Has Austin Resource Recovery Found a Solution to Its Chronic A/C Problem?

Taking the heat off local garbage collection trucks

"...When the air conditioning breaks down in a passenger vehicle, it's just an unpleasant..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spirit Adrift, Austin Reggae Fest, Nilüfer Yanya, Amyl & the Sniffers, and more recommended shows

"...Spirit Adrift, Duel, Blk Ops..."

April 22, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Celebrate Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, and more in Texas

"...Welcome aboard. Every year, the Official Tall Ship of Texas must..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...just a few titles for this year's film festival, but the complete list of all the movies at this..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops

"...pair of letters sent to City Manager Spencer Cronk, Travis County District Attorney José Garza and County Attorney Delia..."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...the two oldest and most defining elements of South by Southwest, find harmony in the three headlining films announced..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Roots Chicken Shak to Open at Revamped H-E-B Mueller Food Hall

Chef Tiffany Derry proves that working moms should run the world

"...If there's a business uniquely equipped to open a new five-part food hall..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

In Memoriam: Glenna Goodacre

Sculptor of Austin's beloved Philosophers' Rock has died

"...men, two shirtless and in swim trunks, all wholly absorbed in conversation with one another and oblivious to all..."

April 21, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Big Wonderful Thing: A History of Texas Lives Up to Its Title

Stephen Harrigan chronicles the Lone Star State’s last 500 years

"...A history of Texas is not something that should be entered into inadvisedly – not by a reader, certainly..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...mid-1990s: contested primaries for nominations to the state's two high courts...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...with today's wave of Midnighters, VR projects, and short bite stories...."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Laissez les bons temps rouler

"...two weekends and spills into every corner of life. Everybody’s welcome and the beads and doubloons are always free...."

Jan. 31, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Horror at the beginning, horror at the end: After SXSW Film (March 8-17)..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

State Board of Education Tries to Rewrite History

A sharpie to your textbook

"...The State Board of Education on Friday, Sept. 14, tentatively approved new..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...As one of Austin's biggest property owners, the Austin Independent School District has a..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Fun Is Where You Find It

Some things to look forward to(?) this summer

"...Okay, this is sad but, when they said "Sum­mer Fun issue" in the editorial..."

May 19, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Teaching Truthiness

Activists, lawmakers call on State Board of Education to reject racist Mexican-American textbook

"...traveled from all over Texas – gathered outside the William B. Travis building on Tuesday, Sept. 13, to fervently..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...The centerpieces of the proposed Nov. 8 transportation bond – dubbed the "mobility bond" or "Go Big" bond..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Mixed Metaphors

These craft cocktails are for the books

"...William Faulkner had mint juleps, Dorothy Parker had whiskey sours,..."

June 17, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Lee Elementary Still Lee Elementary

Campus renaming debate still rumbles on the AISD board

"...Time to update your address book: Robert E. Lee Elementary is now Russell Lee Elementary,..."

May 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lee Elementary No Longer Lee Elementary

Renaming process has begun

"...There will be one less sign of Texas' Civil War legacy in..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Elliott Naishtat Retiring, Dems Brace for Primary

Update: six candidates already filed to replace veteran rep

"...A tectonic shift just rumbled through Austin politics: Democrat Rep. Elliott Naishtat, the dean..."

Dec. 10, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Tempers Flare as AISD Board Tackles Confederate Legacy

Name change issue punted to the board's policy committee

"...officials from AISD campuses, a whole lot of headaches. Board of Trustees Chair Paul Saldaña said, "Every time we..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Beethoven to Beyoncé

SXSW Music panels – topics over talent. Except they're also star-studded.

"...Opening the selection process to the public transformed South by Southwest Music panels. A traditionally healthy,..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Legislative Committees Take Shape

Lite Guv Patrick begins making appointments

"...second, the only Dem to vote for either House Bill 2's abortion restrictions last session or the end of..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...Before a packed house, and with a bit of hoopla,..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...all that we do, from our insane devotion to high school football to our communal spirit of filmmaking in..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Headlines

"...› No City Council meeting Jan. 16, but work resumes in earnest next week, with a Tuesday..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature

AISD to Consider Charters and Communities Tonight

Agenda a complex dance between trustees, neighborhoods and employees

"...As Austin ISD's Board of Trustees meets tonight, there will be a subtle..."

Dec. 17, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

In Memory of Richard Dorsett

Beloved local left his mark on Austin

"...Richard Dorsett – bookseller, film buff, music fanatic, writer, collector, intellectual, Red Sox..."

Nov. 14, 2012 Books Post by Michael Hall

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