A Place at the Long Table

The complex, nuanced, unmistakable taste of Juneteenth, 139 years later

"...city plants came to a screeching halt and local businesses closed the doors for the day because "the Negro..."

June 17, 2005 Food Feature by Toni Tipton-Martin

Is Knowledge Power?

A profile of precarious global intelligence firm Stratfor

"...Wide Web an actual source of profit for mainstream businesses...."

Sept. 14, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

Culinary Studies

Cooking Schools in Austin

"...degree of participation and sponsorship provided by local food businesses and culinary schools. Each of the culinary programs has..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...years has generated a number of other successful side businesses and investments. Some unconfirmed reports have placed the family's..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Inside the Small Presses Driving Austin’s Literary Scene

Meet the local small presses committed to publishing diverse literature

"...program, which awards local artists, arts organizations, and arts businesses with $5,000 to help fund administrative costs, equipment and..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

Working Overtime to Provide for Unhoused Neighbors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

All shall be fed

"...led to more helping hands and fundraising from individuals, businesses, and community groups. One group in particular – the..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...reflects a tax amnesty provision enacted last spring, allowing businesses to pay delinquent taxes without interest or penalties. According..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...indecision from the wannabe high tech executives of local businesses, and flagrant greed from the locals...."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Endorsements

"...Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads, which cost Texas businesses tens of millions of dollars and left many markets..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Headlines

"...in the last decade went to minority-owned and women businesses. According to an Oct. 14 report to trustees, those..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...this take shape without giving any consideration to the businesses that will be destroyed in the process...."

Aug. 5, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Airport -- drew attention as an opportunity for small businesses wanting to be part of the Eastside revival. --..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Talking Trash

A huge garbage dump in northeast Travis County causes a stink with its neighbors.

"...priced, secure waste management services" to county homeowners and businesses. "If the landfills in the area are not allowed..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Carrying the Burden

During Gov. Bush's campaign for his party's presidential nomination last fall, reporters asked the candidate to comment on a federal government report asserting that many Texans, including large numbers of children, were going to bed hungry. "I saw the report that children in Texas are going hungry. Where?" he demanded, going on to say, "You'd think the governor would have heard if there are pockets of hunger in Texas." Indeed, you would, especially if one of those pockets is just a few miles from his front door, Virginia B. Wood explains as she explores the very pockets of hunger in Austin Bush has difficulty fathoming.

"...by the fall of 2000. This means finding more businesses, foundations, and individuals who will put up the actual..."

April 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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"...who got jobs because of it, and the local businesses who got exposure from it. Austin Stories is not..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Column

Waterloo Records Owner John Kunz Saves His 42-Year-Old Baby – By Selling It

With new partners in tow, the pioneering record store moves up Lamar

"...Industry sales flatlined for five years thereafter, which most businesses considered a win given what awaited them. Waterloo’s all-time..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...which aims to give preference for city contracts to businesses owned by women and/or minorities. The program’s cap on..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

Rosé Gosé Brings Continental Flair to Austin

Belarus meets Austin in this new North Loop restaurant

"...our country had a big strike, a lot of businesses and companies decided to close for one day."..."

July 14, 2023 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

Two Sisters, Two Food Trucks, and a Lot of Soul

It's a family affair as sisters from Austin's Eastside emerge with twin trailers honoring their mother's legacy

"...Hyder and Timisha Jones first established their food truck businesses...."

Feb. 17, 2023 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

Are Chef-to-Table Meal Services the Future of Cheffing?

No restaurant? No problem.

"...powered by Prado, a local company assisting meal prep businesses – which kind of sounds like the CookUnity model...."

Nov. 11, 2022 Food Feature by A. Richmond

We Have an Issue: What’s Your Function?

Reporter Brant Bingamon goes inside the city’s buggy, behind-the-times website

"...down the innovative fest pairing queer-owned or queer-friendly small businesses and audio tracks from local queer artists like Mama..."

June 11, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Council Counters "Camp Abbott" With Plan to Convert a South Austin Motel Into a Low-Barrier Shelter

"...Austin Chamber of Com­merce announced that its coalition of businesses, faith leaders, and charities aims to raise $14 million..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

C. Robert Cargill’s Journey From Writing About Film to Making Blockbusters

Something sinister, something strange from Dr. Strange scribe

"...but I knew the industry was going to tank. Businesses were going to get bought up and consolidated."..."

June 15, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Documentary Uses Virtual Reality to Explore East Austin Gentrification

Technology and social justice come together in Latinitas' film

"...over is that a culture existed here before, too. Businesses have been here for 50, 60 years. When they..."

May 25, 2018 Screens Feature by Mae Hamilton

The Tipping Point

By raising menu prices and eliminating gratuity, restaurateurs hope they've found the recipe for a better quality of life for staff

"...profit margin is just 3%. But more and more businesses are proving that it's not only entirely doable, but..."

March 25, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

The Desegregation of Austin's Movie Theatres

A history of the stand-in movement

"...to discuss how to foment racial integration among campus-area businesses, a nasty explosion jolted the room, spraying shards of..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Screens Feature by Jordan Buckley

Ted Versus Technology

Cruz visits Capital Factory and plays prop comic

"...room knew that killing net neutrality could kill their businesses...."

Nov. 19, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Groover's Paradise

The Hole in the Wall has seen it all

"...The Drag forever changes. Students, workers, bums, and businesses recycle almost annually. One marquee maintains everlasting: a green..."

June 20, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Steve Adler: 'New Way Forward'

"...Nature Conservancy. I've represented small business, I've represented big businesses. And in doing that I've always felt that I've..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

City Bond Breakdown: $385 Million

Seven bond proposals for capital improvement projects near the bottom of the ballot

"...into production studios and office space for creative small businesses. Piece of the Pie: The Austin History Center is..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

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