1995-96 City Budget: Aviation Department Airport Revenues Taking Off

"...as Peter Rieck, economic development manager at Robert Mueller Airport, points out, "The Department of Aviation is an enterprise..."

Aug. 18, 1995 News Feature

Shadows Over Bergstrom

The economic and security changes of the last two years set off ripples at Bergstrom Airport.

"...and biscuits at Popeye's on the way to the airport (there's one on Airport Boulevard, another on East Seventh),..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

That Figures

City Manager Jesus Garza introduces a budget that focuses on roads, utilities, and cops, and skates around a needed tax increase.

"...than it earns across every one of the many funds that make up the budget. Austin is in good..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Descent into Hell

The City Council kicked off its budget talks in earnest last week, with the least grim part of the FY2003 proposed budget -- public safety -- along with aviation, the Convention Center, and Solid Waste Services.

"...While the overall budget is down, General Fund spending -- the part funded by your taxes --..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Seeing the Light

Capital Metro unveils plans for light rail, a bus-rapid-transit system, and HOV lanes for Austin.

"...After 15 years of flirting with light rail, is Capital Metro finally ready and able to do the deed?..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Light-Rail Named Desire

Capital Metro Plows Ahead With Studies on Cedar Park Line

"...It finally happened. Capital Metro took a first step toward light-rail this week..."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Savings or Slush?

In a tight budget year, Austin Energy's debt management fund is under scrutiny.

"...the citizens.Waiting on Dereg What Robbins calls the "slush fund" is Austin Energy's Debt Management Fund, created to house..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

All Roads Lead to Bergstrom

Light Rail Ignored as City Airport Planners Encourage Vehicle Use

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March 7, 1997 News Feature

Neither a Lender, Nor a Borrower Be...

1995-96 City Budget: Bond Debt and the Capital Budget

"...here... A nuclear power plant there... Throw in an airport and sundry multi-year projects that Austin has bankrolled with..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

Taking Budget Mountain by Strategy

To balance the city's long-term accounts, financial discussions need to climb beyond the General Fund

"...like its predecessors, is entirely focused on the General Fund, which includes only tax-financed city services – a not..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Chapter 2: Biweekly and Proud

September 1982-August 1988

"...under Mayor Frank Cooksey. Citizens organize to move the airport. Capital Metro is born...."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Experience the C.H.A.R.M.?

Marketing the "live music capital of the world"

"...letterhead and bumper stickers, Austin is the "Live Music Capital of the World." But what if we were merely..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...applying for a Housing Infrastructure Grant (not the Texas Capital Fund -- not even close) to pay for some..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Column

The District of Austin

Another Capital City Gets No Respect

"...Texas Legislature wants to make our city's Robert Mueller Airport into the local version of Washington National. As reported..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...release music, pay for studio time and rehearsal spaces, fund and produce their own music videos, etc. Not a..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

Working on the Railroad

The regional Transit Working Group is poised to make progress on passenger rail

"...City Hall. The Transit Working Group convened by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is going boldly where the..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT AUSTIN Aside from being an official Capital Area Food Bank drop site, AOMA is offering free..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...of the $720 million proposal debated by City Council, funding and projects were moved from other transportation priorities into..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Lean and ... Leaner

A preview of the city's proposed (and shrinking) budget

"...Bust) has decimated the city's sales tax collections, which fund the bulk of the city's discretionary spending. We posited..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...federal government to the redevelopment of Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, or any resulting revenue, have been clipped thanks to..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature

Walking the High Finance Wire

Bergstrom Costs Going Up and Up

"...to become a financial disaster for the city's new airport at Bergstrom. There have been reports of costs going..."

May 12, 1995 News Feature by Dave Cook

Council Watch

Council hears light rail report, questions legal fees on LCRA water deal and snorts at proposal to have new car displays in baggage claim area of airport.

"...rail project this week, approving a resolution supporting the Capital Metro board's vote to submit starter light-rail line plans..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...to Giddings. The right of way is owned by Capital Metro, which recently bought the line from the city...."

July 9, 1999 News Feature

Developing Stories: Wynn Calls for 2008 Rail Vote

Will Austin get a streetcar at last?

"...connect major work-live-play nodes. It would connect to the Capital Metro Red Line commuter rail opening next year, which..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Jesus Saves

With the city facing its biggest budget crunch in a decade, city manager Jesus Garza has begun to make some tough financial choices.

"...Jesus Garza's recent emergency surgery on this year's General Fund budget. (The General Fund, where your taxes go, pays..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...be one of the best bargains in town: the Capital Metro direct service from the new airport to downtown..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature

Edwards Aquifer: No Limits Yet

"...1% of the company's annual revenues to a trust fund for the benefit of local tribal groups. (Freeport's 1995..."

July 19, 1996 News Feature

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...corridor, taking down the upper deck between MLK and Airport Boulevard, and lowering the highway below grade through Down­town,..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...• Capital Metro's urban commuter rail project rolled closer to reality..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...under the control of Drainage and Utility. With D&U funds paying for Parks personnel to run the preserve, clashes..."

July 4, 1997 News Feature

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