Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARDS The Austin Mayor's Committee for People With Disabilities recently held its 29th annual awards ceremony,..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature

Arts Bullets

Two Austin arts groups go to D.C. for an international arts festival, and another is headed to New York for one

"...performing at this major event showcasing the talents of people with disabilities. Actual Lives, the theatre ensemble made up..."

June 11, 2004 Arts Feature

And the Dewey Winburne Award Goes to ...

Knowbility.org's Sharron Rush was rewarded at SXSW Interactive Saturday for her contribution toward making the Web accessible for people with disabilities.

"...have a panel discussion about access to media for people with disabilities, and hundreds of people came."..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

City Hall

Frederick Wiseman's epic dive into Boston politics is your new West Wing

"...kindness and tragedy, the civility and pettiness of real people engaging with their world. It is why he is..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Headline Insensitive

"...Dear Editor, You owe people with disabilities an apology [“Can't Please Everyone,” Feedback, Sept...."

Sept. 9, 2014 Postmarks

Then There's This: Utilities or Food?

The poor get poorer as electric and water rates rise

"...the City Council about the daily struggles of the people she represents in South and Southeast Austin, home of..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...election Contribution & Expenditure reports were filed last week with the City Clerk, confirming a cool million spent by..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

SXSW Short and Sweet: "Act of God"

Austin-made short busts the disability drama tropes

"...screening at South by Southwest 2022. Today we talk with Spencer Cook, star, writer and codirector of "Act of..."

March 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Housing Proposals Blow Up at Council

"That was crazy"

"...who leads the organization, was at home playing Words With Friends. He had the meeting running on a laptop,..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hearing All Voices

"...someone who has transitioned to an advocacy role for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) after seven years..."

April 1, 2015 Postmarks

Amplify Austin 2015: Mental Healing

Bringing action to mental health awareness

"...For some people, the term “mental illness” is just a phrase you..."

March 4, 2015 News Post by Tamar Price

Medicaid and the Lege: Throw 'Em in the Street?

'Dropping out of Medicaid' may not be so easy for Texas

"...hotter than health care, as Republicans stoked voter fury with talk of "death panels" and "Obamacare." Now, Texas Republicans..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Don't Fear the Interface

Web designers are wielding the coolest new tools for the greater good

"...much do I detest SapDitch? It's right up there with ragweed, clove oil, and festering wounds. While this Web-based..."

March 3, 2006 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

AI at the Wheel, for the Masses

Self-driving cars are mostly Uber-like, but could automation enter public transit?

"...To date, autonomous vehicles have been almost exclusively associated with ride-hailing. Waymos seem to be everywhere in Austin these..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Benton Graham

Advocates Rally Against Removal of Disability Rights at Capitol

Texas v. Becerra would remove rights under Section 504

"...The rally dubbed "Don’t mess with 504" references Section 504, part of the Rehabilitation Act..."

March 5, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Local Representatives Check In, Bring Food to Neighbors in Williamson County

Bucy, Flannigan team up to serve HD 136

"...that helps senior citizens (ages 60 and over) and people of any age with a disability living within western..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Luce

High school drama becomes an indictment of “either/or” culture

"...With a view of the metaphysical weight of being a..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Leander, Cap Metro Not Breaking Up Yet

Residents turn out to support transit agency

"...force on July 18 to defend the city's partnership with Capital Metro. A planned City Council vote to explore..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Envisioning the Future of Austin State Hospital

What will it take to turn the former Texas State Lunatic Asylum into a world-class center of brain health?

"...It used to be lovely. There was a lake, with boats, and lily ponds, and lots of trees, and..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Quality Care for All

"...have the same goal: quality services and supports for people with disabilities. SSLC supporters talk about great care of..."

May 11, 2015 Postmarks

Have Wheels, Will Travel

Zach Anner talks about his web celebrity, his axed travel show, and the new project that got him back on the road

"...process of filming his new web series, Riding Shotgun With Zach Anner, figures to make the next few months..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

Point Austin: Have You Been Screwed by Rick Perry?

The governor's political offenses outstrip his sexual ones

"...date books to determine whether you've ever had sex with Rick Perry. Of course, you might not remember, since..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Huizar's concerns regarding the difficulty she has been experiencing with her CHIP application ["Postmarks," June 23]. On January 20,..."

July 14, 2006 Column

On The Lege

Big Tobacco, poor smokers gain temporary reprieve, and other tax politics news

"...cigarette tax hike from passing out of the House with four other bills comprising Gov. Rick Perry's sweeping tax..."

April 28, 2006 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Enable the Disabled -- or Else

"...Texas to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Travis County's own honored recipients include Gold's..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Dominic Luxford

Postmarks

Crisis Controversy

"...board and management that money is more important than people. The fact that so many dedicated and capable staff..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Column

CODA

Bawdy, touching and exhilarating fishing family drama takes a different look at deafness

"...who is not deaf, making her both their interface with the hearing world and an outsider in her own..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat is leading charges to protect both seniors and children this session

"...easy sell. It was, in the end, but not without a GOP attempt to fasten the tax-cut question, which..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...and Transportation immediately replace 15-minute, 30-minute, and one-hour meters with two-hour meters; the department had originally wanted to wait..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Feature

Austin Studio Tour, Mighty Texas Dog Walk, and More Recommended Events

Things to keep you busy this weekend

"...a time-travel romp about not dating your mom. Yet within their script-ology exists a strange screener written even before..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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