Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...failed by just 3% of the vote. It took six more years for voters to approve the construction of..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

911, We've Got a Smoker

Austin's new smoking ordinance takes effect today

"...an enclosed area of a workplace, or within 15 feet of any entrance. The last definition reads, "The owner..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Sixth Street Showdown

Downtown is growing, and with that growth come rising tensions between police, partiers, and activists

"...some friends, most visiting from San Antonio, were crossing Sixth Street after a night out enjoying Downtown Austin. Caught..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...mistakenly entered a one-way makeshift pylon lane on an under-construction roadway and rammed a small, white Buick sedan, buckling..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Range War at the Dobie Ranch

A bulldozer's intrusion onto 'enchanted' property uncovers the struggles of UT's historic retreat for writers

"...up through the wildflowers, some forming clusters almost four feet in diameter. Alongside the clearing, iron fencing has replaced..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Amy Gentry

Mobile Food

Some tips on getting a foot in the door of the trailer business

"...while a new one can cost $75,000 or more. (Under a new proposal due to be enacted in October..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Letters From the Women of SAFPF

A small sample of the letters received by Austin attorney Derek Howard; transcribed and minimally edited

"...sit "in props," meaning no crossing legs or ankles, feet flat, hands on legs, eyes straight ahead. The clock..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...a cigar in his mouth. Nonsmokers could walk 50 feet to Waterloo for a smoke-free breakfast...."

Jan. 13, 2006 Column

The Downtown Dominoes

The headlines are about Block 21 and Seaholm, but the long-term questions are about what the city of Austin should be

"...city's first venture into public-private partnership to turn its underutilized properties into parts of the vibrant mixed-use urban neighborhood..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...save the Springs ... I've been implementing it for six years" ["Governing Post-Boom Austin," April 12]...."

April 26, 2002 Column

Council Watch

The Gotham Cometh: Town Lake Condo Clears First Hurdle; Council Moves On to Water

"...supporters pointed out that although the building is 120 feet high, 30 of those feet are below the level..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

To Make a Long Story Short

"...For starters, consider the list of heavy-hitters filed under Bruton's "Worked With" and "Appears On" All-Music headers: Kris..."

April 2, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Home Improvement

Live Oak Theatre and the Overhaul of the State

"...This holiday, Santa won't be leaving any little bundles under Live Oak Theatre's tree. Oh, it isn't because this..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Supporting Local Farmers and Ranchers Helps Everyone

Back to the soil

"...they say they are using. "My job is to understand what's going on on the ground to best support..."

March 5, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...year’s opening night title: Now Charli XCX closes the six-day celebration of cinema with her digital quest to make..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

To Build a Courthouse

Current civil courthouse leaves a lot to be desired

"...protection from, having ridden in an elevator that's five feet by five feet with these two people, and the..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Arms on Brazos

As it nears completion of an extended 'Great Streets' rehab project, has Austin learned any lessons?

"...years ago, Brazos was a mess. Narrow sidewalks at Sixth Street meant overcrowded bus stops, and there was no..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Shadows Over Bergstrom

The economic and security changes of the last two years set off ripples at Bergstrom Airport.

"...into the tank because the economy destroyed business travel six months before 9/11," says city Aviation Director Jim Smith...."

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

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...on the ecosystem and the development pressure it's been under for the past couple of decades, along with a..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Imminent Harm

The city plays a high-stakes, high-risk game with Stratus Properties, while the citizens look on

"...publicly traded company, and changed its name to Stratus under the leadership of Beau Armstrong. But to the seasoned..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Pissed On and Pissed Off

"...keeping with downtown advocates' desires to make the East Sixth Street entertainment district a more "user-friendly" environment (see "Who..."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Real Deal

"...giving the City the development rights not granted Stratus under this Agreement...."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature

Postmarks

Nonprofit Needs

"...faulty practices or (on the positive side) to draw funders' attention to small, yet successful agencies. Having worked in..."

March 19, 1999 Column

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...ends with punk and disco), they will come to understand that Imp Teen's Slash/London debut Seasick was Nevermind inverted;..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Austin Studios Puts Out the 'For Rent' Sign

Austin Film Society seeks anchor tenants to build a new community

"...each of whom would occupy at least 10,000 square feet of the 55,000 square feet of rentable stage and..."

Feb. 6, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Between Round Rock and a Hard Place

Northridge Acres can't find water, water anywhere.

"...gates, a hotel, and hundreds of thousands of square feet of retail. The whole place has Round Rock water..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Walter Howerton Jr

Naked City

"...so far haven't witnessed any significant spikes. The heated six-way race for state House Dist. 51, along with the..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Chapter 4: The Nineties!

March 1991 -- December 2000

"...close. It takes me a good stretch before I understand this, learn to draw boundaries. For about five minutes,..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

What's In Store

The city's self-storage business is changing as corporate giants push mom and pop operations aside.

"...cheered the move of a car dealership from West Sixth Street and envisioned a continuing trend of quaint little..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...four times more impervious cover than the 15% cap under the Save Our Springs (S.O.S.) ordinance, and six times..."

May 16, 1997 News Feature

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