The Luv Doc: Everything Now

99% procrastination and 1% bloviation

"...is surely on every reader's mind: That by choosing the pseudonym "Chillin' in Cherrywood," the questioner above is obviously..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

As Austin Recovers From Winter Storm Mara, City Manager's Job Is (Again) on the Line

Walking on thin ice

"...up for debate, amid widespread outrage after stumbles in the city's response to what has now been named Winter..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Me + U = $90M: News broke Tuesday that the city will have to pay a whopping $90 million..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature

Council Balks at Deadline Pressure on Police Contract

Under the gun

"...In our feature this week on the aftermath of Winter Storm Mara (read more), we note..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Quack’s Bakery, Julio’s, and Others Weather a Weeklong Power Outage

“We survived … again!”

"...Quack’s on 43rd street closed early due to poor weather conditions on January 31, no one knew that it..."

Feb. 7, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Can Spencer Cronk Weather the Storm After the Storm?

City manager once again at risk after "ice hurricane"

"...up for debate, amid widespread outrage after stumbles in the city’s response to what has now been named Winter..."

Feb. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City, County Issue Disaster Declaration, Seek Federal Funds for Cleanup to Come

Food Bank will be at two Eastside locations tomorrow

"...Headed into the weekend, Austin Energy’s outage map shows 109,000 customers still..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Mayor Apologizes for Lack of Communication as 120,000 Austinites Are Still Without Power

Austin Energy "cautiously optimistic" about power restorations

"...morning press conference, Mayor Kirk Watson formally apologized for the lack of clear communication until yesterday regarding widespread power..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Baby, It's Cold Outside: A bitter ice storm left more than 150,000 Austin homes and businesses..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature

Challenging Repair Work Amid "Horrendous" Conditions as Thousands Remain Without Power

Austin Energy lines sustain massive damage in ice storm

"...As more than 25% of Austin Energy customers face another night of cold darkness in the aftermath of the..."

Feb. 2, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Power Won’t Be Restored Fully In Austin Until Friday Evening

Slow restoration efforts continue as storm drags on

"...elected officials and Austin Energy CEO Jackie Sargent held their first press conference on the ongoing ice storm that..."

Feb. 2, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Free Cheese from Antonelli’s; Pasta Paisanos Power Up; Aiello’s Red Sauce Redux; BBQ Ramen Tatsu-ya Gets Swole; Bearded Baking Boosts Bastrop Brunching; and More

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

"...– as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Feb. 1, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ice Downs Tree Limbs and Power Lines, Tens of Thousands Without Power

Austin bears the brunt of localized winter storm

"...Two years after Winter Storm Uri, Austinites are experiencing déjà vu, as Wednesday morning..."

Feb. 1, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Winter Ice Storm 2023

"...Icicles hang on lines in North Austin during the ice storm on Wednesday. Read story...."

Feb. 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Unsheathe your broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...of Austin employees took center stage July 15 at the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center in Southeast Austin as..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...classified under high wildfire risk. Despite this Tuesday's much-needed storm, the county has been under a burn ban since..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...roads into Austin. Some were from his colleagues at the Austin Fire Department, where Nicks is a battalion chief..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Spamarama’s Happening, Kombucha Is A-Tappening, Texas Wine Auction’s Got the Deals, the Roosevelt Room’s on Wheels, and Nolan Ryan Outpitches Those Damned Tornados …

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

"...scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

March 30, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left

In the hot seats

"...In the races for Travis County Commissioners Court Precincts 2 and..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Avocados Banned, More Mrs. Johnson's Planned, Micklethwait's Celebrates, Garrison Bros x Ice Cream Pros, and More …

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

"...scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Feb. 16, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Angelo Moore & More

The Art Of Never Giving Up

"...Austin's having its annual one day of true winter weather, which wouldn’t be a huge deal were it not..."

Feb. 14, 2022 Music Post by Gary Lindsey

Casar Ends His Council Career with Final Push for Renters’ Rights

Resolutions include a renters bill of rights and eviction protections

"...Council Member Greg Casar sat on the (virtual) dais for his last Austin City Council meeting..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Boiling Water Has Some Boiling Mad

Seeking a definitive end to annual occurrences, Council calls for external audit

"...Last Saturday Austin experienced its third boil water notice in four years: this time a result of human..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Water Issues Citywide Boil Water Notice

Customers asked to curtail water use as much as possible

"...The city of Austin issued a precautionary boil water notice..."

Feb. 5, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

jackass forever

Because dick punches are never not funny

"...at my rating before you read this review and noticed I gave jackass forever four stars. Four stars?! Am..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...The Season to Be Freezin': A winter storm warning has..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature

ERCOT Listening Tour Offers More Explanations Than Plans

Virtual town hall tries to allay fears of power grid reliability

"...On Wednesday, Jan. 26, the League of Women Voters and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa,..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas Officials Optimistic as Freezing Temps Approach

Peak energy demand forecast for Friday morning

"...State officials are still optimistic Texas is prepared to weather its first serious cold snap since the electric outages..."

Feb. 2, 2022 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Winter Storm Uri Wracks Austin

Feb. 14: For the first time ever, the National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings for the entire state of Texas

"...Feb. 14: For the first time ever, the National Weather Service issues winter..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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