The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...President Harry Truman used to say, "There is no end to the amount of..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Winds of Change

As electric industry restructuring opens utilities up to competition, some, including Austin's municipally-owned utility, are looking to renewable energy sources to win customers and meet the requirements of a 1999 law.

"...is a typically cheery soul who sees no reason to stop at one breakfast roll when two have caught..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

How the WTO touches our readers' lives; and other hot-button issues like film reviews, bikes, and Kevin Fullerton.

"...Editor:..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...by lawns on a spacious 15-acre tract priced for working-class incomes, and the city isn't paying a dime to..."

Feb. 19, 1999 News Feature

The Rent Rub

Working Poor Getting Stiffed on Housing Costs

"...Skeen, with son Billy, outside their Buckingham Estates home. photograph by Kevin Fullerton The South Austin duplex that Bill..."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Coca-Cola High School

Marketing at Westlake: It's the Deal Thing

"...gets a new softball field. Coca-Cola gets exclusive access to the gullets of 7,200 affluent, thirsty students. Is it..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

District 47

"...We couldn't have dreamed up a better story: three of the four candidates running in the Republican..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature

Shelter Skelter

"...Dear Editor, RE: ["Animal Services Volunteers Rally for Council to Fire..."

May 15, 2024 Postmarks

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Visit historic Presidio La Bahia, take a scenic drive, and more

"...Spring has finally sprung and it’s time to head out for a weekend drive to these authentically..."

March 31, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Constant Follower: Meet the Hypnotic Folk Songcrafter Who Lost His Childhood Memories After a Gang Beatdown

Scotland's Stephen McAll overcame brain trauma to discover a new self

"...Scottish teenager Stephen McAll was getting ready to record his first album on the day he fell..."

March 14, 2022 Music Post by Julian Towers

10 Cases of COVID-19 Now Reported in Travis County, and the Rest of the Day's Developments

We round up the latest closures, take-out options, and more

"...The White House issued new guidelines today encouraging Americans to work or school remotely when possible;..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Exploring Diverse Foodways at the Austin Food & Wine Festival

Plant pioneers, wines, and more to satisfy your culinary cravings

"...year, the Austin Food & Wine Festival has settled into a recognizable pattern: special ticketed dinners and events after..."

April 26, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

UT Policy Change Coincides With Professor’s Sudden Death

University more likely to punish employees who commit criminal acts off campus

"...South Austin home. The cause of death has yet to be determined by the Travis County Medical Examiner, but..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

After a Fashion

Stephen finally gets to use the phrase "porn star and welfare-mother-turned-singer-and-social-activist" in a column

"...was born, a 21-year-old Yves Saint Laurent began his trajectory across the star-scape of international fashion when he took..."

June 6, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Point Austin: The Process, Part II

After some procedural and PR bumps, City Council moves to name a new city manager

"...presumably have a new city manager – either San Antonio's Jelynne Burley or Fort Worth's Marc Ott. Although we..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: A Blueprint for Mental Health

The Mayor's Task Force issues its report, but the real work is yet to come

"...Not many Austinites are going to plow through the "Final Report" of Mayor Wynn's Mental..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Column by Michael King

State Budget Wars Spawn Tiff Over TIF

The Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund -- and the have-nots it supports -- fights to avoid an early death by budget ax.

"...Anything called a Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (yawn) won't inspire too much excitement among the Texas body politic. But for..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Not Enough Hate in East Texas?

An East Texas Republican comes under fire for making nice with black legislators.

"...had criticized the incumbent -- fellow Longview Republican Rep. Tommy Merritt -- because Merritt, as Hinshaw put it, "was..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Austin @ Large: Love Children

Political commentary on the minor candidates for mayor

"...candidates. Let's call them "love children." Like bastards throughout history, they are pretenders to the throne where Kirk Watson..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The wise aftermath of Smart Growth

"...We have been treated, if that is the word, to copies of an e-mail spat (not the first) between..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Calling Chairman Chiz

"...new parking garage, prevailed on Pampa Republican Warren Chisum to sponsor a bill tailor-made on the church's behalf. House..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...romance with an aspiring journalist (Jean Seberg) while plotting to escape the country. Catch more classics through Aug. 31...."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 23-29

"...People who care mostly for their own feelings and welfare, and who believe they're more important than everyone else,..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

SXSW: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the New Left

AOC: Democratic Socialism is about prioritizing people, not profits

"...Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doesn’t want you to be a cynic...."

March 10, 2019 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Death and Lawsuits

Ken Paxton has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

"...APD officers were involved in two shootings this weekend; Attorney General Ken Paxton faces an ethics complaint and a..."

July 6, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Buying a Better Austin

Mayoral foundation could privatize public functions

"..."Council needs greater bandwidth." Mayor Steve Adler was defending to me his proposal to expand the role of the..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column by Michael King

SNAP Decision: Starve the Poor

Cuts would impact Texans in need

"...pending in the House, covers everything from crop insurance to nutrition programs, with 80% of the overall budget allotted..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Point Austin: How Much for a Hanger?

Austin ponders the latest corporate incentive proposal

"...I might be able to work up more enthusiasm, one way or another, over..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione, announcing his decision to retire, after 10 years of service, in June 2009..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Three Dems Aim at Railroad Commission's Williams

Energy industry has too much sway on regulatory body, critics charge

"...things the Legislature should do when it comes back to Austin next year is change the name of the..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

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