The Wicked Sounds of Sarah Shook & the Disarmers Comes to Austin

Honky-tonk yes, but there ain’t no tears in her beer

"...allowed to listen to anything that had any semblance of a strong rhythm,” recalls Sarah Shook of her childhood,..."

Jan. 17, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

The Making of an Endorsement

"...Prop. 2 and would urge each and every one of you to join me in endorsing the measure. I..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

The Politics of Annexation

Critics say ACC election unfair, but Austinites foot out-of-district bills

"...College should annex to its taxing district the 12% of Austinites who don't currently ante up for ACC. The..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

An Alliance of Friends

An Alliance of Dripping Springs residents forms to defend itself against unregulated development.

"...Hindu temple are all landmarks within a few miles of one another along a stretch of roadway that cuts..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Out of Left Field

Tim Walker looks at this abysmal year in Texas baseball.

"...It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ... uh,..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Sports Feature by Tim Walker

John Kerry to Kick Off Texas Tribune Festival

Other speakers include Nancy Pelosi, Beto O'Rourke, Jeff Flake

"...Ever wanted to ask our elected officials what precisely they’re doing to pull America back from..."

Aug. 1, 2018 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas: An Abortion Desert

Women in 10 Texas cities must travel more than 100 miles for an abortion

"...After the 2016 rejection of parts of anti-abortion House Bill 2 at the U.S...."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

New FDA Guidelines Seen as a Victory for Abortion Rights

Updated FDA guidelines allow lower dosage, longer time to take pills

"...the Food and Drug Administration today could reverse some of the onerous restrictions found in Texas law, House Bill..."

March 30, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Page Three: Hell in a Handbasket
or, the Worst of Austin

A week in the life of local government

"...certainly hitting the fan this week. From the Chamber of Concrete/Austin American-Statesman war on public education to the eternal..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...ACLU Launches Abortion Advocacy Network: The ACLU of Texas announced this week that it is partnering with..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature

Texas Lege Looks to Address Flooding and Drought Without Saying "Climate Change"

Dipping a toe into a pool of options – and money

"...– who's got it, who doesn't, and will any of it be left in 30 years – is already..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas Constitution Gets Polished Up

Get your best voting pens ready: 16 constitutional amendments head to the ballot this November.

"...The House Research Organization put out a list of all 16 constitutional amendments that will be appearing on..."

Sept. 5, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Shedding Light on Prisoners' Rights

HIV/AIDS awareness group trying to make case for prisoners' right to condom access

"...Despite the chorus of kazoos playing taps and the giant banner that read..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature by Diana Welch

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...leader that day but said, “I’ve made no secret of my intentions.” Cornyn described McConnell’s leadership in the Senate..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Pasta Paisanos Support Lilith Fund, Texas French Bread Bakes Back Better, Desert Door Gets WILD Again, There’s Deep-Fried Charcuterie at the Texas State Fair, and More

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

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...The biggest stories of any year in Austin tend to unfold over weeks..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Abortions in the Name of God

Dr. Willie Parker joins faith leaders to launch statewide campaign

"...and lives according to his deeply held spiritual values of Christianity...."

March 7, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Most Embarrassing Moments in Texas Politics

2013: The year Texas sent in the clowns

"...California may have the Groundlings, but Texas has no shortage of improv talent. Give Lone Star..."

Jan. 8, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

The Gift of Giving

Contribution & Expenditure Reports: July-December, '95

"...walls and on councilmembers' desks, stamped with the signature of consulting firms or engineering companies. There were boxes of..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his State of the City Address before the Real Estate Council of..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Glass of `93

Five Years of Austin Brewpubs

"...by John Anderson Has it been five years already?" Billy Forrester of Waterloo Brewing Company wonders aloud. "Summer of..."

April 24, 1998 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

The Fight of His Life

Are Ronney Reynolds' Mayoral Hopes on the Ropes?

"...short but thunderous Watson, 38, delivered a standard candidate's kick-off speech in his deepest Texas twang, casting himself as..."

Dec. 6, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

BPP Retreats on Arbitrary Imposition of 'Sex Offender' Rules

New rules for "Special Condition X"

"...On Wednesday, June 8, the rules committee of the Board of Pardons and Paroles met to consider..."

June 13, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

News AggreGAYte for the Week of April 21

All the gay news AggreGAYte we can muster

"...it to you. So open wide for a melange of some of the biggest LGBT stories you might have..."

April 21, 2011 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal

The Silence of the Dan

The AG Keeps a Lid on It

"...During the final days of the last legislative session, Representative John Hirschi was fed..."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Texas Senate Speeds This Year's Abortion Bills Through Lege

Senate speeds this year's abortion bills through Lege

"...Last year, as Texas grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, local abortion assistance group..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Bill That Could Put Up Barriers to Voting Passes Texas Senate

"...A bill that civil rights groups say will intimidate voters and..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Strikes Down Texas Anti-Choice Law

Judges say law would have forced women into "painful, invasive, and experimental" procedures

"...The largely conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently offered pro-choice advocates in Texas a rare..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: About Those Voting Rights

Colorblind ain't the same as blind

"...Is it a coincidence that the Texas Legislature should be once again considering a "voter ID"..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Midland Tangles With a Rare Bird Republicans Fowl Property Rights

"...the bird later died, game wardens and other wildlife officials praised Erskine for her skill in caring for the..."

June 23, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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