How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...Museums are closed but you can follow the famous..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Grave Matters

The Cost of the Longest Vacation You'll Ever Take

"...Much has been written about Austin's high real estate prices, but dollar for dollar, it's cheaper to buy..."

March 28, 1997 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

The Five Austin Public Cemeteries

"...Alamo; James Stephen Hogg (1851–1906), first native-born governor of Texas; Andrew Jackson Zilker (1858–1934), innovator of Zilker Park. Plummers..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature

Crawl With the Authors of Your Favorite Books

The Texas Book Festival's Lit Crawl gets weird & boozy with 'em

"...Of course, because it started in San Francisco, it..."

Oct. 22, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Naked City

There Goes the Neighborhood

"...Texas Monthly publisher Mike Levy was on KVET-FM's Sam and..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

New Findings Shed Light on Oakwood Chapel Burials

Remains at city's oldest cemetery were exhumed, studied, and now await reinterment

"...learned about the 35 people buried under the Oakwood Cemetery chapel whose remains were exhumed and studied, according to..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips: 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial, Grapevine

Poignant monument pays tribute to those who lost their lives

"...The 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial in Grapevine remembers the..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...last week's press conference in the wake of the Statesman use-of-force series...."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips

"...things that I have discovered during my travels around Texas. There are so many wonderful and unique things between..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

HD 48 Heats Up

Ex-banker Glenn Bass to challenge Rep. Donna Howard in general election

"...which produced the documentary Heroes and Legends of the Texas State Cemetery. His interest in the media extended to..."

Oct. 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Naked City congratulates state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos after the birth of his fifth..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Find fall foliage in Texas and stop and smell the roses

"...It’s time for pumpkin-spiced October events all over the state and beyond...."

Oct. 3, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

"...• Former state Sen. Frank Madla of San Antonio died in a..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...More bad news for the Texas Academy of Excellence, which filed for bankruptcy this week..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...November ballot after a court ruling last week, the Statesman reported. Citing a “blatant violation” of the Texas Open..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature

Happenings

Friday, March 2 - Wednesday, March 7

"...CELEBRATE TEXAS commemorates Texas' 1836 declaration of independence from Mexico with..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 25-April 1

"...on its 25-year transportation plan, available for review at www.campotexas.org. 4-7pm. San Marcos Activity Ctr., 501 E. Hopkins, San..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...own "defense of marriage" on the floor of the Texas House last Friday. The House Elections Committee chair, clad..."

May 13, 2005 News Column

Silent Partner

You don't hear much about Wayne Bell when the Long Center for the Performing Arts is discussed. That may be because this honored Austin architect is low-key, modest, the consummate team player. But he's the point man on this $60 million project and arts writer Robi Polgar reveals how integral he is in getting it built in a calm, orderly, informed, and successful way.

"...Bell has quietly amassed a portfolio of firsts: first state restoration architect with the Texas Historical Commission; first chairman..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

The Bullock in the Museum Shop

Supporters say the Bullock History Museum has acted as a catalyst for smaller local museums.

"...The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum isn't the only museum in town...."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature

Your Weekend Events Shopping Already Done for You!

Recommended arts and music events for your perusal

"...Muppet to ride a bike?”   – James Scott Texas Wienerfest..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Guide to Confederate Monuments in Austin

Where to find them, for as long as they're still standing

"...Texas Confederate Women's and Men's Home Historical Markers (3710 Cedar..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...has announced its endorsements for the Nov. 5 election: state attorney general, Kirk Watson; state senator, Dist. 14, Gonzalo..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature

From the Ground Up

Dagoberto Gilb on Hecho en Tejas: An Anthology of Texas Mexican Literature

"...he hopes will be considered the Norton Anthology of Texas Mexican literature. Unlike the Norton Anthology, Hecho en Tejas..."

June 29, 2007 Books Review by Belinda Acosta

Tension Mounts at City Council

The dais considers what constitutes “too tall”

"...of the existing view corridors (protected as well under state law) do in fact protect views from the eastern..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Former Rep, Railroad Commissioner Lena Guerrero Dies

Represented Austin in her twenties and thirties; only 50 years old at time of death.

"...Lena Guerrero, a former Austin state representative and later a member of the Texas Railroad..."

April 24, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Richard Moya R.I.P.

The first Mexican-American elected to public office in Travis County was 84

"...at the age of 84. Once described to the Statesman by former Austin mayor Gus Garcia as "knowledgeable, astute,..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: April 25

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Texas is goin' to the chapel, Oregon may be next,..."

April 25, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Happenings

May 24-30

"...musket salute from soldiers in Revolutionary War dress. 9:40am. Texas State Cemetery, 909 Navasota. [email protected], MAY 29..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature

Local Civil Rights Hero Overton Dies

Activist helped desegregate Austin's schools

"...helped integrate during the Sixties – and later at Texas State Cemetery, where he was laid to rest among..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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