Faster Than Sound: Fat Tony Tales

Houston rapper plays sole release show in Austin

"...from Ana Maciel of the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center and Harold McMillan of Kenny Dorham's Backyard...."

Oct. 30, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Trial of the Chicago 7

The famous anti-protestor show trial recounted

"...For the fifth major recreation of the trial, writer/director Aaron Sorkin diverges from 1970's..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

You Don't Nomi

Should you re-assess Showgirls? No, but that's not what's happening here?

"...theatrical version, which is more a spoof than a recreation, which lives in a liminal space that depends on..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Council Recap: Undoing Austin’s White Supremacist Legacy

A Juneteenth holiday, renamings, alcohol rules among changes

"...action to rename one of those facilities, the Metz Recreation Center, at the July 29 meeting. The building will..."

July 31, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Kevin Curtin Hung Out With All of Austin’s “Tree of the Year” Winners

A socially distanced journey through the city’s green spaces

"...Schneider, the environmental program coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department's Urban Forestry division. She explained that the Austin's..."

July 31, 2020 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: June Travel Updates

Safe daytripping as coronavirus continues

"...The City of San Marcos has closed its river..."

June 26, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Pools Reopen, but With New Rules

Expect temperature checks, required masks, and sign-ins when you return to city pools

"...The Parks and Recreation Department has set a number of rules to try..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Opinion: Parks Have Been our Refuge During the Pandemic. Using Them Responsibly Is the Only Way to Keep Them Open.

The CEO of Austin Parks Foundation asks you to respect our green space and the PARD staff working to maintain it

"...mention the heroes who are our city Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) staff. These are the fine people who..."

May 29, 2020 Column by Colin Wallis

A Rough Start to Summer for Austin’s Beloved Pools

Can we swim yet?

"...reopening until June, a decision which Austin's Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) attributes to continuing health risks...."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Balloon

Astounding true story of an airborne Cold War escape

"...poignant in these times. So Balloon - Michael Herbig's recreation of one of the most audacious escapes from occupied..."

March 27, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: Out of Town Closures Due to COVID-19

Here are the latest updates

"...During the current public health emergency, whenever possible, outdoor recreation sites at national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries..."

March 24, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Pandemic's Effect on Travel

Out of town closings due to the threat of COVID-19

"...The Temple Parks and Recreation Department has canceled Paws on the Plaza scheduled for..."

March 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Public Notice: Damn the Analysis – Full Speed Ahead

City report cut to protect "false narrative" on LDC?

"...consultant report has recommended that the city Parks and Recreation Department transform the historic course into "a new golf..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Laissez les bons temps rouler

"...of Jacob’s Well Natural Area Feb. 8, 22, Wimberley, www.hayscountytx.com/departments/hays-county-parks-recreation/jacobs-well-natural-area..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...Santa Land Lubbock, Dec. 10-23, www.ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/parks-recreation/events/santa-land..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Find fall foliage in Texas and stop and smell the roses

"...Kyle Founders Parade Oct. 19, Kyle, www.cityofkyle.com/recreation..."

Oct. 3, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

New Plan Reimagines Walter E. Long Park

New plan reimagines Austin's largest park

"...closer to a long-promised makeover, with the Parks and Recreation Board's unanimous endorsement of the new Walter E. Long..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Members Look to Tax Previously Exempted Waterfront Homes

Correcting the "Mistake on the Lake" could fund city initiatives

"...the group recommended by staff and the Parks and Recreation Board, said she had no intention of changing the..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: What Happens Next?

Public process will be key to whether code rewrite succeeds

"...2018-2028 is the title of the Austin Parks & Recreation Department's 10-year plan for parks, facilities, and recreational programming,..."

May 3, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Earth Day Redux

Early showers stretch timeline for Earth Day celebrations

"...2018-2028 is the title of the Austin Parks & Recreation Department's 10-year plan for parks, facilities, and recreational programming,..."

April 26, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Spring has sprung, and here's 100 ways to celebrate

"...Market Days April 13, Kyle, www.cityofkyle.com/recreation..."

April 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Animal Center Strains to Maintain Its No-Kill Status

City shelter struggles with overcrowding and volunteer dissatisfaction

"...returned to her original job heading the Parks and Recreation Depart­ment – quickly scuttled off to a bus taking..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

New Data and Rules for Dockless Scooters

Open data on 2 million dockless trips, plus new rules for riding on trails

"...subject. That continued this week, with the Parks and Recreation Department announcing a pilot program to allow electric bikes..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Past, Present, and Future of Waller and Shoal Creeks

Finally doing right by Austin's waterways

"...we are told of the creeks being used for recreation and admired for their beauty as they became the..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Community Gardens to Fulfill Your Secret Farmer Fantasy

Local veggie spots and how to get a plot of your own

"...for wildlife, builds community, educates the public, and provides recreation and respite (phew). The garden offers twenty-six 4’x10’ plots,..."

Oct. 27, 2018 Food Post by Melanie Laporte

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...was under the Water Utility and not Parks and Recreation, after all – and that the organizations, not the..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Public Notice: False Binary Choices

Finding middle ground in Austin politics

"...The Austin Parks and Recreation Dept. is kicking off its 23rd Annual "Totally Cool,..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: Breaking Down the Bonds

Affordable housing headlines, but there's plenty in the package

"...bonds would underwrite expanded health care services, parks and recreation facilities, libraries and related cultural facilities, flood mitigation, public..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Get hip to these timely travel tips

"...Independence Day Fireworks Show July 4, Kyle, www.cityofkyle.com/recreation..."

July 3, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

What Home for This Home Depot?

Abandoned St. Johns site inching closer to redevelopment

"...engagement exercise; that data will now be analyzed. Housing, recreation, youth development, cultural arts, and commercial use appears to..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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