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Tug Life
Ben Powell's Barge takes a trip along the Mississippi
"...Parker towboat, pushing a float of barges downriver. It’s “6,000 hp on your ass, man, it’s great!” exclaims the..."

March 14, 2015 SXSW Post by Kate X Messer

Chipotle Outlets Support Urban Roots
Eat burritos Thursday to benefit local organization
"...are participating in an all-day fundraiser to generate a $15,000 donation to Urban Roots on Thursday, Feb. 26...."

Feb. 26, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

It's Time for Wine and Swine
Annual cook-off raises grant money with porkiliciousness
"...mastery of pork cookery while they compete for a $1,000 cash prize and raise money to fund culinary innovation..."

Nov. 19, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

DJ Shadow on Afrika Bambaataa
Sampling the godfather turntablist
"...DJ Shadow, was given access by Cornell University to 40,000 records belonging to the man who introduced the art..."

Sept. 11, 2014 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Governor Tough Guy Beats His Chest
Perry sends troops to border for more press coverage
"...fanfare Gov. Rick Perry announced Monday he would send 1,000 National Guard troops to “tackle this crisis head-on” –..."

July 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

'Taco Bell Tree' Uproots and Leaves
Historic tree rescued in Oak Hill
"...the planned expansion of US 290. The AHTF raised $5,000 to have it transplanted last Saturday to a new..."

July 15, 2014 News Post by Waylon Cunningham

Just How Fast Can You Eat a Roppolo's Pizza?
Local pizzeria holds a speed-eating contest
"...pizzas, this contest could be your chance to win $1,000 worth of pizza for the next year...."

July 14, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Manuel “Cowboy” Donley Lands NEA Grant
Tejano innovator wins a Heritage Fellowship worth $25,000
"...prestigious National Heritage Fellowship, a top honor that includes $25,000...."

June 30, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Phoenix ‘Live from the Artists Den’ – At Anderson High!
French rockers during ACL Fest 2013: ‘Find us a high school’
"...what it’s like in the iPhone age. Last month, 2,000-plus students at Anderson High managed the impossible: keeping a..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

'Hey, You Gonna Eat, or What?' Truck Wins $10K
First annual Truck by Truckwest winner got a big check today
"...on their favorite. The winner got a check for $10,000 at a ceremony this morning...."

Nov. 8, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

UDATED: Abortion Regulations Trial Begins in Federal Court
Contested provisions set to take effect Oct. 29
"...summer take effect as planned next week, more than 22,000 women seeking abortion will be left without access to..."

Oct. 21, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Council: NI deal approved
Incentives package, Hotel ZaZa, and looking into ridesharing . . .
"...return for a major expansion and capital investment, and 1,000 new high-paying jobs...."

March 8, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Caritas of Austin Needs Your Votes
Local non-profit in the running for enhanced grant funding
"...homeless and refugee communities. They have recently earned a $10,000 Hyatt Community Grant and could use some love on..."

Dec. 27, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Alamo Drafthouse Launches New 'Don't Talk' Contest
Can you film the next Magnited States of America?
"...warn people to close their cake hole, with a $1,000 prize for the winner...."

Oct. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cap 10K Not So Accessible
TCRP files suit against Cox Texas and city of Austin
"...been planning to take part in the Statesman's Capitol 10,000 for nearly a year. He'd trained for the race..."

July 27, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

It Took a Few Days: Obama and Perry Release Funds for Wildfire Relief
Obama Extends State of Emergency; TDRF vouchers and assistance cards
"...Gov. Rick Perry until Friday to release up to $250,000 from the Texas Disaster Relief Fund...."

Sept. 10, 2011 News Post by Anne Harris

TDH: 5/25/11
Tovo, Shade face the $64,000 question
"...Was Shade successful in preventing Tovo from receiving some $64,000 in public funds? Short answer: Nuh-uh...."

May 25, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Sibling Harmony
Tiffani and Britani Ginn may not look like they're from Schulenberg on the cover of their new You Can't Take a Bad Girl Home, but their harmonies tell a different tale
"...20s when their lifetime in music hit the so-called 10,000-hours mark. That's a key component of success, believes author..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Austin Cash Limits
Vendors see benefits of ACL
"...impact will be felt for months to come. With 75,000 attendees daily at the ninth ACL, the Austin Convention..."

Oct. 12, 2010 News Post by Kelsey McNiel

The Daily Hustle: 7/20/10 (Updated)
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez makes an entrance
"...municipal duty issuing two surprising statements: opposing the proposed $750,000 settlement with the family of Nathaniel Sanders II, and..."

July 20, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Family Connections Nonprofit to Close Doors Amid Scandal
Former executive director wanted on criminal charges
"...The agency helps about 32,000 families a year in Central Texas with child-raising issues...."

April 12, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Daily Hustle: 4/8/10 (Updated)
Brutal morning, brutal afternoon at council
"...Items 20 and 32, the former pertaining to a $280,000 contract for minority recruitment outreach assistance at the Austin..."

April 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

MetroRail's Ridership Falls Off
Figures below Cap Met's predictions
"...ended. From the overflow, standing-room only crowds (more than 14,000 the first week), daily riders fell to:..."

April 8, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Green Fund: Aggies & Longhorns Unite
College Station students raise their fees to go green
"...an "Aggie Green Fund." It will raise up to $300,000 per year for sustainability. The campus joined UT Austin..."

March 5, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

First Night Austin
This New Year's Eve, why not join the throngs at this free arty party on the streets?
"...year. And considering that the event typically draws about 100,000 people, you can count on being in good company..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Car2Go Arrives
City car-share program launch
"...tiny Smart ForTwo cars (33/41 MPG) for the city’s 13,000 employees...."

Nov. 17, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Budget: Signed, Sealed, Deliverable
Texas House passed SB 1 142-2, now it heads to the governor
"...plus the provision of Texas grants for an extra 35,000 students. Similarly, Rep. John Zerwas, R-Richmond, was happy about..."

May 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lawmakers Talk Pot
House Criminal Jurisprudence will consider drug-law reform bills tomorrow
"...by up to one year in jail and/or a $4,000 fine...."

April 7, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Brewster and Carole, Together at Last?
The opposed pols find common ground against city website proposal
"...I cannot support the current proposal to spend over $700,000 on a website redesign."..."

March 25, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

2-4-6-8! Time to Stop the Legihate!
It was all cheers for queers this weekend at City Hall.
"...I wasn't a cheerleader in high school, but about 2,000 of my nearest, dearest, and queerest and I got..."

Nov. 17, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Ash Bell

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