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April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Day Trips
There's drupelets a-plenty at the Bella Vista Ranch pick-your-own fruit farm.
"...the product. He hopes that once the cooks of Central Texas discover the joys of cooking with fresh olive..."
July 13, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...take priority over a new downtown regional facility, the Library Commission recommended Tuesday in a 7-1 decision. The vote..."
Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature
Ernie Cortés
Profile of a Leader
"...become Cortés' life work. He graduated from San Antonio's Central Catholic High School at the age of 16 and..."
July 21, 1995 News Feature
The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts
Our recommended shows for the week ahead
"...Saturday 24, Central Library..."
Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe
Qmmunity: Here, There, Homoscopes
Your favorite gay ol' calendar guided by the divine celestial bodies above
"...conversations about civil rights, equality, and justice. Wednesdays, 2:30-4pm. Central Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez. Free but RSVP. library.austintexas.gov...."
Feb. 24, 2023 Column by James Scott
Austin Reenters Stage 4 of COVID-19 Precautions
Fully vaccinated residents should mask up, urge health officials
"...Today, July 23, Austin Public Health announced Austin and..."
July 23, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan
Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List
What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise
"...Selfie! The Musical 3/26-4/04 canceled; Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven 4/11-5/02 canceled Zach Theatre – remaining performances..."
March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires
Public Notice – LDC Revision: Notes & Notices
"...• Wed., Oct. 23, OH/OH #2, 6-9pm, Central Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez..."
Oct. 18, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Headlines
"...Books, books, books: The much-delayed and long-awaited new Central Library finally announced an opening date: Oct. 28. The..."
Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature
Affordability: Everywhere But Here
Council parses contracts, buys CD’s, and postpones housing
"...The Central Library staff came in for a scolding again: This..."
Aug. 8, 2016 News Post by Michael King
What Do Austinites Want?
10-1 City Council wrangles its first budget
"...you hear such heresy emanating from the dais. When Library Department Director Brenda Branch made her presentation last week,..."
Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Michael King
Festival Flood
A brief guide to the 13 – count 'em, 13 – arts fests coming your way in April and May
"...New Fiction Confab April 25, John Henry Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe www.austinlibrary.org Austin Public Library Friends Foundation's..."
April 3, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Civics 101
"...management and the roadblocks to financial success. 6pm. Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe, 512/974-7400. Free. www.library.austintexas.gov...."
Sept. 6, 2013 News Column
Aether Galvanizes the Austin Gallery Scene con Gusto
Venues moving, shows shifting, public works coming like a gang of glory
"...of Second Street? Amazing plans with the new main library going up in the same area? So much awesome..."
March 1, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Mayor's Book Club Titles Announced
Citywide reading campaign honors two National Book Award finalists
"...a citywide book club, co-sponsored by the Austin Public Library Friends Foundation and the Austin Public Library. "The Mayor's..."
March 1, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese
City Council: 'All Free Men ... Have Equal Rights'
Gay rights, public school finance, cab franchises, endangered species, and more
"...98) are on the Seaholm redevelopment and New Central Library, and on climate change (presumably, prevention thereof). Item 140..."
Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Michael King
Council: A Tapestry Dance for Fall
Cabs, parking, and marriage equality are all on the docket next week
"...The scheduled morning briefings are
on the Seaholm District/New Central Library, and on "Positive Impact for Climate" – we..."
Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Michael King
Civics 101
"...Call to Action national movement. 10am. Little Walnut Creek Library, 835 W. Rundberg, 906-1268. tom4peace@austin.rr.com...."
July 20, 2012 News Column
Family Matters
Downtown dining with young ones doesn't have to be daunting
"...crab fritters. Area: West Sixth Street Nearby Attractions: Faulk Central Library, BMX bike-jumping at Duncan Park (900 W. Ninth),..."
June 11, 2010 Food Feature by Katherine Gregor
Hip Lit
The New Fiction Confab
"...The free event, presented by the Austin Public Library Friends Foundation, starts Saturday, April 17, 1pm, at the..."
April 16, 2010 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones
Cap Metro Seeks More Feedback on Service Plan 2020
Transit authority mapping out the next 10 years, wants to hear from you next week
"...Similar to the Envision Central Texas plan for regional growth, Capital Metro will be..."
Nov. 13, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols
City Hall Hustle: The Reaper Cometh
Deep in the hole, the city offers its budget-cut proposals
"...Library – $1.8 million: Several reductions proposed here: opening branches..."
June 12, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar
APL's Book Club Reboot
Austin Public Library gets hip with their Downtown Book Clubs
"...Parsons and Bonnie Brzozowski are rebooting the Austin Public Library's Downtown Book Clubs with new names, new topics, and..."
Aug. 27, 2008 Books Post by Kimberley Jones
Oops!
Our latest batch
"...story on the city's funding proposal for a new central library ("Developing Stories: A Downtown Library, Block 21 Duet"),..."
May 18, 2007 Column
Irony: Librarians Yelling
"...(which would pump $90 million into building a new central library) was passing with 60% of the vote. Said..."
Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Katherine Gregor
Austin Municipal Bonds: The 'CliffsNotes' version
It's real simple:'yes' seven times
"...• Prop. 6: $90 million for a new, flagship central library..."
Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature
Beside the Point
Austin Energy – at least they're not FEMA; and, coming up this week: more bond slicing and dicing
"...also to $50m), the Mexic-Arte Museum, and a new central library (both grimly holding at their pre-revision numbers of..."
May 26, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Postscripts
Why Stephen Harrigan's new novel The Gates of the Alamo went into a second printing before the publication date and his upcoming appearances.
"...will give a benefit for the San Antonio Public Library Foundation at the Central Library Auditorium (600 Soledad). Suggested..."
March 3, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith
Council Notes: Stack and Shuffle
Mayor worries that bond wish list doesn't anticipate SH 130
"...49-mile toll road to Austin's east, expected seat of Central Texas' gathering population over the next few decades, will..."
