Still No Word on How Much TEA Will Influence AISD Special Ed

Local figures hope for a lower level of oversight than planned

"...to be very thoughtful about their decision," Trustee Kathryn Whitley Chu said of the TEA decision-makers. "But it doesn't..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Raccoons On the Loose at McCallum High

But wait, there's also mold at AISD’s second-oldest high school

"...multigenerational problem, the raccoons," said Austin ISD Trustee Kathryn Whitley Chu. "When I talk to the people who graduated..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Disney’s Newsies

The Broadway strike musical occupies Zilker Hillside Theatre spectacularly

"...With the help of his self-actualizing sidekick Davey (Morgan Whitley) and the tenacious Katherine (Abigail Bensman), who is a..."

July 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Austin ISD Leans in to Win Back Families, Boost Enrollment

Every student counts

"...to rocketing growth for charter schools in Austin. Brian Whitley, the vice president of policy and advocacy for Texas..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...that acknowledges the heavy work to be done in building equity. – Doug Freeman Ali Ditto, "Better Than Me"..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...much more than just a member of Congress. She's building a movement." Oliver called Houston a "fiercely independent" voice..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...Road Ends Here: Gov. Greg Abbott's Special Advisor David Whitley – you remember, the disgraced former Secretary of State..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature

Headlines

"...has signed a lease to occupy an entire 35-story building currently under construction in Downtown Austin...."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature

Cherubs

"...been. Recorded at Sweatbox Studio in a dilapidated Downtown building owned by the man Dick Cheney shot in the..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Music Review by Greg Beets

A Different Kind of Barista at Empowered Coffee

Employees with intellectual or developmental disabilities make coffee and learn life skills

"...the sports medicine practice RunLab out of the same building, launched the nonprofit Kayleigh's Club to help improve the..."

May 11, 2018 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

Cherubs Flourish in the Afterlife at SOS Fest

"We didn’t want to be a Cherubs cover band playing Heroin Man over and over for people"

"..."I'm hurting right now," admits guitarist/vocalist Kevin Whitley. "Physically hurting from one show."..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Arms on Brazos

As it nears completion of an extended 'Great Streets' rehab project, has Austin learned any lessons?

"...few benches and trees. It has meant a wholesale rebuilding of all 10 blocks from Cesar Chavez to the..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

After a Fashion

Stephen loves his art like he likes his men: 5x7

"...at Arthouse (that's being renovated); it was at the Whitley Building – the sprawling, un-air-conditioned space that also held..."

May 21, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Arthouse

The Jones Center is closed, so Arthouse just hangs its art sale on other walls

"...be set up and ready for purchase at the Whitley Building, 301 Brazos. As before, each miniature masterpiece can..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Find out why Your Style Avatar deems Kevlar this season's must have fabric!

"...is the Arthouse 5x7 Art Splurge, 7:30-10pm at the Whitley Building – that legendarily festive art sale that brings..."

May 14, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Event Menu

It's a week of fundraisers and fests for Austin foodies

"...conjunction with the 5x7 exhibition and sale at the Whitley Building, 301 Brazos. Tickets for the Art Splurge preview..."

May 14, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sissies, Comedy, Gay Bi Gay Gay, and a Bishop

Your gay guide for the final leg of SXSoLong

"...7:30PM-2:00AM: Perez Hilton Party, The Whitley (301 Brazos). Remember that time last year when KANYE..."

March 19, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Blood on the Tracks

The ballad of Griff Luneburg and Cactus Cafe

"...will build a crowd. That's what it's all about: building an audience for those that deserve one."..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Naked City

"...against him. SOS leaders and developer Bill Gunn, who's building a large subdivision in an ecologically sensitive area of..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

Day Trips

Two Grannies' Downhome Cookin' in Glen Rose hands out hugs like most restaurants hand out mints

"...big, old, stodgy cowboy come in," says granny Gloria Whitley, "I like to give him a big, double bear-hug..."

May 27, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Wednesday Sleepers

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...in the Sky found success with their lulling guitars building into crescendos, the local scene got a needed boost..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...showcase will be the presence of one MF Doom. Building on his early-Nineties genesis as a member of KMD,..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...CHRIS WHITLEY: Whitley has been busking since God was a boy,..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

BK Baby

The once-future Kurt Cobain, Ben Kweller, grows up to be Elliott Smith.

"...also home to Patty Griffin, David Gray, and Chris Whitley. After releasing last year's five-track EP Phone Home, ATO..."

July 12, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Dancing About Architecture

One week after the Hole in the Wall closes, the Black Cat burns down.

"...early Saturday morning gutted the upper part of the building and severely damaged the lower area as well. (Archived..."

July 12, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Power Surge

Local company finds flywheel generated electric power is a growing niche in the current market.

"...country are leading several high tech companies to consider building their own small-scale power plants in case the main..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Life's Enriched Pageant

Good design, like good air, helps you breathe a little easier, and here are a few Austinites who are helping us all breathe easier through their work as graphic designers.

"...into press. It was fun for [business partner] Kevin [Whitley] and I, it was good to get our collaborative..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...CHRIS WHITLEY: Freshly divorced from Sony, that lone figure you see..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Where's Lucinda?

"...to indicate that the big ad campaign for Reese Whitley is turning the man into an overnight sensation. In..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Music Column

Dancing About Architecture

"...to be there. That seems to be the theme building lately, especially among those involved in the media. Michael..."

Oct. 20, 1995 Music Column