Better Than Bud? Home Brewing Is Growing in Austin and Nationwide

byDestinee Reyes

It can take weeks to make a batch. But for amateur brewers, nothing is as good as the beer they make at home.

UT Campus Call Boxes Are Rarely Used to Report Dangerous Situations

byMiranda Mason

The University of Texas campus has 172 call boxes so people can call for help in an emergency. But in most cases, police responding to the calls find no one there.

Petitions Draw Attention to UT Area Homeless

byDavid Glickman

Haruka Weiser’s killing has given fresh currency to a six-month-old petition to discourage homeless people from congregating near campus, with signatures going past 2,800. But a counter-petition in defense of the homeless has collected 1,880 signatures.

Austin Restaurants Are at Forefront of No-Tipping Movement

byCate Malek

Jam Sanitchat is one of a small but growing group of restaurant owners who believe tipping leads to low, unstable wages for workers and causes unnecessary guesswork for customers.

For Gay Spouses, the First Tax Season Together Is Cause for Celebration

byDestinee Harrison

Same-sex couples who married after Supreme Court’s landmark ruling last summer look forward to enjoying the economic advantages of matrimony.

Austin Catholic Diocese Steps Up Efforts to Retain Hispanics

bySamantha Ketterer

Austin’s Catholic churches, facing the loss of Hispanic parishioners, are stepping up efforts to retain and attract members of an ethnic group that makes up 40 percent of the Texas population and is growing year by year.

Austin Blades Gives Disabled Children Full-Contact Hockey Experience

byMegan Mikaelian

The team is something of a rarity, helping disabled children play full-contact hockey.

The First All-Female Rasslin’ League in Texas Is Getting Ready to Perform

byEmily Gibson

“We are getting as weird as we want and not worrying about what is acceptable,” a co-founder says.

Finding Feminine Products Often Frustrates Homeless Women

byFaria Akram

Nonprofits rely mainly on donations to fill a need that many consider a taboo topic.

30 Years On, Austin Group Still Looking Out for Queer People of Color

byAdam Hamze

Allgo’s clients face a combination of racism and homophobia.

‘Bee Czar’ and Austin Billionaire Team Up to Rescue Pollinators

byJames Grandberry

One of the world’s richest people is behind an Austin nonprofit that relocates and preserves hives.

With UT’s ‘Green Fee’ Set to Expire, Programs Face Funding Loss

byLauren Florence

Since 2011, $2 million has been distributed to environmental projects, including bee colonies and solar charging stations.

Salt Therapy, Though Lacking Scientific Support, Brings Comfort to Families

byFernanda del Toro

Halotherapy, commonly known as salt therapy, is believed to relieve symptoms of respiratory diseases. However, researchers say more testing is needed to assess the effectiveness.

Driven by Economics and Lifestyle, Tiny House Movement Grows

The average cost of a tiny house is $23,000, if built by the owner.

Champion of Wildlife Spreads the Gospel of Backyard Habitats

Dale Bulla persuaded more than 200 neighbors to open their yards to critters of all kind.

Lone Liaison Works to Link Austin Police with Growing Asian Communities

Community leaders appreciate his efforts but say department lags in recruiting Asian-American officers.

Graduation Coach Works at Front Line of School Dropout Problem

Ricardo Williams oversees dramatic fall in the dropout rate at LBJ High School in Northeast Austin.

Just Un-Do It? Some Austin Runners Take to the Trail Sans Shoes

Despite injury concerns, the barefoot running movement is gaining ground.

Time Is Running Out for Promised Safety Measures at South by Southwest

Proposals to improve safety after a major accident last year are still only on paper.

People, Pets and Coyotes Collide

Austin City Council’s meeting Thursday will consider adopting a management plan for coyotes.