Federal Edges Out Swift's Attic

Miami eatery wins Best New Restaurant battle with a "biskit"

"...diner visit with hidden cameras, and a head-to-head dinner service in one of host Tom Colicchio's New York City..."

Jan. 29, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

New restaurant lightning round

"...groups debuting concepts, and homegrown chains adding outlets and services. In keeping with the breakneck development pace, here's a..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Closing the Digital Divide

Low-income housing gets cheap Google Fiber

"...new program, led by nonprofit Pathways Youth & Family Services and supported by a dozen business, philanthropic, and academic..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: No Way to Run a City

Why is Council drafting ordinances on the dais after midnight?

"...airports – there's no "peak demand" need for the service there, after all, and it's one competitive advantage cab..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Devil in the Details

aRoma still needs to iron out the kinks

"...aRoma for dinner in May and recently added lunch service. With a seasoned operator like Whitney and a chef..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Public Notice: Can I Get a Scheduler?

District 9 opponents need to be in three places at once tonight

"...proposal to bypass the study process and "legalize" these services on a fast track. See more on this in..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Estate Sale Roundup: September 4-7

Vintage camera and Victoriana lovers, heads up!

"...Squadron. Automobile memorabilia: 1955 Austin Healey 100 hand book, service manual emblems, badges. Datsun 240 280 ZX ephemera, Elmore..."

Sept. 4, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

TCRP Sues Uber, Lyft, Yellow Cab

Alleges the companies failed to serve wheelchair-bound customers

"...this city's eventual transportation network ecosystem. (The network companies' services are informally called "ridesharing," but essentially they facilitate vehicles-for-hire.)..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

'A Mayor Who Listens'

Sheryl Cole talks about her skills, her record, and what she learned on her 'house party tour'

"...the mayor pro tem cut her teeth on community service as a PTA president...."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Gospel at Colonus

After 18 years, Zach has remounted this mix of Greek tragedy and gospel, and miracles abound

"...two decades ago. When they lift their voices in service to Oedipus' story, to sing his message of release..."

April 25, 2014 Arts Review by Robert Faires

MetroRapid 101: What's a Bendy Bus?

"...more seats, they'll be faster than the regular bus service...."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Water Prospectors

New city rules have slowed the demand, but urban wells remain a hot commodity in wealthy neighborhoods

"...2012 saw 137 new wells drilled in the city's service area, about 62 of them in 78703, which includes..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

How to Avoid a Bad Review

One restaurant's epic fail is a lesson for us all

"...table and say the food is "awesome" isn't a service model. Basic service includes simple things such as delivering..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Exclusive Interview: Spin Modern Thai

What's really behind Spin's failure, and what's next for its chefs?

"...On the final week night of service, the diner was overflowing with customers eager to get..."

July 29, 2013 Food Post by Kenny Pailes

Playback: Conjunto Los Pinkys

Jim Morrison plays Conjunto (Los Pinkys) at a Full Service Circus and other strange days

"...laughs. "They still remember me in my prime." Full Service Circus..."

May 3, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

It's Official: Google Fiber Is Coming to Austin

Austin will be second city in nation to host ultrafast network

"...The extension of service is a logical next step for Google's ultrafast fiber-optic..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

What the Hell Is Google Fiber, Anyway?

A quick primer on the service everyone's talking about

"...up to 100 times faster than your average broadband service. It's an internet service plan and a TV plan..."

April 8, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Actually Making It Better

HRC joins LifeWorks in helping LGBT homeless youth

"...better. As part of the MLK National Day of Service, the groups are making care packages for the 75..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Jumping the Shark on Women's Health

For the sake of anti-abortion politics, the governor and the Legislature turned their backs on women's health care – with disastrous consequences. Is there any way to fix this mess?

"...Most obviously, the family planning and basic reproductive health services budget meant to serve low-income, uninsured Texas women was..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Your Word Is Your Bond

Travis County moves toward broader pretrial release of the accused, but commercial bondsmen say it will never work

"...is director of the county's adult probation and pretrial services department; if a plan she devised succeeds this fall..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Then There's This: Bond Election Crib Sheet

Here's a thumbnail of the seven bond propositions, from transportation to film

"...Prop. 17: Health and Human Services ($11.1 million)..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Presidential Visit Causes Road Closures and Bus Detours

President Obama coming to town Tuesday

"...Austin tomorrow, the Austin Police Department and U.S. Secret Service are coordinating road closures during the event. President Obama..."

July 16, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

May 29 Primary Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...and challenger Charlie Baird have distinguished records of public service and advocacy for justice, and it's discouraging that the..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

APD Officer Remembered Warmly at Funeral

Padron was well-liked for his bright smile, optimism, and 'heart of a servant'

"...standing in formation and at attention after the church service wept as Chief Art Acevedo presented each of Padron's..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Russell's Bistro

Déjà food

"...popularity were evident, but the kitchen timing and table service still need some fine-tuning...."

March 30, 2012 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Tower Heist

Sensitive to the zeitgeist of the moment, this Brett Ratner film with the A-list cast is a real people-pleaser.

"...for not fulfilling one of two directives – to service the action, or to service the comedy. Tower Heist..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

LegeLand: Firefighters Hosed by the State

Perry's slash-and-burn handiwork is visible for miles

"...Program, a vital resource administered by the Texas Forest Service that provides volunteer firefighters with training and equipment. In..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

This Is Your City Budget

More police, vanishing grants, rising costs, and ... Jazzercise?

"...work session. "[We have] the refusal to fund social service contracts, and then we have an expense way above..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Magic Numbers

At budget time, the public safety numbers become sacrosanct

"...[Austin] Police Department is having to gut its Community Services division. ... Those officers will now be M-COTS, bringing..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Hard Choices

City Hall embarks on the bumpy road to social services

"...City Hall is the annual March of the Social Service Organizations. It's not a rigidly disciplined or even official..."

May 20, 2011 News Column by Michael King

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