Council Recap: Social Services Win

Council approves multimillion plan to fund social services contracts

"...In a win for social service and health advocates, City Council passed two separate items..."

April 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Trumbo

Blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is essayed by Bryan Cranston

"...iconic Edward G. Robinson. Trumbo surely does a public service by reminding folks John Wayne was kind of a..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Instacart Invades Austin

Online delivery service could change the way we shop for groceries

"...who has ever taken advantage of Amazon’s grocery delivery services knows how incredibly convenient it is to have food..."

May 28, 2014 Food Post by Rachel Feit

Ashley, the Wonder Waitress

Texican Cafe server sets a very high standard

"...business, I often claim I don't care what the service is like as long as the food is good,..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Food Post by Mick Vann

Olympus Has Fallen

It''s Die Hard at the White House as a lone man battles the terrorists who take the building with diabolical force.

"...pitch. After an opening prologue which explains how Secret Service Agent Mike Banning (Butler) came to be relieved of..."

March 22, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Rust and Bone

The unlikely relationship between two damaged souls is made deeply palpable by the stunning performances of Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard and rising star Matthias Schoenaerts.

"...us Antibes’ inner city and the lives of the service-industry workers who are not on holiday from their problems...."

Jan. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Invisible War

The shockingly rampant problem of rape in all branches of the U.S. military is the subject of this Kirby Dick documentary.

"...shows how reporting assaults can be particularly problematic for service members, who may find their violator and commander to..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Arthur Christmas

The folks at Aardman Animation, who gave us Wallace & Gromit, seve up an instant – and funny – holiday classic.

"...of which turn out to work splendidly in the service of a very Aardman take on the notion of..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

City Hall Hustle: Do You Feel Lucky, PHHS?

Council committee takes next step in reorganizing social service funding

"...City Council's Public Health and Human Services Committee is kinda like the "Dirty Harry" Callahan of..."

May 27, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 9/17/10

Volunteerism event asks, 'WWGD?'

"...the week! This morning: An announcement for a new service initiative for the increasingly volunteerism-minded mayor...."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Excellent Tech Leap for Cap Metro

Let your cell phone plan your bus trip for you.

"...a trip plan, including time, location, and route. The service comes via partnership between Cap Metro and a company..."

June 25, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Sentinel

This serviceable action thriller disintegrates into an implausible mess that's barely salvaged by the presence of old pros like Michael Douglas and Kim Basinger

"...Sutherland, Kim Basinger, Eva Longoria and David Rasche. This serviceable action thriller about a Secret Service agent wrongly accused..."

April 28, 2006 Movie Review by Steve Davis

At the Table

Our panel of service experts

"...manager: Young Guevara's articulation of her attitudes about both service and hospitality made a significant impression on the panelists...."

March 31, 2006 Food Feature

Waiting ...

This frequently offensive and doggedly disgusting film about working in the restaurant industry is technically inept and wholly crude.

"...dropout who’s seen his potential dwindle after years of service at a chain restaurant called Shenanigan’s. Dean’s lot isn’t..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Final Disposition

The beleaguered Texas Funeral Service Commission once again finds itself mired in controversy

"...had a more troubled history than the Texas Funeral Service Commission, whose mission is to regulate the industry by..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Holiday Wish Lists 2002

Presents for public service

"...for some much-needed tax relief. We hope these Public Service Wish Lists help bring out your inner St. Nick...."

Dec. 27, 2002 Features Feature

The Contender

"...the film's language is too often put in the service of chin-thrusting speechifying which also serves the story's need..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Murder at Sixteen Hundred

"...the White House) is covered up by the Secret Service and the inevitable shadowy higher-ups. Of course, events of..."

April 18, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Restaurant Review: Yamas Greek Kitchen + Bar

Inconsistent food and service mar influencers’ darling

"...Ultimately, the inconsistent food and service sank Yamas for us. If you're looking for a..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Location of the DACC Remains Up in the Air

Council delays vote on community court relocation to study alternate sites, service model

"...which ties into DACC's other function: a provider of services to people experiencing homelessness...."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Water Issues Citywide Boil Water Notice

Customers asked to curtail water use as much as possible

"...turbidity within the plan. That plant is out of service while crew addresses the issue...."

Feb. 5, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Craft Brewers vs COVID-19: Vista Brewing and Hops & Grain

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 2)

"...since the Franklin Barbecue Line Cam. This is community service at its best, and it’s all because y’all have..."

March 31, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Joann's Fine Foods Has Us Wondering How Much Is Too Much to Pay for Chicken-Fried Steak

Top-notch service and attention to detail at SoCo's Austin Motel

"...for $600). What's more is that we received top-notch service at Joann's. The waitstaff who helped us were friendly..."

May 24, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Corporate Reshuffle Signals New Era at Rooster Teeth

How the AT&T takeover at Time Warner affects the local studio

"...Austin-based online streaming service and content studio Rooster Teeth is arguably the city's..."

Dec. 12, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Bretagne Memorial, Cypress

Service dog from 9/11 remembered in her home town

"...Bretagne (pronounced Brittany) retired from service at age 9, and passed away in 2016 at..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

MetroRail's Moving Schedule

Arrival times moved up 10 minutes through June

"...an effort to improve the reliability of its MetroRail service, Capital Metro tried out a test schedule designed to..."

March 23, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

APA Files Grievance Against APD

Association accuses Acevedo of being retaliatory in his discipline

"...grievance Friday in connection to the indefinite suspension (civil service for “firing”) of Johnny McMiller, a lieutenant with the..."

Jan. 25, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Lanier High Wins Federal Grant

Full Service Community Schools grant will provide social services and continuing education

"...The Full Service Community Schools grant – $500,000 a year for five..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Balancing Budget Numbers and Needs

Council wants a property tax cut, but service needs are real

"...Then, this week Ott delivered his report on "Potential Service Reductions and Revenue Enhancements" (targeting another 5%) that Council..."

May 15, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Food Issue Extra Helpings: 10 Years a Server

The trenches of the service industry are full of lessons

"...so many of us, I have had to work service industry jobs to pay the bills. What began as..."

Feb. 17, 2014 Food Post by Claire Gordon

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