Wasn't It FABulous?

Economic and environmental consequences of high tech plant closings are potentially grim.

"...leaders and officials at Austin's own big three -- Advanced Micro Devices, Motorola, and Samsung -- are trying to..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

While the Chamber woos AMD in hopes that it will build its new chip fab plant here, the council stays coy.

"...doled out tax abatements like lemon drops to the microchip industry that made Austin a boomtown. The Chamber's last..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

The Greater Chamber of Commerce wants AMD to build its next mega chip facility in Austin; Gary Bradley is calling on his friends at the Lege for help; the city's libraries have been hit with a budget crunch; Molly Ivins is glad she's left the Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Austin police spokeswoman Sally Muir has moved upstairs to become Chief Stan Knee's assistant.

"...Austin Chamber of Commerce (GACC) is trying to convince Advanced Micro Devices to build its next mega-manufacturing facility in..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Austin's high tech economy is boosting some wages, but leaving others behind, while the cost of living rises

"...says, the poor we will always have with us: Advanced Micro Devices and Dell Computer may be among our..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Domestic Bliss

As gays and lesbians gain acceptance in society, more and more companies are offering health care benefits to their employees' domestic partners.

"...the IRS, HEB, Seton Healthcare Network, Motorola, IBM, and Advanced Micro Devices -- only Motorola, IBM, and AMD offer..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Wanted: High-Tech Labor, Will Train

Will a Tight Labor Market Short Circuit Austin's High-Tech Industry?

"...Suffice it to say that Motorola, Advanced Micro Devices, and other high-tech manufacturers in Austin are..."

Aug. 11, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Point Austin: Saying 'No' to AMD

As the company moves forward, the culprits are wiping away their fingerprints

"...I hesitate to write anything further about Advanced Micro Devices and its announced move to Southwest Austin,..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Letting the Chip Plants Fall

"...one that got away, local environmentalists are relieved that Advanced Micro Devices chose not to build its $3 billion..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Isn't It FABulous?

Austin considers a $95 million incentives package for AMD

"...pending offer of $95 million in financial incentives to Advanced Micro Devices is only a "conceptual framework" of what..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Mark Tschurr, former head of a successful Austin technology company, is unanimously chosen as board chairman of the Save Our Springs Alliance.

"...year was first-time council candidate Jackie Goodman. Those two advanced to the runoff in a green-vote split, and Goodman..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Cream of the Tech-Top

The Year in Multimedia

"...3. The release of Microsoft's Windows 95, as much for the operating system as..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Screens Feature

County Commissioners Tout Successes, Face Challengers

The 2022 primaries are months away, but these Travis County commissioners are already drawing competition in their reelection bids

"...a Del Valle ISD trustee and project manager at Advanced Micro Devices, highlighted disparities in basic infrastructure and Precinct..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Commissioner Pct. 4: Leadership in a Left-Out Area

Can Susanna Woody dethrone Margaret Gómez?

"...Woody, a project manager for Advanced Micro Devices, is a former delegate for Bern­ie Sanders..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

ACL Interview: Iggy & the Stooges

Sunday, 6:15pm, Bud Light stage

"...pop star, guitarist James Williamson studied engineering, worked at Advanced Micro Devices, and eventually became a VP at Sony..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Then There's This: Longing for the Future

For better or worse, SOS was a political game-changer

"...the keep-off-the-aquifer promise became the "this-land-is-grandfathered-so-agree-to-our-so-called-compromise-deal-or-you'll-get-something-worse" threat. In 2005, Advanced Micro Devices decided that a nice piece of property..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Leffingwell Has RECA To Thank for His Approval Rating

"...where we don’t need more big office buildings. When Advanced Micro Devices proposed ditching East Austin for the Barton..."

May 1, 2012 Postmarks

Shake Appeal

James Williamson's Raw Power is all in the mix

"...of time in Texas including Austin. I worked for Advanced Micro Devices, which is down there in Austin and..."

May 28, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Longhorn City

Libraries and social services to the rescue?

"...said to be in a heated bidding match with Advanced Micro Devices, which, dissatisfied with its current campus over..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...• What goes around comes around? Former Advanced Micro Devices CEO Hector Ruiz – who, against the..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature

Headlines

"...• Advanced Micro Devices officially opens its new digs in Southwest..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...in his first term – a too-easy surrender on Advanced Micro Devices, questionable support at best for the Northcross..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...in his first term – a too-easy surrender on Advanced Micro Devices, questionable support at best for the Northcross..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...for a Boys & Girls Club, community cafe, and Advanced Micro Devices Community Technology Center. Those facilities, plus a..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature

It Came From Barton Springs!

"...money comes from so long as it comes. Take Advanced Micro Devices, the microprocessor-manufacturing giant that’s currently building a..."

Oct. 2, 2007 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

What's Next for Bankrupt SOS?

Staff says life will go on, but tactics may change

"...proposition campaign the group mounted last year. Motivated by Advanced Micro Devices' decision to build its corporate campus over..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

News Top Tens

The best of 2006's news and politics

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Stratus Properties is the company that sold land to Advanced Micro Devices on Southwest Parkway, where AMD employees will..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Column

Actually There Are Three Independent Business Groups

"...Stratus Properties is the company that sold land to Advanced Micro Devices on Southwest Parkway, where AMD employees will..."

Dec. 12, 2006 Postmarks

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• To the tune of $3 million, Advanced Micro Devices has announced a commitment to support two..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...When the city approved Advanced Micro Devices' plans for a major office complex over..."

April 28, 2006 Column

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