Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...the revenue requirement is sustainable. Environmental and consumer advocate Paul Robbins, an intervener in the case, suggested doing a..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Energy's Proposed Rate Change Draws Controversy

Critics say the base rate increase will hurt low-income customers

"...using more energy than the average consumer: Hausman and Paul Robbins, an independent citizen who has been conducting audits..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 10-16

"...London. A man claiming to be Jesus Christ convinced Paul McCartney to let him weasel his way into the..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Opinion: Texas Gas Programs Not a Solution to Climate Change

The main provider of natural gas to the Austin area has a profoundly flawed climate policy, and is spending substantial funds on greenwashed conservation programs

"...Paul Robbins is an environmental activist and consumer advocate who..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Column by Paul Robbins

Austin Energy Still Hasn't Fixed Problems With Utility Bill Discounts on Expensive Homes

Consumer advocate requests audit of AE's Customer Assistance Program

"...Last Thursday, Paul Robbins, a longtime local consumer advocate and environmental activist,..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Wednesdays

All this news is sure getting in the way of the news.

"...Veteran consumer advocate Paul Robbins is filing a complaint today with the City..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Faster Than Sound: KUTX Beacon Jay Trachtenberg Retires

Jay Trachtenberg retires from KUTX, Rick Carney steps down as Music Commission chair, and Johnny Bush ascends to honky-tonky heaven.

"...KUT" – Jay Trachtenberg, John Aielli, Larry Monroe, and Paul Ray – graced the cover of the Chronicle after..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Rates Hike Irregularity

June 12, 2020 Postmarks

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...well as footage featuring Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg, John C. Reilly, and many more...."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Roger Wallace

"...few (Mike & the Moonpies, Croy & the Boys, Paul Cauthen). Wallace escaped his native Tennessee in 1994 to..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...EAT ALL WEEK Hector Garcia SEX, POWER, AND PARTISANSHIP Paula Garner STARWORLD Cristina Rivera Garza THE ILLIAC CREST Gilbert..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

It's Knives Out For Rian Johnson at Fantastic Fest

The Last Jedi director's latest to close fest

"...hypertrichosis — which covers him with animal-like fur — Paul knows he’s not like other kids. But a seemingly..."

Aug. 20, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...fight for his own soul. Cast: Patrick Schwarzenegger, Miles Robbins, Sasha Lane, Hannah Marks, Mary Stuart Masterson. (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Slips Into Relaxation Mode

Light agenda, plus spitballing about biennial budgets

"...– that being, in this case, longtime utility watchdog Paul Robbins. Budgeting Made Twice as Good..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Quote of the Week: Jimmy Flannigan

Nutjobs, all of 'em

"...– Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, congratulating Paul Robbins on his consumer advocacy concerning Texas Gas Service..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Column

Council: Because We're Happy!

Council dances, hires, and lives the Life Aquatic

"...• Is That a Compliment?: Energy activist Paul Robbins presented his rate appeal against Texas Gas Service,..."

Feb. 6, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Council: Back to the Dais

Short month, long agendas

"...• Paul Robbins on Gas: Item 122 of now 125 is..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: As the Year Turns

Council kicks off 2018 with long agenda

"...• Relentless Robbins: Final Item 122 (although likely to be heard in..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Council: And to All a Good Night

Last regular meeting reprises a very difficult year

"...an easy vote, although not before green energy gadfly Paul Robbins told Council that had they been more patient..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

With All Deliberate Speed

Short-handed Council on homelessness, management, and carbon

"...targets 2030-zero as an aspirational goal. (Longtime environmental advocate Paul Robbins, a not entirely unanimous member of the Working..."

Aug. 14, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: Other People’s Money?

Actually, it's yours. Do you know where it's going?

"...ninth-edition resource recently released by utility and consumer watchdog Paul Robbins. This week Robbins is at it again, releasing..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Dealing With a Surplus

AISD real estate; a clean energy future

"...at the heart of The Austin Environ­ment­al Directory 2017-18, Paul Robbins' massive, sprawling labor of love, released last week..."

July 28, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...(1942, 102min/b&w, 35mm) Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, and Peter..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In a Valley of Violence

Ti West takes a break from horror with this Ethan Hawke Western

"...It’s the 1890s, and mystery ex-military man Paul (Ethan Hawke) rides angry into the dirtwater hamlet of..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Recommended ACL Records to Get You Psyched for the Fest

The best CPR (concert psychin' rock) to get in the fest mindset

"...circuit. Banks & Steelz unites Wu-Tang sensei RZA with Paul Banks, frontman for sullen post-alternative breakouts Interpol. The duo..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Post by The Music Staff

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Henry Prize Stories 2016 Chris Bohjalian, The Guest Room Paulette Jiles, News of the World Andrea Beaty, Ada Twist,..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Review: In a Valley of Violence

Ti West and Ethan Hawke deliver a brutally entertaining Western

"...It’s the 1890s, and mystery ex-military man Paul (Ethan Hawke) rides angry into the dirtwater hamlet of..."

March 12, 2016 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...the film tells the story of a drifter named Paul who arrives in a small town, seeking revenge on..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film Drops First Round of Titles

Pee-wee Herman rubs shoulders with Slenderman and Preacher

"...Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru (World Premiere) Director: Joe..."

Jan. 7, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

VOX Table Forms Bartender Supergroup

Daily Austin food news

"...Floyd (Weather Up), Jonny Evans (Dive Bar & Lounge), Paul Neuenschwander (Firehouse Lounge), Michael Phillips and Jeff Boley (Midnight..."

Dec. 1, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

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