The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...for state employees. It's a million-dollar view of Downtown Austin, free to innocent trespassers...."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Climate Protection Plan

"...City department plans to be unveiled at next quarterly directors' retreat,..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature

City Council: Activists Push for Austin Public Library Policy Change

While the dais considers Convention Center expansion, scooters

"...Activists continue to press the Austin Public Library for changes to its code of conduct,..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cross Creek Up To Code?

Tenants await inspection results on beleaguered complex

"...In the continuing saga of the city's code enforcement department vs. substandard-housing owners, the Building and Stan­dards..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Council: Not According to Code

Parks, plumbing, and miscellaneous

"...District 1 Council Member Ora Houston had nominated gun..."

June 12, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Is the Austin Aquarium Fishy?

Vince Covino defends the family business

"...western cities, and a third slated to open in Austin before the end of the year – have been..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Manager Announces Slew of Key Department Head Changes

Some expected, some not so much

"...The slate of new leadership covers key city departments, including Austin Energy, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Development..."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin Aquarium Under Scrutiny Again After PETA Investigation

One fish, two fish, red fish, dead fish

"...The embattled Austin Aquarium is under fire once again from regulators, including..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Best Density Bonus Remains in Suspense

To V(MU) or not to V

"...home across the county compared to last year. The Austin Board of Realtors reported that the median sale price..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Moves Up Target Date for Net-Zero Emissions Goal

City emphasizes equity as it ramps up climate action

"...gases to 2040 – 10 years earlier than when Austin's net-zero emissions goal was adopted in 2014...."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Autonomous Vehicles Are Making Deliveries in South Austin

We have seen the future, and it brought pizza

"...Flying Pizza orders to customers in the 78704 ZIP code. The REV-1 has three wheels, can hold a week's..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Polish Film Festival Goes Hybrid for 2020

The extended festival takes a virtual look at Warsaw

"...Every fall, Austin Polish Society hosts the annual Austin Polish Film Festival..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Screens Feature by Naomi Brady

Public Notice: Motherless Austin

Building a better city, but at what cost?

"...and to anyone who's been following the Land Development Code discussion for the last decade, the issues and sentiments..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: Austin's Ruination

We've identified the trouble with Austin. It's Austinites.

"...But it's undeniable that event tourism places burdens on Austin residents and city infrastructure, and both city officials and..."

March 20, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Austin Climate Protection Plan Year One Highlights

A progress report on Austin's war on global warming

"...Make all city of Austin facilities, fleets, and operations totally carbon-neutral by 2020...."

April 18, 2008 News Feature

Austin @ Large: The Smoke Unclears

Further adventures in symbolism – and unintended consequences – at City Hall

"...to see if the city Health and Human Services Department can, somewhere down the line, come up with some..."

June 11, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

On the Blizzard / Stratus scandal, the Statesman misses the real story -- as usual.

"...same prize -- to survive and succeed in the Austin growth wars, where so many less sensitive developers have..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Drive-By Government

Abbott says Texas doesn't have to disclose companies' chemical stockpiles, but why are these chemicals in our neighborhoods in the first place?

"...apparently learned of after the fact – that the Department of State Health Services (which once provided such information)..."

July 18, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

"...In 2023, Austin broke into the list of the 10 largest cities..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Schools Get COVID-19 Vaccines Into Arms

Schools help promote vaccination while addressing community hesitancy

"...effects, so she asked Claudia Villarreal, a counselor at Austin ISD's Guerrero Thompson Elementary School, for advice. Moreno's son,..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...one thing that almost everyone can agree on in Austin, it's that our transportation situation is unacceptable and unsustainable...."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Austin at Large: Time for the Bonus Round!

Trusting ourselves to allow the housing that will change the city

"...our city, as we sweep away the ashes of CodeNEXT. You Said That's What You Wanted..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: The Whiplash Generation

On trying to maintain humane sanity in a dangerously insane era

"...budget, or the endless conflicts over the land use code – when the latest Trump regime outrage hits the..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Uber Stakes Its Austin Claim

City attempts to solve rideshare conundrum

"...be working with the city on bringing TNCs to Austin, but the two companies' arrivals run in direct contrast..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Common Law: Austin Summer Water Restrictions

"...I recently moved to Austin, bought a house, and started my dream (and overly..."

June 8, 2012 Column by Luke Ellis

Downtown Austin Plan: Why Do It?

At least three council members question cost

"...time of economic gloom and city budget-slashing, the Downtown Austin Plan was almost a casualty last week. When City..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin Trans Youth & Allies Rally Against State “Abuse” Guidelines

About 350 gathered at the Texas Capitol to defend the human rights of trans kids and their families

"...care provided to transgender youth. In the meantime, trans Austinites and allies are banding ­together to defend their human..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Making a Better Austin, One Volunteer at a Time

Opportunities to get civically involved this year

"...you can act in 2020 to make a better Austin, Texas, and beyond. The Counts That Really Count..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's Disappearing Mobile Home Communities

Redeveloping a manufactured housing park isn’t the only way its new owner can turn a profit

"...overshadowed by the flashier housing products during discussions about CodeNEXT. The land use rewrite has seen talk of accessory..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

"Can I Get an Abortion in Austin?" and More Reproductive FAQs

A guide to your dwindling rights

"...Can I get an abortion in Austin?..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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