Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...on those rare Texas days where the weather actually permits hanging out outside. Enter Georgetown’s Spring Art Stroll, where..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Liminal Lone Star State: Iliana Sosa’s El Paso in God Save Texas

HBO docuseries screens at AFS Cinema this weekend

"...bring farm workers across the border under temporary agricultural permits. “I knew about the program because my grandfather was..."

March 1, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Can a Veteran Oil Man Clean Up the Railroad Commission’s Mess?

Bill Burch is running to raise awareness of groundwater contamination

"...will often start projects before they even get their permits. They don’t do their due diligence, because they know..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Blues on the Green Back On, Thanks to City Council and H-E-B

New resolution outlines city co-sponsorship of free event

"...offset the logistical costs associated with concerts, like retaining permits for sound, security, and parks and recreation access. It..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Council to Propose Resolution for City Co-Sponsorship of Free Live Music Events

Natasha Harper-Madison will suggest an initiative at Feb. 15 meeting

"...but rather the offsetting of logistical costs like retaining permits for sound, security, and parks and recreation access. She..."

Feb. 14, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

PARD Considers the Future of Historic Home on Lady Bird Lake

Travis Heights citizens have fought to get it rehabbed for 40 years

"...foundation got its design plans approved and secured the permits to begin work. But then, former NPF President Colleen..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Makes 2024 List of Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker

City comes in at number four on MovieMaker list

"...studio space and soundstages, the ability to film without permits in public places, the combination of state and local..."

Jan. 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Diving Into a High-Stakes Election Year

Contemplating a March primary, a November election, and the Austin Music Poll Ballot – vote now!

"...and has suspended 23 oil and gas operators' disposal permits, effective Jan. 12...."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Amid Increasing Earthquakes, Texas Forces Reduction in Fracking Disposal

Oil and gas operators pressured to recycle wastewater

"...From November 8 to December 17, 2023, there were..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

The Biggest News in Austin Food in 2023

Looking back at a year of snafus, slices, expansions, and transplants

"...no choice but to close down while they awaited permits. But if anyone believed that this setback would keep..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...file. Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code permits departments to maintain a secret personnel file for officers..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...the Environmental Integrity Project for violating state-issued air pollution permits. Since then, LCRA has installed sulfur dioxide pollution controls..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council to Vote on HOME Amendments Increasing Housing Stock

Questions and concerns flagged ahead of Dec. 7 meeting

"...struggling to improve the rate at which residential development permits are reviewed. Interim City Manager Jesús Garza quickly followed..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Mayor Watson Passes Out Permits to His Buds: KUT reported that Gov. Greg Abbott's..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature

Feds Investigating Cruise’s Autonomous Vehicles Amid Safety Concerns

Meanwhile, entire fleet in San Francisco suspended

"...the California Department of Motor Vehicles, which issues Cruise permits to operate, suspended Cruise operations in San Francisco this..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Interesting Test Borings

"...the public. Keep a close eye on the construction permits and especially any test borings in the river. This..."

Oct. 24, 2023 Postmarks

Elon Musk's Boring Co. Slapped With More Environmental Violations

We Musk ask you to follow the law

"...going as far as to bemoan on Twitter that permits are "by far the biggest impediment" to Boring Co...."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Is Kyle’s Water Problem a Microcosm of Central Texas Drought Issues?

Straight outta water

"...new one, although cities are able to lease their permits. Because of current Edwards Aquifer Authority Stage 4 drought..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Eastside Residents Decry Cluster of Rock Crushers

TCEQ says it’s out of their hands

"...to five years and not grant them any new permits. Agency representatives told residents at the meeting that they..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...the plant build out, and will need additional extraction permits in order to expand its capacity any further in..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Saint Teresa: Richard Linklater and John Pierson on the Icon of Slacker

The director of Slacker and the film's sales agent discuss the creative importance of actor and musician Teresa Taylor

"...on a side street in Downtown Austin with no permits or permission. She was like, "I worked one morning..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Screens Feature

City Manager Announces Slew of Key Department Head Changes

Some expected, some not so much

"...fallen under intense scrutiny for lengthy delays in approving permits required to build housing. In the Economic Development Department,..."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

TCEQ OKs Rock and Concrete Crushing Cluster in East Austin

Meanwhile, Lege may make it harder for residents with health concerns to weigh in

"...contacted TCEQ to request a hearing on the two permits but "could not get a clear answer on whether..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas Environmental Penalties Are Increasing

Time for tougher regulation

"...don't do siting'" as a reason to greenlight problematic permits, said Shelley. "It's not an acceptable answer. One of..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Local Immigration Advocacy Groups Aim to Blunt Right-Wing Proposals at the Lege

Border splurge still splurging

"...HB 1869 that would let undocumented folks get driver's permits. And TCRP is supporting legislation that would create more..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Got Repairs or Debris Following the Ice Storm? Here's What to Do.

Who to call, where to go, and how best to get back to normal

"...is providing emergency repairs to homeowners and businesses, and permits are not required to start work. In order to..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: Canaries in the Shelter Line

Musicians are a useful proxy for the unmet housing needs in Austin neighborhoods

"...the code (which keeps changing) to make decisions on permits, site plans, and subdivisions. Also ever since I've been..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Claudio Reyna Steps Down as Austin FC Sporting Director Amid USMNT Scandal

Josh Wolff, Sean Rubio assume interim duties

"...forward to a less all-consuming work pace that still permits me to assist ongoing club development.”..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Texan Palestinians Protest Israeli-American Council

Protesters and conference speakers clash

"...on-site. Both the IAC and the Palestinian protesters had permits to be present. The IAC did not comment on..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Leena Alali

Public Notice: What Goes Up … May Go Down?

Lower home prices don’t mean lower housing costs

"...units in fiscal year 2022, issued over 1,100 demolition permits, completed 21,000 reviews for commercial projects, and issued over..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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