In Buda, Mini-Golf and War Memorial Are Ingeniously Paired

A veteran's story inspires across generations at the Memorial Miniature Golf and World War II Museum

"...Etta Jeane, named after his little sister back in Texas, and stenciled it with red paint...."

April 30, 2021 Arts Feature by Ali Montag

Texas Amusements

"...Mountasia Family Fun Center Mini-golf, bumper boats, go-carts, skating, and batting cages amidst caverns..."

May 10, 2002 Features Feature by Elizabeth Morgan

A Texas Guide to Sour, Salty Beer

Where to get your gose around town

"...just might be your new favorite beverage, and 10 Texas breweries are offering their interpretations...."

Oct. 6, 2017 Food Feature by Adrienne Whitehorse

Putt-Putting to NeverNeverland

'Capt. Day Trips' shares his favorite Texas mini-golf hot spots.

"...you aim your putter at one of these wee Texas courses?..."

May 10, 2002 Features Feature by Gerald E. McLeod

Amusing Ways of Life

Three Central Texas traditions continue to make fun a destination.

"...up towns like this one with 40 carnivals in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas, Iowa, North and South Dakota, Minnesota,..."

May 10, 2002 Features Feature by Anne Harris

Bats Left, Sings Right

With help from Esther's Follies, Austin Lyric Opera turns Strauss' Viennese waltz into a Texas two-step

"...the female lead, has become a yellow rose of Texas, hailing from Luckenbach. Arias pay tribute to the restorative..."

May 30, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Thomas Toots to Town

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

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

Sept. 20, 2013 Chronolog Post by Terry Ornelas Woodroffe

Public Notice: Plans for the Future

The CodeNEXT process is upon us

"...enough to keep us busy – this weekend the Texas Book Fest goes head-to-head with the Texas Tribune Festival,..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Be Our Guest

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

"...someone who is, check this out. This in from Austintexas.org:..."

Sept. 18, 2008 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Big Top

See you at the Circus – in your red tutu, we hope

"...MAMMA JAMMA MINI-GOLF FUNDRAISER Watch out for the pirate! There goes the..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar neglected to mention your name, didn't he?

"...charities, including the Capital Area Food Bank of Central Texas, Project Transitions, Austin Pets Alive!, and the Juvenile Diabetes..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Death Watch: No Comfort, No Closure

Jonas Cherry's parents don't want their son's killer killed

"...Jonas Cherry, manager of the Putt-Putt Golf & Games mini-golf course in Hurst (Tarrant County) during a botched robbery...."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

This week, Polari zhoooshes our town

"...dressed to flyyyyyyyy, Wendy! You can fly! Wednesdays, 7pm. Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress. Free. www.facebook.com/AustinTPH...."

Oct. 11, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Angst Is Their Co-Pilot

'Only the Young' charts the agony and ecstasy of a certain age

"...Mims, who teaches film production in the University of Texas' Radio-Television-Film Department and through Austin FilmWorks. (His latest feature..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

2005 Kids Summer Camps

An annotated list of several places where kids could be going this summer to enjoy physically and mentally invigorating activities

"...kids discover diverse facts about animals, science, sculpting, and Texas history, all while having fun over eight weeks of..."

April 29, 2005 Features Feature

2000 Kids Summer Fun Guide

Listings

"...really like in the old days. It re-creates rural Texas life in the late 19th century with historically correct..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

La Vista at the Hyatt

"...vista they mean. Rather, the self-proclaimed "Fajita Capital of Texas" sits squarely between the Congress Avenue and First Street..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

Public Notice

Holiday Hades

"...RAL There's a decidedly pop culture/music bent to the Texas Abortion & Reproductive Rights & Action League (TARAL) fundraiser,..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to the endorsements of the Austin Sierra Club, the Texas Environmental Democrats, the Save Our Springs PAC, and the..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Coach's Corner

"...put some perspective on the Rangers' first post-season appearance. Texas was first in a four-team division. Big deal. As..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Day Trips

Captain Daytrips announces his own annual Best of (in the daytripping vicinity of) Austin awards.

"...Publicity Stunt for Our State Parks: Last spring the Texas State Railroad State Historical Park outside of Palestine was..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Entertain the Family With These Thanksgiving Weekend Events Around Austin

From holiday lights to puppy yoga, there’s something for everybody

"...• Give your guests a spirited send-off with the..."

Nov. 26, 2019 Events Post by Addie Costello

City Budget Squeezed Between Basic Costs and State Neglect

The city has $1.03 billion in taxpayer money. Here's where it's going.

"...property tax.'" He didn't have to add that the Texas Constitution forbids the enactment of a state property tax...."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Faster Than Sound: Clarence James Finds Clarity Post-Breakup on Debut

Following high school breakout, 20-year-old Georgetown crooner sticks a jazzy bedroom pop debut

"...around age 12 while growing up in the tiny Texas town of Columbus...."

June 26, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Creative Capital?

In the City of Ideas, the people with ideas are dancing with day jobs.

"...funding for her art -- a residency from the Texas Commission on the Arts -- for Bedgood to "catapult"..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael Erard

The LCRA Means Business

Authority's Plans to Expand Threatens Austin's Control Over Growth

"...has harnessed the river's resources, and lighted the Central Texas outback with the magic of electricity. Now, the board..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

People, Not the Place, Make This Festival a Utopia

UtopiaFest's triumvirate of land, music, and people takes shape

"...those sprawling, multi-use properties you only see in rural Texas. It's a popular mountain biking destination, a scuba diving..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Carmadillo

Austin's Best New Little Armored Ride

"...call it home. They wanted to show their newfound Texas pride, and with help from their friend Avi, the..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Features Feature by Kristine Tofte

After a Fashion

Stephen goes on a desperately needed staycation

"...very thoughtful about the music selection – not just Texas-oriented but very Austin-centric music throughout, on the phone while..."

July 18, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Shop Local During the Holiday and Fill Your Belly With Delicious Carbs

Treats to soothe your soul

"...are available at retail spots around town. Made with Texas heirloom wheat stone-milled by Barton Springs Mill, organic extra..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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