That Funky Water ...

The city says the water is just fine, but we're not certain

"...weeks into an activated-carbon treatment program, some city of Austin water still tastes nasty. If you recall, it was..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Wants a New South Austin Grocery Store

"...Dear Editor, Austin's booming economy has placed an incredible burden on South..."

July 12, 2004 Postmarks

Austin @ Large: The Metro Message

It’s not a ‘campaign,’ exactly, but what is the transit authority’s tune?

"...transit authority's campaign – oops, "outreach effort" – featuring Austin music stars. They talk about traffic and air quality,..."

June 25, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Is Walgreens Too Big and Unfunky for South Austin?

Neighbors challenge the drugstore chain's plans for a store at Lamar and Bluebonnet Lane.

"...South Austin residents are bracing for a City Council vote July..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

"Austin City Limits" Festival Picks & Sleepers

"...self-described "B-movie actor" in Tinseltown, so he moved to Austin in February to be described as a singer-songwriter. If..."

Sept. 27, 2002 Music Feature

Austin City Limits Festival Picks & Sleepers

"...Forget that Kelly girl; the real American Idol from Austin could be this chestnut-haired former Omelettry waitress. With a..."

Sept. 27, 2002 Music Feature

"Austin City Limits" Festival Picks & Sleepers

"...his recent turn as a singer-songwriter and in Soulhat. (Austin, 1:50pm) -- Andy Langer..."

Sept. 27, 2002 Music Feature

Earthen Works at the Austin Museum of Art Revolution in Clay

"...The Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria presents the Marer..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Arts Feature

Austin's Comic Strippers: Part of the Big Picture

Divya Srinivasan

"...you to wait tables," says the four-year veteran of Austin's Magnolia Cafe South...."

May 12, 1995 Books Feature

A Love Letter to the ATX Comes to the Austin Revolution Film Festival

David Reyes is totally Texas AF

"...Kicking off the upcoming Austin Revolution Film Festival, the premiere of his new film..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Sage Dunlap

Learning to Love Austin FC's Roster Through Their Native Cuisines

International players' kitchen

"...toward Dallas and Houston’s shiny array of professional sports, Austin has a soccer team. The crown jewel in our..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Adam Wood

17 Austin Patios for Your Al Fresco Dining & Drinking Enjoyment

Check out these al fresco spots, if you're comfortable

"...imbibe. Despite the recent (premature) relaxation of state mandates, Austin's plethora of patio oases are some of the places..."

March 12, 2021 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...of the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, thereby lending a funky, fetid odor and taste to the tap water of..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Our Favorite Spots to Eat and Drink at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

ABIA serves up live music, craft cocktails, and beloved local restaurant fare

"...Austin-Bergstrom International Airport echoes the city's desire to champion local..."

March 8, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Top 15 Austin Breweries

Our semiannual power ranking of local brewhouses

"...just outside the city who wanna flex like they're Austin locals – hey, that's cool with us, Drip!) tied..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Austin Bucket List

Dip your toe in local culture

"...Austin has hosted four-wheeled fare for over a decade, but..."

June 20, 2016 Columns Post by Molly Burke

First Night Austin

This New Year's Eve, why not join the throngs at this free arty party on the streets?

"...eggnog, why not join the throngs at First Night Austin? The free New Year's Eve street party has a..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Unchained

Think globally, shop locally, and we'll all be better for it

"...When visitors come to town, they search out uniquely Austin places to nosh, hear live music, and spend. Vacationers..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin @ Large: To Preserve and Thrive

Alvarez and Thomas' Eastside plan needs fine-tuning, but it's about time

"...Two weeks ago, in the "Best of Austin" issue, I riffed on Eastside revitalization, or gentrification, and..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Time to Repeal SOS?

What's really at stake in the proposed Temple-Inland deal

"...allowing them to evade the restrictions of SOS, means Austin has already executed a de facto repeal of the..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Austin's chain store vs. local business battle is economic and political.

"...Last week, Mayor Will Wynn bemoaned the "Austin schizophrenia" that led neighborhood activists -- many of the..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Forget the little boxes -- it's the big boxes we need to knock down

"...of not just Smart Growth but New Urbanism, decrying Austin's steady slide away from a unique and meaningful sense..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Anthony Orum on Austin

"In Austin, a city of changes, a book like Anthony Orum's Power, Money & the People: The Making of Modern Austin, is always relevant," writes Michael Erard. "It's the only urban history of Austin, tracing the early decisions that fixed the city's economy, politics, and sense of itself. Unfortunately, the book's availability has been spotty -- until late 2002, when an Oregon press, Wipf and Stock, reissued it."

"...In Austin, a city of changes, a book like Anthony Orum's..."

May 23, 2003 Books Feature by Michael Erard

Mr. South Austin

"...to choose a musician who is emblematic of South Austin, that person would simply have to play accordion. It's..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

FoRay's Experimental Austin Cuisine Forging Food Paths

"...a new cuisine developed in our city. Known as "Austin Food," the style basically fused Tex-Mex and traditional diner..."

Aug. 18, 1995 Arts Feature

My Gear: Capyac

The Austin-born duo drops in Saturday at the Scoot Inn from their new digs in L.A. with a boatload of tech

"...his instrumental telepathy with Capyac soulmate Delwin Campbell. The funky, Austin-born electronic outfit, now based in Los Angeles, utilizes..."

July 19, 2019 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Here Comes the Train

Can city staff, citizens, and neighborhoods realize – and build – a more livable city?

"...Rutledge Spur Road at the far northern tip of Austin, it's hard to believe the crazy-quilt urban sprawl of..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Developing Stories

Five current projects work for Austin-centric synergy

"...To Austinites dismayed at the failure of White Lodging Corp. (and..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Everybody Wants Some!!

Time moves on, but Richard Linklater's characters still walk and talk

"...Tyler Hoechlin, Glen Powell, J. Quinton Johnson, Wyatt Russell, Austin Amelio, Temple Baker, Tanner Kalina, Juston Street and Forrest..."

April 1, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Papa's Brand-New Bag

Jazzers and jam bands alike just wanna funk, Austin style

"...at a showplace home in Rollingwood, a section of Austin just west of Downtown. The ultramodern kitchen is bigger..."

July 27, 2007 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

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