Let Them Eat Cake

The Return of Tax Giveaways

"...candidate for tax abatements under the new policy is Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. AMD, which..."

May 5, 1995 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Y Not?

The battle over AMD's move to Lantana is a one-tract skirmish in a larger war over the uncertain future of Central Texas

"...another potentially major change in its future. In April, Advanced Micro Devices announced its intention to move to a..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Getting School to Work

Aided by an infusion of new tax dollars from high-tech and other industries, Del Valle ISD finds success by investing heavily in school-to-career programs.

"...grown significantly over the past few years as new microelectronic companies, warehouse manufacturers, and Austin's international airport have moved..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• Just as Advanced Micro Devices employees are making their move across town..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...• A former employee of Advanced Micro Devices is suing the company and its local..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature

Libertarian Ganders Goosed by Aleshire – 216 Times

After filing multiple campaign-finance complaints against others, Libertarians get slapped with their own

"...the Ethics Commission agreed to accept DiBianca's complaint against Advanced Micro Devices, for failing to identify the names of..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Which would Advanced Micro Devices CEO Hector Ruiz prefer – a new..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Council Notes

What's ahead for this week's City Council meeting

"...what, are you stupid? An interesting sidenote: Environmental darlings Advanced Micro Devices are a "pinnacle" event sponsor, and bicycling..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Refighting the Last Wars

Prop. 1, Prop. 2, Saving Barton Springs ... and Everything Else

"...A few weeks ago, Advanced Micro Devices distributed a tabloid-sized, full-color AMD advertisement across..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Beside the Point

Attempts to debate Props. 1 and 2 produce only polarized statements and crowd heckling

"...is directly in the language, the amendment wouldn't prevent Advanced Micro Devices from building in the Barton Springs contributing..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Court Wednesday, as the Chronicle went to press, over Advanced Micro Devices' plan to build a new campus in..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

Beside the Point

Council and SOSA haggle over ballot language

"...city charter be amended because one multinational corporation called Advanced Micro Devices wants to urbanize and pollute the Barton..."

March 17, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Texas Parks in Harm's Way

New report sounds alarm that Texas parks are being financially starved, warns that many of the state's open spaces and parks are under immediate threat

"...Springs Alliance spokesman Colin Clark. The report cautioned against Advanced Micro Devices' new campus, planned for construction atop the..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Beside the Point

Is big-home sprawl just the facts of life?

"...the city to task for their grandfathering decision allowing Advanced Micro Devices to build their corporate campus over the..."

March 3, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of classical station KMFA.Naked City• Colorful green brochures touting Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s commitment to the environment landed in..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Stratus Busted for Runoff Pollution at Future AMD Site

Activists say early problems foretell future of construction over aquifer

"...due to development on the Lantana Tract, even before Advanced Micro Devices has broken ground on its controversial proposed..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Rather Visits, Weighs in on Local AMD Debate

Iconic TV anchor Dan Rather wades into local debate over Advanced Micro Devices' proposed development plans

"...TV anchor Dan Rather waded into the debate over Advanced Micro Devices' proposed development plans Monday night, expressing his..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

AMD Sets Its Site on Lantana

Company trumpets facility greenbuilding; opponents ask what's downstream

"...all the fanfare usually accorded a major groundbreaking celebration, Advanced Micro Devices unveiled its specific plans for a new..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...In the global scheme of things, Advanced Micro Devices is on a terrific roll. In the..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Who's Your Grandpa?

Critics say older case gives ammo against AMD, but city staff say they are apples and oranges

"...Depending where you stand on Advanced Micro Devices' planned office campus in Southwest Austin, city..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...• Advanced Micro Devices says it will buy the 58 acres..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• For the second time in two weeks, Advanced Micro Devices has sought outside assistance in fending off..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Stratus Goes to Council on Lantana

SOS Alliance threatens to sue if application approved

"...as the site for a new office complex for Advanced Micro Devices. Last week the council met in executive..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Green Energy Stars Get Their Props

Companies and utilities recognized for commitment to renewable energy

"...Advanced Micro Devices, upon being recognized as the largest corporate..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Headbutting Over AMD Development Continues

Were traffic study's numbers dishonest?

"...It's been five months since Advanced Micro Devices announced its intention to slaughter, skin, and..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Advanced Micro Devices responded this week to the ongoing criticism..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Enviros question whether employees would really drive fewer miles to new campus

"...Four months after Advanced Micro Devices announced its plans to move to a..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...year, about 30% of the district's overall electricity use. Advanced Micro Devices and Round Rock ISD are also among..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

AMD and the Edwards Aquifer

SOS says mitigation offers aren't enough

"...Barton Springs watershed could suffer a big upset if Advanced Micro Devices breaks from tradition and moves to an..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Some companies never learn ...

"...have heard this story. Apparently, the folks who run Advanced Micro Devices haven't. (Or, maybe the thought of annoying..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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