Mixed Use, Mixed Emotions

An anniversary review of Austin's vertical mixed-use program discovers a range of responses to density, change, and planning

"...That's "vertical mixed-use," a new zoning tool to advance the broader City Council policy of promoting dense, more sustainable..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: Getting Bonded

Making the wish list was the easy part ...

"...Now's the time to get your two cents in about the..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Williamson Co. investigators build a case against Sheriff John Maspero.

"...Sheriff John Maspero, investigators have confirmed multiple allegations that the sheriff has been intoxicated in public -- which can..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Safety in Words

If there is drama in Laura Furman's stories, Robin Bradford writes, it is not usually the life and death kind. It is the daily, wearing, ineffable drama of living as a human island among others who invariably seem more attractive, more connected, or simply more "normal."

"...I walk the dog at twilight so I can glance in strangers'..."

April 20, 2001 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The Gary Bradley saga continues...this time in the form of..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature

Screen Dreams

Drive-In Theatres... on the Web!

"...see It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World at the drive-in in our small Southern Illinois farm town. My..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Steve Van Zandt’s Soulfire

Springsteen henchman and Sopranos boss hits the road and classrooms

"...Silvio Dante, Frank Tagliano – a phone call with the E Street Band consigliere zings and pops just as..."

May 24, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Longhorns and Bobcats Dream of Coaching Knights in Shining Armor

Greg Davis out as UT offensive coordinator

"...his offensive coordinator and longtime friend. Want to know the future of the new and improved University of Texas..."

Dec. 8, 2010 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

More Q&A with Marc Ott

The new city manager on council initiatives, city planning priorities, and the change in the weather at City Hall

"...take an even-handed approach to fairly allocating resources to the initiatives of a seven-member council? How do you make..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Elvis Lives!

Allison Orr choreographs a new comeback special for the King

"..."Elvis is in everybody out there...."

Aug. 3, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Senate Confirms Abbott's Nominee for State Office of Administrative Hearings Chief

Governor's list has hundreds of unconfirmed "holdover" officials

"...The State Office of Administrative Hearings recently welcomed a new..."

May 2, 2019 News Post by Michael King

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...North American first time looks, and 51 feature debuts. The SXSW Film roster has arrived, with big features like..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Speaking Volumes

The secret history of Austin's First Cookbook

"...''Like learning, there is no royal road to cooking. Practical sense and..."

March 6, 2015 Food Feature by MM Pack

AISD Goes Global

Johnston High School welcomes immigrant students and makes waves in the neighborhood

"...Michael Martinez walked to the United States from his native Mexico, enduring the cold..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Love Is All Around

Tracking Sonny Curtis and his tall, West Texas tales

"...onstage and off, over meals lavish and sandwich, on the very last question of an intensive two-day interview, Sonny..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...on Monday, Bill Spelman laid out his platform for the Place 5 seat on city council. He declared his..."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature

Myth Steps

Trenton Doyle Hancock's mythic creatures rise from the canvas, with help from Stephen Mills and Graham Reynolds

"...The Vegans are dancing!..."

April 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe

More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation

"...Although most of the southern U.S. has been experiencing winter storm conditions and..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Kick off 2019 with some Texas travel

"...eagles from your computer or chase whooping cranes on the Texas coast...."

Dec. 29, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Symphony's Fourth of July Concert

No music or fireworks on the water; ASO goes F1 for the 4th

"...If you're parked on the shores of Lady Bird Lake eagerly anticipating the Austin..."

July 4, 2014 Arts Post

Point Austin: Getting Googled

On the road to high speed paradise, hurry up ... and wait

"...The atmosphere at Brazos Hall on Fourth Sreet Tuesday was..."

April 12, 2013 News Column by Michael King

No Hollywood Fluff, Please – We're Polish

Cinema tackles the tumult of history at the Austin Polish Film Festival

"...praise Polish film. Or, let me. Having just watched the last screener for the seventh annual Austin Polish Film..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Double-Barrel Beautiful

Texan sweetheart of the 1960s folk rodeo, Carolyn Hester

"..."The events which led up to [recording for Columbia Records]..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

What's Past Is Prologue

Recreating classic tap routines from the screen and stage opens an exciting new future for Tapestry Dance Company

"...The moves are familiar. You've seen those feet rocket around..."

March 9, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

His Whole Life

How Lake Austin Spa and Resort chef Terry Conlan rose to the top without losing his perspective and priorities

"...When we consider climbing to the top of a profession, the image that frequently comes..."

March 21, 2003 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Homecoming Queen

Many actors leave Austin seeking a career on the stage and are never heard from by the folks in their old hometown. But Austin native Starla Benford has come home as the star of a national tour. She talks about starting out at Harvard, making her mark as a professional, and nine months on the road with The Vagina Monologues.

"...season sees a handful of actors who have distinguished themselves on local stages take their final bows in Austin..."

June 8, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Small Screen, Big Ideas

The Territory Begins A New Season

"...The Thinking Man's television: Now there's a concept that just..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Pioneers or Settlers?

Balancing renewables and affordability at AE

"...Last summer, the Austin Generation Resource Planning Task Force issued a bold..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Council Watch

Peace at Last? City, Gary Bradley Strike the Deal to End All Deals

"...Central Texas that got a cold snap last week. The gates of hell must've been swept by a cool..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

A First Look at Sway in West Lake Hills

The neon lotus sigil expands its empire

"...The folks out in West Lake Hills received an early..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Food Column by Jessi Cape

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