Status of the Original

"...Parisi, the president of Acme Book Binding, a large library bookbinding business in Boston, approached Jensen about starting a..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...of capture," the century-old doctrine followed in no other state but Texas that gives every landowner the right to..."

May 1, 1998 Column

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...Monday 31, Terrazas Branch Library..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Your Weekend Events Shopping Already Done for You!

Recommended arts and music events for your perusal

"...summer hiatus due to how freakin’ hot this dang state is, Best of Austin winner Eastside Pop Up links..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

What to See and Do When You're Visiting the University of Texas Campus

Explore the Forty Acres deep in the heart of Austin

"...Lyndon B. Johnson’s life and legacy at his presidential library in the northeastern corner of campus, about 20 minutes..."

Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...Saturday 9, Pflugerville Public Library..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Requires Masks in All Public Schools, Including Colleges

Local orders push back against Abbott’s ban on mask mandates

"...although a city spokesperson told reporters today that as state property UT-Austin would likely be exempt. On Monday, UT-Austin..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Mayor's Book Club Befriends Lincoln

Our 2016 read is Stephen Harrigan's A Friend of Mr. Lincoln

"...As usual, the Austin Public Library and the Austin Public Library Friends Foundation have put..."

May 2, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Civics 101

"...in "Life by the Drop," which is about our state's current water crisis. RSVP online. 6-8pm. LBJ Library. [email protected],..."

July 13, 2012 News Column

Civics 101

"...MUSIC FOR KIDS Austin Music Division and Austin Public Library present a six-week summer concert series. This time: Courtney..."

July 6, 2012 News Column

Arts and History: The Way the Culture Crumbles

Cuts run deep for arts, historic preservation, and libraries

"...52%, cutting its budget to $7.5 million. Similarly, the Library and Archives Commission budget would fall by 38% to..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Paula Poundstone

The comedian talks about the importance of reading in her life

"...enough to help open the new Twin Oaks Branch Library this weekend. As national spokesperson for the Association of..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 28-Feb. 4

"...Meet the Dem candidates in this year's local and statewide elections. 6pm. Millennium Youth Complex, 1156 Hargrave, 905-4493. www.traviscountydemocrats.org...."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature

Crash-Scene Budget

The budget balances, and stitching is transparent

"...board off his back – although somewhat surprisingly, Sunday's Statesman nodded in favor of the proposed rate. True to..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

Citizen's calendar, April 9-16

"...Mythic Community, talks about the people, history, and current state of Ecuador. 6:30pm. Garden District Coffee House, 2810 S...."

April 10, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Go, go, good citizen, go: Oct. 30-Nov. 6

"...MONTOPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC­IA­TION MEETING Noon-2pm. Ruiz Library, 1600 Grove, 386-7695. www.montopolis-neighborhood.org...."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature

Be Our Guest

Local attractions wish to welcome Hurricane Ike evacuees with deep discounts.

"...State Capitol Tours Congress Avenue at 11th, 512/463-5495 The Texas..."

Sept. 18, 2008 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Fred and Ginger, Librarian and Book Cart

Local librarians defy all stereotypes

"...So, as it turns out, our own Austin Public Library not only has a book cart drill team, but..."

May 7, 2008 Arts Post by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...such a "technicality" in 1999.Headlines• Early voting for the state constitutional amendments, Travis Co. bonds, and various local matters,..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature

Articulations

The LBJ Library swaps paintings with the National Gallery of Art, the Blanton Museum of Art gets $1 million for a new gallery, and Patsy Cline teaches you how to apply make-up

"...Place," it came calling on Austin. Seems the LBJ Library and Museum had a fine example in its head-of-state..."

March 19, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Is the Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door?

AISD's budget cuts could be deep and painful.

"...next year's anticipated revenue shortfall, aggravated by an increasing state "recapture" obligation (aka "Robin Hood," under which Austin is..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Postscripts

Events

"...The San Antonio Public Library Foundation's Copyright Texas Reading Series, which has highlighted "twenty..."

March 5, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

Fatal Error

Hooked on Drug Money

"...duty. Thus, since Reconstruction, not the U.S. Army but state-run National Guard units were called on to suppress labor..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature by Monte Paulsen

Postmarks

Open Records Good

"...down the Riverside Drive branch of the Austin Public Library on October 1. This would be a blow not..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Column

Art and Photography Books Classics Revisited

"...Indeed, Knopf's Everyman's Library, the Vintage International paperback line, and Random House's Modern..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Books Feature

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...the edges like memory. Contrasting Robinson’s strained sensitivity, Texas State alumna Sydney Guzman’s “Under the Moon’s Eye,” running concurrently,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

New Year's Adjacent Events for the Week Ahead

Crafts, comedy, and more

"...Monday 30, Ruiz Branch Library..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...is controversial among conservative Repub­lic­ans. According to the American Library Association, This Book Is Gay was the 10th-most banned..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Opens Black History Month With First-Ever Genealogy Event

Growing Your Roots conference is free and open to the public

"...Not waiting for either the state of Texas or the city of Austin to ameliorate..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Chinati Weekend in Marfa, Lantern Fest in Paige, and lots more!

"...look at the cliffs and riverbeds at Caprock Canyons State Park at txpub.usgs.gov/dss/texasgeology...."

Oct. 5, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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