Analyzing Annexation

"...Annexation is an adversarial process, just ask Mayor Watson. While..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Feature

Annexation Relief Act

Council Aids Its Newest Citizens

"...City Council races, or during the long trudge of annexation hearings last fall while the environmentalists stood beside their..."

May 1, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

The Politics of Annexation

Critics say ACC election unfair, but Austinites foot out-of-district bills

"...Austinites who don't currently ante up for ACC. The annexation, if it passes, will bring the district a not-too-shabby..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

ACC Annexation Vexation

Would-be ACC taxing districts say they'd rather not be

"...has sprung up to the various Austin Community College annexation elections. On the Nov. 2 ballot (early voting Oct...."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

And the Winner Is...

Who Will Benefit the Most From Annexation?

"...throngs of suburbanites protesting the injustices of the city's annexation plan and scheduled the first public hearing for the..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Austin vs. the `Burbs

illustration by Doug Potter Suburbanites Seethe Over Annexation Plans

"...it will be for months to come -- was annexation. Although annexation was very much in the overall agenda..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Good Fences?

Annexation Treads on Texas Tradition

"...roped in by the Austin City Council's most ambitious annexation drive ever...."

Nov. 28, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Disannex or Not?

Don Zimmerman hosts forum on disannexation for River Place

"...Utility District (MUD) residents in their quest to avoid annexation by the city of Austin, District 6 Council Member..."

April 7, 2016 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Naked City

Anti-tax group files Justice Department complaint

"...found a new target: the Austin Community College all-of-Austin annexation vote, the legality of which the group is disputing..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Princess Kaiulani

This costume-drama and historical romance tells the story of Hawaii's last princess.

"...(eloquently, but still) around the grim truths behind the annexation of the sovereign nation of Hawaii in the late..."

June 4, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hands off My MUD

Davenport Fights to Retain Independence It Never Had

"...president Liz Newell speaks to city council at an annexation hearing held at the Austin Country Club October 29..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Feature by John Spong

Unlikely Allies

Eastsiders and Suburbanites Unite to Fight City

"...one thing in common, but apparently that was enough. Anti-annexation protesters and Eastside activists didn't let differences of economic..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Poison Little Pills

"...a mild-mannered demeanor while sitting on the dais, but annexation anger infected even Jesus Garza at last week's meeting...."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Austin Knows Best

City's Newest Children Rebel With More Lawsuits

"...foreman of the Circle C Homeowners Association committee on annexation. High noon on Friday was the hour Austin's annexation..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Houston's Long Shadow

Austin-Bashing: It's Not Over Yet

"...when the capital city was under attack over its annexation and regulatory powers. He then cautioned his colleagues to..."

April 4, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Jackie Be Good, Man

The Swing Vote Leaves Council Watchers Dizzy

"...the plan alive, even though Davenport hopes to evade annexation into the city. That could have disastrous consequences for..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Getting Dumped On?

Todd, Goodman Lead Charge for Davenport MUD

"...Independent School District and the Austin Country Club. Though annexation into Austin was a condition of Davenport's creation, the..."

March 21, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Spreading the Gospel

The Mayor Shares His Favorite Book

"...book on every city hall insider's reading list this annexation season. It's called Cities Without Suburbs by David Rusk,..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Dotting i's, Circling C's

Simplifying the Tortured History of Circle C

"...Circle C homeowners have argued during annexation hearings that this consent agreement is no longer valid..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Chasing Gary

To Annex or Not to Annex

"...While the city's on an annexation rampage, any takers for Circle C? The MUD's surrounding..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

It Ain't Over Yet

City and Circle C Wait for Justice

"...who are trying to shut down the city's recent annexations for allegedly violating the federal Minority Voting Rights Act...."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Council Watch

Rollin' Out the Welcome Wagon

"...1997. During the last session, arrogance in the city's annexation process was commonly invoked as a reason why Austin's..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Column

The LCRA Means Business

Authority's Plans to Expand Threatens Austin's Control Over Growth

"...their bond issuances in exchange for promises of future annexation and the expanded tax base for Austin that would..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

No Man's Land

Substandard Conditions Are a Way of Life for Northridge Acres

"...the new law had nothing to do with the de-annexation...."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Inside Agitator

Fulani Follower Stokes Fires of Resentment and Reform

"...of a public-subsidized baseball stadium, and, most recently, the anti-annexation movement. She's a part-time legal secretary with a full-time..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Postmarks

MUD Myths

"...been): If the city truly is considering a future annexation of the Westlake peninsula, you do this deal. If..."

April 18, 1997 Column

Then There's This: Sunset Landfill Rises Again?

City seeks to annex property after waste company buys it

"...in the agreement has prompted the city to initiate annexation proceedings on a nearby tract that the landfill's operators,..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Aquifer Board Seeks to Expand Its Regulatory Reach

Groundwater agency wants to tighten its grip in western Travis County

"...in this particular area of the county with an annexation proposal as soon as next year's ballot...."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

City Bets the Farm on Robinson Ranch

Austin prepares to enable a new city on a huge chunk of Williamson County

"...Council is scheduled to approve, on first reading, limited-purpose annexation of Robinson Ranch at its June 10 meeting...."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Watch

Travis Country residents battle with private school's placement of its athletic field

"...the dreaded stadium lighting. Though Regents is reportedly resisting annexation due to the possible effects on its plans for..."

Dec. 3, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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