Home for Heroes (and Others)

Transforming the storefront at 617 Congress into The Hideout, a multilevel arts venue, has been a learning process for proprietors Shana Merlin and Sean Hill. But after $250,000 of investment, the developer's dance of securing permits, and many hours of hard labor, they have created one of Austin's most user-friendly theatre spaces.

"...for most of the Nineties, but as Sean Hill and Shana Merlin tell it, the building is not without..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Arts Feature by Phil West

Texas Radio and the Really Big Beat

Capstar's Austin-based Empire

"...John R. Brinkley headed down to the Texas/Mexico border and built the world's most powerful radio station. When bureaucrats..."

May 22, 1998 Music Feature by Bill Crawford

Mink Stole and Peaches Christ Hit the Highball

Camp legends collab for one-night-only show Idol Worship

"...According to stage and screen actress Mink Stole, Austin is home to many..."

April 4, 2025 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...with the idea of sticking chips in people’s heads and is too busy wrecking the global economy, it’s a..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...showcasing artists, including blues rock duo the Black Keys and Parliament-Funkadelic bassist Bootsy Collins...."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

JaRon Marshall + the Collective, Felt Out, and Jane Leo to Play the Chronicle Party at Hot Summer Nights

This paper pops up, July 22, at the totally-free Red River festival

"...Summer Nights returns to Downtown Austin, Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23...."

July 12, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crosstalk: Miss Manners Retires From Hip Hop Hooray After 15 Years, and More Music News

DAWA Fund apps open May 15 and Lizzy McAlpine melts ACL Live

"...to "make room for great new voices on air" and "pursue other hobbies and activism." Formerly the station's development..."

May 12, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Hikes and the Trials of a Fledgling Trailgoer

We got lost, wet, and mildly injured so you don’t have to

"...At any given time, I’m likely at my desk under my lofted bed with a toast-shaped night light keeping..."

April 15, 2023 Sports Post by Joelle DiPaolo

Short and Sweet: Chris McInroy Has "GUTS"

Austin filmmaker discusses his gross-out office comedy short

"...Welcome to Short and Sweet, our look at short films made by Austin..."

Feb. 22, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin FC Outsmarts and Out-Classes FC Dallas in Playoff Victory

The squad goes to L.A. for a spot in the finals

"...continue at least one more week as the Verde and Black vanquished their in-state rivals FC Dallas, 2-1, at..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Affordable Housing and How to Get More Keeps Council Busy

What happened last week and what's on this week's Council agenda

"...Coming through loud and clear at City Council's June 9 meeting..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Panic Fest 2022: Rondo and Bob

Austin-made history of an Austin original, and his obsession

"...That's the implicit question in double biographical documentary Rondo and Bob, the story of one Austin filmmaker's fascination with..."

May 1, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Desert Door Goes Wild, Les Dames Get Board, Dry Creek’s End Is Nigh, and What’s All This About a Pickled Severed Human Toe?

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

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

Sept. 29, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

JuiceLand Strikes, DipDipDip Ice Cream Spikes, Samuel Adams Likes Moms, and More

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

"...COVID-19 begins to diminish (among the vaccinated, at least) and the city tries to regains its social, economic, and..."

May 19, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

How to Enjoy the Fourth of July Safely, Responsibly, and Lawfully in Austin

City issues a reminder of what is allowed under local and state orders

"...have been additionally “bolstered” by the governor’s executive order and proclamation yesterday. (Bolstered. We see your delicate shade, COA..."

July 3, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Craft Brewers vs COVID-19: Vista Brewing and Hops & Grain

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 2)

"...Line Cam. This is community service at its best, and it’s all because y’all have continued to support the..."

March 31, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Austin Polish Film Festival Breaks New Ground and Keeps Up With Tradition

The 14th fest focuses on the media's responsibility and the perspectives of women

"...the Austin Polish Film Festival remains one of the under-the-radar gems of this town's annual film festival rotation. Go..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...– or in many cases, their future schools – and how those changes might alter those children's future trajectories...."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Stick-and-Poke Tattoos and the Intimacy of Discomfort

Getting stuck with artist Lauren Dunkin (aka Dopetoast)

"...classically trained artist of many media (watercolors, acrylic, ceramics, and more), but right now her primary canvas is skin...."

Aug. 3, 2019 Arts Post by Sam Russek

Riding With Joe Carnahan and Latinx Superhero El Chicano

The action innovator on film, politics, the Coens, Blumhouse and more

"...Carnahan is the action filmmaker's action filmmaker. Not CGI and strings, but gut punches and debris. In person, he's..."

May 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records Screening at Fair Market Encores With Cold Cave and Ministry

Chicago industrial began as dance punk

"...the lead freak of Eighties industrial noise, heavy metal, and electronic dance brutalizers Ministry, Al Jourgensen promised an “acoustic..."

April 20, 2019 Music Post by Christina Garcia

Himalaya Kosheli and Fat Dragon Spice Up Spicewood Springs

Nepalese fare and Asian fusion revitalize North Austin shopping center

"...than a decade, the shopping center at Spicewood Springs and U.S. 183 has been a mini-mecca for low-key tasty..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

I Tried Death Wish Coffee and Lived

Dangerous levels of caffeine and self-confidence ensued

"...Coffee is as dark as the night is long, and if you drink this ultra-caffeinated stunt beverage, it might..."

June 8, 2018 Food Post by Dan Gentile

SXSW Film Recap: The Director and the Jedi Q&A

Mark Hamill and Rian Johnson on their different Skywalkers

"...Star Wars: The Last Jedi star would have sat through an hour of his knock-knock jokes...."

March 12, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Does Food Really Help Us Through Trying Times?

Soothing negative emotions with fat, carbohydrates, and sugar

"...slathered in butter. Enchiladas. Ice cream. Booze. When we're under stress, we nurture ourselves with nostalgic foods, dulling existential..."

May 5, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

"textscape: Susan Scafati and Sean Ripple"

Using text interface as a visual environment, this show is messy and clean, consistent and surprising, philosophical and entertaining

"...Susan Scafati and Sean Ripple's "textscape" treats the ubiquitous text interface as..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Ready for Solar and Recycling Too

Council approves solar roofs and textile recycling pilot

"...With a fairly light agenda (and the usual brace of postponements), City Council was able..."

Feb. 6, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Bonnie Bishop on Who She Is and Isn't

The singer’s new album and how she almost walked away from music

"...grads at a near-empty Threadgill's World Headquarters, sipping margaritas and wondering how the hell the Longhorns – playing on..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

News Roundup: Council and the Court

Scalia's death shakes up high court; Council continues Uber battle

"...weird; a U.S. Supreme Court justice dies in Texas; and more ......"

Feb. 15, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Homeless Count, TNCs, and Council Races

ECHO's annual homeless count takes place January 23

"...continue in January; Jimmy Flannigan sounds like a returning candidate, but will he run for D6 again?; FEMA issues..."

Jan. 11, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

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