Bondology

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

"...– how government bodies fund investments into schools, roads, parks, parking lots, rail lines, and courthouses. But without voter..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ingrid Goes West

Hashtag: #thisisyourlife

"...Elizabeth Olsen, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Wyatt Russell, Billy Magnussen and Pom Klementieff...."

Aug. 18, 2017 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Delivery Man

Vince Vaughn stars in this remake of a sweet Canadian film about a prolific sperm donor whose contributions catch up with him 20 years later.

"...Ken Scott. Starring: Vince Vaughn, Chris Pratt, Cobie Smulders, Andrzej Blumenfeld, Simon Delaney, Bobby Moynihan, Dave Patten, Adam Chanler-Berat,..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Afternoon Delight

A woman creates a tempest in her domestic teapot when she invites a lap dancer to stay with her family.

"...Josh Radnor, Jane Lynch, Jessica St. Clair, Michaela Watkins and Annie Mumolo...."

Sept. 13, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Celeste & Jesse Forever

This romantic comedy starring Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg is far funnier than you’d expect a film about a tortuous split to be – and more deft.

"...Directed by: Lee Toland Krieger. Starring: Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, Chris Messina, Elijah..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Safety Not Guaranteed

Love and time travel commingle in this debut feature which stars Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass.

"...Karan Soni, Jake Johnson, Jenica Bergere, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Jeff Garlin...."

June 15, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

I Don't Know How She Does It

Sarah Jessica Parker stars in this comedy about working-mom woes.

"...Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Christina Hendricks, Olivia Munn, Busy Philipps and Seth Meyers. Call her commercial cinema's poet laureate for..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Austin Animal Center Strains to Maintain Its No-Kill Status

City shelter struggles with overcrowding and volunteer dissatisfaction

"...a few of us held back in the lobby and continued conversations we'd been having all the way through...."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Toby Futrell's Budget

The staff-proposed city budget goes to council, with both breathing and wiggle room

"...City Council, noting that the local economy is improving and that her proposed budget "continues to rebuild our services,..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

PARD Releases Draft Long-Range Plan

“Our Parks, Our Future” charts course through 2028

"...The city’s Parks and Recreation Department released the first draft of its..."

July 30, 2019 News Post by Savana Dunning

Schlitterbahn North!

Long awaited grand opening of rejuvenated Bartholomew Pool

"...deal of happy fanfare, speeches, celebration, exhibitions of diving and synchronized swimming, the rebuilt, redesigned, and rejuvenated city of..."

June 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

News Ticker: July 11

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Dewhurst tries to break out of the friend zone, and Rick Santorum clogs up Austin's pipes. Euphemism is on..."

July 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Farmers Market Report: June 8-9, 2013

Seasons overlap: strawberries and blackberries at the same time!

"...The summer fruits and vegetables are arriving, yet there are a few remnants..."

June 7, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Beside the Point: A Vegetative State

The City Council tries to move the budget beyond meat and potatoes

"...$525.3 million budget's emphasis is on rebuilding, boosting services and staff back to their pre-downturn levels. It's a very..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Public Notice: Trying to Get Swimmers’ Ears

Plus parks, public safety, naked gardening, and more...

"...as you're reading this, but it will soon enough, and the city's Aquatic Division is scrambling to be ready..."

April 30, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Gives Green Light to Convention Center, Scooter Riders

May 23 meeting tackles "Downtown puzzle," "micro-mobility"

"...up what Mayor Steve Adler called a “pretty hard and big May” yesterday (May 23) with unanimous votes on..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Ice Hits, Austin Stops

UPDATE: Multiple accidents mean schools, UT, county, city close

"...Last night's shocking drop to 27 degrees, and a rarely sighted dusting of snow, means that Austin..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Decision Reached on Fate of Oakwood Cemetery's Unidentified Graves

City will exhume and re-inter 25 bodies discovered in former "colored grounds"

"...The city's Parks and Recreation Department reached a final decision regarding the..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Montinique Monroe

News Ticker: April 19

All the news that's fit to blog

"...John Carona defaults on loans, Rick Perry shocks and awes, and the Blackstone Group has second thoughts. Confusion..."

April 19, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Then There's This: Bond Election Crib Sheet

Here's a thumbnail of the seven bond propositions, from transportation to film

"...election season, to be sure, what with all the candidates on the ballot, the big push for a medical..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Got an App for That?

From the lobby to the parks, council has an item for you

"...While a good zoning dispute's great for fireworks and AM presentations can prove enlightening, items from council are..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom With America's Gutsiest Troublemakers

Nick Offerman's book of essays about 21 personal heroes is funny, thought-provoking, and mostly interesting

"...of paper that fits into the palm of your hand that's worth a hunk of fried glazed dough isn't..."

June 12, 2015 Arts Feature by Melanie Haupt

Event Horizon

As festivals, crowds, and expenses proliferate – is Austin approaching major event overload?

"...him the prospect of patronizing local businesses, amplifying city and state sales taxes, and other ancillary coffer-filling actions. As..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

A Cacophony of Passions

Why the City Council changed the boards and commissions system – and what still needs to be done

"...need for transparency as council modifies the city's boards and commissions system – explains in a nutshell why Austin..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Daily Hustle: 10/4/10

ACL = Austin (Street) Closure Listings

"...It's Austin City Limits time, and you know what that means sunburns, tequila in the..."

Oct. 4, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

What to Expect at Austin's Newly Reopened Pools

New policies, fewer pools, and how to navigate them

"...marks the first public pool activity in months – and, for some neighborhoods, their first functional community pools in..."

June 2, 2020 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

New Life for Seaholm Power Plant?

Site concepts are here ... again

"...The long-empty Seaholm Intake Building and surrounding park space is one step closer to a..."

June 4, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Upcoming Pop Culture Trivia Nights to Test Your Knowledge

How much do you know about Gilmore Girls, Bob's Burgers, Selena, & more?

"...Grab your sharpest friends and get ready for a month full of trivia. We’ve..."

April 6, 2018 Events Post by Alyssa Frost

Decisions Await for the Fate of Oakwood Chapel

Is moving graves from under the chapel adding insult to injury?

"...the cemetery spans 40 acres between East 14th Street and MLK Jr. Boulevard, and was initially cut into three..."

April 13, 2017 News Post by Montinique Monroe

No Trail of Lights

City announces Zilker Tree Holiday Festival instead of traditional illuminated promenade

"...Lights (complete with massive electricity bill) at Zilker Park and charge up to $5 a head; b) no Trail..."

Nov. 12, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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