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American Short Fiction hits newsstands

"...which was founded in 1991 by current O'Henry Prize editor Laura Furman, went dormant in 1998, but it was..."

May 12, 2008 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Scott Blackwood Adapts to Chicago

Austin's loss is Chicago's gain as the award-winning writer moves on to Chicago with a new novel set in the Deep Eddy neighborhood.

"...Scott Blackwood gained acclaim for his story collection In the Shadow of Our House, and the..."

Feb. 16, 2009 Books Post by Joe O'Connell

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...One fundamental story, two plotlines, three basic tales, five boilerplate set-ups, or..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

To the Lighthouse

After 20 years, WTP4 returns to a still unanswered question: Do we need it?

"...a letter from Austin Mayor Will Wynn was hand-delivered to Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe. The topic was the..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

What Will It Take to Get More Police Oversight?

If Greg Casar wants more accountability for cops, the city’s gonna need to give the police union some more money

"...As City Council meetings go, the one held Thursday, April 20, was a..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Just Say No

Council Draws on Tomorrow Plan to Redirect Growth

"...illustration by Doug Potter..."

May 22, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Mr. Dole Goes to Hollywood

The Road to Washington

"...There he goes again. Last week presidential candidate Bob Dole..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Screens Feature by Patrick Taggart

Here Comes the Neighborhood

Capital Metro, City Hall, and Eastside neighbors come together to share their hopes -- and fears -- for the Saltillo corridor.

"...cars on nearby I-35. Trailers are lined up north to south; aside from the tracks that still poke through..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

'There To Tell the Truth'

Seymour Hersh on journalism, politics, presidents, and war

"...During the week of March 19, legendary journalist Seymour Hersh was in..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...Editor’s note: This is the third chapter in a serialized..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Climate, Meet Mobility

Copenhagen is all about green transport – and Austin should be, too

"...the leading city in the nation in the effort to reduce and reverse the negative impacts of global warming."..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

You Don't Need Money, Just a Little Bit a Month...

1996 AISD Bond Election

"...It's sweet music to the ears of some, but disingenuous noise..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...Trump won the presidential election, Austin Mayor Steve Adler stood in blue jeans and a white button-down shirt before..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Opinion: Can Project Connect Actually Meet Our Needs?

The question remains if Project Connect will produce a public transit system that people will choose over their own cars

"...Amid soaring temperatures and gas prices, we need to ask, will Project Connect's $7+ billion tax..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Column by Barbara Epstein

Those Who Are About to Die

Your Texas death machine gets rolling again

"...There is no doubt that the crime for which 33-year-old..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

From Runways to Sidewalks

The Mueller neighborhood at midcourse

"...promise of a "New Urbanist" neighborhood three miles from Downtown, the Mueller pioneers hit the trail in 2007 and..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

SXSW Panel Recap: Alt. Proteins: Not Just Another Tech Revolution

Reducing our traditional protein consumption is no longer a luxury

"...We see it everywhere: plant-based milk, plant-based burgers, plant-based eggs,..."

March 13, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Devenyns

A Good Time to Be Lawrence Wright

With new book God Save Texas, The Looming Tower series on Hulu, and his play Cleo at the Alley, Lawrence Wright is the man of the moment

"...said across the little outdoor table. His words seemed to come not from his mouth but from the blue..."

April 13, 2018 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Banicki

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles

“It’s about all of us”

"...are fresh on the minds of dozens of dancers gathered on the stone plaza in front of the Alamo...."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

Corner to Corner

There's more development slated for the already-crowded RM 2222 and Loop 360 interchange.

"...You think it's hard to get down RM 2222 now? Imagine what it was..."

Sept. 10, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Just Say No

"...llustration by Doug Potter..."

Nov. 13, 1998 News Column

A New Council With New Energy Aims to Get City Hall Unstuck

Change is coming, but how much?

"...When City Council convenes for its first meeting of 2023 on Jan. 26, its new members and..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...Sometime soon this session, the Legis­lat­ure will send to Gov. Greg Abbott an update to the Texas Open..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

On the Road to the Right Recipe

Austin chefs tour area farms

"...of the produce spectrum, the interests of both groups meet at the intersection of commerce and quality, freshness and..."

July 15, 2005 Food Feature by MM Pack

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...Stubb's, Wednesday, March 17..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Scott Blackwood Wins Whiting Writer's Award

That's a $50,000 prize for the former Austinite

"...We loved Scott Blackwood's 2009 novel We Agreed to Meet..."

Nov. 1, 2011 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Define 'Normal'

Debra Monroe on the families we're born with and the families we build

"...Gardner Fellowship, the Violet Crown Award, and the Quarterly West Novella Contest. She's the author of two award-winning collections..."

May 14, 2010 Books Feature by Scott Blackwood

No Small Feat

Scott Blackwood's novel experiments in form

"...Scott Blackwood's slim debut novel, We Agreed to Meet Just Here, clocks in at 162..."

March 13, 2009 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Texas Book Festival Announces Lineup

Atwood. Russo. Whitehead. Lethem. Nelson. Safran Foer. Do we have your attention yet?

"...fiction rejoice!: The Texas Book Festival announced its lineup today, and there's some awfully big, bold-face names attached, including..."

Sept. 3, 2009 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

The Xtreme Solution

APD squad cars will now have 'no-idle' battery packs sufficient to run new video hardware – but did city officials fall for a system too expensive and impractical?

"...Police Officer Leonardo Quintana, in May 2009, three officers were on-scene. Each had driven a patrol car to the..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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