Preservationists Seek Historic Designation for Rosewood Courts
Designation as a historical landmark could save one of the country's first federally-funded housing projects for African-Americans from demolition.
View ArticleThe Super Bowl of Skee-Ball Comes To Town
Despite a legal challenge, Brewskee-Ball loyalists continue to champion their sport.
View ArticleBattle Hymn: The Austin Song That Became a Veterans' Anthem
When their song "Remember Me" became popular with military veterans, Austin band Soul Track Mind launched a benefit project.
View ArticleBy the Numbers: A Look at Average Austin Rents
Rental prices throughout the Austin metropolitan area rose by 1.4 percent, or $14 per month, over the first quarter of 2014, according to a recent report by the Austin Investor Interests group.
View ArticleWhile You Were Sleeping: Austin's Food Service Workers Do It All Night
At diners and coffee shops, these Austinites work regular jobs at irregular hours.
View ArticleDay Trip: Mount Bonnell
Technically neither a mountain nor a day trip, this Austin landmark is still worth a look.
View ArticleBrew Hounds: “Barks for Beers” Is a Pub Crawl With a Purpose
The tour of eight local craft breweries benefits Divine Canines, a nonprofit providing animal-assisted therapy services.
View ArticleThe Texas Open Meetings Act: A Beginner's Guide
The Texas Open Meetings Act was adopted in 1967 as part of the Texas Freedom of Information Act to help keep local governments in check.
View ArticleCity Council to Host Citizen Forum Saturday May 31st
Austinites who work during the week will have their chance to make their voices heard by the Austin City Council.
View ArticleDay Trip: McKinney Roughs Nature Park
McKinney Roughs is maintained by the Lower Colorado River Authority as a day use park for recreational hikers and horseback riders. It's worth a visit.
View ArticleThe View From Out Here: How a Local Nonprofit Helps Homeless Artists
The nonprofit Art from the Streets offers homeless artists studio space, materials, and the opportunity to sell their work.
View ArticleJune Bike Event Round Up
The Austin bike scene keeps on keepin' on as the June heat descends upon us.
View ArticleHelp Catch the La Barbecue Vandals
The culprits who broke into the premises of the popular E. Sixth barbecue restaurant are clearly visible in surveillance video.
View ArticleRecorded music capital; How Austin bands, labels and retail stores still sell...
As anyone who is in the music business or follows it knows, it’s a tough time to be a professional musician.
View ArticleAustinites Sound Off at Weekend City Council Citizen Forum
From how much we pay for water to whether there should be fluoride in it, the people had their say last Saturday.
View ArticleThe Unmanned Band: Matt Steinke's Humanized Robot Music
When guitarist and singer Matt Steinke wants to add a new member to his band, he heads to his workshop.
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