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Council: Where There's Smoke, There's Barbecue
Council takes on barbecue smokers, and smoke gets in their eyes
"...two new division chiefs to oversee "special services," including wildfire, ABIA, hazmat, etc. Some firefighters have objected, and Council..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Zimmerman Talks Housing
D6 CM explains his position to the Chronicle
"...namely it will have to move to traffic and wildfire protection and the BCCP [Balcones Canyonlands Con­ser­va­tion Plan]."..."

March 6, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe
A little extra Austin food news
"...to celebrate the move include live music from Choctow Wildfire, plenty of kids activities, and a Taste-Off between operating..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Spill Diaspora
Two websites devoted to film and popular culture have risen from the ashes of Spill.com
"...to The Reel Deal, and it took off like wildfire. People from around the world showed up at Spill..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by Austin Heiberg

Headlines
"...129 agenda items, including the adoption of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, an ordinance to ban "source-of-income discrimination" in..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature

Lit-urday: Children's Edition
Five new releases, fun for kids and their handlers
"...on double-duty when it comes to igniting the literary wildfire: Engage small humans with stories that, even with countless..."

Nov. 1, 2014 Books Post by Jessi Cape

Council: Rehab and Reuse
Will TNCs make it back to the agenda?
"...• Potential adoption of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan...."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Ten Districts, Many Visions
Dialing for Dollars
"...Another concern is wildfire preparedness. The dramatic, verdant hills are undoubtedly a great..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Becoming Drought Tolerant
Central Texas looks for ways to balance population growth with future water supplies
"...tells the story of homes and lives ravaged by wildfire. Race Against Time..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

The Chain Drive and the Rumor Mill
A gay Austin institution holds its last hoorah, again and again.
"...8, with rumors of its new location spreading like wildfire...."

June 13, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

#WorldWideTrendingTopic
Austin's voice in the global conversation on art and social media
"...spotlight, their story and their work's viewership spread like wildfire through Facebook, Twitter, etc...."

June 13, 2014 Arts Feature by Seth Orion Schwaiger

Slippery Slope
To water-park jefe, Schlitterbahn's Jeff Henry, salvage equals whimsy not whim
"...of timber reclaimed from the devastating 2011 Bastrop County wildfires...."

May 16, 2014 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Pct. 2 Campaigns Trade Barbs
As election day nears, the sparks are flying
"...kids and baseball. We talked about their concern about wildfire threats. And about how long it took for an..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Brown and Eckhardt Face Off in Circle C
Circle C Area Dems host Travis County Judge candidates
"...On wildfire mitigation, both candidates pointed toward the need for a..."

Jan. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: January 9
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...LGBTQ civil rights and partner benefits are spreading like wildfire. The Bad..."

Jan. 9, 2014 Qmmunity Post

Commissioners Court Candidates Take On Property Taxes
Hopefuls share philosophical approaches to government
"...law enforcement and judicial issues, water and environmental policy, wildfire risk abatement, and administrative efficiency. But in one policy..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Pct. 2 Candidates Face Off
Commissioner hopefuls tackle gun shows, immigration laws
"...ability to deal with transportation planning, water issues, and wildfire risks. He argued for a more robust use of..."

Dec. 11, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

Austin Bakes Steps Up to the Stove Again
Volunteer bake sales to raise money for flood victims
"...of money for folks in Bastrop after the catastrophic wildfire there, as well as for survivors of last year's..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Twinkies, Twerking, & Paraplegic Crowd Surfing
Fun Fun Fun Fest 8 – wrapped
"...Boys Dicks, which documents our Eighties punk scene for Wildfire Studio at Canopy (916 Springdale) Saturday and Sunday...."

Nov. 15, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines
"...Lakes water levels. And, citing a decreased risk of wildfire, Travis County Fire Marshal Hershel Lee lifted the ­county..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature

The Bonneville's a Beaut
Exceptional New American cuisine craftsmanship
"...Farmers' Market. Word had traveled through the market like wildfire that one and all "... had better get over..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Explosions in the Sky & David Wingo
Instrumentalism
"...from its visual backdrop – Bastrop after the devastating wildfire – the opening number, with its fanning ambience and..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Music Review by Austin Powell

Point Austin: Follow the Money
Final city budget discussions begin in earnest
"...by Council's midyear 2013 amendments: 24-hour hike-and-bike trails; additional wildfire prevention, upgraded APD forensics; the new civilian civil-service review..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Then There's This: Green Is as Green Does
Robbins' latest 'Directory' follows the flows of water – and power
"...Robbins and most other Texans, the 2011 drought and wildfires marked a turning point for how to think about..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

On Fraternity
Dead Girlfriends wasn’t what many assumed
"...Internet outrage spreads like wildfire, and often without context behind it. A critic misinterpreted..."

Aug. 1, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Range War at the Dobie Ranch
A bulldozer's intrusion onto 'enchanted' property uncovers the struggles of UT's historic retreat for writers
"...It was overrun by cedar and posed a serious wildfire threat. The two-mile road to the ranch house was..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Amy Gentry

Budget Games
As the economy improves, Council looks toward next year's budget
"...Wildfire fuel mitigation $1,081,103..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Bill of the Week: Changing the Climate
Ellis hopes for a cooler future
"...and because "Texas can't just be merely oppositional." Drought, wildfire – devastating to forests, crops, livestock and wildlife –..."

Feb. 9, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Agnes and Alfred
A beautiful play that lightly traces the journey of two well-meaning, imperfect people
"...shelter for victims who have lost their homes to wildfire. Both prove to be stragglers in getting their lives..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Council Passes Budget – Minus Mayor's Vote
A $3.1 billion financial package took two days of wrangling
"...action, he did support additional funding to create a wildfire mitigation division. Most of his negative votes were for..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

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