Austin’s End-of-Life Doulas

A growing community looks to redefine palliative care

"...who worked in the hospice industry, George obtained a certification through INELDA, the International End-of-Life Doula Association, taking classes..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Features Feature by Lina Fisher

Deepak Chopra and the New Psych Revolution

The neuro-expert on how the latest research could change how we think about psychedelics

"...mental health crisis. Psychedelics will eventually be monetized as alternative medicines or under the looming banner of Big Pharma:..."

March 10, 2023 Features Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Council and Advocates Balk at New Municipal Court Security Force

Would a proposed a stand-alone City Marshal Office be unmarshaled?

"...Jane Grubb explained, the Marshal proposal is the best alternative to continued APD security, their preferred option. While Grubb..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Restaurants and Seafood Suppliers Work Toward Sustainability

Staying afloat with Minamoto Foods' SeaChange program

"..."It's not terribly difficult to become part of a certification and call yourself a sustainable farm or fishery. It..."

April 30, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Dive Deeper Into the World of Mezcal in Austin

It's agave all day at these local bars

"...more and more establishments are beginning to source these "alternative agaves," educating consumers while providing them with more options..."

March 1, 2019 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Luv Doc: A Johnny Appleseed of Negativity

You will become an even better version of the person you believe yourself to be

"...While most people might like to believe that they..."

Nov. 23, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Checking Out Austin's New Central Library

Yes, the city’s “Library of the Future” still has books, but this 21st century facility is about so much more

"...this has helped the new Central obtain LEED Platinum certification, the highest of any library in the U.S.)..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback: Straight Outta Calcutta

Sitar maestro Indrajit Banerjee, stoned synching Doom Side of the Moon and The Wizard of Oz, and a bigger Breakaway Records

"...Ravi Shankar pupil Kartick Kumar. After acheiving an A-grade certification, he became a global entity, amassing a résumé that..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

How Austin Became the Cold Brew Capital of the World

No need to give up coffee during the sweltering season

"...The solution is cold brew, an alternative slow brewing method that creates a mellower, lower acidity..."

April 7, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...associated with obtaining a license to carry a firearm. (Certification costs about $140.) Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, filed HB..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

This Is the Box We're In

Council doesn't have a budget, but they're cutting it nonetheless

"...Marya Crigler said that the challenge would move the certification from the end of July to at least mid-November,..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

In the Name of Ann Richards

AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?

"...picked up a part-time job teaching PE at ACES (Alternative Center for Elementary Students), the district's campus for troubled..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sustainable Beer

The secret about sustainable brewing is that it exists.

"...hostage for the extra step of organic inspection and certification. Das Wunderkind!, for example, uses the identical organic ingredients..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Food Feature by Ivy Le

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"..."where the teacher won because she got this further certification, my child won, and so did 60 other kids."..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Prime real estate: Patricia Vonne and the historic opening week for Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater

"...Conforming to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification, the $40 million facility has raised the bar for..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Mobile Food

Some tips on getting a foot in the door of the trailer business

"...end of 2011. Many see it as the inexpensive alternative to opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant: While a mobile operation..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...Reach. The incentives can vary from waiving National Board Certification application fees to a potential $6,000 a year bonus..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

From campus to the convention center, new executive chefs are courting culinary connoisseurs

"...birthdays is that you might as well consider the alternative and throw yourself a big ol' party. The Red..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Cool Austin, Cool Planet

This Earth Day, the ambitious Austin Climate Protection Plan celebrates a first year of slow, quiet, but impressive progress

"...all city vehicles will run using hybrid technology or alternative fuels (biodiesel, ethanol, compressed natural gas, or propane). The..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin Climate Protection Plan Year One Highlights

A progress report on Austin's war on global warming

"...fleet carbon-neutral by 2020: 1) Convert existing vehicles to alternative fuels, and 2) purchase hybrids and new technologies...."

April 18, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...The nonprofit provides juvenile-justice programs, shelters for immigrant children, alternative schools, workforce development, and other programs. The federal grant..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

The Austin Climate Protection Plan

An update on the state of the city's ACPP

"...commitment for all new municipal facilities to achieve silver certification for Leadership in Energy and Environ­mental Design. Afterward he..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...bilingual, and special-education teachers. Teachers should bring proof of certification or a letter showing they've participated in the Alternative..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...– and whether a gas tax was a viable alternative to tolling – has been a lingering question with..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...demonstrate subject-area mastery in each subject taught and pass certification tests. It does not require any particular training for..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...being considered, qualifying for the service would go from self-certification to an interview process, in an attempt to weed..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...prospective inhabitants could be firms working in solar, wind, alternative fuels, or biomass energy development. RMC Chair Adan Martinez..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Ten AISD teachers earned national board certification this week, bringing the number of teachers with the..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the TxLED rule, diesel sold in Texas, and any alternative fuel blended with it, must meet a strict emissions..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...management issues. In a 2003 State Board for Educator Certification study of why teachers leave the profession, 61% cited..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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