City Hall Gets Better at the Basic Business of Budgeting

Early indicators are good, but difficult fiscal conversations linger

"...you can't just pay for street cleaning with airport concession revenue, and ... are you still awake?"..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

17 of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Austin

From East Austin to Downtown, here are our favorite cold, creamy treats

"...bologna sandwich sessions, and visits to the Deep Eddy concession stand, we could all stand to sneak a little..."

Aug. 10, 2019 Food Post by Jessika Roth

Property Tax Hack Finally Gets Senate Nod

"...there, the SB 2 debate went predictably: As a concession to cities, counties, and other taxing districts who (unlike..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Stacey Abrams, Without Concessions

Now and for her whole life, the rising star finds her own path to victory

"...obvious chicanery, could have been rightly hers. "In my non-concession speech, most political folks expected me to turn a..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Cancels SouthBites Food Trailer Park

Taste the World Food Court steps up to fill the void

"...Concession World – Mediterranean..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Quote of the Week: Beto O’Rourke

He's ... what now?

"...– Beto O'Rourke, on national television, during his concession speech on Tuesday night..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Column

Election Coverage: A Glass Half-Full

Little f*cking drops of blue blood, sweat, and tears

"...Cruz, and just as Lupe Valdez was finishing her concession speech upon her widely anticipated defeat by incumbent Gov...."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Lover's Guide to Food During ACL Festival

Here’s what to do if you’d like to jump into the festival headfirst

"...don’t want to leave! The constant lines at the concession stands haven’t scared you off yet, with your high..."

Oct. 4, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Police Oversight: Starting From Scratch

Farah Muscadin’s work in progress

"...promise of a huge payday to get such a concession. But the system got double-bargained: Sheffield and the focus..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: Who We Are

Treatment of desperate immigrants a stark test of the American idea

"...hardly out of the woods – in a grudging concession to the now-international backlash, the administration is apparently about..."

June 22, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Terror Fest Record Reviews

Tomb Mold, Come to Grief/Fistula, Chrch, Wayfarer, and Gnaw

"...for vein-popping scree. "Wrong" approximates a coked-up politician denying concession after a historical loss, "Prowled Mary" aggros an unsettling..."

June 15, 2018 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Austin's Bowling Alley Food More Than Abides

Local culinary kingpins endure

"...Waiting in line at a dingy bowling alley concession stand for reheated Red Baron pizza may hold its..."

May 4, 2018 Food Feature by Beth Sullivan

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...she wrote. Woody appeared in good spirits in her concession post, assuring her followers, "Don't worry folks, I'm not..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...2017 regular City Council meeting (Dec. 14), with ABIA concession contracts, Convention Center planning, a nod at the Aquatic..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature

Some Say the World Will End … in Ice

City Council dodges the ice storm, and much of its agenda

"...“packages” (most readily approved) for various ABIA new terminal concession businesses. The bids had been scored by staff in..."

Dec. 11, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council: They Bring Their Ukes Along

Today at City Council: It's gonna be a long one

"...business, encouraging postponements.) Nominally on consent are nine 10-year concession contracts proposed by the Aviation Department – seemingly uncontroversial,..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Dawnna Dukes' Charges Dropped

13 felonies gone, two misdemeanors resolved

"...budget and Senate Bill 4. However, even before Moore’s concession, there were suspicions that sheer brand loyalty to Dukes..."

Oct. 24, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Nightmare for DREAMers

Ending DACA affects an estimated 124,000 Texans

"...DACA with border security or a wall – a concession some Dems aren't willing to accept. "There is an..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

How Transparent Is APD?

The most? Least? That depends on who you ask.

"...that pertains to oversight must be met with a concession somewhere else in the union's contract, and Casaday has..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City, Fire Union Reach Contract Agreement

Membership to vote on terms this month

"...leaves much of that untouched, except for an AFA concession that will allow firefighters already certified in other jurisdictions..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Negotiations Continue on New Contract Between the City and Police Union

Slow progress at the bargaining table

"...Aug. 31, the city made a bit of a concession regarding promotions, putting forward a new proposal that would..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Money Don't Buy Everything, It's True …

City Council plows through housing, energy, and budget hearing

"...sponsors youth soccer. The loan will help underwrite a concession facility to help support those programs, and (under the..."

Aug. 21, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Dear Glutton: Movie Snacks

What food is acceptable to eat in a movie theatre?

"...items that are similar to those sold in the concession stand, snack foods and candy only. He says anything..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Point Austin: Inside the Whirlwind

From D.C. to Austin, a relentless political storm

"...ongoing Trump debacle, whose latest chapter features the shrugging concession by the White House that yes, the Trump campaign..."

July 14, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Council: Take a Deep Breath

Final spring session enters July break on a run

"...Pool), the brief resolution appears to be an indirect concession that the revision process is in danger of running..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Saved by Billionaires?

The fight against climate change gathers allies high and low

"...The mayor's one concession to environmentalism was a cheerful shrug: "Let's stop putting..."

May 19, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Austin Bergstrom's Continuing Expansion

New terminal restores some 1950s glamour to the airport

"...According to Terry Mahlum, regional vice president of ABIA concession management firm Delaware North Co., ABIA has been ahead..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Man, Woman, Friend, Computer

"...a never-ending highway. Echols' vocals sooth to surrender on "Concession Speech" and "You're a Pistol." Standout "Nocturne" and its..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Music Review by Kahron Spearman

Blue Starlite Lights Up in Buda

Mini urban drive-in adding overnight camping at new location

"...of improvements. That'll pay for a larger screen, extra concession space, more classic drive-in speaker mounts, better bathrooms, an..."

Dec. 20, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Secure Platform for the Rights of Airport Workers

With a new concessions contract looming, airport workers introduce a platform for employee rights

"...Three weeks ago, 70 concessions workers at Austin-Berg­strom International Airport held a press conference,..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

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