Faster Than Sound: Concertgoers at Emo's Make Easy Targets for Booting

Lines of fans pay $100 in "parking problem" near Live Nation-owned venue

"...lot. Today, the shopping center has signs warning of towing and booting displayed at the main entrances, with two..."

July 1, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Common Law

My car was towed from a parking lot. I never saw any signs before I parked, so I went back to look, and I only found a really small sign that you can barely see. Can I be legally towed based on that sign?

"...Here are the basics on how the law treats towing cars...."

March 5, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Naked City

The council votes 6-1, with Daryl Slusher opposed, to re-form the board of the First Step Corporation, the entity charged with distributing scholarship funds in the infamous Cedar Avenue settlement.

"...Towing the Line..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Council: Meet Your Waterloo

"...over the substance and process of a large city towing contract – and claims by smaller towing companies that..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Road Closures a-Go-Go

Lots of closures for Obama & Intel

"...No parking signs will be posted warning motorists of towing enforcement. The designated towing vendor is Southside Towing Inc...."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Council: It's All on Camera

City Council gets ready to dive back into the breach

"...• Approval of the city's towing contract with Aus-Tex Towing and Recovery (postponed from the..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

All Hallow's APD

Because rules make Halloween fun: Cops release Sixth street do's and don'ts

"...Streets. Closures should be completed by 8 p.m. and towing of vehicles parked on Sixth Street and cross streets..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Nobody Is Above the Law

"...toward individuals who complain, I am sure the recent towing of vehicles left parked in the valet parking space..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Postmarks

Hero

If Douglas Sirk had made martial arts movies they probably would have looked something like Zhang Yimou's stunning new opus.

"...allowing for all the martial arts action while also towing a more pacifist line. It’s hard to know how..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Evening Star

"...prison on a possession conviction, Teddy (Astin) is happy towing cars for a living, and Melanie (Lewis) wants to..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Film Review: Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts

Rom-com spotlights a slowly unraveling relationship

"...Towing his suitcase and a giant Toblerone, Ben (Sathya Sridharan)..."

March 12, 2024 Screens Post by Naina Srivastava

Briscoe’s Youthful Americana-Pop Gains Traction

Could this guitar-banjo-sax duo be on a Black Pumas trajectory?

"...marked the last stop of Briscoe's first headline tour, towing the live act across North America by van. Percussionist..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Amber Williams

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...The German word for towing a car is "abschleppen," but depending on the context,..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

The Luv Doc: Moving Out

A leg shaker, not a plan maker

"...Power Stroke Turbo Diesel F-350 pickups with a heavy-duty towing package. Why? Search me, but I see pickup trucks..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin’s Best Free Summer Events

From museums to live music to yoga to bats, Austin has it all

"...allowed to street-park in the neighborhoods near Zilker and towing will be enforced. More information on parking and public..."

July 15, 2022 Events Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 29 - November 4

"...he swam a mile through Japan's Ashinoko Lake while towing 65 boats filled with 6,500 pounds of wood pulp...."

Oct. 29, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

A DIY Approach to Helping the Unhoused Pays Off at Camp Esperanza

No funding? No resources? No problem.

"...It outfitted a trailer with shower facilities and began towing it to the city's larger camps, offering showers, toiletries,..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Verde Report: Stakes Raise as Rivals Columbus Crew Come to Town

A win will feel positively critical against the Crew at Sunday’s second-ever home match

"...not chartered by club ownership. A small commuter plane towing the words "PRECOURT IS A SNAKE" buzzed around Q2..."

June 25, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Headlines

"...parking in bike-­only lanes by issuing more tickets and towing more vehicles. A call to 311 can summon traffic..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature

Parks and Rec Proposes Metered Parking for Deep Eddy Pool Lot

The currently free lot could see meters in 2020

"...has lobbied the city for better enforcement (ticketing or towing), or a more consistent presence of PARD personnel to..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Michael King

City, County Clash Over Future Hotel Tax

The city’s “Palm District” vs. the county’s Expo Center

"...that was never actually implemented); approving the increase of towing fees for parking on private property without consent from..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: It’s Never Over

Bag bans, budgets, and Southwest Key

"...to boot at a set high cost rather than towing offending cars, a much more expensive prospect...."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Reasons for Optimism

A manageable agenda? Heard that one before.

"...fee would force them to rely more heavily on towing. And Council will consider a provision that would start..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

What Set Charles Curry Off?

Questions remain following last week's shootings

"...as Curry returned his boat and trailer to Austex Towing on Farley Drive...."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Altamont

Altamont

"...Towing the party line – "In a single day, the..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Headlines

"...more funding for the Waterloo Tunnel Project, a contested towing contract, and Downtown concrete pouring. See "Council: Meet Your..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature

Lizard Lick Cookbook Has Local Roots

Gluten-free recipes written with Blackbird Bakery owner

"...me.” As anyone who has seen TruTV's Lizard Lick Towing would expect, Amy's food is simple and country with..."

Aug. 3, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Luv Doc: Online Dating for Virgins

An immediate, unquenchable need for hot, throbbing manhood

"...Here’s the thing: I've got no beef with Catholics..."

May 8, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

SMTX Pride

"...Rios Towing, local supporters of Sandoval's Pride efforts offered treats for..."

Sept. 8, 2014 Photo Gallery

The Common Law: Boating Laws and Night WaterSkiing

Boating Laws and Night Water Skiing

"...to section 31.103, you cannot operate a boat while towing a person on water skis (or similar devices like..."

July 5, 2013 Column by Luke Ellis

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