Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...one thing that almost everyone can agree on in Austin, it's that our transportation situation is unacceptable and unsustainable...."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

The Show Goes On For SXSW-Selected Films

Cinemas step up to provide Austin screenings

"...left a lot of films without a home, either for a world or Austin premiere. However, several Austin cinemas..."

March 12, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Puns, Pigs, and Puppets in Austin Web Series Buckle Up

Ridesharin' dirty with writer Andy Silverman

"...One of the best things about ridesharing is how uniquely terrible it can be. Sure, that..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Screens Feature by Dan Gentile

City Slickers

How the state's most influential conservative think tank works to undermine our local control

"...debated Proposition K, the November ballot measure that calls for a third-party efficiency audit of the city. Chuck DeVore..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...City Council's 10-1 format is now into its fourth year, meaning it's graduated..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Uber and Lyft Are Back, in Case You Missed Them

Drivers and riders react to return of TNC giants

"...of self-imposed exile, Uber and Lyft have returned to Austin. Both of the transportation network companies' apps recommenced operations..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Uber, Lyft Return to Austin Monday

Gov. Abbott expected to sign rideshare bill

"...and Lyft have announced they plan to return to Austin, as Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign transportation..."

May 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Can a Working Musician Find a Decent Job in This Town?

Musicians looking to subsidize their poverty-level passion already have one strike against them

"...Sitting in the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians office last summer, waiting for an eye..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Music Feature by Leslie Sisson

Making Car Ownership Obsolete

Zipcar, Car2Go: Our mission is to sell zero cars

"...Four years ago, Heyride introduced Austin to the concept of ridesharing, but stalled out. Now..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

72 Hours (or So) of Ridesharing

With Uber and Lyft still boycotting Austin, we take the competition for a drive

"...water coolers, and Uber and Lyft opting out of Austin proper after voters upheld the city's regulations in the..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

RideAustin Enters the Ride-hailing Market

Nonprofit TNC launches app

"...Adding to the growing number of ride-hailing options in Austin since Uber and Lyft’s wholesale evacuation, a new nonprofit,..."

May 23, 2016 News Post by Kahron Spearman

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...on the charter revision committee that brought 10-1 to Austin in 2012, and since her inauguration, the former firefighter..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council: It's All on Camera

City Council gets ready to dive back into the breach

"...adjourned at afternoon tea time, an extraordinarily civilized moment for a council prone to drift unwillingly into the late..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to Prop 1

"...anticipated advent of app-based ride-hailing companies beginning operations in Austin, City Manager Marc Ott releases a memorandum addressing possible..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature

Filling the Gap

In the wake of Uber and Lyft's exit, drivers and riders look for alternatives

"...and going home in protest of Prop 1's failure, Austinites who used to rely on the juggernaut TNCs are..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Page Two: Vote No on Prop 1

You mean the election already happened?

"...companies decided they did not like legislation passed in Austin. They mounted a spoiled-brat, dishonest campaign to try to..."

May 13, 2016 Column by Louis Black

All That $10 Million Can't Buy

Anti-Prop 1 faction celebrates referendum's resounding defeat

"...Our Choice was packed with people who’d thrown their efforts into the referendum’s defeat – not only local politicians,..."

May 7, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Prop 1 Election Results

Uber and Lyft vs. Austin, the numbers through the night

"...search engine firm Baidu) – attempting to overturn an Austin city policy is unprecedented. Tonight, Austinites see if $9..."

May 7, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Deport Leffingwell

"...persona of their creators. As we are seeing in Austin, rideshare app creators will take any action necessary to..."

May 5, 2016 Postmarks

Point Austin: How Much Money Is Too Much?

As Uber and Lyft's millions flood, Austin voters may have had enough of Prop 1

"...Uber and Lyft (via their political action committee, Ride­shar­ing Works for Austin) had filed finance reports with the City..."

May 6, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: Think Globally, Vote Locally

Why your country is depending on you to vote no on Prop 1

"...coming from, where's it going, what's it being used for?..."

May 6, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Notes on Kamp: The Illusion of Safety

Prop 1 is terrible, but the regulations it seeks to overturn need work

"...how much money's been spent convincing voters to be "for" Prop 1, so I won't revisit those details. But..."

May 6, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Leave Town

"...Dear Editor, I voted "no" on Austin's Proposition 1 yesterday. Super easy, too! Just showed up..."

May 2, 2016 Postmarks

Money Doesn’t Talk, It Swears

Uber and Lyft spending $8 million-plus to sell Proposition 1

"...In the last month, Ridesharing Works for Austin – the PAC established by transportation..."

April 30, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: Learning to Share?

A full week of Proposition 1

"...Just time for a quick recap of the week (as John Oliver..."

April 29, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Adler to Vote "Against" Prop. 1

Mayor announces opposition to TNC proposition on Monday

"...of Proposition 1. “I believe such a vote puts Austin and the rideshare companies constructively back at the negotiating..."

April 25, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

More Strong-Arming From Uber and Lyft

President of U.S. Chamber tries to undermine U.S. “Smart City” grant

"...to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, suggesting that Austin’s candidacy for a Smart City Challenge Grant might be..."

April 24, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: A Modest Proposition

How much misinformation can you buy for $2 million?

"...I suppose Austinites should feel somewhat flattered that Uber and Lyft are..."

April 22, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Prop. 1: False Advertising Claims Escalate

City officials deny claims on background checks

"...I reported, as Travis Consi­dine of pro-Prop. 1 PAC Ridesharing Works for Austin told me, that if Prop. 1..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Headlines

"...Tuesday, May 3, in the May 7 city of Austin election over a single proposition: Prop. 1, the ordinance..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature

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