Batfest Flies to South First Street

Fest schedule resolved; reservations about Downtown closures continue

"...Bridge, will be moving one bridge west, to the South First Street bridge...."

Aug. 13, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Seeing Life’s Brevity in the Art Poles of South First

Street art goes vertical in South Austin

"...At first, you think: Did someone die here?..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

South by South First

It's All in the Latitude

"...Polvo's Restaurant and Bar2004 S. First, 441-5446..."

March 10, 2000 Food Feature by Mick Vann

South by South First

It's All in the Latitude

"...Little Mexico2304 S. First, 462-2188..."

March 10, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

South by South First

It's All in the Latitude

"...But for sheer volume of respectable, even wonderful, eateries, South First Street is the place to go. Stretching roughly..."

March 10, 2000 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Celebrity, South Austin Style

The Mayor of South Austin

"...When Danny Young talks about his arrival in South Austin from Kingsville 23 years ago, he doesn't simply..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature

South Austin Secede!

Our second installment in a series about South Austin explores the roots of "Bubba" and the rivalry between North Austin and south of the river.

"...he says, puffing on a cigarette in his mother's South Austin home, a house that's occupied a rural lot..."

April 13, 2001 Features Feature by Rob D'Amico

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...or even a felony carrying a prison sentence. So street artists painting illegally will often get out at night...."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Then There's This: Reimagining the South Waterfront

South Central Waterfront Init­i­ative creates a long-term development vision

"...buildings and parking lots that spill out from the south shore of Lady Bird Lake to Riverside Drive. We're..."

July 11, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Council Slows Staff's Roll on South Central Tax District

Hold back the TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone)

"...Reinvestment Zone, to help pay for public amenities (including streets and open space) at the South Central Waterfront –..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

South Central Waterfront Initiative Wants You

To view plans and provide feedback for proposed designs

"...the end of the year, the city of Austin’s South Central Waterfront Initiative will be formulating a master plan..."

Sept. 2, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Torchy's Tacos Is Coming to Former Fran's on South Congress

Homegrown chain to create flagship store at former burger joint

"...expensive lease on the original Fran's Hamburgers location on South Congress in 2013. We've learned the rapidly expanding Torchy's..."

June 13, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

First Night Austin

This New Year's Eve, why not join the throngs at this free arty party on the streets?

"...on your eggnog, why not join the throngs at First Night Austin? The free New Year's Eve street party..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Purchases First Permanent Home

Nonprofit kicks off 1.6M public fundraising campaign for new facility

"...The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians has purchased their first permanent location in South Central Austin...."

Feb. 17, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

First Night 2009 Schedule

"...HBMG Theatre, under the First Street Bridge (south end)..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Arts Feature

A Change of Location but the Same Spirit at South Congress Books

After more than a decade the store finds a new home on Kerbey Lane

"...storefront housing thousands of vintage and used books on South Congress Avenue represented the realization of Sheri Tornatore’s dream..."

Feb. 5, 2023 Arts Post by Joelle DiPaolo

DQ’s Free Cones Day, Central Market’s Grillapalooza, Dripping Springs’ Brewers Festival, Hotel Viata’s First Long Dinner of 2023, El Naranjo’s Guest Chef From Mexico City, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

March 15, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fantastic Fest First Wave Films Announced (Finally)

Fantastic Fest 2009, Round One

"...(Sept. 24 - Oct. 1 at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar) is Jared Hess's (Napoleon Dynamite) Gentleman Broncos, a..."

July 13, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Playback: Welcome to Terrordome: Sixth Street During SXSW

Appraising APD's solution to Sixth Street during SXSW

"...Last Saturday night on Sixth Street, closing time: Local wisdom cautions you to avoid "Dirty..."

April 8, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

All Eyes on First Night

Fireworks rule, parades with kids and bikes rule, giant art rules ...

"...All that comes together in First Night Austin, a celebration of art on the final..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Delicious Tamales, Local Foods, Cask Strength Bourbon, Texas Fine Wine, and Something New South of the River

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Nov. 23, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Too Many Street Signs?

"...Dear Editor, Has anyone noticed the dozens of street signs that are planted between South First and South..."

Jan. 23, 2006 Postmarks

APD Officer Indicted for 2022 Killing of Tech Entrepreneur in South Austin

Daniel Sanchez faces deadly conduct count

"...several APD officers called to the Bouldin neighborhood off South First around midnight on Nov. 15, 2022, after a..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

DVDanger: House on Willow Street

Kidnapping meets possession, plus more home releases

"...the basics of supernatural kidnapping horror House on Willow Street...."

March 25, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...South by Southwest 2024's Film & TV Festival schedule is..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: The South Austin Celebration

South Congress Avenue, Saturday, September 4, 2004

"...If you’re hungover from First Thursday, take heart: Saturday down on South Congress you’ll..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

With the Music Lineup Rolling Out, South by Southwest 2022 Finally Feels Real

Maxo Kream, Monaleo, W.I.T.C.H., and Vitreous Humor highlight drop

"...142 days until South by Southwest hits. With today’s initial music lineup –..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Wheatsville’s New South Location Opening Today

Austin hippies strike another blow against soulless capitalism

"...the step of expanding beyond the campus area. The first, long-desired and eagerly-awaited new Wheatsville location at 4001 South..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Redevelopment Will Rid South Austin of Its Authentic 'Funkiness'

"...Ms. Gregor’s article she makes statements such as “It’s [South Lamar] an ugly strip – visually chaotic, pocked with..."

Feb. 6, 2008 Postmarks

Black Food Week’s Begun, Austin Restaurant Weeks Are On Their Way, There’s Canine Noms at Blue Lacy, Dollar Sales at Twin Liquors, a New Bar Boss at Watertrade, Local Pastures in South Austin, and Water, Water, Everywhere …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Aug. 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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