Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the Villas at Guadalupe development is good for the Austin community ["Postmarks: Pro: Villas at Guadalupe," Jan. 25]. Since..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

The 'Unintended Consequences' of No-Kill's Success

Town Lake Animal Center filled to the gills with kittens and puppies

"...The Town Lake Animal Center is officially at capacity. Actually, that's not entirely..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

How They're Doing It

On the road to no-kill

"...Ellen Jefferson, founder of Emancipet and now president of Austin Pets Alive!..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Run for Shelter

City takes first significant step toward relocating Town Lake Animal Center

"...first major step toward relocating the decaying Town Lake Animal Center from West Cesar Chavez (on Town Lake) to..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

"...Convention Center Failed..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...perceived in the community? Does Dell do enough for Austin? Dell retained Public Strategies Inc., Austin's most influential image-consulting..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Feature

$1 Million: The Next Price Tag on No-Kill

The new Austin Animal Center is overflowing with animals

"...Last week Austin Animal Services reported that the city's live animal outcome..."

July 27, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

The Daily Hustle: 12/14/10

Meet the animal service officers today

"...sniff out the city's finalists for the position of Animal Services Officer. As the city notes, “The Chief Animal..."

Dec. 14, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 10/22/10

This concert's the cat's pajamas

"...Whether it's the weather, yesterday's dispiriting news, or the..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Not Quite No-Kill -- Yet

As the Town Lake Animal Center nears the target date to complete its No-Kill Millennium plan, launched in 1997, most observers agree the situation has improved. Chances of meeting its goals, though, remain slim.

"...hundreds of adults -- get dumped at Town Lake Animal Center, where about half of them will die. As..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

What APA! Wants, APA! Gets

APA! needs a home, and council appears inclined to give it one

"...and Human Services Com­mit­tee approved a plan to move Austin Pets Alive! into the Town Lake Animal Center by..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I urge any sane Austinite that likes what's left of this once unique city..."

July 26, 2002 Column

Fear & Loathing

Travis County says goodbye to a coyote-killing machine

"...program that uses taxpayer dollars to kill millions of animals annually. But that agreement ran into trouble last September..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

YMCA Has Designs on TLAC Site

Oh, so that's why the city wanted to close the Town Lake Animal Center

"...Animal advocates and parks advocates alike were in alarm mode..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Fun With Animals

While wildfires raged, so did arguments among local animal activists

"...wildfires began to rage across Central Texas and local animal rescue groups searched frantically for homes for displaced pets,..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

City Searches for a Feral Cat Fix

Volunteers fight market forces and nature to control stray population

"...live in the abandoned auto shop just north of Austin's city limits, and Sheila Smith knows them all by..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

The (mistaken) threat of new Austin animal regulations spawns a public outcry

"...who turned out for a meeting of the city-appointed Animal Advisory Commission last week were breeders or exotic pet..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Headlines

"...March 2 party primaries. See more election coverage at austinchronicle.com/elections...."

March 5, 2010 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: Call Us Ambiguous

Feeling confused? You must be talking to city legal

"...40, directs the city manager to work with the Animal Advisory Commission in developing an implementation plan for the..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...to broker a deal to pay back-rent to the Austin Revitalization Authority. The restaurant's fixtures will be sold to..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...17.) Follow­ing at about 6pm, the Library Commission and Austin Public Library Foundation will host a meet-and-greet social with..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Council: Green WTP Redevelopment, and a Few Other Things

APA secures a three-year lease at Town Lake Animal Center

"...items – like the public hearing on the Imagine Austin Compre­hen­sive Plan – that will likely bring out a..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Shelter From the Storm: What's Next?

"...It's no easy business turning a city's animal-welfare program no-kill. Since City Council approved the "Implementation Plan..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

City Rejects FixAustin Charges

City allays concerns about decreased animal shelter capacity and an animal crematory

"...Last week, animal advocates FixAustin sounded an alarm that the new animal..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

'Chronicle' Has Abandoned Watchdog Role

"...Dear Editor, Re: “City Rejects FixAustin Charges” [News, March 6]: I have to believe that..."

March 5, 2009 Postmarks

Naked City

"..."Well, to quote the great Simpsons – 'Haa-ha!'" – Austin singer Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, channeling Nelson..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Town Lake's Future: Fix It or Ditch It

The animal center needs a major renovation, but funds and political will are needed

"...Like any 50-year-old, Austin's Town Lake Animal Center is getting a little creaky...."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Board, speaking on Hurricane Katrina in the Sept. 11 Austin American-StatesmanHeadlines• While the Gulf Coast cleanup and recriminations continued,..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Holiday Wish Lists 2001

"...Despite gloomy predictions, latent Santas all over Austin will still perform their appointed rounds -- especially those..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Features Feature

Postmarks

"...In your Postmarks section of The Austin Chronicle Nov. 6th [Vol.17, No.10], I was attacked by..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Column

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