Closing Open Records

Rick Perry and George W. Bush treat open records law as an obstacle to be gotten around, not a cornerstone of democracy.

"...and Gov. Rick Perry see eye to eye is open records. Both men seem to have a gut instinct..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Abbott Turns Open Records into Campaign Stunt

Meanwhile Davis savages Republican over "Baby STAAR" pre-K tests

"...as OK on one issue, and that was on open records. Now, in one of the oddest Hail Mary..."

April 14, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill Aleshire's Open Records Request

The initial request to county officials

"...Regional Animal Shelter. Download a PDF of his initial open records request to county officials, also describing some of..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Open and Shut Case

Morales' Opinion on Judges' Records Seems Self-Serving

"...illustration by Doug Potter A groundbreaking open records decision from Attorney General Dan Morales was barely..."

Sept. 5, 1997 News Feature by Bob Elder

Open and Shut

Council members hope they've closed the door on their Open Meetings legal troubles. Trouble is, that won't be the end.

"...– is thanks to a strict interpretation of state open government rules brought on after a coffee chat between..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

With Confidential APD Internal Investigations Records Open, Here’s What We’ve Seen So Far

First records released don’t confirm advocate or police union fears

"...The records themselves are rather innocuous. They don’t reveal a cover-up..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hyde Park JuiceLand Location to Close, With Exploded Records Relocating

Eclectic vinyl emporium will move to JuiceLand’s Guadalupe shop

"...At the start of May, eclectic vinyl emporium Exploded Records will be relocating from its current home at JuiceLand’s..."

April 12, 2023 Music Post by Julian Towers

T. Don Hutto Detention Center Still Open

Controversial private prison contracts directly with ICE to house women seeking asylum

"...at the end of January, the Taylor facility remains open, sparking protest from immigration advocates, who gathered earlier this..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SXSW In-Store: Burger Records

Trailer Space hosts cassette label, beer, and capacity crowd

"...that make you stand in line all night. Burger Records has that game on lockdown. At Trailer Space Records..."

March 13, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

BlackDenim Records Teases Local Competition for 100K Artist Contract

Open submissions and showcase to launch in 2022

"...launch the career of Austin guitarist Zach Person, BlackDenim Records rolls out plans to expand their reach and roster..."

Sept. 1, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

IDEA's Records Show Kids From Across District

Charter school says its fulfilling mission to serve the underserved

"...new in-district charter school, serving grades K-2 and 6, opened its doors oversubscribed but slightly underenrolled (see "IDEA Enrollment..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pressing for Open Government

On the Air

June 18, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...Queued up at the vinyl room register in Waterloo Records, I flashed back to my fourth day in Texas:..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Law Would Make Law Enforcement Misconduct Records More Secretive

New law would create “G file” for all state law enforcement agencies

"...enforcement agencies throughout the state to hide certain disciplinary records from public view and create an avenue for the..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Angela Strehli's Comeback Ace of Blues Revives Antone's Records

"At Antone's down in Texas, my friends call me the queen"

"...Crack open the gatefold sleeve to Angela Strehli's brand-new Ace of..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

(Your Name Here) Roasting on an Open Fire...

"...who have their debut album for WB sub Giant Records in the can, and advance copies already out to..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Music Column

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...The city of Austin must turn over internal police records that they intended to keep secret, according to an..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Five Significant Super Secret Records

"...a playlist on Spotify that includes tracks from most records we've released. Search "Super Secret Records Sampler" or use:..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Feature by Richard Lynn

DJ Herb and Alien Records

"...the clubs they frequent are the deejays, and the records they spin, fold, and manipulate. And while many among..."

May 5, 1995 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Spaceflight Records' Nonprofit Clears for Takeoff

An ambitious vision for debt-free record deals attracts notable music industry interest

"...The Spaceflight Records takeover of the annual open-to-the-public Auditorium Shores stage on..."

April 22, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

BackSpin Records closing

Vinyl emporium consolidates to its Friends of Sound locale

"...off. We have also put a lot of good records in to bulk boxes for $5-$20 so help us..."

Nov. 16, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Crosstalk: Recapping Hot Sauce Fest, Stereolab, HAAM Day, and Topshelf Records' Stalemate With Austin-Based Merch Warehouse

Austin music news headlines of the week

"...of Goodburn Sauce Co.). KindKeith's musically keen sixpiece crew opened up the yellow stage. Introducing "Depression Jazz," bandleader Keith..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Nine Records That Inspired Austin Author Fernando A. Flores' Valleyesque

From Pauline Oliveros to Big Boys, sounds behind the surreal South Texas-rooted story collection

"...constantly putting out, this out-of-print anthology from Green Cherry Records is the one I revisit most often." Touch of..."

June 3, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Abra Moore

"...industry mogul who signed Austin's Abra Moore to J Records then tried to Avril Lavigne her knows major label..."

March 19, 2004 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Corinne Bailey Rae

"...the first mellifluous notes of "Like a Star" that open this debut, it's apparent that Corinne Bailey Rae possesses..."

March 17, 2006 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Mind Wide Open

D: Fuse, one of the world's biggest emerging DJs, hails from A-town.

"...there, almost immediately, to a pair of global tours opening for the aforementioned Oakenfold, who despite his predilection for..."

April 12, 2002 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW Records

Jeff Beck

"...bullets naturally has its share of bullseyes. Langford's rude opener, "Pigsville," bullseye. The last verse of "Red Brick Wall"..."

March 12, 1999 Music Feature

The Men

"...The MenOpen Your Heart (Sacred Bones)..."

March 16, 2012 Music Review by Luke Winkie

Ed Harcourt

"...coming into his own, albeit gradually and grudgingly. Strangers opens with a sonic boom in "The Storm Is Coming."..."

March 18, 2005 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

Wide Open Heart

Local accordionist Bradley Jaye Williams brings together fish and fowl in his assimulation of Texas polka and conjunto music.

"...to the spirited Eastern European music of his heritage opened Williams' eyes to the idea of musical cross-pollination that..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

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