Will Texas Do Better?

As the 83rd Legislature slouches toward Austin, hope dances a two-step with apprehension

"..."accountability testing" in public schools. (The new Texas Education Commissioner, Michael Williams, announced last week that the rule requiring..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Peaceful Streets Project Founder Arrested for Interfering with Police

The saga of Antonio Buehler and Austin PD continues

"...of the Peaceful Streets Project that has organized a small army of residents into citizen documentarians, armed with video..."

Aug. 27, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Califa Arts Collaborative

After season's close, ballet dancers join forces in a unique new venture

"...project currently can't pay its artists, Terwilleger and her small crew of former and current Ballet Austin dancers have..."

June 10, 2011 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Alone in a Crowd

Why do people not act in the face of violence?

"...No one helped...."

Dec. 27, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Julie Gillis

Luv Doc Recommends: Aye Eye Ball

The Off Center, Saturday, August 21, 2010

"...of a large swath of humanity: shut-ins, eggheads, techno-geeks, cocooners – pretty much anyone with a high-speed Internet connection..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Bass Concert Hall: Park, Pee and Leave (or not)

The musical was great, but the venue is a problem

"...No one likes to bitch - But no one likes to..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Arts Post by Andy Campbell

Chipping Away at Crack Sentencing Disparity

The first step toward eliminating the much-reviled 100-to-one crack-to-powder-cocaine sentencing scheme will take effect tomorrow, Nov. 1.

"...The first step toward eliminating the much-reviled 100-to-1 crack-to-powder-cocaine sentencing scheme will..."

Oct. 31, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Off Course: City Fees Trip Up Athletic Events

Organizers of local running, cycling, and triathlon events grapple with increased traffic-control costs

"...American problem of juvenile obesity and diabetes and a small step toward realizing Mayor Will Wynn's dream of making..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

The Year in Sports, as Pitched to the Head of a Hollywood Studio

"...trying pretty hard to make it as screenwriters. Every one of them has taken a crack at writing about..."

May 14, 2007 Sports Post by John Hunt

Naked City

In a marathon Planning Commission meeting, three neighborhood plans get approved while one, the controversial East Cesar Chavez plan, gets postponed after a lengthy and heated discussion.

"...Three big steps forward, one giant step back for the city's neighborhood..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Film Review: Clemente

Baseball doc shines a light on a small-market superstar

"...the years to come. Clemente shines a light on one such player: Roberto Clemente, the first Puerto Rican superstar...."

March 12, 2024 SXSW Post by Matthew Monagle

Sheryl Crow Reflects Beyond the Music in New Documentary

No one said it would be easy

"...I kind of gave into it, and I’ll be honest, documentaries have been the thing since I was a..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

Fab Slabs: Absolute Elegance and Solid Utility

These camphor laurel cutting boards are top notch from Down Under

"...these days. And we all know why, too. No one even needs to say the goddamn word “pandemic,” and..."

Feb. 22, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

AFF Interview: Taking the Blinders Off

Vincent van Horn takes the scary path to Hollywood

"...make some new friends, and it turns out that one of these perfect strangers is actually a maniac determined..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Get With the Times

Modernizing the district in more ways than one

"...that Zavala and Metz are closer together, so upgrading one of them could potentially have a bigger impact on..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lake|Flato's Impact on Austin

The firm behind the new library has changed our city's look

"...the project with Boston's Shepley Bulfinch. But it's just one of many major projects here that Lake|Flato has designed..."

Oct. 31, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Bondology

How does one schedule a bond? Very carefully, and with a lot of advance planning.

"...Election Day set for Nov. 7 – Travis County commissioners and Austin ISD trustees are busy explaining why their..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

White Lung’s Mish Barber-Way

“You gotta scream to be heard”

"...vocals of Mish Barber-Way, the Vancouver trio plays Sidewinder one week from today: Wednesday, July 13...."

July 6, 2016 Music Post by Libby Webster

Historic Landmarks With Killer Views

Putting Austin in perspective

"...saying goes. It’s all a matter of perspective, but one must admit, we can all see that Austin appeals..."

June 15, 2016 Columns Post by Shaundra Smith

Public Notice: Test Your Water Knowledge

Everywhere you turn, the issue is water

"...Here are four water-related news items. But one of these items doesn't really fit in with the..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column

Public Notice: Government by Committee

Tonight's Town Hall: First step in a "New Way Forward"

"...One of the biggest concerns so far has been the..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The History Book on the Shelf Is Always Repeating Itself

'Mad Men' hits reset with midseason finale "Waterloo"

"...of the firm – there was no escaping the “one giant leap for mankind.”..."

May 27, 2014 Screens Post by Rod Machen

Enchanted No More

Rising tax bill forces owner to put art venue on the market

"...big metal heart. It's rusted now, tipped over to one side, and a perfect visual metaphor for what's happening..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

That Body, My Teacher

Deborah Hay dances her way into the Blanton to give us a lesson in expanding perception

"...an ending and that unspoken need to remain from one to the other, which gets into those messy considerations..."

March 21, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Young at Heart

The Austin Teen Book Festival is coming of age

"...space on walls adorned with pink, loopy script and cheekbones that could cut glass. You've discovered the Young Adult..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

Party All the Time

'Much Ado' and much fun with Whedon, Acker, and Denisof

"...they have not just working together but being around one another and the reasons so much affection and intimacy..."

June 21, 2013 Screens Post by Robert Faires

Glutard Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Favorite treats and sweets around town

"...One hopeful side effect of giving up gluten is the..."

May 21, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

The Price of 1,000 Songs

'Ordinary Peephole' celebrates the delights of songwriter Dick Price

"...to include – unless you were Matt Hislope. As one-half of the Rubber Repertory creative team, the Esther's Follies..."

Jan. 20, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Green or Greenwash?

COTA agrees to "sustainability" at F1, but is it the real deal?

"...says his personal commitment is to exceed its terms. One source close to the project said it's sometimes been..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Crowdfund for the Win

Where the shoestring meets Web savvy

"...and ready to work. Now all you need is money...."

Feb. 10, 2012 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

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