Holiday Wish Lists 2003
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Dec. 5, 2003 Features Feature
Rising From the Halloween Flood
Rebuilding the homes – and lives – displaced by the 2013 Onion Creek floods
"...of a storm with excitement. "I was thanking God for the wonderful rain," she says. "We needed it."..."
Dec. 26, 2014 News Feature by Kate X Messer
City Tells Firefighters Volunteering Not Allowed
Union chief sees double standard on charity projects
"...the Austin Fire Department, whose decision to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, building a house near AFD's Eastside Station..."
Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Whose Job Is It Anyway?
Habitat for Humanity is being criticized for not rebuilding the Gulf Coast fast enough - but is it really their job?
"...The New York Times reports today that Habitat for Humanity has been criticized for taking too long..."
Feb. 22, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Making Reuse Mainstream
Austin needs a combo of government leadership, corporate responsibility, and individual commitment to meet reuse benchmarks
"...the outlet store, where stuff of all kinds sells for $1.49 a pound. They're past the baler, which compresses..."
Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from around the world
"...– Soon-to-be-ex-state Rep. Ron Wilson, D-Houston, blaming "white liberals" for his primary defeat last week...."
March 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
City Council: On South Lamar, Who Can We Trust?
With new zoning, housing project developer commits to some income-restricted units
"...approval to a rezoning request at 2700 S. Lamar for a plan the developer says will bring about 450..."
Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Housing Casts Shadows on Council's Preelection Agenda
The home stretch
"...– such as a public housing choice voucher (the former Section 8 program). That ordinance was preempted by the..."
Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Naked City
"...Quote of the Week "I think it's unfortunate that neither the governor nor his staff spoke to..."
June 22, 2007 News Feature
Missed the Mark
"...Liberal Austin Democrats regarding the related issues of CodeNEXT, affordability, and density [“Greg Anderson on Affordability,” News, July 14]...."
July 19, 2017 Postmarks
Naked City
"...the votes in a House District (48) drawn up for an easy GOP victoryHeadlines• In the state House District..."
Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature
Public Notice
"...of community service organizations. Currently, they need Volunteer Mentors for teen parents and at-risk youth. The next training session..."
May 28, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer
Naked City
Homes Not Jails -- or Crops
"...just so happens that the purchaser is nonprofit homebuilder Habitat for Humanity...."
Sept. 14, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple
Gay Place
Set your harmonics for another month's queer convergence, as Gaytober begins
"...into some serious queer convergence. Make your plans now for next week's National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11), either..."
Oct. 2, 2009 Column by Kate X Messer
Food Events
The Fourth doesn't have to be your only event this coming week
"...paired with complementary tapas. Thursday, June 28, 5-7pm. Roaring Fork, 701 Congress...."
June 29, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
The Luv Doc: Coming Correct
It's a wonder Jesus didn't crucify himself
"...my keys.'" Just ... why? What use is it for him to say that at that moment? He also..."
June 8, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc
Blumhouse's Truth or Dare
Truth or dare? We say pass on this demonic schlock.
"...to the screen in bemused bafflement as I waited for something – anything – new and terrifying to happen..."
April 13, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Public Notice: Hear Ye, Hear Ye
Listening in on the CodeNEXT Sound Check
"...city Planning Commission had about the paucity of available information heading into the Sound Check. Now, a few days..."
Nov. 20, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Food-o-File
Amy's latest location and Dracula's wine list; plus, two benefits you'll benefit from by attending
"...distinctive cow sculptures by Austin artist Cheryl Latimer. The former post office behind the new store has been remodeled..."
Sept. 30, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Council: Not Only the Grove
Does anybody speak Zimmerman-ese?
"...That agreement was brought before Council at Tuesday's special-called meeting – bearing support from..."
Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Michael King
The Hightower Lowdown
Killing workplace safety rules, Paul O'Neill's Alcoa conflict, and Poppy's international hustle
"...-- rammed through a nasty piece of special-interest legislation for their Big Business benefactors. At issue were new steps..."
March 23, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower
Public Notice
"...nip here and a tuck there, Kübler-Ross' snappy shortcut for dealing with death (you know, the ol' Denial, Anger,..."
Jan. 29, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer
What Would Martha Do?
If the ideas are there, design it yourself!
"...dumb question impossible, because, a million-to-one, someone in a forum somewhere has already answered it...."
Aug. 3, 2007 Features Feature by Terry Ornelas Woodroffe
Naked City
Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond
"...and revealing the need to do a little cramming before he takes the TAKS test. (For the record, there..."
April 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...Chronicle"), while AISD works the crowds to build support for its bond package (see "Labor Backs AISD Bonds"). See..."
Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Public Notice
Holiday Wish List, Part Two
"...excess precisely. Do we have to gorge ourselves silly before realizing that our "habits" of consuption can lead to..."
Dec. 25, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer
Ken Paxton Seeks to Remove Eight of Austin’s Planning Commissioners
Lawsuit will target volunteer appointees in violation of City Charter
"...huge role in readying Austin’s land use code rewrite for City Council, is in violation of the charter. As..."
July 3, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff
Food-O-File
"...Dining for Life..."
Oct. 2, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Public Notice
Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers
"...Faith Home Home and comfort for babies with AIDS. 4101 Wildwood, 78722. 302-4101...."
Aug. 10, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer
Public Notice
Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what *you* can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.
"...HIV Wellness Center Peer support for Hep C and HIV clients and other volunteers needed...."
