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"...With the rapidly changing situation caused by the COVID-19/coronavirus, events around the state are canceled or postponed, and travel..."

March 24, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Last Day at the Lege

Sine die arrives as threat of a special session looms

"...holding the Sunset Bill hostage ... to demand a special session...."

May 29, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Urban Farmers Celebrate Renteria Win

Springdale Farm's opponents not pleased, however

"...to operate its landscaping business. The owners contend the events (including both large-scale day tours and special events like..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

Taxi Report Hits Rocky Terrain

With transportation, it's hard to find the middle of the road

"...found in his study, on weekend evenings and during special events "it was next to impossible to obtain taxi..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Chapel of Junk?

Cathedral of Junk is back in business, sort of

"...fixed since then, and the city issued a building permit on Sept. 24. City Planning and Development Review Department..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...seekers as they become self-sufficient, among many other services. Especially timely is Caritas' Refugee Resettlement program. In 2006, Caritas..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Playback: Red River

Hit-and-run leaves two dead

"...early hours of this morning. Numerous staffers, in particular [Special Venues Crew] Chief Alexa Gomez, had just finished moving..."

March 14, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...to bounce between offices for everything from grants to permits, there’s finally a one-stop shop whose sole concern is..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Parish Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Landlord After Being Locked Out

Venue says landlord “hatched a plot to commandeer the business”

"...to Empire Control Room, which is operated by Austin events company Heard Presents alongside the Parish...."

Nov. 8, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Public Notice: Major League

Pushed by mayor, City Council takes the leap

"...Austin Center for Events is still working on the procedures by which it..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: They Bring Their Ukes Along

Today at City Council: It's gonna be a long one

"...• Isn't That Really Special? The endlessly simmering special events venue ordinance revisions return..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Daily Hustle: 4/27/10

Sample some TDH -- no permit required

"...TDH has his hands full, but still managed to..."

April 27, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Food-o-File

Truck Farm Farmers' Market, the Taco Taxi, and a South by Southwest food Fest round-up

"...Pie. Market manager Amy Ingram has all kinds of special events planned for this spring – an Easter egg..."

March 26, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...strategy four days every week, plus additional holidays and special events, through the end of September 2022...."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature

Austin ISD Board Considering Policy Change for Facility Use

Anti-LGBTQ church's use of Performing Arts Center sparks protest, trustees' concerns

"...of the PAC, churches can rent the facility for "special events," but "extended use or long-term use for non-school..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Wrap: Not Quite Midnight

Council tweaks youth curfew, promotes greenwater, frees lemonade

"...new rules will limit the number of days for special events, and enact other rules intended to protect the..."

June 19, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Dine Out, Do Good

Three delicious ways to give back this weekend

"...it intersects with great causes. This weekend, three delicious events will allow you to do your part...."

July 30, 2015 Food Post by Serena Yeh

Food-o-File

We'll take the drumstick

"...After signing a lease, Holmes discovered there's a streamlined permit process in the lake area and preliminary demolition begins..."

March 13, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

A cupcake caper, and more sweet news

"...smoker will be replaced. She hopes to have a permit in hand this week so they can get going..."

June 20, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

New Food Trailer Court is Ready to Picnic!

Barton Springs Picnic offers parking, comforts, amenities

"...Brooks, and Kurt Simons, originally had a site development permit for a stand-alone restaurant, and were approached by several..."

April 22, 2014 Food Post by Amira Jensen

Headlines

"...two years, with particular attention to the growth of "special events" – music festivals, vehicle races, and such...."

April 5, 2013 News Feature

Sh*t Austinites Say

City offers SXSW Permit Help

"...your event must go through the same ropes for permits and sound...."

Jan. 16, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Attempting to Comply

With a new name and a new boss, Code Compliance tries to become more 'people-friendly'

"...with noise regulations, off-road parking, high weeds, and building permit violations, Austin's new Code Compliance Director Carl Smart should..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Commercial Venture

Preempting Shania Twain

"...touring shows that have money in the production budget especially for advertising. Unfortunately, those kinds of shows account for..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Naked City

"...Monday, 6pm, and Tuesday at 8:30am and noon. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd. See "How Not to..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

Environmental Cage Match

After a history of pulling its punches, is EPA finally forcing TCEQ to clean up the Texas air?

"...a grassroots statewide campaign to fight the state on permitting and building a dozen new coal plants. Even so,..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Rawdawg

Inside the controversial run club like none other in Austin

"...Rawdawg leaders met with the Austin Center for Events in July to discuss the required special event permits..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Lauren Peck

True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...of Dripping Springs and Hays County before receiving a permit to build their venue. When George, who can see..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

City Hall Hustle: A Little Night Music

City Council takes yet another look at updating the sound ordinance for festival season

"...City Council is once again mucking about with sound permits for music venues...."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the run-off from his poor showing in last week's special election. Headlines• The Donna Howard and Ben Bentzin campaigns..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

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