Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia

Editor James reflects on what being on the computer used to mean

"...sites that had Adult Material (aka fan fiction where Robin from Teen Titans kissed other boys), I still think..."

May 23, 2025 Column by James Scott

APD Chief Lisa Davis Reorganizes Department Top Brass

Only three assistant chiefs from previous admin staying on

"...ACs Eric Miesse and Eric Fitzgerald opted for retirement rather than re-applying for jobs they already held, while Lee..."

April 25, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

City May Face Trial Over APD “Culture of Impunity” in Misconduct Investigations

Federal judge sides with plaintiffs in key pre-trial rulings

"...stage. If they actually make it to a trial, rather than agreeing to a settlement with the city, they..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cute Animals, Crafty Adults, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Movies, arts, and more things to do

"...this movie – Nathan Lane’s floaty blouses and rings, Robin Williams’ high-waisted slacks and open-collar tropical shirts, even Hank..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Piece by Piece

Animated doc about rapper, record producer, and mogul Pharell Williams

"...(He may have distanced himself from the misogyny of Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” but it’s hard to imagine he..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Police Oversight Office Ramps Up Community Complaints Investigations

APD has only suspended one officer over the past year

"...will only be where some oversight details are resolved, rather than where the entire framework is outlined, is a..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Texas’ School Funding Scheme Contributed to Austin ISD’s Massive Budget Shortfall

Recapture is just one puzzle piece

"...But Foster and his colleagues don’t blame the district. Rather, they see the deficit as the result of choices..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...Chief Joseph Chacon and continued by his interim successor, Robin Henderson. That enables Clark to provide a “victim-centered, trauma-informed..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Here’s How Art Acevedo’s Hiring and Ultimate Refusal Played Out

Timeline: how city hall insiders communicated with Acevedo

"...records and a conversation with Mills, it appears that Robin Henderson, Austin’s interim police chief, was not consulted on..."

March 8, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Top Brass Contacted Former D.A. Staffer for “Anonymous Stories” on José Garza’s Office

D.A. says APD “condone” apparent search for dirt on him

"...Trudy Strassburger. Garza relayed his concerns to APD Chief Robin Henderson at a meeting between the two on Jan...."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Will Soon Pay the Price for Shooting of 15-Year-Old Girl

APD misconduct lawsuits have cost the city more than $73 million over 10 years

"...Just two months ago, Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson ordered officers to stop using "less lethal shotguns"..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police

"...longtime deputies was revealed to be an open racist, rather than dealing with the problem immediately. And he was..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Zilker Revamp Plan Dead in the Water(shed)

Mayor Kirk Watson calls it off

"...Save Our Springs' Bill Bunch and Rewilding Zilker Park's Robin Rather (both of whom also serve in leadership positions..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Tensions Rise Ahead of Meeting on Zilker Plan

Dazed and confused over Zilker

"...Rewild Zilker's Robin Rather agrees that the idea that PARD is "selling"..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Community Advocates Worry Commercial Interests Dominate Zilker Park Vision Plan

Zilker Park or "Park Zilker"?

"...Rewilding Zilker's Robin Rather, president of ZNA, says, "It looks like money's..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Review: Zach's The Rocky Horror Show Still Tasteless, Plotless, Pointless, and Perfect

Cult classic is a welcome jump to the left, step to the right

"...cult classic, and of director Dave Steakley and choreographer Robin Lewis’ critically acclaimed collaboration during Zach’s 2006 production of..."

April 18, 2022 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Rookie Season

Behind the wheel of Rebel Rock Racing’s inaugural IMSA season

"..."It's not fun in the car," Robin Lidell, the team's manager/driver, explains. He may be talking..."

April 15, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

MSNBC Gets Behind the Story of Diamond Hands: The Legend of WallStreetBets

New documentary talks to the people who bought Gamestop shares

"...it wasn’t just about making money off shares but rather fighting a system they weren’t included in and changing..."

April 8, 2022 Screens Post by Ikram Mohamed

Zilker Vision Not Quite 20/20

Rewilding advocates call for more specifics as Zilker Vision Plan process nears end

"...group's – ecological uplift, increased accessibility, etc. – but Robin Rather, vice president of parks and environment with ZNA,..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Hello to New Friends Again, Down in Fraggle Rock

Behind the scenes on the revival of the beloved puppet show

"...Jim Henson Company, even if talking to the performers rather than the Fraggles took an adjustment. "I'm not used..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Most Read Film Reviews of 2021

Which films did you care most about as the pandemic rolled on?

"..."Robin is, in many ways, a vintage [Nic Cage] character..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Are You Local? Crit Group Reunion Redefines What it Means to be an Austin Artist

Two-part retrospective exhibition brings local creatives together, and to the main gallery

"...museum itself, as opposed to a smaller partnering gallery? Robin K. Williams, the associate curator involved with the show,..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Vivie Behrens

How Much of Zilker Park Can Austin Return to Nature?

Balancing ecological preservation and the human element in city's Zilker Park Vision Plan

"...who see Zilker as a huge commercialization opportunity," says Robin Rather, former chair of Save Our Springs Alliance and..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Rewilding Zilker Park

How do you polish a crown jewel?

"...value of "nature, trails, and water features"? Zilker NA's Robin Rather framed the dilemma succinctly in another email, "ACL..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...the public or fellow City employees." "Expected," that is, rather than "required." The Soros Connection!..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

I’m Not Okay: LA’s Weathers Discuss Mental Health and Writing Music During COVID

An interview with the soundtrackers of millennial burnout

"...we just started working with a couple different producers rather than just one producer...."

Sept. 24, 2021 Music Post by Clara Wang

Pig

Nicolas Cage’s porcine drama is a transformative soliloquy about love and loss

"...as shown by how his brindle-colored pig (Brandy) follows Robin (Cage) around, each gazing at the other with clear..."

July 16, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Raya and the Last Dragon

Disney's new Southeast Asian fantasy is a landmark, but loses its way

"...how little Awkwafina is given in the comedy realm: Rather than try for a big, memorable part like Robin..."

March 5, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity

The mathematical artist, in his own words and unique images

"...Directed by: Robin Lutz...."

Feb. 5, 2021 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Checking In (Again): Kevin Russell Hasn’t Wavered Amidst the Great Wall of Empty Time

Shinyribs Santa closes the questionnaire circle on No. 100

"...My wife Robin still has her job. Our school kids, one a..."

Dec. 22, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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