Naked City

Despite a recent chastening by the Texas Legislature, the scandal-plaguedTexas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is stonewalling on an open records request by a nonprofit developers' group.

"...There's not a state agency in Texas that's been called on the carpet as often as..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Public Notice

Fundraising season is upon us ...

"...all to benefit the Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby of Texas. 326-7670...."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Short Cuts

"...begin work as the new executive director of the Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers (AIVF). People in Austin..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shifting Gears

New Board, Boss, Budget in Store for AISD

"...supporters, including both major teachers groups - the Austin Association of Teachers and the Austin Federation of Teachers -..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...McNamara, a precinct chair and systems analyst with the Texas Association of School Boards, likely will have the ultra-conservative..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature

Mayor OK's Deal to Have State Troopers Patrol Austin Streets

And they don’t have to play by our city’s rules

"...Texas Department of Public Safety troopers will begin patrolling the..."

March 27, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Baked Cookies and Racism at UT

Young Conservatives get national headlines, local contempt

"...the world. That's probably what the Young Conservatives of Texas hoped for Wednesday when they played pastry provocateurs to..."

Oct. 27, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Hoover's Cooking Receives TRA Honor

Hoover Alexander, Alvin Walker named Restaurateurs of the Year

"...The Texas Restaurant Association held their annual Marketplace Convention in Dallas..."

July 2, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Deli Man

This doc about Jewish delis is tasty but fatty

"...man who currently operates Kenny & Ziggy’s in Houston, Texas. A classically trained chef, Gruber is a graduate of..."

March 13, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSWedu: Diane Ravitch Will Take the Stage

Leading testing critic joins Teach for America, NCLB architects

"...fellow, Ravitch has recently taken a real interest in Texas education, including an appearance at the 2012 Texas Association..."

Nov. 20, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

GOP Politics Only at State Water Board

Employee fired for emails about Shea campaign

"...She was being terminated from her job with the Texas Water Development Board after six years of employment, allegedly..."

Dec. 18, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Roller Derby Update 7/8/11

Saddle up for a big weekend on and off the range

"...ten gallons and eight wheels this weekend, as the Texas Rollergirls' Honky Tonk Heartbreakers and the TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls'..."

July 8, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The Rocky Road to Victory

Notes, photos from the WFTDA championship

"...out of the first ever Women's Flat Track Derby Association national championship. In 2010, the Denver-based league reversed that..."

Nov. 10, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

AFP Is an Anti-Government Organization

"...line regarding the Americans for Prosperity lawsuit against the Texas Association of Counties: TAC has a constitutional right to..."

March 6, 2008 Postmarks

Council Candidate Carousel

(in ballot order)

"...and points to his founding involvement in Envision Central Texas as a defining accomplishment.Place 2Wes Benedict: Last spring, Benedict..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Stick Sunk; Barely Baxter; Rose Reblooms

A narrow defeat, and an even narrower win, for Travis Co. GOP legislators

"...PACs – Texans for a Republican Majority and the Texas Association of Business. Baxter and Stick's votes helped carry..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tits for Tots

The governor rolls out his school finance plan, starring smoking, gambling, Desirée, and Ecstasy

"...bars would be enjoined to underwrite the education of Texas schoolchildren. Many municipalities currently waste buckets of public time..."

April 16, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

The Bug Man hits up his friends for his anticipated legal defense fund

"...and Americans for a Republican Majority, and of the Texas Association of Business – when a new grand jury..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...The long-running legal adventures of the Texas Association of Business continued this week, with a state..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...issues pending in two civil lawsuits filed against the Texas Association of Business. Additional briefs were due from attorneys..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Campaign Finance Glossary

Here's a handy guide to the major questions concerning campaign-finance law in Texas

"...Did the Texas Association of Business break the law when it used..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Short Cuts

Call for SXSW entries

"...call 467-7979... According to a press release from the Texas Association of Film/Tape Professionals, "the USA lost $10.3 billion..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...so you know) ... The Austin chapter of the Texas Association of Film and Tape Professionals (TAFTP) is hosting..."

March 31, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Developers' Gift Horse

"...but his bill, despite being a priority for the Texas Association of Counties and the Conference of Urban Counties,..."

June 27, 1997 News Feature

Locktoberfest Brings a Stein Full of Bavarian Fun to Lockhart

Lockhart + Oktoberfest = Locktoberfest!

"...enough overflowing shops, bars, and restaurants in downtown Lockhart, Texas, bringing you the essence of world-famous Oktoberfest celebrations, combining..."

Sept. 6, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Locals Join Over 1,000 Independent Clubs Fighting for Survival

Meet the National Independent Venue Association, goodbye Shady Grove, and more music news

"...local advocacy while helping form the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA)...."

May 15, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Pushing for Expansion

Casar, Houston not warming up to expansion proposal

"...SXSW Eco, the Gas Machinery Research Council conference, the Texas Association of School Administrators/Texas Association of School Boards joint..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Thomas Toots to Town

Everyone's favorite li'l blue engine that could comes to Burnet

"...kids everywhere is pulling into The Austin Steam Train Association’s Burnet, Texas Depot September 28 and 29 for Day..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Chronolog Post by Terry Ornelas Woodroffe

Media Watch: Shiver Me Timbers

Pirate radio station tells FCC to go walk a plank

"..."It's all about the cartel, the monopoly cartel, the Texas Association of Broadcasters and the FCC protecting their cartel..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Lincoln, NEone?

WFTDA announces locations for 2010 regionals, Texies plan for boot camp

"...The Women's Flat Track Derby Association 2009 nationals are still a fresh memory but, as..."

Dec. 2, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

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