From Lady Bird Lake to Paris, Austin Rowers Compete in the Olympics

It’s go time for UT alums Kate Knifton and Daisy Mazzio-Manson

"...Olympics, she will be competing in the Women’s Four rowing competition, as one of the youngest members of the..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

It's a Family Affair for the Hurleys in Strictly Confidential

How Elizabeth tried (and failed) to keep son Damian out of the film biz

"...of her own early experiences on small films like Rowing With the Wind, filming in exotic locations but on..."

April 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Boys in the Boat

Classic sporting underdog story of the 1936 Olympic rowing team

"...nonfiction novel, recounts the journey of the Washington junior rowing team under risk-taking coach Al Ulbrickson (Edgerton) and the..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Qmmunity: Sporty Spice

Wherever you fall on the sporty spectrum, Austin's queer scene has a place for you

"...canoeing/kayaking cruises along the lake. Sun., July 23, 8:30-11am. Rowing Dock, 2418 Stratford Dr. Free but RSVP. queerblackwomenalliance.org...."

July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Quntry & Western

DJ Boi Orbison lassos queer country nostalgia with Neon Rainbows

"...ATX and Sapphic ATX. Sun., April 30, 11am. Texas Rowing Center, 1541 W. Cesar Chavez. instagram.com/sapphicatx...."

April 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Zilker Revisited

"...Springs Pool, Girl Scouts Zilker Cabin, Hill Country Conservancy, Rowing Dock, The Trail Conservancy, Trail of Lights Foundation, UMLAUF..."

Dec. 20, 2022 Postmarks

Community Advocates Worry Commercial Interests Dominate Zilker Park Vision Plan

Zilker Park or "Park Zilker"?

"...the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, the Barton Springs Conservancy, the Rowing Dock, and Zilker Hillside Theater, among others. Karen Blizzard,..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Artistically Invigorated, SZA Teases Post-Ctrl Material at ACL Fest

​​“If I wouldn’t be in trouble, I wanna sing all new songs”

"...Missouri-born star ruminated on her fear of time before rowing (literally, in a canoe) through acoustic deluxe track “Miles,”..."

Oct. 15, 2022 Music Post by Laiken Neumann

Public Notice: Oaks, Highways, and No Pickleball?

A potpourri of upcoming happenings

"...Sign up now at riverbatpaddlebattle.com, go down to the Rowing Dock any time between Sept. 25 to Oct. 25..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

A Guide to Austin Lakes and What to Do on Them

Boating, ziplining, and more water activities to enjoy

"...individual motorized boats, making for calmer waters for kayakers. Rowing Dock and Zilker Park Boat Rentals have kayaks available..."

Aug. 24, 2021 Chronolog Post by Avery Wohleb

Roll, Colorado, Roll: Rowing Dock Makes Waves With Black Austin Tours

Javier Wallace teaches Austinites about the connection between the Colorado River and Black history

"...Roll into Austin-based water sport-rental company Rowing Dock, and you'll find a new tour titled "Roll,..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Cody Song

Top Books to Read in 2020 As Everything Falls Apart

In a COVID-strained year, tales of families repairing their lives and the caste system's effect of Black Americans made an impact

"...THE 1936 BERLIN OLYMPICS (2013), which does for competitive rowing what Netflix's The Queen's Gambit did for chess. I'm..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Arts Feature by Joe O'Connell

Austin's Flatiron Pictures Acquires The Naked Rower

Studio to develop story of Olympian Rob Hamill

"...The Naked Rower, the 2010 autobiography of New Zealand rowing legend Rob Hamill, chronicling his record-setting Transatlantic crossing...."

Nov. 25, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...three youth deal with new and old issues of growing up, swirling with trauma, petty crimes, new love and..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Plan Reimagines Walter E. Long Park

New plan reimagines Austin's largest park

"...million, with $26M of that privately funded) includes a rowing course, "floating water sports zone," and expanded access to..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Papi Chulo

A heartwarming story of the messiness of friendship between the unlikeliest of pals

"...to do everything other than paint the deck. Hiking, rowing, go to parties, anything to distract Sean from his..."

June 21, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Sheriff Apologizes for Embarrassing Internal Video

“Motivational” video re-creates galley slave scene from Ben-Hur

"...the video begins innocuously, with Hernandez exercising on a rowing machine and discussing individual goals for 2019, such as..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Council: 1,020 Minutes Later …

Epic meeting sends Council into summer recess

"...dollars, deregulation of the taxi industry, an extended Austin Rowing Club row, and a decision at long last to..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Have a Ball in Austin With These Sports Summer Camps

Get your kids going with everything from gymnastics to karate

"...including softball, soccer, baseball, basketball, football, golf, sports medicine, rowing, diving, tennis, volleyball, swimming, track, and more. Register online...."

March 1, 2018 Events Post

Top 10 Texas Sports Happenings of 2017

"...10) Texas Rowing Team: Their current-cutting oar movements helped them slide into..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

The 25th Annual Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest

The lowdown on the 2017 submissions, judges, 10 finalists, and the prize-winning stories

"...Other Finalists (in alphabetical order by author): Robert Glover, "Rowing" Robert Maslin, "Two Stepping" E.S. Sparks, "The Buffalo Do"..."

June 9, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pet Issue Giveaway

"...a contest for prizes including a paddle pass to Rowing Dock and a pair of tickets to Radical Reels..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Features Feature

Gay Place

DJ GirlFriend continues to make space for queers and also raise funds for some hard-workin' orgs

"...Meet, mingle, and get sporty! Wed., July 20, 6:30-8:30pm. Rowing Dock, 2418 Stratford, 512/459-0999. www.lesbianswhotech.org...."

July 15, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Saturday marks Austin's seventh annual Queerbomb, a free, all ages, all inclusive queer celebration

"...Gilder Reading & Signing: Course Correction: A Story of Rowing and Resilience in the Wake of Title IX Ginny..."

June 3, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

You can't help but notice that adult proms are all the rage

"...Ginny Gilder Reading & Signing Ginny Gilder: rowing's Olympic silver medalist, queer woman, CEO, and co-owner of..."

May 27, 2016 Column

Austin Music Census Data Will Remain Private

Attorney General grants exemption from open records requests

"...McDonald could file suit in protest has now passed. Rowing says she’s pleased the issue is now put to..."

Feb. 1, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: The New Industrial Revolution?

Is Mayor Adler our Teddy Roosevelt?

"...High School, and encompassing Austin Pets Alive, the Texas Rowing Center, and youth athletic fields. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 6:30-8:30pm..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: "A Failed Experiment"

Planning Commission blasts Type 2 STRs

"...athletic fields, Austin Pets Alive Adoption Center, the Texas Rowing Center, plus the hike-and-bike trail, and the bikeway. The..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Day Trips: Farley Boat Works

Port Aransas boat builder keeps the spirit of the Texas coast alive

"...says. “You start on Friday and we’ll have you rowing around the marina in your own boat by Sunday..."

Oct. 21, 2015 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Jenni Finlay Promotions Turns 8

From sleeping on pool tables at Cheatham Street Warehouse to radio

"...AC: Growing up, did you spend a lot time at Cheatham..."

Aug. 20, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

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