary Allowance, set by the Food and Nutrition Board, is 55 micrograms per..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

2004 Austin Parks & Recreation Pool Schedule

"...(about 20% discount off entry fees) May be used by all ages and is transferable. Unlimited Summer Pass (Memorial..."

May 7, 2004 Features Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...for the bait and switch being pulled on Austin by Mike Krusee ["Austin @ Large," News, April 9]. Mr...."

April 16, 2004 Column

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...the Sun, garnered many album-of-the-year citations from those enamored by his energetic rhyme-flow. Atlanta's Micranots, who specialize in the..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

Down to the Wire

Election Wrap-up

"...says he's targeting high-turnout precincts in the central city, northwest and southwest. Meanwhile, Scott Marks, still hampered by his..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Skate the Rainbow

Gay Night at the Roller Rink Brings the Eighties Home

"...weeks could show up? Or maybe an impromptu performance by one of those positively divine female impersonators ... personally,..."

May 11, 2001 Features Feature by Verushka Gray

2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide

"...16 students per week. Transportation available from Westlake and North Austin. Ages: 7-16. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport,..."

May 4, 2001 Features Feature

Cap Met's Five Year Bus Plan: More, Faster, Better

"...at the åDillo, supposedly a marquee service, now forsaken by otherwise sure-fire customers who can't keep up with the..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Food-o-File

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood explains why Austin is home away from home for several French chefs and updates readers on local restaurant changes.

"...away from home at Fonda San Miguel (2330 W. North Loop, 459-4121). Chefs Remi Lauvand, Francois Payard, Dominique Bouche,..."

April 21, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Least of These

UT professor Horace Newcomb reflects on the segregation South on the release of his friend and colleague Paul Stekler's documentary George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire.

"...four-pager, criticizing -- condemning, I hoped -- specific actions by Mississippi governor Ross Barnett. Those actions had led, I..."

March 10, 2000 Features Feature by Horace Newcomb

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