Democrats’ Suit Demands State ‘Fix’ Voting Machines

Suit asks that machines be banned if alleged flaw cannot be fixed

"...votes improperly and seeking an injunction prohibiting the machine’s use until the flaw is fixed. If the alleged flaw..."

Feb. 13, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Betty Baker Rules

Love her or fear her, Austin's land-use queen rules the city her own way

"...as she is admired for her expertise in land use and historic preservation...."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Land Lock

from east to west, land use a hot topic

"...week to the Eastside, where there are two percolating land-use issues figuring into the neighborhood's vision of itself. More..."

March 24, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Council Preview: Planning to Plan Transit Station Areas

First step? Calibrating housing access on Project Connect routes

"...document, it’s not going to suddenly transform Austin’s land use regulations...."

March 7, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Opinion: We Should All Fight for Human Rights in Iran

Although the government has tried to silence the people of Iran by shutting down the internet and suppressing protesters, we can use our collective global voice to speak out

"...advocate for people across our international community who suffer abuse due to oppressive laws or illegal acts which deprive..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Column by Mahsa Monshizadegan

Opinion: Texas Abortion Ban Is an Attack on Free Speech

SB 8 restricts the right of an individual to use their voice to help another person procure an abortion

"...SB 8 restricts the right of an individual to use their voice to help another person obtain an abortion...."

Dec. 24, 2021 Column by Rachel Osterloh

Bill & Ted Face the Music

Can we all finally just be excellent to each other?

"...supposed to do. Maybe they have to cheat and use a time machine to do it (which, as we..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Salmon Hash Tacos Recipe by Veracruz All Natural

This flavor-filled, protein-rich dish is great for any meal

"...Vazquez did, impressive though it is. You can just use her recommended spice mixture for a quick grill or..."

April 9, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Midway

Roland Emmerich goes all guns blazing recreating the pivotal sea battle

"...stand-up-and-cheer WWII movie that I think we could all use in these days of befuddling asymmetrical warfare and a..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

What Austin Can Learn From Other Cities

Seattle, Minneapolis, and Nashville leaders share at RECA Exchange

"...“Nothing is more contentious than land use,” Marilyn Strickland, President/CEO of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

AISD Releases Plans for School Closures and Consolidations

12 campuses impacted as district grapples with declining enrollment

"...unveiled drafts for 39 scenarios that district leaders will use as a starting point for bringing about the most..."

Sept. 5, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Todos Caen

Pickup artist meets his match in this Mexican comedy

"...with an ambitious TV producer (Higareda) who wants to use his own toxic strategies for her own ends. Can..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Movie Review

Council Moves Gently on Riverside Redevelopment

Preliminary approval given to the 97-acre mixed-use plan for 4700 Riverside

"...preliminary approval on Thursday, Aug. 8 to the 97-acre mixed-use redevelopment at 4700 Riverside that's been dubbed the "Domain..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Moving the Discussion

It’s all about land use, even when it’s about transportation

"...density, compatibility, etc. – that have surrounded the land use debate. The ASMP and LDC are largely built around..."

March 29, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

AJ Durand Invites Austinites to #getyourshittogether

A workshop with NOLA queen, yogi, and "life changing witch" can help

"...hashtagging #NewYearNewYou or #NewYearSameYou, chances are you could probably use a #getyourshittogether workshop. Seriously, I just read a long..."

Jan. 10, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Venom

Spider-Man's nemesis gets a spin-off without web-head

"...No one can accuse Hardy of giving Venom anything less than his absolute..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Free Solo

Staggering mountaineering achievement mixes vertigo with wonder

"...ascent “free solo.” That is, alone and without the use of any ropes or other protective gear. The precision..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Shine

Salsa-dancing siblings fight over gentrification

"...of separation on the streets of Spanish Harlem to use salsa dancing to overcome the tide of gentrification...."

Oct. 5, 2018 Movie Review

Madeline's Madeline

"...Ashley Connor's radical and entrancing cinematography, and the subtle use of depth of field to capture Madeline's mental state...."

Aug. 31, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Two Ballot Lawsuits Before State Supremes

Petitioners sue over Audit and CodeNEXT language

"...the “waiting period” and public vote for any comprehensive land-use code provision (e.g., CodeNEXT). Due to short deadlines, the..."

Aug. 20, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Skate Kitchen

Hybrid narrative/doc gets to the heart of NYC skater life

"...following her acclaimed debut doc The Wolfpack and it focuses on the real-life, all-female NYC skate crew of the..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

CodeNEXT: Kicked

Mayor, Council appear destined to quash land use rewrite

"...board that he and his colleagues scrap the land use rewrite and start over. Adler called the ongoing process..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

CodeNEXT: Will We or Won’t We Vote on It?

From the petition hearing to Council, this week's land use code updates

"...Orlinda Naranjo spent Monday morning presiding over Aus­tin's land use petition case, but dismissed the court before 1pm without..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Ken Paxton Seeks to Remove Eight of Austin’s Planning Commissioners

Lawsuit will target volunteer appointees in violation of City Charter

"...of the Attorney General has officially entered Austin’s land use debate...."

July 3, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Pom Poko

"Lost" Studio Ghibli tale of raccoons in peril gets long-delayed release

"...Heisei-era Raccoon Dog War Ponpoko), one of the most obtuse creations in the Studio Ghibli archive by director Isao..."

June 15, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

CodeNEXT Cliffs Notes

Busy season begins for land use rewrite

"...rejection of Ora Houston's resolution to put the land use rewrite to a public vote. The same six members..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Zoning & Platting Commission: "Terminate" CodeNEXT

7-4 vote sends zoning rewrite's death wish to Council

"...recommendation that City Council “immediately terminate” Austin’s proposed land use code rewrite...."

May 10, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation

Cartoon creations from Kobe to Goldilocks

"...Giant Peach, etc). Directors Jakob Schuh and Jan Lachauer use soft-edged CGI in a Dahlian mash-up of "Cinderella," "Jack..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Zaragoza Resigns From Planning Commission

Todd Shaw tapped as replacement

"...just two weeks before draft three of the land use rewrite is unveiled. In her place, District 7 Council..."

Jan. 29, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

State Supremes Consider Bag Ban

Laredo law banning single-use bags goes to court

"...the city of Laredo enacted a partial ban on single-use bags in 2015. (Austin enacted a similar law in..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

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