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Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Commuter Rail: Stuck in the Station Again
The attempt to salvage commuter rail in the San Antonio-Dallas Corridor
"...7, Austin voters killed light rail. On Nov. 28, the Travis County Commissioners Court fired a few bullets at..."
Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce
Public Notice: I-35 Back on the Front Burner
TxDOT prepares the next draft of their rebuild plan
"...The Texas Department of Transportation is ready to present the..."
Jan. 14, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Beside the Point
Council members head to conference center/day spa for "team building," "agenda setting," and inner council member exploration
"...under a heated, essential-oil-infused rock, you've no doubt heard the news: Today, in lieu of an actual meeting, City..."
Nov. 10, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Point Austin: On the Border and Elsewhere, Gov. Abbott Suffers the Little Children
Best governor in the nation? Depends on who you ask.
"...bring back his column whenever he’s inspired to tackle the state we’re in...."
July 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King
After the Flood, Before the Flood
As the area recovers from the Memorial Day flood, El Niño looms
"...into San Marcos Sunday morning, May 24, evidence of the previous night's storm was strewn all over the highway...."
Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
Range War at the Dobie Ranch
A bulldozer's intrusion onto 'enchanted' property uncovers the struggles of UT's historic retreat for writers
"...The morning after a rainstorm, the sun shines down on..."
June 21, 2013 News Feature by Amy Gentry
Hammering, the Natural Way
City to run a green building workshop for eco-friendly DIYers.
"...Green builders, remodelers and DIY'ers, get out your calendar: The City of Austin has announced its last one-day Green..."
July 18, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Texas Lege Preview: At the Border Is It Lock ’Em Up, or Help Them Out?
The state could help ease the migrant crisis, but not by doing what it's done so far
"...turned around a poster to reveal his priorities for the 88th Texas Legislature. Toward the bottom read: "Border Security..."
Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham
Dan Patrick Reveals His Wish List for the 88th Legislature
Property tax relief, gas plants, and border to gain from $27B surplus
"...Dan Patrick unveiled a list of 21 priorities for the 88th Texas Legislature last week at the Capitol, beginning..."
Dec. 5, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson
Beside the Point: Top 10 council highlights
"...council's November retreat to "conference center in day-spa drag" the Crossings to indulge in a little team-building and agenda..."
Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Opinion: Clean Air Can’t Wait – How We Can Improve the I-35 Project
There are urgent environmental considerations to the highway expansion
"...In April, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced that the Austin..."
May 17, 2024 Column by Natasha Harper-Madison
The Q&A Hole: Why Is Marijuana Still Illegal in Most of the U.S.?
With Ngaio Bealum, Alan Metoskie, Chris Nicholas, and Maggie Gallant
"...Here's the latest of our Q&A Hole series, wherein your reporter..."
Jan. 19, 2015 Chronolog Post
Some Parts of the World Pt. 5
BettySoo continues her road diary from Amsterdam
"...“Lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice,” Doug murmured as my expectant expression..."
June 10, 2011 Music Post by BettySoo
Beside the Point
The budget circus rolls into town
"...infrastructure financing minutiae! From who else but FutrellCo – the only name in city entertainment!..."
June 15, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Beside The Point
A light council agenda for this week, focusing on Downtown and salamanders
"...For the last few weeks, BTP has been feverishly scanning web-programming..."
Nov. 17, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Will TxDOT’s Plans for Loop 360 Leave Cyclists and Pedestrians in the Dust?
Bikin’ down the highway
"...being used by most pedestrians or nonathletic cyclists for either transportation or recreation. When not congested at rush hour,..."
June 18, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham
Controversial Pipeline to Cross the Hill Country
The PHP presents potential risks to Edwards Aquifer, and there is little Austin can do about it
"...on June 20, City Council adopted a resolution opposing the Permian Highway Pipeline, a natural gas line planned to..."
Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
The Tides of March
Ready for a blue wave in November's midterms? That'll depend on the race.
"...The quadrennial challenge for state Democrats is finding the perfect..."
Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Public Notice: The End of Single-Family?
Possibly. And look who’s leading the charge.
"...There was a possible game-changer at Monday's joint work session..."
Dec. 8, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Developing Stories: The Promise of Planning
Can the city deliver on East Riverside?
"..."I truly believe this can be the next 'SoCo' – even the history of S. Congress..."
Feb. 12, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor
Beware Low-Water Crossings
"...moron tries to drive through a low-water crossing. Sometimes they make it. When they don’t, the lucky ones are..."
Nov. 30, 2004 Postmarks
'Wura-Natasha Ogunji: The Epic Crossings of an Ife Head'
Finding the origin point for this Austin artist's journeys
"...heavily in Wura-Natasha Ogunji's world. In videos made by the Austin visual and performance artist, women journey from one..."
Jan. 14, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
The Hightower Report
Dog-Sniff Jurisprudence; and Gov. Goober's Border Cams
"...The tactic is called a "scent lineup." Rather than the..."
July 31, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower
The Worst Is Yet to Come
Austin's Emergency Operations Center
"...A horror-stricken nation has watched for the past week as Oklahoma City rescue workers pull the..."
April 28, 1995 News Feature
The Other Sister
Multiple Personalities
"...The Bull Creek watershed is fairly neatly contained within the..."
July 2, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
APD, Cap Metro, AISD Warn About Railroad Crossings
Perfectly set press conference shows how not to behave near the tracks
"...Somebody in the press departments of the Austin Police, Capital Metro, and/or..."
Feb. 18, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols
Breaking Down the Costs of Austin's Big Transit Plans
Double your ridership, at a price
"...The importance of this milestone in the current Project Connect..."
Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...One Election Down: Texas Democrats broke the record for highest turnout in a run-off election in..."
July 17, 2020 News Feature
Off the Desk
Willie Lewis announces his re-election bid for city council, opposing Thomas Hollywood Henderson and police officer Danny Thomas; Intel is looking for land in Austin, SOS is being honored for smart growth work.
"...he couldn't topple incumbent Eric Mitchell. He did, but the contest was one of the most vicious in local..."
