Austin at Large: When Jesús Takes the Wheel

Garza sends several executives packing, brings on a host of City Hall veterans

"...The news is breaking as I write this on Wednesday of some..."

March 3, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

How Jesús Garza’s Puzzling Appointment of Art Acevedo Backfired

Acevedo publicly declined the job, but sources say he had little choice

"...Art Acevedo – the polarizing police chief who fled the Austin Police Department in..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Art Acevedo Fallout, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza Answers Council Questions in Memo

Acevedo debacle prompted memo, but Garza doesn’t address it

"...Interim City Manager Jesús Garza’s decision to offer former Austin..."

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Viva

A hairdresser finds his true self in a shabby Havana drag bar

"...Directed by: Paddy Breathnach. Starring: Héctor Medina, Jorge Perugorría, Luis..."

June 17, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Austin Playwright-Performer Provides a New Kind of Documentation in (Un)Documents

In an award-winning solo show, Jesús I. Valles sits down, alone with family

"...Paper, what is it good for? Absolutely everything. And nothing at all...."

Feb. 15, 2019 Arts Feature by Beth Sullivan

Top Executive Over Police, Fire, EMS Set to Leave City Hall

Bruce Mills was one of Jesús Garza’s “interim” hires

"...Bruce Mills, the top executive at City Hall overseeing Austin’s public..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Identifying Features

Mexico's "disappeared" given a voice in this cross-border drama

"...Directed by: Fernanda Valadez. Starring: Mercedes Hernández, David Illescas, Ana..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Searching for the Disappeared

Families of missing Mexican students bring their story to the U.S.

"...Members of the Ayotzinapa 43 Caravan – a group representing family members of..."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Letters @ 3AM

Elation is complicated. It can be joy, but it can also be terror – and it can be both, and more

"...Three years ago October, in eastern Arkansas – driving west through flat, moist country..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...In many ways, 2024 was a year of upheaval and..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

Proposed City Budget Raises Taxes and Utility Bills, but Doesn’t Spend Enough on Priorities, Advocates Say

Advocates want more spending on homelessness, parks, climate

"...Austin’s budget is officially balanced – which is an accomplishment..."

July 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Controversial $1M+ McKinsey Homelessness Study Canceled

Mayor doesn’t “believe anyone has been misled”

"...Update Feb. 22 9:30am: Following publication of the story below, Interim City Manager Jesús..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

tick, tick… Boom!

Andrew Garfield is why you'd watch this <i>Rent writer biopic

"...Directed by: Lin-Manuel Miranda. Starring: Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Eastside Art Spaces Under Siege?

Code crackdown on eclectic studio space

"...It's about 4:30 in the afternoon on April 25, and..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Vision of a New Republic

Plans for the Revitalization of Republic Square

"...When Bobbie Barker, regional vice-president of Southern Union Gas, was chair..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Chale Nafus

Auditors Find Interim City Manager Mishandled Money With Lucrative City Contracts for Friends

$550,000 in city funds went to consultants with no Council approval

"...Independent investigators found that Jesús Garza violated city ethics rules..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Meet the New Man Leading the City of Austin

City Manager Broadnax discusses police, homelessness, and more

"...T.C. Broadnax’s first month on the job as Austin’s city manager is..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Manager Search Down to Two Candidates

Finalists will address public at March 25 forum

"...More than a year after City Council fired former City Manager Spencer Cronk and hired..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Manager Threatened to Quit Rather Than Meet With Council Over Acevedo Hire

The planned closed-door meeting never happened

"...Tension between City Council members and interim City Manager Jesús..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...The battle between city leadership and advocates for a strong system of police..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council Could Finally Compel City to Implement Police Oversight Law

Resolution would tell city to stop dragging feet

"...Four months after Austin voters approved the Austin Police Oversight Act, critical components..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Here's How Austin's Last-Minute City Budget Battles Played Out

How advocates' calls for action were and weren't answered

"...By the morning of Aug. 16, the day City Council was set..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Interim City Manager Quietly Unveils Budget Proposal

In it: raises, more police funding, and restructuring

"...Interim City Manager Jesús Garza was officially unveiling his $5.5..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: It’s Mayor Wonderful’s Life

Look at all this sh*t getting done! Watson brings political chops back to City Hall.

"...It's been a minute since my last column, during which..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Nope-a Tejas: Austin FC Falls Short In Trophy Decider Against Dallas

RECAP: Dallas FC takes Copa Tejas in 2-1 win

"...Austin FC just can’t have nice things. You can add..."

Oct. 31, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Artist Ender Martos Celebrates His Past, Present, and Future in "Veintiuno"

The virtual exhibition marks the 21st of the 21st in the 21st ...

"...No doubt you know we're in the 21st century. And we're in the year 2021...."

March 5, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Texas Performing Arts and Fusebox Make Space to Create

The two organizations partner on a residency program to support Austin artists making adventurous new work

"...Money is tight. Spaces are dark. Companies can't produce. The resources..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Qmmunity: Vote for the Future You Want

Plus Magical Realness returns and a sneak peek at OUTsider 2020

"...This election, y'all. In some weird "break with convention," The..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Vortex Repertory Company's <i>Last: An Extinction Comedy

The magic cast by the company of this devised show pulls laughs from the impending demise of the planet

"...The news from climate scientists is now dire. The political reality is even..."

April 12, 2019 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

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