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Civic Duty
The line separating civic duty from vigilantism is the focus of this paranoid thriller set squarely in the new age of terrorism.
"...Abol Naga, Richard Schiff, Kari Matchett and Ian Tracey. Civic Duty stands out amid the new wave of terrorism-paranoia..."

May 4, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Civic Engagement Opportunities for Austin Students
A guide to getting involved and making your voice heard
"...When it comes to staying civically engaged, there’s no shortage of opportunities here in the..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Katherine McNevins

"Rodney McMillian: Against a Civic Death" at the Contemporary Austin
In this thought-provoking exhibition, the Suzanne Booth Deal Art Prize winner asks, “What does an architecture of power look like to you?”
"...an entire wall, the imposing introduction to "Against a Civic Death," his show at the Contemporary Austin, the result..."

March 16, 2018 Arts Feature by Melany Jean

The Hyde Park Civic NCCD
"...1990, the Austin City Council approved the Hyde Park Civic Neighborhood Conservation and Combining District (NCCD), which established guidelines..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Practicing 'Civic Pride'
"...to get involved. Josh mentioned the need for "devout civic pride.” Well, that's exactly what we're practicing here, Josh!..."

Jan. 17, 2007 Postmarks

Share Some Truth, Justice, and Sustainability With These Civic-Minded Gifts
Keep the holidays real

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Page Two: Civic War
Can a city so dedicated and so divided endure?

Nov. 13, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Drunk on Civic Pride
Announcing the Official Drink of Austin

Sept. 7, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Right-Wing Funded Civitas Institute Is Almost Up and Running at UT-Austin
Classes focused on “liberty” start this fall
"...as head of the University of Texas’ School of Civic Leadership, a newly created college tied to the right-wing..."

March 27, 2024 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Page Two: City Slights
In our civic dialogue, grace and respect have all but disappeared
"...Any issue is cause for controversy, while any civic expenditure removes civilized constraints from the discussion. Politics in..."

July 20, 2007 Column by Louis Black

All 'Round Republic Square
A new context of major civic buildings may yet make a people place of our historic downtown park
"...it was paved over as a parking lot). A civic rally during 1999 through 2001 to redevelop the park..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Public Notice: Get Your Meeting On
A roundup of civic events to start the year off right
"...but admission is limited, and you must RSVP at www.klrusupport.org/civic-summit-student-teacher-townhall...."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

'Design Waller Creek: A Competition'
Winning design for Waller Creek Conservancy's contest creates civic spaces amid greenery
"...plan. Each has a distinctive character and purpose as civic space: the Lattice, south of Cesar Chavez Street, serves..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Campaign
A wan political comedy guaranteed to offend no one.
"...running unopposed, he finds himself suddenly challenged by the civic-minded naïf and all-around family-man-cum-schmo Marty Huggins (Galifianakis, seemingly channeling..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trial by Jury
"...human nature as Valerie must decide between doing her civic duty and keeping herself and her son alive. Hurt..."

Sept. 16, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Ten Districts, Many Visions
Welcome to Austin
"...provides new services but undertakes a variety of citywide civic projects – such as the new Downtown public library,..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Ten Districts, Many Visions
Managing Growth
"...City Council candidate Jeb Boyt, an attorney and longtime civic activist, argues that the district can be divided into..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ten Districts, Many Visions
Commuter Blues
"...complaints reverberate, and candidate Eliza May, long-serving in various civic positions, is doubling down on the widely supported 20%..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Local Game Music Gets Orchestrated
Wing Commander get the Austin Civic Orchestra treatment this weekend
"...The Austin Civic Orchestra kicks off its season this weekend by embracing..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

No Rush to Rename Auditorium Shores
Council delays name change to "Vic Mathias Shores"
"...the brakes on renaming part of Auditorium Shores after civic leader Vic Mathias may have created one of the..."

May 27, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

The Daily Hustle: 9/22/10
Comp Plan passes the Doobie
"...Who can keep track of all of Austin’s civic initiatives: AustinCorps, the Comprehensive Plan, and more? The Hustle..."

Sept. 22, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

A Place to Gather Again
The Long Center recycles not only Palmer Auditorium's materials but also its civic purpose
"...would be losing what little was left of the civic center that served a broad constituency of Austin to..."

March 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]
As May money season opens, candidates blossom
"...legislative staffer (Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos); social services case worker; civic activist; member of city commissions and task forces Issues:..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Free Thanksgiving Meals and Food Pantries This Holiday Season
Where to find Turkey dinners, volunteer opportunities, and more ways to help
"...Sides and Pies Canned/packaged food & pies, distributed via..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Thanksgiving Meals and Volunteer Opportunities
A list of free turkey dinners, grocery relief, plus how you can give back this holiday season
"...Givens Thanksgiving Dinner & Food Giveaway Bags of groceries..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Katherine McNevins

Where to Find Free Turkey Dinners and Grocery Relief in Austin
Plus volunteer opportunities to give back this season
"...Some T-Day events, like H-E-B’s Feast of Sharing, have..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Katherine McNevins

The Downtown Dominoes
The headlines are about Block 21 and Seaholm, but the long-term questions are about what the city of Austin should be
"...residential, transportation facilities, open space, and especially cultural and civic attractions. That's why the two have become linked and..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Better Tomorrow
For years, the city of Austin's arts funding process has been mired in perpetual gloom, but with the city reviewing its Cultural Contracts Program, artists and arts companies talking with each other about collaborations and a shared vision of what the arts mean to Austin, there are glimmers of light on the city's arts funding horizon.
"...small and midsize companies felt the support for large civic institutions (the museum, the ballet, the symphony, and Zachary..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Aftermath
Days later, the Red River rampage echoes through many lives
"...East 12th Street, when he spotted the gray Honda Civic...."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tuning In to Deaf Community
New TV program to widen civic life for deaf Austinites
"...is a basic human need; people can't participate in civic life without it. Yet for too long, access to..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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