The Best-Case Scenario

After years of work, Envision Central Texas goes majorly public.

"...It's not that hard to find local leaders who don't have particularly high expectations for whatever..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Notorious C.H.O.

"...Directed by: Lorene Machado. Starring: Margaret Cho. Rrrrrrowrrr. She's funny,..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

C.D.A. Merger Plan Stumbles at Finish Line

Commissioners Court won’t pursue merger of prosecutors

"...In the end, District Attorney Margaret Moore's forecast – "Maybe we're not ready..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Experience the C.H.A.R.M.?

Marketing the "live music capital of the world"

"...On the city's letterhead and bumper stickers, Austin is the "Live Music..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

J.C. Herz's Multi-track Mind

Have We Become a Joystick Nation?

"...Almost every review of J.C. Herz's Joystick Nation that I've read begins with "When..."

March 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Adrienne Martini

R-e-s-p-e-c-t

The State of Austin's Hip-Hop Scene

"...on the Eastside photograph by Kenny Braun Austin's hip-hop scene just isn't the same as it was two years..."

July 4, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Scenarios at a Glance

Five different versions of Austin's future

"...To understand your role at this point in the comprehensive planning process, you have to accept some essential contradictions..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Austin @ Large: The Results Are In ...

The Envision Central Texas planning survey confirms a popular vision that the power brokers just don't want to see.

"...At the press conference Monday to announce the findings of Envision Central Texas'..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Comp Plan Combo Platter

The comp plan process reaches critical density

"...After a year of public outreach, the city's comprehensive planning effort has now entered..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

For regional planning, it's a great day to go back to the future

"...Wynn after all. Austin ISD has signed up its campuses for green power; the smoking ordinance appears headed for..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

She is a Man, He is a Woman

"...Directed by: Chan Ho-Sun. Starring: Anitia Yuen, Carinia Yau and..."

Dec. 16, 1994 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Not Everyone Keen on Charter IDEA

AISD considers partnership with charter school program

"...Austin Independent School District staff met a polite but chilly community response..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: Eric Tessmer Espouses A Policy of Truth

Strat master teamed with Heart’s Nancy Wilson on Depeche Mode cover

"...Repetitive motion disorders don’t simply affect office desk jockeys. Imagine what that looks like for..."

July 29, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

'Chronicle' Modulates Frequency of KOOP's Bid for Unbeaten Season, Wins Instant Classic 7-5

"...Collectively picking up a softball and delicately cupping it between..."

July 23, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Checking In: A Texas Gentleman Turns to Video

“Reality is the music business has been changing for a long time”

"...Riding out of Dallas, Butch (Dan Creamer) and Sundance (Nik Lee) – and current..."

Sept. 30, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: D-Madness Calls Getting Cut-off ‘Pure Hell’

Multi-instrumental funk marvel holds on tight to his sound-makers

"...Imagine supporting yourself as a performing musician and watching your industry cease wholesale. Now imagine that..."

Aug. 24, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: The Teeta Chills

Preeminent ATX rapper stays productive in downtime

"...“I had this doomsday scenario that would end in mass anarchy and transition into..."

June 29, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Austin's Black Pumas Land a Best New Artist Grammy Nomination

They’re peers with Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X & Lizzo in marquee category

"...Twenty-one months after debuting with a $5 Saturday night residency at C-Boys Heart & Soul, Austin’s Black Pumas this..."

Nov. 20, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Merging the Travis Attorneys?

D.A. Moore and C.A. Escamilla networking a possible consolidation

"...In the return of a notion that has circulated at Travis County for years – one old county..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Lifetime Picks

29 years, 29 albums

"...I’ve got a birthday this week and to celebrate I’m looking back at the best album from every..."

Sept. 17, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...disaster movie that plays in their mind. What’s the scenario in yours?..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...Here's a chance to foster sensible development: The Community Vision Project --..."

June 21, 1996 News Feature

Postmarks

A fresh melange of reader responses to our recent issues.

"...A little clarification is in order in the material attributed to me..."

May 25, 2001 Column

Texas’ Hemp Industry Wants Smarter Regulation. Dan Patrick Wants to Nuke It.

Lieutenant governor pushes to ban all THC

"...I often find myself making a face...."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

The Deep Dig: Longhorns Offensive Line

Digging deep on NFL and Longhorn football subjects

"...When Colt McCoy was entering his third season as Longhorns QB..."

May 22, 2013 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Luv Doc: A Very Honest Person

The Luv Doc is uncomfortable with the idea of a "hall pass"

"...Hi, Luv Doc..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Get the Flare Out: Carving Up Old Clothes Again

Dig out the dated flares and make skinny pants.

"...If you're a pack rat, I mean archivist, then you already know. When..."

April 8, 2010 Design Post by Anne Harris

Streetcar Desires

The Austin streetcar has a consensus – it still needs champions

"...What will it take to get a streetcar system up and running in Austin?..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Pacifier

Vin Diesel plays a Navy SEAL who draws diaper duty.

"...Directed by: Adam Shankman. Starring: Vin Diesel, Lauren Graham, Faith..."

March 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Déjà Vu Development

photograph by Jana Birchum

"...if you've heard this one before: An oddly shaped parcel of state-owned land in Central Austin, currently undeveloped, is..."

July 18, 1997 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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