Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Flies are confused by zebra stripes, and are therefore discouraged from landing on and..."

April 22, 2022 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Austin Water Director Greg Meszaros Resigns In Wake of Plant Snafu

Interim leader and third-party audit on tap for utility

"...determining how best to cope with the emergence of zebra mussels in our lake system, Director Meszaros has always..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin Punk Chronicles: "I Don't Think the Sex Pistols Inspired Anything Other Than a Buncha More Punk Bands!"

The San Antonio shoot-out ricochets locally in Chapter 4 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...the first copies of 'Anarchy in the U.K.' at Zebra Records on Lavaca. One day I was pulling into..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

10 Great Birds to Peep in Austin

Austin’s birds are as eclectic as the city itself

"...than its head. Otherwise, the downy woodpecker displays a zebra-like plumage common to many woodpeckers and the male boasts..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Chronolog Post by Ramón Rodriguez

Public Notice: Trade-Offs and Throughput

Oak Hill tree removal halted; Project Connect “15%” done

"...new, unused gloves, socks, and sports bras, outside the Zebra Gate at any of the next three games, Aug...."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Hit Brewery Row to Choose Your Own Austin FC Home Match Beer Adventure

How to get a little matchy-matchy with the city's first top-tier sports club and its many superb beer options

"...MetroRapid 803 plans on letting off at Q2’s north (Zebra) gate every eight minutes, and there will be a..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Eric Puga

Austin FC Launches ATXFC Artist Initiative

New program shows soccer club's support for creativity in the city

"...space just outside the stadium's northeast entry point, the Zebra gate. The club has commissioned three Austin artists to..."

May 25, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project Could Mitigate Effects of Climate Change

Council approves phase 1 of project that could store 60,000 acre-feet of water underground by 2040

"...during times of water quality issues, such as the zebra mussel debacle in 2019 (when mollusks clogged the pipes,..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

In 1990, We Predicted What 2020 Would Look Like. Did We Get Anything Right?

And since we're here, why not place some bets on 2050?

"...The zebra mussels win. – Editor-in-Chief Kimberley Jones..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...cycles, throwing sparks all around. (We guess even the zebra mussels could have an impact at the ballot box.)..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Take a Drive-Through Safari at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

San Antonio attraction gets you up close to emus, gazelles, wildebeests, and more

"...When it comes to food pellets, zebras have no shame. They'll shove their head right into..."

May 17, 2019 Features Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines

"...says no new lakes have been infested with invasive zebra mussels. Of the 60+ lakes monitored, 15 are infested,..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature

The Next Austin Bust

Will it be bad? Can we be ready? Or should we not care?

"...As an obvious example, we've zealously stewarded our water..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...Keep Water Weird: You can thank those pesky zebra mussels for the fetid smell – and taste –..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature

Legerdemain Man Ray Anderson

The fact that magicians around the world revere the magic man of Esther’s Follies is no illusion

"...neighbor to jazz bassist Gene Ramey, who founded the Zebra Lounge on East Eleventh and led a 20-piece jazz..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Arts Feature by Jesse Sublett

A Giant Dog Triumphs on A Giant Stage

Jack White plays too

"...Encore sacrifice “Ice Station Zebra” evidenced his embarrassing new brand of piano-punctuated rap-rock, which..."

May 3, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Seen / Soon: Jan. 12

Stepping into the richly crafted cartoon world of the Haas Brothers and honoring Dr. King on his day with a Poetry Open Mic

"...extinct beasts (a dodo, a mammoth, the Fruit Stripe zebra), fur balls sprouting brass legs and horns, and eggs..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Arts Column

GAyCL: Making Austin the Queer Music Capital of the World

The alternative showcase provides the queer answer to ACL

"...“If you like riding into a sunset on a zebra into a galaxy unknown, then this is the party..."

Oct. 12, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Gorillaz

"...guest spots, anchored by Humanz Tour cast Peven Everett, Zebra Katz, Kilo Kish, and house music curio Jamie Principle,..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Music Feature

ACL Review: Gorillaz

Damon Albarn’s cartoon supergroup transcends

"...guest spots, anchored by Humanz Tour cast Peven Everett, Zebra Katz, Kilo Kish, and house music curio Jamie Principle,..."

Oct. 9, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Headlines

"...help keep environment-destroying invasive species like Asian snails and zebra mussels out of Town Lake...."

May 26, 2017 News Feature

SXSW Film Review: Lemon

An excoriating critique of white privilege dotted with funny freaks

"...between taxing commercial jobs and bird-sitting his landlord’s rare zebra finches, Lachmann reluctantly dines with the family in an..."

March 16, 2017 SXSW Post by Sean L. Malin

SXSW Comedy: A Good Trip with Shane Mauss

Jokes, jokes, jokes, and the meaning of life. No big deal.

"...the better, but there are people who only study zebra mussels, too. And they’re just as fascinating.”..."

March 14, 2017 Arts Post by Carina Magyar

Day Trips & Beyond: Ice Fishing, Door County, Wis.

A trip to Sturgeon Bay

"...were nearly run out of Lake Michigan by invasive zebra mussels. Imported in ship ballast water from Asia, the..."

Feb. 15, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fun Fun Fun Fest: Chromeo

Canadian commanders in chief of the dance party

"...footwork in tight, ripped jeans, Gemayel’s pink and yellow zebra-striped pajama pants stayed comfortably behind the keys, the master..."

Nov. 9, 2015 Music Post

Gay Place: Austin's Gay Days

We've got all the Pride info and sneak peeks into a very gay fall season.

"...(Huh? What? Right. Uhh.), Brooke Candy, Martha Wash, Exposé, Zebra Katz, Candis Cayne, Morgan McMichaels, Mariah Balenciaga, TS Madison,..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Pride Entertainment by the Hour

Here's the full Pride Fest line-up, up to the minute

"...2:15-3:00pm Zebra Katz..."

Aug. 24, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy

Gay Place: We're Expecting Guests

Gird up, ATX! The city's expecting 150,000 revelers in a rainbow sea next weekend.

"...(Huh? What? Right. Uhh.), Brooke Candy, Martha Wash, Exposé, Zebra Katz, and so many mo'. Then, after, it's time..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Playback: Waterloo Records at 33¹⁄₃

Waterloo Records turns 331⁄3; native poster artist Jason Austin battles MS with an Aug. 7 benefit

"...education at Highland Mall's Disc Records and their offshoot Zebra, where he worked up to regional manager. Resigning on..."

July 31, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Estate Sale Roundup: January 16-18

The weather's fine this week, so come out rummaging with us

"...antique hats. Rugs include a large leopard spotted rug, zebra painted cow skin rug and several oriental carpets. There..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Design Post by Anne Harris

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