When Jimmy Comes Out, Go Crazy

Crowd's-eye-view of a 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in Austin taping

"...since Monday. The city comes off resplendently on the small screen, but what's behind all those spectacular shots of..."

March 14, 2014 Screens Post by Robert Faires

Supports Robin Cravey

"...oil depletion and climate change. He would likewise support small local businesses over large corporate interests, sidewalks and bikeways..."

April 28, 2008 Postmarks

Down but Not Out: Ararat moving to new location

What happened to North Loop's rough-around-the-edges, perpetually crowded, BYOB purveyors of Mideast eats?

"...restaurant set to re-emerge at Ararat's old North Loop locale – a demonstration that elicited a visit from the..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Need an Intercontinental System of Bike and Walking Paths

"...won't go to waste. They would become lined with small, local businesses – inns, restaurants, stores, and campgrounds –..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Postmarks

Naked City

Elect No More: Wynn Is In

"...we do business with people who do business, our small local businesses." Alvarez spoke of needing "to focus on..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Rocky Horror Show: Spaced Out on Sensation

Reviews of recent and ongoing exhibitions and performances around Austin

"...to Rocky Horror and some hysterical vintage ads for small-town businesses -- do a time warp on the audience,..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Page Two

Next Tuesday's Creating a Liveable 6th and Lamar: Community Forum, meant to address the proposed Borders store at Sixth and Lamar, raises the complexity of issues involving economic choices, and the lack of a clear right or wrong.

"...21, 5:30-7:30pm, at La Zona Rosa, 612 W. Fourth. Locally owned retail is the lifeblood of the Austin we..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Column by Louis Black

The Price of Progress

Worldly Roots

"..."You are concerned with the fate and future of small businesses as a policy priority: I hope you will..."

Feb. 26, 1999 News Feature by Charles Nafus

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"...reports about the economic impact of smoking bans on small businesses, whether issued from either camp or even from..."

April 8, 2005 Column

Page Two

The anti-smoking ordinance is an unconscionable social experiment in an already sketchy economic environment; the Place 5 run-off boasts two good candidates, so no need to get ugly; and we report the news, not slurs.

"...vote in favor of a smoking ban. Currently, supporting local businesses is all the rage, and city leaders have..."

May 30, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...other night, I think we refocus our attention on local, small businesses that are looking to expand, here in..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Weird by Design

City's proposed design standards emphasize livability, walkability, and flexibility

"...part," she said. "I guess I just have a small geographic area that I consider 'Austin.'"..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Brandon Cash Says He's a Clown. His Critics Say He's a Bigot. Will His Customers Keep Coming Back?

The show must (?) go on

"...Shades of déjà vu? Cash became locally notorious in 2017 with a similar flurry of racist,..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lee Ackerley

Developing Stories

A look at the proposed Iconic Preservation ordinance - a brilliant idea, or a nutty one?

"...Las Manitas problem." That struggle between a row of small, eclectic, multicultural downtown businesses (our beloved David) and a..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Where There's Smoke …

Across the country, perspectives on the smoking bans offer a very mixed bag

"...undermine or even spell doom for many of their businesses...."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Southern Living

A Vested Interest

"...you find that most of the people who have businesses here also live in the area, so we have..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

A Commercial Venture

Preempting Shania Twain

"...and gave cable subscribers television for and about the local music scene...."

Oct. 9, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Cracks in the System

Is the City's Minority Procurement Process Up to Par?

"...Sam Harris, assistant director of the city's Department of Small & Minority Business Resources (SMBR) -- which awards minority..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Chris Walters

Crackdown

If local eggs are outlawed, will only outlaws have eggs?

"...his moral opposition often inspires the admiration of other small farmers who feel overburdened by government regulations, his maverick..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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"...about Keep Austin Unique, Keep Austin Different, Keep Austin Local, Keep Austin Austin, or my favorite, Keep Austin Affordable?..."

April 18, 2003 Column

Chain Reaction

Downtown construction projects raise fears that Austin will lose its charm.

"...is on the verge of surpassing semiconductors as the local economic engine. To that end, Austin took in $218.7..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin’s Downtown Bar Scene Rides a Malfunctioning Roller Coaster

Local business owners attempt to navigate an impossible situation

"...nurse informed him that the Domain has been a local hotspot. "The girl who tested positive is in a..."

July 3, 2020 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

Here Comes the Train

Can city staff, citizens, and neighborhoods realize – and build – a more livable city?

"...composed of modest, single-family residences and one- and two-story businesses – could see the sprouting of six-story buildings; and..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Our readers talk back.

"...Clark-Madison writes that the City Council's effort to protect local businesses and local identity at the city-owned airport is..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Column

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"...the environment through her work as director of the local office of the League of Conservation voters and as..."

June 6, 2003 Column

City Council Approves SAVES Resolution to Rescue Venues, Bars, Restaurants

City will explore potential funding sources for struggling sectors

"...The Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES) resolution, which..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Battle of the Bathroom Bigots

Austin's "bathroom bill" aims to protect rather than demonize trans residents

"...he would forgo billions in federal education dollars for local schools if it meant standing by his anti-LGBTQ beliefs...."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Austin Nonprofits Working to End Food Insecurity

Because everyone needs and deserves access to food

"...Good Work Austin supports local businesses and trains workers to provide free, nutritious meals..."

Dec. 15, 2022 Food Post by Clara Wang

A Story of Twin Sisters, Austin Real Estate, and Salad Dressing

SASS (Season All Stuff Sauce) forced to start over after their rent increased 350%

"...somewhat because it was happening to a lot of businesses in town, and I knew that we had been..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Food Feature by Roxy Bonafont

The Take on Taxes

Dems host forum on property tax reform

"...With about as many local candidates as voters in attendance, the Travis County Democratic..."

July 18, 2014 News Post by Michael King

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