Round One of I-35 “Caps” Fight Ends in a Draw

City to fund columns that could support highway parks

"...might, one day, be able to pay for the construction of parkland on top of the expanded highway’s new..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pain in the ARSe

"...for apparently no reason, making improper turns, not recognizing construction zones (good thing we don’t have many of those!)...."

May 23, 2025 Postmarks

Caught by the Tides

Jia Zhang-ke’s latest is a love story with time’s passage in mind

"...of age. When he set Still Life against the construction of the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River,..."

May 23, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

City Eyes $400 Million “Caps” to Build Parks Over the New I-35

Some Council members think they’ve found funding for it

"...the city’s history of segregation that was facilitated by construction of the highway through Downtown. “This is about making..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Highway Caps Are Not Austin’s Priority

Council Member Mike Siegel makes the case against funding the I-35 cap and stitch project

"...commitments now and $1.4 billion or more to complete construction. But the city cannot take on new debt exceeding..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Mike Siegel

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...was disappointing to walk along the shore and see construction debris littering the sand. The culprit? A new development..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Mother Deported With U.S. Citizen Children

Looking for traces of the vanished Denisse Parra Vargas

"...vapes, or donuts. The facility is a nondescript warehouse-style construction in suburbia with no obvious signage. Minus the razor..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...forms welcome, from embroidery to elbow macaroni glued on construction paper. 5pm. Tales of the Stiletto Coast: Season Finale..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...last of the cranes are coming down as the construction of the new Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi enters..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

City Council Contemplates $100 Million Homeless Spending Plan

About half would be to maintain current levels of service

"...permanent supportive housing (PSH) units that are currently under construction...."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Local Jane Austen Scholar’s Latest Work? A Graphic Novel

Janine Barchas' The Novel Life of Jane Austen is out April 29

"...broadcast of Pride and Prejudice for ideas on scene construction and dialogue, screenplay-style. She also immersed herself in graphic..."

April 28, 2025 Arts Post by Tom Buckley

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...artwork to be installed as part of the ongoing construction at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The contracts, totaling $10.6 million,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Suburban Voters Head to the Polls

Nearby city councils, school board seats, and bonds on the ballot

"...will also ask voters to approve bonds for the construction of school facilities to the tune of $400 million..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Queer-Owned Bar Austin Eagle Temporarily Closes After Construction Accident

Owner says moving out might be required after wall knocked in

April 10, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Secret Mall Apartment

Doc explores a wild art prank in a Providence mall

"...glimmer in Townsend’s mind. He recalls first watching the construction of the Providence Place Mall – embraced by some..."

April 4, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Common Law

Can a 14-year old work a summer job in texas?

"...and cleaning jobs are allowed. Alternatively, jobs involving manufacturing, construction, or transportation are generally prohibited because of the potential..."

April 4, 2025 Column by Luke Ellis

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Pedestrian Paradise: Peeking over the construction fence, it’s looking pretty good! East Austin’s “wishbone” bridge..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

A Working Man

Jason Statham is the titular man looking to bust up a human trafficking ring

"...muse Jason Statham in this action thriller about a construction worker trying to bust up a human trafficking ring...."

March 28, 2025 Movie Review

Bob Trevino Likes It

In search of a father figure, a young woman befriends a stranger on Facebook

"...Lily, an adrift young woman (Euphoria’s Ferreira), and a construction manager (Leguizamo) named Bob Trevino. They meet when Lily..."

March 28, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to preserve historic buildings rather than bring in new construction. Meanwhile, keeping pedestrians out of the road has seemingly..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Construction Risks: Federal authorities and local law enforcement are investigating..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...attending private schools, that vouchers are, in the familiar construction, welfare for the wealthy. And there is research showing..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is still under construction but on track to reopen this fall. Fortunately they..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mexican American Cultural Center Finalizes Phase 2 of Renovations

Fall 2025 reopening is still on track

"...bond package was approved, and the center finally underwent construction. In 2000, the work began, and the facility was..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Building Housing in a Hurry

Mayor Kirk Watson touts Austin housing success at SXSW panel

"...Hale said. Immigrants account for about one-third of the construction industry’s workforce; a federal immigration approach that prioritizes mass..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Day Trips: Renovations at the Alamo, San Antonio

The 300-year-old Alamo is on its way to being new again

"...September, the former mission chapel will be closed for construction of a new roof and other major repairs. It..."

March 14, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...visitors and implement water reuse practices in its infrastructure. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 as Wimberley continues..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...I-35 Construction Starts Downtown: A new phase of I-35 construction is..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

Hairy Situation

"...Transportation Master Plan (TMP) since 1999.” A “$25.9 million construction contract” was “awarded to Capital Excavation Company.” Is there..."

March 1, 2025 Postmarks

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...housing price changes in the city to the new construction...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

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