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Improving Safety and Access on the Lakeside Hike and Bike
Caring for the trail
"...With around 4.5 million yearly visits, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail offers many Austinites a..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

City Council: Butler Honors and Charter Foresight
Council on the trail to honor the Butlers and revise the charter
"...Nov. 3, City Coun­cil is both honoring the past and looking forward to potentially profound changes to the city's..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

A Guide to Austin Lakes and What to Do on Them
Boating, ziplining, and more water activities to enjoy
"...of reasons to visit Austin – the live music and great food, for starters. But during the warm months..."

Aug. 24, 2021 Chronolog Post by Avery Wohleb

New Data and Rules for Dockless Scooters
Open data on 2 million dockless trips, plus new rules for riding on trails
"...of dockless mobility data "in the spirit of transparency and collaboration," with the department's civic technologists inviting input and..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Luv Doc: Juke, Bob, Weave, and Sidestep
Not even Obama has good enough Obamacare to run that gauntlet
"...On Sundays since COVID me and my friend have been walking Town Lake for exercise...."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

How to Get to and From ACL Festival
Free shuttles, pricey rideshares, and more
"...It’s ACL time! Getting to and from the festival grounds is the most complicated part,..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Music Post by Oscar Rodriguez

How To Get To and From ACL Music Festival
Shuttles, bikes, rideshares, scooters, and sometimes just your feet
"...With glitter, wristbands, and fanny packs left and right, ACL season is..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Post by Leena Alali

Community Gardens to Fulfill Your Secret Farmer Fantasy
Local veggie spots and how to get a plot of your own
"...a dorm or tiny apartment? Have pets intent on annihilating anything with leaves but still want to grow something..."

Oct. 27, 2018 Food Post by Melanie Laporte

Council Backs Parkland Preservation in Vote for New Dougherty Arts Center Site
Austin's oldest community arts venue would relocate to new facility in Butler Shores' southeast corner
"...new pad is one step closer to its long-awaited Butler Shores Park homecoming, following City Council's unanimous approval of..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Historic Landmarks With Killer Views
Putting Austin in perspective
"...highway quickly opens up to reveal the city’s depth and expansiveness...."

June 15, 2016 Columns Post by Shaundra Smith

Night Bikes: First Step to 24-Hour Trails?
Council approves overnight bike use of city trails
"...For years, many Austinites have used city trails to get home at night – finding the bike..."

March 1, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Five Austin Activities for the Whole Family
Got a house full of guests this holiday? Here’s how to entertain ’em.
"...one of those damn electric scooters off the sidewalk and zip your way through the city streets. Get a..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Events Post by Shalavé Cawley

First-Ever Comprehensive Plan Looks at Zilker's Future
The Zilker Park Vision Plan starts rolling
"...Last Tuesday, June 29, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department hosted its first community meeting to gather..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...also tested positive on Mon., April 13; the client and the seven people who shared a room with them..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature

Best of Austin – Friday
BOA all day, erryday
"...Hey, festies! Come enjoy local spots featured in our annual "Best of Austin" issue – voted best by our..."

March 20, 2015 Features Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Austin police added lighting in the Rainey Street District and fencing along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail...."

April 14, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Kirk Watson is looking to earn another term, formally announcing his mayoral campaign Wednesday. In his campaign announcement, Watson..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

The Name Game Visits Auditorium Shores
City delays renaming in honor of Vic Mathias
"...to Lady Bird Lake, after the former first lady, and naming the hike-and-bike trail for former mayor Roy Butler..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...when UT-Austin was making changes to its Speech, Expression and Assembly rules ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott to curb..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature

Headlines
News from Austin, Texas, and beyond
"...Downtown Austin Plan, contemplate naming the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail after Ann and Roy Butler, and more...."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature

No Rush to Rename Auditorium Shores
Council delays name change to "Vic Mathias Shores"
"...to Lady Bird Lake, after the former first lady, and naming the hike and bike trail after former Mayor..."

May 27, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

The Newbie’s Guide to Green Spaces in Austin
Discover these iconic parks and outdoor spaces
"...If you’re new to Austin and love spending time outdoors, you’re in the right spot...."

Aug. 30, 2024 Chronolog Post by Jasmine Iman Wright

Fungus Remains Defiant
"...spread across Austin like a fungus, clogging streets, sidewalks, and bikeways and polluting Lady Bird Lake when they’re not..."

March 29, 2019 Postmarks

How Much of Zilker Park Can Austin Return to Nature?
Balancing ecological preservation and the human element in city's Zilker Park Vision Plan
"...Austin has parks, and then it has Zilker Park. With more than 2..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin
A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite
"...two wheels with one destination: the top of an unmanned parking structure reserved for state employees. It's a million-dollar..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...the river in Eagle Pass, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security doubled down last week, sending a cease-and-desist letter..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Headlines
"...– but Council continues to review the staff-proposed budget, and on Saturday held its annual "Citizens Forum," halved from..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature

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