Baptists Win a Round in Hyde Park

A judge sides with Hyde Park Baptist Church -- perhaps preparing the way for construction of its controversial parking garage.

"...In the 30-year battle between Hyde Park Baptist Church and its Central Austin neighbors, the..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Down to the Wire

SOS, Bradley, and the city try to work out their differences and come to an agreement they all can live with on the Bradley Settlement.

"...The city of Austin, Gary Bradley, and outside city attorney Casey Dobson have kept pounding away at the proposed..."

March 10, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Grow and Prosper

With neighbors still reeling from 1990 expansion, Hyde Park Baptist plans another growth project.

"...To those unfamiliar with its history, Hyde Park seems an..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Wall of Separation

Neighbors of Hyde Park Baptist Church Take a Final Stand Against Its Proposed Parking Garage

"...We wanted to say that it would all be over this week:..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Hyde Park Baptist Church is back at council, this time claiming that neighbors have no right to appeal its five-story parking garage in the Hyde Park neighborhood.

"...Lest anyone doubt Richard Suttle's ability to throw his considerable weight around in council chambers, the..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

A New Activist Group Forms To Stop Hyde Park Baptist ChurchÕs Development Plans.

"...It's going to take more than a leap of faith to convince..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

The Planning Commission votes to recommend a renegotiation of a zoning overlay around the Hyde Park Baptist Church, which wants to build a five-story parking garage in the neighborhood, and a temporary halt on major construction in areas that have neighborhood plans in development. The measures go to council on Thursday.

"...There may be no way to bring back the 37 homes that were demolished by..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Against all odds and expectations, Hyde Park Baptist Church agrees to negotiate with neighbors on the construction of a proposed five-story parking garage in Hyde Park.

"...the season or the fear of God that moved Hyde Park Baptist Church last week when it agreed --..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

South Austin Democrats give Mayor Kirk Watson the Yeller Dawg award of the year, Geoff Rips goes to work for AISD, City Council will have new meeting places next year.

"...know a thing or two about drawing a crowd to their annual "Yeller Dawg" award shindig: You offer up..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

The City Council lifts a building moratorium onHyde Park Baptist Church, allowing the church to file a site plan for a five-story garage and setting off a storm of protests from neighbors.

"...For Hyde Park veterans, last Sunday looked an awful lot like..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Hyde Park residents win a key Planning Commission vote preserving an alley beside Hyde Park Baptist Church's existing garage, but it's still unclear if they can win the war against a second garage proposed for an adjacent lot.

"...Did Hyde Park residents win a minor battle, only to concede..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Public Notice

This week's "Public Notice" goes to Hyde Park, buys some homeless art, and cruises some gay bars.

"...notion at the core of the Christian ethos, seems to be interpreted differently by so many different people. What..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

Good cops and bad cops, radio waverings and global warming warnings.

"...of GWB on the campaign trail and sending them to the Pulitzer committee."..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Column

Naked City

Action Items

"...Economist James Galbraith will speak on "Inequality: What Is to Be Done?" as part of the Working Stiff Journal..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...All eyes downtown may be on Intel and CSC, but down at..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Calling Chairman Chiz

"...The Hyde Park Baptist Church is certainly aware of the advantages..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two

Hyde Park Baptist Church expansion update.

"...invoked a lot during the contentious debate over the Hyde Park Baptist Church expansion. The only thing is, there's..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

The Waiting Game

"...Victory at last?..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Action Items

"...will hold a meeting Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Parks and Recreation building, 200 S. Lamar, to discuss how..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature

Public Notice

Hey, what's going on this week in Austin, public service-wise? Just read this!

"...You remember ... the goal of the ULW is to ensure that anyone working a 40-hour week should be..."

May 4, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Naked City

South Austin Democrats give Mayor Kirk Watson the Yeller Dawg award of the year, Geoff Rips goes to work for AISD, City Council will have new meeting places next year.

"...bench, wannabe successors were politicking in a big way to be his replacement. The Travis Co. Commissioners Court will..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Rider Tuesday announced that the firm the district hired to aid in its search for a permanent superintendent, Illinois-based..."

June 11, 1999 News Feature

Going, Going, Gone?

Gary Bradley agrees to sell 1,000 acres of land to the city

"...Do you really want to save your springs, Austin? If so, it's time to..."

March 17, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The Chieftains of the Green Tribe need to remember that City Council represents all Austinites.

"...My title here at the Chronicle is "city editor." That "city" is Austin. It is not Central Austin...."

May 3, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Cap Metro Hangs Hopes on “Connections 2025”

High frequency bus lines attempt to increase commuter freedom

"...recent Thursday morning. The home health aide was trying to get across town to an appointment, catching the Route..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...When Amungme tribal leader Tom Beanal first filed his $6 billion class action lawsuit..."

June 28, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin

"...lays off eight states. That's what happened at USA Today last month, where a 5% nationwide personnel cutback meant..."

June 15, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...no money in the new $1.375 billion operating budget to support the Austin Music Network. The budget made its..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Advocates and opponents of Austin's holiest parking garage will gather at the Travis Co. Court House..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Postmarks

"...Dear Editor:..."

July 19, 2002 Column

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