Waller Creek Comes to Life

Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown

"...Creek of the future: a popular public space that's safe, clean, and inspiring...."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Public Notice: Break Out the Sharpies (or the Sharp Knives)

If CodeNEXT staff want community input, they need to be more transparent

"...to be included in Sound Check, and that, "going forward, the Planning Commission [receive] copies of the deliverables outlined..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

SXSW Cancels Panels, Cites Safety Threats

Harassment panel pulled; BuzzFeed threatens boycott

"...SXSW guest Neil Gaiman calling Forrest's statement "a new way of saying 'We are very scared.'"..."

Oct. 27, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

"Shawn Smith: Predators, Prey, and Pixels" at grayDUCK Gallery

The artist pushes past the simplicity of creating pixelated sculptures of wildlife

"...I must confess, I was not looking forward to the show. Sure, Shawn Smith's works are fine...."

Oct. 16, 2015 Arts Review by Seth Orion Schwaiger

Getting Outside the Box

Will City Council decide to give job applicants with criminal records a "fair chance"?

"...After all, who wants to hire a criminal? That way of thinking, of course, ignores the fact that a..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Council: Welcome to Solar City

Council buys megawatts, ponders PUDs, and contacts neighbors

"...Neighborhoods Committee), and an Imagine Austin commitment to find ways to address currently spiking automobile accident fatalities. Finally, there..."

Oct. 7, 2015 News Post by Michael King

A Safe Place?

Parties, alcohol, and attitudes are contributing to a high number of sexual assaults in Austin

"...numbers aren't decreasing – or even stagnating. According to SafePlace, the Austin nonprofit that assists those affected by sexual..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Uber-Disgruntled

Those cheap Uber fares aren't doing drivers much good

"...Austin Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9, to talk about the ways they're getting hosed. Their sentiments were simple: The pay's..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Adam Silver To Headline SXsports

NBA Commissioner will serve as track's Opening Featured Speaker

"...series of initiatives that should help move professional basketball forward. Last April, he was responsible for banning Los Angeles..."

July 27, 2015 SXSW Post by Chase Hoffberger

Sea Change

Searching for sustainable shrimp

"...surrendered every last one on his plate. Served every way, from boiled peel-and-eats to scampi to barbecued and grilled,..."

June 12, 2015 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Committee Versus Commission

Public Safety Chairmen Rossmo and Zimmerman trade invitations

"...just before hearing staff briefings at the final Public Safety Commission to be held under the current administration of..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Water Balloon Tech: Burst or Bust?

New stretches in water balloon technology hit the market but not the mark

"...Texas, father of eight, have each contributed great leaps forward in the evolution of the noble water balloon...."

May 15, 2015 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Glorious Renewal

The Contemporary Austin gives new life to the place where it all began, Laguna Gloria

"...as a historical site, or the brief marker tucked away on the grounds of her old residence: the villa..."

March 27, 2015 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

What Now for SXSW?

A year after tragedy, the city and the Festival look to a sustainable future

"...herded staff members and volunteers, and began moving onlookers away so that APD could begin investigating. Gibbons stayed in..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Dead Climb on Top of You

Third Place winner

"...was in my house, and I was not even safe alone. I had been dreaming and a child, a..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Feature by P. Tyson Midkiff

Pioneers or Settlers?

Balancing renewables and affordability at AE

"...build a new natural gas plant – historically a safe investment – might in fact be the bigger gamble,..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Public Notice: Something at Lake Long?

If not golf, what?

"...special election." In short, for this proposal to go forward, it has to go to a public vote...."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Alejandro Escovedo’s Hurricane Honeymoon

Rocker’s Category 4 account: “I thought, We might not make this"

"...Los Cabos. We got some supplies and made our way north along the coast highway there, to a little..."

Sept. 23, 2014 Music Post by Tim Stegall

AISD Election = Turning Point?

With filing for the November election imminent, Austin ISD's board of trustees has vacancies, and it has candidates. Unfortunately, they're not in the same seats.

"...Even with that three-way fight, that leaves three empty seats, and with Barks­dale..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Fault in Our Stars

The film does justice to the popular novel in this judicious teen tearjerker.

"...leg, Gus doggedly ignores Hazel’s efforts to keep a safe distance, keep him in the friend zone. That they..."

June 6, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Need a Lyft? Rideshare Wars, the Sequel

New player brings rideshare back to city agenda

"...your access to additional transportation options that are reliable, safe, and affordable." Uber was in Austin during the SXSW..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Fighting Sexual Assault

Amid growing national momentum, UT-Austin takes steps to protect incoming students

"...to your dorm.' And he said, 'But on the way, can we stop? I want to pick up my..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Jessica Luther

From Prisoner to Reformer

A Q&A with 'Orange Is the New Black' author Piper Kerman

"...much smaller prison population is juvenile justice, and the way that we treat kids in the system. We know..."

May 9, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Grandfathered Death Star

The Vested Rights Ordinance is new, but is it improved?

"...It's safe to say that neither the real estate community nor..."

April 25, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

The ancient art of foraging for food is aged to perfection

"...divide, foraging was the predominant means of sustenance. Fast forward several thousand years, and the practice has dwindled significantly...."

April 4, 2014 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

SXSW Film Review: 'Vessel'

Diana Whitten takes viewers inside the fight for reproductive rights

"...an organization dedicated to empowering women and to ending unsafe abortion in countries that deny women a most basic..."

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

The Sweet Queerafter: What's in a Word?

Shall we stash the powder keg in a flameproof closet or light the fuse?

"...these identities began to be defined by society. Fast forward to the mid-20th century. By the time the Mattachine..."

Feb. 13, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Perry Chills on Pot Decriminalization

Texas Gov comes out in support of less punitive drug policy

"...yearly crime data compiled by the Department of Public Safety, arrests for drug possession have steadily increased during Perry's..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dearly Beloved

'Sherlock' takes us inside the hearts and minds of its cast

"...As always, we kick off with a cold open – this..."

Jan. 26, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Texas Governor to Decriminalize Pot!

Perry claims progress … but the facts are not so plain

"...yearly crime data compiled by the Department of Public Safety, arrests for drug possession have steadily increased during Perry's..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

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