Articulations

The renovation of Laguna Gloria is a go, Charo is not, and Flaming Idiot Rob Williams whips up one of his bologna specials for Katie Couric.

"...couples put up the collateral for a $1.1 million loan from Liberty Bank that will enable the Austin Museum..."

April 26, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Life and Debt

Set in Jamaica, this is an eye-opening documentary and primer on why the IMF and the World Bank are not to be trusted by emerging third-world countries.

"...trusted by emerging third-world countries. Like some monstrous streetcorner loan shark, these twin titans of global cashflow dole out..."

March 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hightower Lowdown

Greedheads capitalize on terror; MBNA offers to "decrease" Jim's debt; and high-end garage sales.

"...picky here). MBNA was generously offering a "Disappearing Debt Loan."..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Will Pay Cash for Film

Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund underwrites independent film and video

"..."I had taken out a $5,000 loan to pay for that stuff right before I got..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Neighborhood Bankers or International Big Shots?

Laredo National Bank opens a branch in Austin, trailing a big fine and a clouded political and financial history.

"...of his companies in Mexico received a $3.4 million loan from Laredo National Bank, according to a June 1..."

June 22, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...minute. It is widely believed that the $1.1 million loan Leininger provided Rick Perry in the closing days of..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Studios Takes Flight

The past year has been witness to an amazingly cooperative tag-team project between the Austin Film Society, the Austin City Council, and the Mueller Neighborhood Coalition that -- as of now -- has resulted in a superstar studio setup that could well change the very fabric of filmmaking in Austin.

"...then you're at the mercy of a huge bank loan over your head. What if the film business dries..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Stratus Quo?

Stratus Properties tries to shake the ghost of Jim Bob Moffett as it is acquired by Tom Hicks.

"...before the Connally-Barnes financial partner, Community Federal Savings and Loan Association of St. Louis, put the Estates of Barton..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Opportunists

"...Sally (Lauper) runs the corner tavern and offers to loan him the money he needs to get out of..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

So You Want to Make Your Own Energy...

"...the job. Call 499-7827 for details.Or How About a Loan? The local utility also offers residential customers a home..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature

Cinemaker Co-Op & Conduitfest

"...Jennings will show clips from his new digital feature, Loan Shark, and demonstrate mini-DV. Digital media artist Josh Backjer..."

March 9, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Year It All Went Wrong

Looking back at club closings in Austin in 1999.

"...thought it was worth or that the bank would loan us. So we didn't get to buy it."..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Moving on Up

River Woods residents forced out of affordable apartments which are being demolished for a new luxury complex

"...late 1980s and early 1990s, when failed savings and loan associations were dumping property faster than people were willing..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Bank Shot

Is Bigger Better?

"...in terms of convenience, their capacity to make large loans, and the variety of investment vehicles they are able..."

Aug. 6, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...was worked out: A 20-year, $7.83 million federal HUD loan was negotiated (which, ironically, delayed the project; the city..."

June 18, 1999 News Feature

Postmarks

Don't Blame the Movies

"...who stands to show a pretty profit? It's the loans made on housing and businesses in the rail corridors...."

May 28, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Plan for People, Not Cars

"...school, and interviews show UT students in long-term student loan debt...."

March 26, 1999 Column

Twentyfourseven

"...the boxing club (with financial backing from a local loan shark), the twinkle in his cherubic eyes lights up..."

May 8, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Don't delay another minute on getting your loan applications in to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)...."

July 25, 1997 News Feature

Brassed Off!

"...money problems and his own son being menaced by loan sharks. Not even a worsening case of black lung..."

June 13, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

TV Time is Money

"...and avid environmentalist Don Henley, and $15,000 in a loan from political consultant David Butts. Despite the fact that..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature

Art Imitates Chef

British Actor Lenny Henry Cooks in Restaurant Sitcom

"...Chateau Anglaise is regularly augmented with assorted journalists, bank loan officers, poaching policemen, and Gareth's wicked West Indian father,..."

April 11, 1997 Screens Feature by Virginia B. Wood

With Friends Like Jim Bob...

Developer Gary Bradley Is Sued by Old Pal as Finances Fade

"...and his partners defaulted on $118 million in development loans. Freeport-McMoRan stepped in and guaranteed $42 million in loans..."

March 28, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Wormley Mitchell & Associates. The contract is a $78,000 loan to Prism Development, which is owned by Michael Van..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Musical Chairs

Austin Music Liaison Quits

"...commission refocusing their efforts on both the Music Industry Loan Guarantee Program and the Instrument Loan Program. The latter..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Dear God

"...a desperate attempt to pay off his increasingly noisome loan shark. When Turner is busted by the LAPD's bunko..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Steering Urban Renewal

Housing Director Bill Cook

"...East 11th Street. And I think the section 108 loan program [$9 million federal housing loan for ARA] and..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Urban Removal?

East 11th and 12th Get Plowed

"...a measure to accept a $9 million federal housing loan. It would pay for the first part of the..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Revitalization: Risking Good Cents?

"...of the Ebenezer Baptist Church -- a key development loan from Texas Commerce Bank. (The city, through its Neighborhood..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

State Constitutional Amendment Election

"...$300 million in general obligation bonds to finance educational loans to students. Yes...."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

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