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The Last Lions
This stunning nature documentary about the vanishing lions of Africa is not your children’s Lion King.
"...informing us that 50 years ago there were approximately 450,000 lions in Africa; today that number is closer to..."

March 18, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Voter Suppression Allegations in Harris County
Could CD 10 race be affected?
"...arrived on Monday, Bettencourt told The Houston Chronicle that 13,000 applications were still waiting to be processed. Bettencourt said..."

Oct. 23, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Keene Prize, Kudos to George Brant
"...there's the pinch-me-I'm-dreaming Keene Prize for Literature, a not-uncontroversial $50,000 jackpot delivered annually to one University of Texas student..."

July 1, 2008 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Tibet: A Buddhist Trilogy
More a meditation than a traditional documentary, Tibet: A Buddhist Trilogy beautifully employs direct cinema techniques to transport the viewer into the world of an exiled culture.
"...Tibet in the 1950s, resulting in the destruction of 6,000 monasteries and death of two million Tibetans. The Dalai..."

May 26, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Going, Going, Gone?
Gary Bradley agrees to sell 1,000 acres of land to the city
"...Gary Bradley has agreed to sell the city nearly 1,000 of the 3,076 acres included in the proposed Bradley..."

March 17, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

A Million to Juan
"...day and hands the hapless Juan a check for $1,000,000, his world is forever changed, and his perceptions on..."

May 20, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Faster Than Sound: Erwin Center Replacement, the Moody Center, Opens on UT Campus
The 15,000-capacity concert/basketball arena, plus more debuting venue news
"...lot, the stadium's flexible setup will allow for over 15,000 seats. (The Erwin lists its largest-ever attendance at 17,829..."

April 22, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Travis County Settles With Sexual Assault Survivors
$580,000 settlement reached in three-year legal battle over handling of sexual assault cases
"...by sexual assault survivors. The agreement, which includes a $250,000 commitment to fund programs to enhance the prosecution of..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

In Live Music Preservation Fund’s First Week, 79 Austin Venues Applied for Relief
The slow road to dedicated venue funding now moving fast
"...have filed for assistance that could total up to $160,000 for each business...."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

By Mail or In Person, the July 14 Election Is Looming
Masks encouraged, distancing required; 25,000 mail ballots sent
"...received the mail ballot you requested – more than 25,000 were mailed earlier this week. The deadline for ballot..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Abortion Gag Rule Could Jeopardize Local Care
More than 6,000 Austinites rely on Title X funds
"...rule driven by anti-abortion politics could place more than 6,000 Austin residents in jeopardy of losing critical health care...."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Always at the Carlyle
Behind-the-scenes at NYC's legendary hotel is just PR fluff.
"...to make a film about a hotel that charges $4,000 to $20,000 per night. I get that many Americans..."

June 1, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

Workers Prevail on Wages at ABIA Hyatt
Six ABIA Hyatt Place Hotel subcontractors stiffed workers out of nearly $240,000
"...had been stiffed a grand total just shy of $240,000, because at least six subcontractors were not complying with..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Bringers of Joy
20,000 Austin kids are happily learning to make positive change in their lives through Creative Action
"...which time its annual operating budget has mushroomed from $40,000 to $2 million – says, "Bringing joy to schools..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Father Time
Claude van Lingen's conceptual artwork counts down from 1,000
"...critique of contemporary media and politics with his installation 1000 Years From Now, Now, Now, Now, Now. ... ......"

Dec. 20, 2013 Arts Feature by Andy Campbell

Going Once, Going Twice... Give!
28th Annual Rare and Fine Wine Auction a bubbling success
"...from primarily local individuals and businesses, the Foundation raised $366,000 in one evening...."

March 28, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

Afghan Star
In Afghanistan's version of American Idol, there's a lot more at stake than the glory.
"...is crowned the new Afghan Star and awarded a $5,000 cash prize in Kabul some months later. There's a..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Secular Cinema in the Holy Land
Screenwriter Noah Stollman talks about how to make a movie about Jerusalem without taking on 2,000 years of tumult
"...Quick – name the most important legacy from the 5,000-year history of the Jewish people. If you said Mosaic..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

City Council Notebook
A heavy agenda for Council this week.
"...Thursday, June 21, 2007 Item 8: $75,000 more for computer forensics work regarding the city auditor's..."

June 19, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Year That Slipped Away
The 6,000 Albums of 1995
"...According to Soundscan, the music industry has released approximately 18,000 albums over the last three years - or 6,000..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Music Feature

El Mariachi
"...good measure. Shot for the ridiculously low sum of $7,000 in the Mexican border town of Acuna, El Mariachi..."

Feb. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Parlor Might Be Closing at the End of April
As building goes up for sale, pizza joint/music venue fundraises
"...St., launched a GoFundMe earlier this month to raise $100,000 for closing costs...."

April 25, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

War-on-Drugs Style Bill Won't Help Fentanyl Crisis, Advocates Say
Meanwhile, a fentanyl test strip bill has stalled
"...report was released last Wednesday, detailing a more than 1,000% increase in fentanyl-related accidental deaths since 2019, House Bill..."

May 1, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Kitchen Reno: Inside ACC’s Culinary Arts Expansion
Students get hands-on experience at ACC Highland's 28,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art kitchen
"...This fall, chef Stephanie Herrington is welcoming students to 28,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art kitchen and learning space, expanded..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Features Feature by Alexandra Detmar

Strong-Mayor Proposal Likely Headed to May Ballot
Austinites for Progressive Reform submits 24,000 signatures
"...11, Austinites for Progressive Reform submitted its petition, with 24,000 signatures, for a May election on four amendments to..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Trump Administration Validates Texas' Anti-Choice Policies
State rewarded for booting Planned Parenthood from Medicaid program
"...When anti-choice Texas officials decided they’d rather see 50,000 low-income women scramble for health care than keep Planned..."

Jan. 22, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

AFS Grant Emphasizes Diversity
Society offering $130,000 for emerging filmmakers
"...shape of the AFS Grant Program. Now it's dedicating $10,000 for the New Texas Voices Grant, a program designed..."

April 3, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Harvey Evacuees Not Going to Convention Center After All
Downsized arrivals will now head to 7000 Metropolis
"...prepared the Downtown building for the arrival of potentially 7,000 guests on Thursday morning, the state updated its request..."

Aug. 31, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

City Offers Arts Venue Aid ASAP
Cultural Arts Division's Art Space Assistance Program will award $200,000 in grants to creatives in need this summer
"...year. That said, the Cultural Arts Division now has $200,000 that it's ready to distribute to creatives in need..."

June 30, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

News Roundup: Council Gets Dirty
Representatives engage in ... legal combaaaaaat!
"...this week's news roundup: Council votes to deliver a $600,000 settlement to the family of a young man wrongfully..."

Feb. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

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