LoneStarCon 3: Lessons From My First Worldcon

Oh, the mistakes I’ve made in my first gathering of the genre faithful

"...a little research on lesser-known names – you could wind up talking to a writer who’s not getting tons..."

Sept. 2, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

Windmill State of Mind

A Q&A with the authors of a new book on the story behind Texas wind power

"...Wind power may seem to be the redheaded stepchild of..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Octopus Project

"...the longtime Peek-A-Boo players' abilities to transfer that kinetic energy from the stage to the studio remained somewhat unstable...."

July 19, 2013 Music Review by Chase Hoffberger

Heavenly Hyrulian Harmonies

'Legend of Zelda' goes symphonic

"...this love with culture and refinement combined with the energy of a rock concert...."

July 2, 2013 Screens Post by Sean Carey

Pandora's Promise

Bringing a fresh voice to an old controversy, this documentary argues that nuclear power is the true green energy.

"...nuclear power that argues it is the true green energy. It would be hard to imagine a film more..."

June 21, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

The Wind in Your Face

Jaston Williams explains why life in Lubbock blows

"...sure that it has something to do with the wind. "You know, the wind in Lubbock, it's like Patagonia,"..."

May 28, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Summer Fun: Kids These Days

Summer Fun continues with Nina on the Texas State Capitol

"...early 2000s) we had, at best, an old Kodak wind-up disposable camera. I couldn't even tell if most of..."

May 14, 2013 Chronolog Post by Nina Hernandez

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Portugal's electricity network operator announced recently that renewable energy supplied 70% of their total consumption in the first..."

May 3, 2013 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

The Hightower Report

Let's join the army

"...elegant idea – namely, converting communities to total renewable energy, complete recycling, and a culture of conservation to bring..."

April 19, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

Then There's This: Another Swipe at Austin Energy

State report calls for slashing low-income assistance program

"...An Austin Energy assistance program that helps keep the lights on in..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Home's a Brewin'

First Gold LEED-certified brewery in the world is an Austin brewpub

"...Black Star Black Star Co-op Pub and Brewery7020 Easy Wind Dr. (Midtown Commons), 452-2337 www.blackstar.coop..."

Feb. 15, 2013 Food Column by Ivy Le

Letting Go, With 'Peace'

Champion for new plays Suzan Zeder closes her career at UT with a new drama of her own

"...longer know the purposeful stride, the speedy step, the whirlwind scratch of pen to pad, the resolute rustle of..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Power Restored After Pole Fires

Drought, dirt, wind and mist are prime suspects

"...a record number of fires on about 50 Austin Energy power poles overnight, causing power outages to as many..."

Dec. 28, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

Endgame

Nigel O'Hearn terminates Palindrome Theatre after three years, just as planned

"...day of December, he seems to have enough nervous energy to keep himself warm. In a little over four..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Arts Feature by Dan Solomon

Film Flam

Arts in Context, Fran Lebowitz, flying kites, and cats gone wild

"...progressive design collaborative that's all about conservation and alternative energy, is producing a feature-length doc, Awe, about "the making..."

Nov. 7, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

'War Is a Matter of Preparation and Resources'

"...welding/plasma-cutting power units used by welders. Therefore, a largish wind turbine and hardware people could buy in secondhand stores..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Postmarks

Seeing Is Believing

'The Rep' charts the slow death of cinema-going

"...up between three friends staking all their time and energy on a chancy start-up, but about repertory theatres in..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

‘Doctor Who’ Watch

7.5: "The Angels Take Manhattan"

"...Manhattan on April 3, 1938 is emitting some serious energy forcefields that block the TARDIS, but the Doctor figures..."

Sept. 30, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Fayette's Fate Up in the Ozone

AE proposes to sell its Fayette interest, but it may not fly

"...Austin Energy officials have entered the bizarro world in which a..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Keeping Busy

Armendariz moves from the EPA to the Sierra Club, still defending the environment

"...goal set by City Council with passage of Austin Energy's 2020 generation plan in 2011...."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Playback: Cheer Up Charlie's Sounds Off

The Rashomon view of Cheer Up Charlie's

"...for life in Portland, Ore., and a job fixing wind turbines. Since 1993, Sweatbox recorded around 2,000 bands big..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Council: Follow the Props and the Money

It's a full docket as council tries to set November's bond election

"...Still undecided were Austin Energy items: whether the ballot should include1) an authorization to..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: It Adds Up

The November ballot may look more like a shopping list

"...increases, in fact higher than the tax pop: Austin Energy ($6.53/month), Austin Water ($6.77), and smaller bumps on other..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Communal Ground

Communal dining sets the mood in trendsetting restaurants

"...Think of all the places where you wind up sitting next to strangers. Airplanes. Buses. The waiting..."

July 13, 2012 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Council: Not a Short-Term Meeting [Updated Friday*]

Mueller, Yellow Cab, Fuddruckers, and more

"...no signs of surrender – petitions are in the wind, websites and pressure groups are multiplying, and the chance..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...vote today (Thursday) on the much-delayed and debated Austin Energy rate plan, there was enough counterpoint in the wind..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature

New, Not Improved

A familiar cover in an unfamiliar place

"...like to take up all of your time and energy getting you to collect and send in triplicate every..."

May 14, 2012 Books Post by Monica Riese

Civics 101

"...5-7pm. Black Star Co-op Pub and Brewery, 7020 Easy Wind. www.5604manor.org...."

May 4, 2012 News Column

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...another look at electric service – the way Austin Energy provides – and making that transition in a reasonable..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Excuse My Biomass

Revisiting the city's decision to hook up with a chip-burning plant

"...for the first time this summer, officially joining Austin Energy's alternative energy portfolio of solar and wind power...."

April 6, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

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