Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...bridge the gaps in providing relief. Local elected officials organized drives to get water into apartments and warming shelters..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Jazz Mills Provides Free Lunch for the Houseless

Fresh fruit goes a long way on 100-degree days

"...I'm working on vegetables ..." The fruits of their labor will be 120 dinners for people living at Camp..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: A Pre-November Pep Talk

Reasons for optimism as we ride this circus train into Election Station

"...normally don't get real in campaign years until after Labor Day, but as we live in our endless demi-quarantine,..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: Clarence James Finds Clarity Post-Breakup on Debut

Following high school breakout, 20-year-old Georgetown crooner sticks a jazzy bedroom pop debut

"...mentioned a recent Zoom call with Black Austin musicians organized by Riders Against the Storm and Mobley...."

June 26, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...The festival and the streaming platform originally announced their collaboration on April 3, adding that they were reaching out..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"..."Point in Time Count" of local people experiencing homelessness, organized by the Ending Commun­ity Homelessness Coalition, will take place..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature

The Austin Music Poll Innovates in 2020

Write-in, wrong. The Music Poll goes multiple choice.

"...year of change for the Austin Music Awards, chiefly organized by the Society for the Preservation of Texas Music..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Fall into fun!

"...present Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Works 1940-1950. Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, the exhibition..."

Aug. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

City Hall Gets Better at the Basic Business of Budgeting

Early indicators are good, but difficult fiscal conversations linger

"...in the FY 2020 budget document. This division of labor is also how Cronk has organized his leadership team,..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

PHAM PAC Pushes Back on Hotel Occupancy Tax Plan

Community groups unite to oppose Prop B

"...PAC (the acronym represents the four community interests) was organized by former mayoral aide Jim Wick, who was joined..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...BookPeople Goes Union: Austin's landmark indie bookstore's labor force, seeking living wages and more, has organized under..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature

Zines on the Central Library Shelves

The city works to recognize and grow zine culture in Austin

"...The zines don't have call numbers, aren't organized alphabetically, and routinely get shuffled around from being read..."

May 4, 2018 Arts Feature by Leticia Urieta

Point Austin: Slaves for Rent

Sick pay lawsuit confirms what bosses think of workers

"...coalition of worker and social service groups that successfully organized for the ordinance – released a statement describing the..."

May 4, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Does Anybody Want the Warren Wildlife Gallery in Bouldin Creek?

Rick Warren's indoor safari brings turmoil to the South Austin neighborhood

"...interests. That involved detailed modeling and countless hours of labor. In the first couple of years, the work entailed..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Is Austin's Growing Dance Music Scene in Need of Its Own HQ?

We talk to a dozen members of ATX’s electronic music community

"..."I collaborate with so many friends. Some­one will take care of..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Plaza Saltillo Ground-breaking Set for Wednesday

After a long wait, the Eastside redevelopment finally kicks off

"...The Plaza Saltillo area first saw organized occupation in 1992 via Olé Mexico, a coalition of..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...that it's because immigrant voices have risen up and organized and fought back that we have gotten this far,"..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Citizen Tom “Smitty” Smith Looks Back on a Life Well Lived

The man in the white hat's relentless hard work and willed optimism

"...prominently, several mills moving elsewhere in search of cheaper labor – had an effect, but Smitty sees environmental progress..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...sea – these artists can spin a story as elaborate as one of Scheherazade's, with vivid characters, winding plots,..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Follow the Money

City attempts to keep up with growing need for services

"...children, and it's favored innovation at the cost of labor protections."..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Residents' Advocacy Project: A Voice for Tenants

"...Joined by Casar, residents then organized and marched down to the management's office; within 24..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

To Build a Courthouse

Current civil courthouse leaves a lot to be desired

"...construction industry will inevitably bring support, as will local labor groups. Robert "Bo" Delp of Workers Defense Project says..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Sistering the Brothers Grimm

Austin-born artist Natalie Frank makes fables viscerally visual in her exhibition at the Blanton

"...and bring with her the fruits of much artistic labor to fever the imagination of vision-hungry citizens...."

Aug. 14, 2015 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...• Rainbow Corps: A business coalition organized this year to combat discriminatory, anti-LGBTQ legislation, Texas Competes..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Film Flam: Linklater, Krisha, and Slackerwood

Awards all around, and a sad farewell to the popular film blog

"...Oct. 3-4. The two-day celebration of print and design, organized by local limited edition leviathans Mondo, has learned a..."

April 29, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Workers Protest Gables

WDP wants developer to ensure its subs pay fair wages

"...night, Nov. 19, construction workers and other supporters of labor standards gathered in front of Gables Park Tower for..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Workers Protest Gables

Claim developer isn't holding subcontractors accountable

"...8pm, Nov. 19, construction workers and other supporters of labor standards will gather in front of Gables Park Tower..."

Nov. 18, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...city government, we need an experienced mayor who is collaborative, consensus-building, and a leader. On those counts, we believe..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Campaign Snapshots

Get up-to-date on the D3 and D4 candidates before next week's Ballot Boxing forums

"...Longtime East Austin activist and co-founder of People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources, Susana Almanza..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Playback: Mineral Reunites

Emo pioneers Mineral return

"...Look for Mineral to kick off the Labor Day weekend, playing under a song title from their..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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