When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...thing they all did, beginning with Berl Handcox and John Treviño Jr. – Coun­cil's first African American and Mexi­can..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Have Customers, Need Macrobiotic Parking

Code enforcers crack down on Casa de Luz

"...has rented a parking facility from former Schlotzsky's CEO John Wooley, and he's optimistic that this arrangement will solve..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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"...Headlines• On Monday, former Austin Community Television Executive Director John Villarreal was sentenced to seven years in jail for..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature

Dwarfing the Frost Tower

Two new skyscrapers coming to Congress

"...40 stories. Sitting on land owned by Schlotzsky's operators John and Jeff Wooley, the project will be primarily a..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...little more than Reyos' "sloppy" confession (as his attorney John Cliff describes it) to prompt prosecutors to try Reyos..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...John Romano..."

May 6, 2005 Column

Hits, Errors, and Home Runs at ACTV

Missing funds at Austin Community Television spur an investigation and accusations

"...Dec. 21, when the board cryptically suspended Executive Director John Villareal for "nonperformance of duties." Momentarily lost in the..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 Local Stories

Central Texas in 2005

"...turned upside down midyear with the dumping of CEO John Wooley and his VP brother, Jeff. With former airline..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Shareholders Swallow Schlotzsky's Meal Deal

Fire sale leaves sandwich-chain investors with an empty plate

"...company's directors handed him moments after they fired ex-CEO John Wooley and brother Jeff Wooley, who was a senior..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...is Dec. 31 – but not if fired CEO John Wooley is able to stop the train before then...."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...definition of a comprehensive adequate program." – Presiding Judge John K. Dietz, in his final judgment in the West..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Schlotzsky's on the Block: End Game?

Schlotzsky's to auction, John Wooley says the company's reported losses happened after his watch

"...The company's fired CEO John Wooley, who remains Schlotzsky's largest shareholder, has been predicting..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Can Schlotzsky's Be Saved?

John Wooley and the battle to bring Schlotzsky's back to life

"...On the morning of June 17, John Wooley peered out the window of an empty conference..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Original History

The Schlotzsky's history begins with a really big sandwich

"...little sandwich chain. The partners, Gary Bradley and brothers John and Jeff Wooley, were turned down at first, but..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Life of a Sandwich

Schlotzsky's from sandwich to bankruptcy

"...1981: John and Jeff Wooley and Gary Bradley pay less than..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature

The Beard Gambit

Shareholder Joseph Beard made a run at the company, but fell short

"...In the midst of the battle between the Wooleys and the board, both sides fought a separate attempt..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lining Up for Schlotzsky's

Potential buyers queue up as bankruptcy court gives green light

"...consensus was reached Tuesday, Austin attorney Joe Martinec, representing John and Jeff Wooley, the brothers who ran the company..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

A pivotal hearing in the sandwich chain's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding

"...returning it to its private roots. Ousted chief executive John Wooley, on the other hand, says he has a..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

John Wooley Fights Back

The Schlotzsky's Original takes to the Web and the warpath

"...The Schlotzsky's saga continues – former CEO John Wooley, who was ousted from the once-successful, now broke..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."Lowe's Loses, Once More"), and the Schlotzsky's Originals – John and Jeff Wooley – go on the offensive (see..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Recent attempts to stop the hemorrhaging included firing CEO John Wooley and his brother and vice-president, Jeff Wooley (who..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin-based fast-food chain, finally succumbed and fired longtime CEO John Wooley and his right-hand man/brother Jeff. The new CEO..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No Dominion

A partial roll call of people who died in 2003.

"...Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, Warren Zevon, Elliott Smith, Barry White,..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."Bosque Bandit," Johnny Gimble..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

Texas in the Title

"...tunes like Ray Stevens' "Ahab the Arab" and Sheb Wooley's "Purple People Eater" on the guffaw-o-meter. Some have theorized..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood brings all-you-can-eat news.

"...quote was part of an admonition to Schlotzsky's CEO John Wooley encouraging him to restore the company's Original sandwich..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood demands the restoration of the Schlotzsky's Original.

"...Center. The new restaurant, under the direction of GM Johnny Golden and bakery manager Lorena Legaretta, features a snazzy..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Austin cannot live on Bread Alone, alone, in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...second time in the past decade that Schlotzsky's owner John Wooley has entered into ventures with nationally known artisan..."

Dec. 6, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Can Lazarus Rise Again?

Gary Bradley faces bankruptcy, and Austin wonders if he'll survive and thrive one more time.

"...month child support payments. Not only did Associate Judge John Hathaway deny the motion, he candidly explained the factor..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

News in brief from Austin to the world

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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