Council: Nickels, Dimes … and Millions

Budget readings slog through a difficult fiscal year

"...began their final fiscal year 2018 budget deliberations (aka "readings") this week, City Council seemed determined to refashion its..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Local Duo Crafts Texas-Inspired Tarot Deck

The founders of Mesquite Tarot talk cards and compassion

"...selling lemonade or cookies, we were offering tarot card readings for a dollar. Not surprisingly, no one stopped...."

Sept. 15, 2017 Screens Feature by Will McCarthy

Headlines

"...not. The usually pro forma three days of budget "readings" (beginning Monday) were consumed with detailed and occasionally tense..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature

Signs of Optimism at Troubled Crime Lab

Continued efforts aim to right past wrongdoings at the DNA lab

"...enter the fridge twice daily to take manual temperature readings. "Refrigerators are popular topics of conversation these days," said..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council: Seeking Consensus on Hotel Occupancy Tax

City Council’s HOT debate masks deeper divisions

"...to be able to proceed with the formal budget "readings" with a minimum of fuss, next week (Sept. 11,..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...Wednesday, leading into next week's formal budget adoption, aka "readings": Sept. 11, 12, and 13, and it might well..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature

Council: Heating Up the HOT Tax

Mayor moves to defend his solutions to the “Downtown Puzzle”

"...simmering literally for years, return for second and third readings – featuring staff-annotated editions for council members who have..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Gay Place

Too excited about Pride to let 2017 get me down

"...yer Pride colors with DJ GirlFriend, aura photos, tarot readings, and a live community mural – so come ready..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Council on CodeNEXT

Four CMs lament inequitable land use standards throughout city

"...Just about the time of budget "readings" – the formal adoptions are scheduled for Sept. 11-13..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Budgeting for a Return

Council catches last breaths before summer break comes to an end

"...Aug. 17 and Aug. 31, with the final budget readings running Sept. 11-13...."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Rude Mechs on the Move

Having left the Off Center, the theatre company is now planning to #crushAustin in all 10 council districts and opening new studios Downtown

"...the studios for things other than rehearsals, such as readings or workshop events if the audiences are small. And..."

June 30, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Rude Studios Open for Rentals

The Rude Mechs hatch new rehearsal space on Lady Bird Lake

"...none are equipped for performance, but they could host readings or workshop events if the audiences are small. And..."

June 23, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Five Arty Things To Do In Austin This Weekend

Arty, yeah. You know: Creativity actually happening in our city.

"...a live performance by the Bel Cuore Quartet, with readings by that nonpareil mistress of modern verse, Carrie Fountain...."

June 16, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

"A Celebration of Writing, and Reading"

Louis Black's notes on the first Chronicle Short Story Contest

"...the idea of being a writer entertained. During the readings, any number of generic themes developed, and more than..."

June 14, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

ATX TV Fest Quick Picks

Not sure what to do at ATX? We've got you covered.

"...Off Duty, 2:15pm, StatesidePaul Scheer and friends present table readings from not one but two never-aired pilots. With: You..."

June 9, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2017: The First Dozen

Lisa Ko, Claire Messud lead off first look at fest lineup

"...more who will fill up TBF 2017's weekend of readings, signings, and panel discussions...."

June 7, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

James Magnuson Leaves the Michener Center

James Magnuson reflects on his 23 years as director of the Michener Center for Writers

"...At least a couple nights a week." He recalls readings by visiting writers over the years: Denis Johnson reading..."

May 26, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Public Notice: Fun Is Where You Find It

Some things to look forward to(?) this summer

"...away on Aug. 1, leading up to formal budget readings Sept. 11-13...."

May 19, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Return of the Panama Hat

Council spends for roads, buys a robot, & has a brief Zimm flashback

"...which is always – voted to approve on initial readings and take another look. They all come back around..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Frankenstein’s Babymama & Friends

Brooklyn's Invulnerable Nothings bring the G-g-gothic goodness

"...O lover of all things British-and-still-almost-pre-industrial. There are also readings from works by that Byron and those two Shelleys:..."

April 26, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Council: Our House, in the Middle of the Corridor

Council considers strategic housing … again

"...(Item 36). Council has approved the PUD on two readings (7-4), not yet by the nine votes that would..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Once More Into the PUD

Council crosses swords over Austin Oaks planned unit development

"...on the PUD (considered for the second of three readings) actually began mid-afternoon, when a few witnesses accepted a..."

March 27, 2017 News Post by Michael King

10 Can’t-Miss Art Museums and Galleries

Old Masters and new whiz kids all have a home here

"...feet of exhibition space and which also frequently hosts readings, live music, and other community presentations. Elisabet Ney Museum..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

Council: Robert Rules, OK?

Plaza Saltillo inches forward, Capitol views move East, and tears flow

"...With some amendments, Council approved on second and third readings the District 7 Elysium Park affordable housing development, in..."

Feb. 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council Preview: Promised Land Use

Austin Oaks, Plaza Saltillo loom large at Thursday meeting

"...project plan; the latter also pending second and third readings, now with a valid neighborhood petition in opposition and..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Committee on Committees

City Council reorganizes, searches, ponders Saltillo

"...fire until it comes back for second and third readings (resuming this Thursday), while CM Renteria continues to try..."

Feb. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Fast, Cheap, and in Control

Cost-of-living increases are making local artists do more with less

"...benefits of the company's monthly series, a mash-up of readings and workshops of new work, screenings and a stage..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

UT's Public Arts Program Debuts an Ambitious New Project

Landmarks presents Ann Hamilton’s O N E E V E R Y O N E at the Dell Medical School

"...talk with Ann Hamilton led by Pauline Strong, and readings by Matthew Goulish, Natalie Shapero, and Brian Rotman. Thu.,..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Greg Hrbek Gets Incendiary at Malvern Books

Award-winning author presents a bomb-ravaged USA this weekend

"...know, the ongoing series of bookish celebrations – with readings and signings and a Q&A, much convivial camaraderie and..."

Jan. 25, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Gay Place

This year's Top 10 local queer heroes & LGBTQ stories

"...with DJs, dancing, a midnight bubbly toast, and tarot readings by Electra Mourning. Sat., Dec. 31, 9:30pm. Dozen Street,..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

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