Promises, Promises

Two Austin neighborhoods vie to bring down federal dollars to help transform communities

"...and researchers are examining more hands-on involvement, initially its role is administrative. Project liaison and senior research associate Sarojani..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Don't Be Hatin'

How the Internet helps us all to get along ... or not

"...AC: From your perspective, what is the "revolution"? What role do online communities and social networks play in it?..."

March 6, 2009 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

District Eternity

As Ronnie Earle steps down, he looks back on his life's work

"...certainly not the first time that Earle, in his role as ethics law enforcer for the state capital county,..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

More Than Something Hanging on the Wall

Robert Bonar on the Dell Children's collection

"...RB: My main role on the committee was to worry excessively and to..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Page Two: Tearing It Up

Tearing It Up: Smart, committed, and usually the funniest person in the room, Ann Richards kicked down doors and prepared us all for the future

"...whether they are writers or politicians, actors or fashion models – the real driving force is their intelligence. They..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Column by Louis Black

No Mercy

The case of James Allridge raises familiar questions about the Texas justice system

"...a punishment: life in prison with a possibility of parole (after 20 years), or a death sentence. Allridge had..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cicadas

Honorable Mention

"...following passage expresses a drinker's belief in her leadership role in contacting the other world:..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Books Feature by Billy Cope

Caesar's Caesar

Karl Rove had a brief but interesting stint as a UT politics instructor.

"...In addition to his long-term and ongoing role as guru to George W. Bush, political consultant Karl..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Postmarks

"...children of the housing project. APD doesn't see its role as assisting the community, but controlling it...."

Aug. 9, 2002 Column

Raped by the Players

A lawsuit against an Austin dot-com firm reveals a world of fast times.

"...that the company had retaliated against her), Sadler's dual role in that interview was at best unethical, and any..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Dynamic Greater Than You Can Imagine

Buckminster Fuller believed pieces of things could be combined in new ways to create a powerful new dynamic. Now, playwright Alice Wilson is combining her words with Bucky's life for a dynamic new solo show. Wayne Alan Brenner gets the story.

"...sphere and a Hoberman sphere, the sort of gosh-wow models of structural engineering you can buy at toy stores..."

March 31, 2000 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Getting School to Work

Aided by an infusion of new tax dollars from high-tech and other industries, Del Valle ISD finds success by investing heavily in school-to-career programs.

"...cents this year. But the district's attitude about the role it serves in the community, which has been largely..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Manchurian Candidate, The Train, Seconds

"...surprising that she wasn't typecast as such in future roles. The dialogue between Janet Leigh and Sinatra as they..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

The Texas Gamut

Titles From Texas

"...discusses how 20th-century documentary photography has played an important role in creating and preserving public memory of historical events...."

May 15, 1998 Books Feature

Hollywood Babble On

The Silver Screen in Black & White

"...Fifties, Hollywood was dominated by men in key decision-making roles. What is not as well known, however, is that..."

July 25, 1997 Screens Feature by Alison Macor

Pool Parties, Pride Picnics, and Other Events Worth Braving the Heat

Get good and sweaty

"...folks to address patriarchal wounds and create new, healthier models of masculinity – at a special writing sesh for..."

June 28, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...or private equity-owned businesses including Gannett, writing that business models like Gannett’s “[aren’t] the future for robust local news.”..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

Free Acupuncture for Weary ER & ICU Staff

Doctors, nurses and receptionists from St. David's get treatments on the house

"...no-visitor policy, which forced ICU staffers to play the role of family members in consoling sick patients. Visitor policies..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Ellen Daly

Jordan Levin on the Future of Rooster Teeth

Post-pandemic, the studio's general manager looks at the next steps

"...how they change behavior, leveraging new technology and shifting models," Levin said, and RT had always been ahead of..."

July 31, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Did Legendary DJ and Londoner Paul Oakenfold Land in Bastrop?

The Londoner finds his way to a Texas ranch

"...problem with that, but I just don't enjoy that role. I don't enjoy being in videos, let alone doing..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

It's a Wage Shortage – Not a Labor Shortage – and It Disproportionately Affects Women and Persons of Color

It's a complicated economic situation, but one easy solution is increasing pay for restaurant workers

"...lack of employees and low wages, have adjusted their models to adopt livable wages, often abiding by standards similar..."

May 28, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

AISD Blocks Parent-Funded Posts at Upscale Schools

New equity formula ends PTA pay

"..."It's never easy to operationalize equity, because it causes..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Will Texas Expand Medicaid?

Long-running health care debate looks different through a pandemic prism

"..."That really speaks to an urgent call on this..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Faster Than Sound: Locals Join Over 1,000 Independent Clubs Fighting for Survival

Meet the National Independent Venue Association, goodbye Shady Grove, and more music news

"...District and Music Venue Alliance Austin now act as models for a new group of over 1,000 U.S. music..."

May 15, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Craft Brewers vs COVID-19: Austin Beerworks and Jester King

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 1)

"...the main source of your beer. But those taproom-only models are probably the most in trouble. We’re at risk..."

March 27, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

A Banana Peel, a Diaper, and a Plastic Bag Walk Into Austin's Composting Program

How can a whole city compost, is it working, and can we reach zero waste by 2040?

"...sessions after, but not everyone attends. Part of Pace's role is to field questions from the public in these..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

The Austin Women Dispelling Stigma and Moving Mental Health Issues Forward

From Sheriff Sally Hernandez to state Rep. Celia Israel, local women are changing the conversation

"...Ranus lost her mother to a terminal brain tumor, casseroles baked by her friends and neighbors appeared at her..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Public Defender's Office in Travis County?

Commissioners to consider concept of split system

"...that they were only "decision points to consider" and "models to discuss." Not discussing the ideas is CAPDS itself;..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Mayor’s Omnibus Resolution: Actualization Is Hard

Moving into Phase II

"...examples of how the city can best leverage its role. Yet the music community knows it can't simply wait..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Hyperlocal for the Holidays

From shoes to dollhouses to leather goods, these Austin designers are doing it their way

"...Favorite holiday dish: Sweet potato casserole..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Features Feature by Nina Hernandez

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