Austin at Large: The Train Can’t Be Too Late

It’s going to be sad, so sad, when Mayor Pete’s money comes if Austin’s not ready

"...ACM is now Robert Goode, who held the same job under former City Manager Marc Ott (and when I..."

March 10, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...4am and still have to go to our full-time jobs. Really, we have two full-time jobs each...."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...reduction in prosecutions of minimal drug possession, to her creation of specialized units to address civil rights, family violence,..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Pressure Rising at the Water Utility

One manager forced out, another accused of harassment ... who's watching the valves?

"...to step up its repair program, resulting in the creation of the group Moheet would later lose his job..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Can the Bands Play On?

The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame

"...a musician appointed to the task force by his day-job boss, Mike Martinez. "That's an appropriate question to ask..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

MACC Mommy

Managing the busy new Mexican American Cultural Center is inspiring work for Amparo Garcia-Crow

"...of the Cultural Affairs Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. "The city has a strong commitment to customer..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Arts Feature by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...You know that his sole presence holding a high-profile job (like those of Forgione and Yudof in education) makes..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column

Men at Work

City's day laborer program undergoes successful overhaul

"...in. Inside the building where the workers wait for jobs, the atmosphere is that of an early morning senior..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...this round of promises is kept. We applaud the creation of a citizens' oversight committee to shepherd the implementation..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Postmarks

Turner Is Worthy

"...Rosewood Park more meaningful to the community through the creation of "Jump On It!" (a summer concert series). She..."

Sept. 25, 1998 Column

Who Is Jesus?

It's Judgment Day for Austin's City Manager

"...is that the competent manager is good at his job...."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

News Boss

"...the Statesman around. He says he applied for the job, contrary to popular belief that he was "brought in"..."

July 11, 1997 News Feature by Lee Nichols

No False Moves

Bill Paxton

"...artist portraying them. He simply disappeared inside a fanciful creation of his own making. But in One False Move,..."

March 7, 1997 Screens Feature by Patrick Taggart

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?

"...call her – wasn't looking for a regular teaching job. In 2006, she moved to Austin and was organizing..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Face Off Recap: Boys, Girls and the Drowned Man

Catch up on Austin's Matt Valentine on the SyFy show

"...touching story about having to give up his LA job to become a teacher in West Virginia is overshadowed..."

Jan. 25, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The FronteraFest Way

Christi Moore's top rule for producing the annual festival: Just say 'yes'

"...Congratulations! You've just won the plum job of producing a long-running, much-loved performance festival that takes..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Developing Stories

Thinking big on transportation and land-use planning

"...at CAMPO's Transit Working Group meetings, where he facilitated creation of the paradigm-shifting CAMPO Transportation Investment Decision Tree. As..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Abandoning the Nest

Hurt by the state's inadequate incentives program, Texas film crews take flight

"...those Hollywood films produced more than 8,300 temporary crew jobs. In 2007, it was 20. Ouch. The independents created..."

May 23, 2008 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Sixth Street Blues

Downtown stakeholders raise questions about policing ... the police

"...Austin police argued that they were simply doing their job, enforcing the law without favoritism. "We aren't going to..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I've been told time and again it's not their job. Last week Alex at the store on the mouth..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Column

A Shifting Landscape

Texas Parks & Wildlife at an organizational crossroads

"...forth programs designed to conserve habitat, protect and enhance recreational opportunities, and ensure wildlife resources for generations to come...."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Dan Oko

Dancing About Architecture

Austin Music Commission chair Bob Livingston steps down, no one steps up; Man's Ruin returns to Austin; Michael Corcoran's suspension is puzzling.

"...the LINKS Program providing musical instruments to children, and creation of the city's Music Marketing Office. It's a full-time..."

March 31, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Silent Partner

You don't hear much about Wayne Bell when the Long Center for the Performing Arts is discussed. That may be because this honored Austin architect is low-key, modest, the consummate team player. But he's the point man on this $60 million project and arts writer Robi Polgar reveals how integral he is in getting it built in a calm, orderly, informed, and successful way.

"...prominent in media discussions of his current project: the creation of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Is That All There Is?

Joe Lessard Leaving City Post

"...Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. City Manager Jesus Garza framed Lessard's job transition as a necessity because the completion of the..."

July 31, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

No Prozac for the Wicked

The Cool Capers of Donald Westlake

"...* During a takeover job, learn and use the first names of the people..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Postmarks

Nofziger Responds

"...of the arts in Austin on the council, including creation of, and funding for, the music industry loan program...."

April 25, 1997 Column

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...brochure recently featured in the American-Statesman was a Hernandez creation, and Kirk Watson and Bill Spelman are also using..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Touring the Technology Factory

Human Code's Award Winning Multi-Media Mission

"...-- design and execution of all phases of CD-Rom creation, from concept through artwork implementation and feature improvement to..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Screens Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 16-22

"...and lurch on the borderline where self-undoing vies with self-creation. Whenever this situation arises, here are key questions to..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Deep-Pocket Donors Fund Right-Wing School Board Candidates in the Austin Suburbs

Drama outside of town

"...past the airport, voters will get to confirm the creation of Creedmoor and Mustang Ridge MUDs, as the 87th..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

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