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

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...be there! Hosted indoors, shoppers can peruse 30 Black-owned businesses’ wares while also enjoying other festive fun: a photo..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Some Low-Income Austinites Will Get Free Solar Panels Through $30 Million Investment

City Council approves allocation to Solar for All program

"...to support workforce training and work alongside minority- and women-owned businesses...."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Eden Shamy

Pride Abounds, Cats Pop, and Nuns Get Weird in These Events

Our recommendations for an art and community filled weekend

"...on the flier. “We offer residencies and local partnering businesses and public spaces, providing artists the opportunity to showcase..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Greek Fest, Taylor Swift Wrestling, and More Weekend Events

No weekend plans? We have some suggestions.

"...at House Park this summer. Cheer on the fully women-owned squad at the first home game of their second..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...no longer partner with hedge fund- or private equity-owned businesses including Gannett, writing that business models like Gannett’s “[aren’t]..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...All this, and you’ll be supporting two women-and-POC owned businesses: Who could ask for more?   – James Scott..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...Partnering with local businesses, RichesArt will present each artist with a $500-1,000 grant..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

Cinched, Toned, Depressed: A Trip to Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Store in Austin

Domain Northside hosts shapewear brand’s first retail store

"...and 2025 to continue meeting demand, and local Austin businesses like the Steeping Room have left while across the..."

Feb. 5, 2024 Design Post by Ali Montag

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

Yard Bar’s Camp Out Opens, Austin Motel Brings the Wieners, Les Dames Cook Up Some Funding, Stone Crabs Swarm Truluck’s, El Raval Gets Fusiony, and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...to dine out during Dames Days, Oct. 19-22. Local businesses, including Dame- and women-owned food and beverage venues, will..."

Oct. 18, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...“I think the perception is that businesses will pivot if SB 12 takes effect. But businesses..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...and drink. Check out these local LGBTQ- and ally-owned businesses serving up their support in delicious ways...."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

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

Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good, Act 3

Why is it so hard to make actual progress on housing?

"...including requirements for construction projects, living wages, minority- and women-owned businesses, and other Council priorities. It's slated for the..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Five Food Gifts to Help Smash the Patriarchy

Excellent comestibles from women-owned local businesses

Dec. 2, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

Cha'keeta B Goes From Running Track to Running Tracks

Multifaceted rapper/entrepreneur looks to take names

"...be able to perform and then bring the Black businesses out and have them sell their products...."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Pretty in Pink: A Gabriela Bucio Story

The millennial Midas brings reggaeton and Mexican regional to Sixth Street and beyond

"...With the música Latina curation of businesses under her Gabriela's Group umbrella, she's kind of following..."

July 8, 2022 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

Qmmunity: Leave Them Kids Alone

Time to support trans kids, plus Frida Friday ATX's birthday!

"...March to Pride Invite businesses to sponsor 10 rainbow flags to be distributed over..."

March 4, 2022 Column by James Scott

Sex Sells: 40 Years of Forbidden Fruit

Terri Lynn Raridon gives Austin over to absolute pleasure

"..."We're small, we're locally owned, we're women-owned, and we're incredibly knowledgeable," says Raridon. "You come in,..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Will Austin Ever Have a Gayborhood?

Plus, Future Front Market returns to Fair Market and more queer events this week

"...mix of programming and more than 100 queer and women-owned business vendors from Texas businesses. As part of the..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

With Equity in Mind, Austin Embarks on Bringing Its History Up to Date

So many more stories to tell

"...have – and still do – lived and owned businesses, such as deteriorating public housing. In certain circumstances, he..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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

Dr. K Becomes Austin’s First Female, Black-Owned Cannabusiness

Diversifying the industry’s green rush

"...CEO of TrueStopper, one of Austin's first female Black-owned cannabusinesses. In addition to advocating for more opportunities for women..."

June 4, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Bye-Bye to Broyles, Hello to De Nada, Birds Gets a Lager, Ice Cream Celebrates Pride, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Lick Honest Ice Creams and Wunderkeks, two Texas-born, LGBTQ-owned businesses known for fun and thoughtfully crafted ice cream and..."

June 2, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Taquero Mucho Owner Launches Newest Project, Gabriela's South

Gabriela Bucio thinks pink

"...The entire vibe of Bucio's businesses are intended to reflect her bold and vibrant personality,..."

April 23, 2021 Food Feature by Madi Margulies

Austin FC Reveals Stadium Noms, Your New Neighbors Are Coffee & Dogs, Jimmy Eat Sandwich at Old Thousand, Salt & Time on Seventh Respawns, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, focused on minority-owned local businesses. This will empower a range of community partners to..."

March 31, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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