Crestview at the Crossroads

Near north neighborhood faces redevelopment transformation

"...any neighborhood might serve as a case study for the accelerating transition between old Austin and new, it is..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

La Vista at the Hyatt

"...Because La Vista is on the second floor of the Hyatt Hotel, chances are you've..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

Election Notes: Notes at the End of the Road

Just a few more days of this deluge

"...Eight-days-out campaign finance reports are up on the city clerk's website for City Council candidates. See "Eight-Days-Out..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature

Defend Our Hoodz Denies Responsibility for Vandalism at Austin Creative Alliance

Group “applauds the hood for defending itself from greedy sellouts”

"...Last Friday morning, Feb. 8, at about 3am, a small group of people vandalized the..."

Feb. 12, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Long Story of East 11th and 12th Streets Takes a Turn

Austin’s historically black neighborhood continues to stand at the crossroads of growth

"...Dr. Charles Urdy, at 86, can still remember the names of long-gone nightclubs..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

On the Edges of Gentrification, Planning a Different East Riverside Drive

City’s declared goals for the corridor and those of private developers do not necessarily coincide

"...fast food joints, and enormous parking lots. Hit it at the wrong time, and you'll find yourself working slowly..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The LCRA Moves to Turn on the Tap

Future of Hill Country waits on Authority's decisions on water plan

"..."We pray ... that you will give us knowledge and wisdom and understanding,..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Round Up the Usual Suspects

Cap Metro tries to re-make its image, Beverly Griffith considers her options, and the budget strains

"...We are shocked that anyone, even John Kelso, would really think that Austinites..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Squaring the Triangle

The Three Austins Collide at a Central-City Crossroads

"...An uppercase Greek delta -- that is, a triangle -- symbolizes a lot of things,..."

July 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What's Next for the ARA?

As the longtime director departs and an audit looms, does the Eastside nonprofit have a future?

"...Controversy has dogged the Austin Revitalization Authority from the moment it was born...."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Take the A-Train

Mike Clark-Madison discusses 10 years covering light rail, and urges voters to support it.

"...By the time Ross Garber discovered light rail, I was burning..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Culinary Ladies of the Eighties: Sharon Watkins

Chez Zee maven looks forward to another 25 years

"...Sharon Watkins did not set out to own a restaurant. In..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

What Follows Five Years of Failure at Mendez Middle School?

Making the grade

"...Two weeks ago, when the Texas Education Agency released district and campus scores as..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Local critics have put their heads – and pens – together to recognize the..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Booze We Choose: Seven and Up

Liquor in the front … of your favorite cabinet, of course

"...of course we’re talking about distilled, liquid spirits here. The apotheosis of fermented plant material, painstakingly crafted. The fine..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Two Years Gone – How Many Left to Save the Planet?

This Earth Day, urgent evidence of global warming should kick the Austin Climate Protection Plan into higher gear

"...including increased risk of flooding, drought and coastal storms, accelerated spread of disease and invasive species, severe property damage,..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...On the evening of October 17 -- while much of the..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Austin At Risk

Tech leaders look for solution to Austin's growth problems

"...hasn't killed most of Austin yet. It depends on what you mean by "Austin." You see, it's hard to..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Tied to the Tracks

"...The train wouldn't arrive in Austin for years, but our..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Journey of a Gun

Gun traveled circuitous path to Kevin Brown's hands

"...Late Thursday night, May 31, just two days before he..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Off the Desk:

"..."If you have a problem with my report, then file an ethics complaint and let's get it on!!!!"..."

July 26, 1996 News Feature

“Anti-Gentrification” Protesters Target Austin Creative Alliance

“Hoodz” vandalize Jim Hightower offices, next to ACA

"...of people apparently connected to “Defend Our Hoodz” vandalized the offices of Jim Hightower on San Marcos Street. They..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Post by Michael King

6 Austin-Based Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

These homegrown podcasts are original, diverse, and sure to entertain

"...There is an ever-growing ocean of podcasts out there that..."

June 17, 2019 Screens Post by Katelyn Landry

Defend Our Hoodz Gets Mixed Up With Arts District, Presidium, Chronicle

"...8, about 3am, a small group of people vandalized the offices of Jim Hightower on San Marcos Street. They..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Changing Places

The new Pickle Elementary School is a crucible of the changing St. Johns neighborhood

"...From above, the recently inaugurated Pickle Elementary appears more like a small..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

ALTWorld: Round 2

The kids are alright and have showcases

"...The U18 movement in Austin got a boost yesterday with..."

May 4, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Who You Gonna Call?

Small Texas towns look to Austin and Washington to jump-start economic development

"...million ceramic tile factory, Jim Brim -- a silver-haired cattle rancher and former oilman -- has come to believe..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Infill On Trial

What's the Verdict on the Latest Central-City Boom?

"...The new digs of ad agency GSD&M on Sixth Street,..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature

Kevin Slavin

Off the screen and on the streets

"...Kevin Slavin has a great job. You can tell that work's going well for..."

March 2, 2007 Screens Feature by Carson Barker

State Agencies Asked for Savings

Speaker, Lt. Gov. looking to cut 2.5% from current general revenue budget

"...David Dewhurst and Speaker Joe Straus have asked all state agencies to find cuts from their current budgets so..."

Feb. 2, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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