Austin Post

The 45 mile workday: pulling a pedicab at the busiest time of year

Rob Preliasco — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:08:39 +0000

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According to the United Nations World Food Program, a human needs about 2,100 kilocalories of food each day to lead a healthy life. Each day this week, Austin pedicabbers will need about 5,000 – but of course they’ll be biking about 40 miles per day for ten days.

'It doesn't matter WHEN you moved here.' SXSW brings a city together

Rob Preliasco — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:53:35 +0000

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I read a letter in the Austin Chronicle recently that said new arrivals to Austin “…are invading Austin, using covert tactics to destroy Austin’s culture.” It was a letter decrying the demolition of the Jumpolin Pinata s

Get ready to start paying for parking on the East side

Rob Preliasco — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 21:59:30 +0000

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In a further sign of development moving east from I-35, the City of Austin Parking Enterprise Division has installed 93 new electronic parking meters on E 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th streets between the highway and Chicon Street.

Austin, I Love You, But I'm Moving To Dallas

Gene Davis — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:10:40 +0000

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Our reporter finds there is no room here for a young, middle-class family.

Torchy's Tacos Bans Dogs From Patio

Gene Davis — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:53:51 +0000

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The Austin institution has implemented a very non-Austin policy.

Horns give mediocrity a bad name losing to Arkansas 31-7

Michael Corcoran — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:18:58 +0000

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"These are not his players" is the lamest excuse for Charlie Strong's 6-7 debut season as Texas coach. He makes $100,000 a week times 52 and inherited a team of highly recruited stepchildren. And they were worse at the end of the season than at the beginning.

City Summit Explores Urban Planning Challenges

Rob Preliasco — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:29:12 +0000

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The Austin Monitor, KUT, and UT Austin brought together experts to discuss the problems Austin faces as it grows.

Mayor-to-Be Adler Answers the Tough Questions

Gene Davis — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:09:23 +0000

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Like what's his favorite taco, favorite movie, and favorite band. Spoiler Alert - Dances with Wolves.

The Boys in Blue: A Night In the Life of an APD Officer

Brandon Mulder — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:02:35 +0000

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At 7 o’clock p.m. Friday, Austinites in the main are hitting a happy hour, or they’re crossing the doormat, shedding their shoes, and taking a load off as their kids, cats, or dogs greet them with love. This is the Austin version of the American idyll.

Yoga Is as Yoga Does

Paul Koonz — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:20:48 +0000

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An old fart goes to a yoga class and likes it, kind of.

Peer-to-Peer Bike Share Market Heats Up in Austin

Brandon Mulder — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:31:26 +0000

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As the number of bike-riding tourists grows, Spokefly and Spinlister are facing off in the bike-sharing business.

Pilgrims on Burnet Road; or, It’s Always Christmas at Lala’s

Paul Koonz — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:35:53 +0000

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A trip up the northern thoroughfare reveals that old Austin isn't gone, it's just having a beer.

Figure 8 Is Austin’s Best Coffee Shop

Gene Davis — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:22:50 +0000

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Having weighed the evidence, our self-designated coffee maven names the E. Chicon java joint the city's best.

We Had to Destroy Light Rail in Order to Save It: Prop 1's Pro-Rail Opponents

Rob Preliasco — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:22:31 +0000

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Public transportation advocates were a big part of the coalition that defeated Austin's most ambitious mass transit project in more than a decade.

Last Supper at Players

Connor McGee — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:22:15 +0000

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Our guest columnist chews over a cheeseburger and a few thoughts about a unique business.

An Austin Reading List

Rob Preliasco — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:30:38 +0000

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Local booksellers (and our correspondent) suggest books about Austin or by local writers.

Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors

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Art From the Streets Gives Homeless Artists a Venue

Rob Preliasco — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:55:29 +0000

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A unique art show is coming together at the Austin Convention Center this weekend. The Art From the Streets Annual Show and Sale will showcase the work of homeless and formerly homeless artists. It will be open from 11:00 a.m.