Dine Out at Jack Allen's Kitchen to Save a Heritage Oak

Oak Hill eatery will donate proceeds if you mention saving the tree

"...Legend has it that travelers to Austin once rested in the shade of this and other..."

Dec. 30, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

'Taco Bell Tree' Uproots and Leaves

Historic tree rescued in Oak Hill

"...A 100-year-old oak tree in Oak Hill has been saved by the Austin..."

July 15, 2014 News Post by Waylon Cunningham

Will Austin's New Wildfire Code Be Enough?

"The risk is bad"

"...This summer, Austin firefighter Randy Denzer hosted two California firefighters who were..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Clear-Cutting Austin

Rapid growth laying waste to city's urban forest

"..."I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues." – Dr. Seuss,..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

City Kiboshes Cycle Championship Because of Rain

Update: Did Lance Armstrong save the day?

"...Remember when the City of Austin nixed New Year's Eve? In another one for the..."

Jan. 11, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Save the Trees!

Groups aim to spare seven Downtown trees

"...Leaders of the Austin Heritage Tree Foundation and other like-minded folks will hold..."

June 1, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

A Tollway’s Toll on Trees

A fight to save the Gateway Twin Oaks

"...The Gateway Twin Oaks – two enormous oak trees that stand 10 feet apart along U.S. 183 near..."

June 17, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

10-1 Ticker... Run-Off Endorsements!

Elected officials and rejected candidates make their picks

"...The 10-1 City Council run-off campaigns proceed, with an Austin Monitor poll reporting attorney Steve Adler with a commanding..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

Bikes in the Mud

Parks & Rec cancels, then delays, Cyclo-cross event

"...This was the first time the event had visited Austin since 1978, and the first three days went off..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• City Council added another chapter to the decades-long..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

Sin Fronteras

Most observers would agree that Austin has a Latino visual arts community, but within that community are many voices, many points of view, many styles -- and no borders.

"...Is there a Latino visual art movement in Austin? Most observers would nod in the affirmative. In the..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Arts Feature by Rob Curran

The Ballad of Townes & Blaze

The twisted but not-so-tall tale of Van Zandt and Foley, Lonesome Dove meets Barfly

"...Townes Van Zandt, played by Austin's Charlie Sexton, is hearing Blaze Foley, portrayed by Arkansas..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Sybil Rosen

News Roundup: Council, Court, and the Lege

Council announces proposal, 5th Circuit hears arguments, and more

"...• RSVP Requested: Austinites are encouraged to provide feedback at the “SpeakUpAustin!” website..."

Jan. 12, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Disc Golf Face-Off Moves East

Opponents say disc golf would destroy nature preserve

"...Originally, the latest Austin battle over public spaces was between disc golfers and..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Whole New Ball Game

Stakeholders say Colorado River Park can serve a lot of different needs.

"...spent the past 20 years lobbying the city of Austin to preserve the land. A band of trees hides..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Dan Oko

Day Trips

"...the small bakery on FM1825 off I-35 north of Austin, Pam Murray turns out between 125 and 600 pies..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

2005 ACL Music Fest Preview

All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one blurb at a time

"...FRIDAYAustin Collins Band11:15am, BMI stage..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...in a state park. There are several locations near Austin including East Metropolitan County Park, McKinney Falls State Park,..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Gift of Giving

Contribution & Expenditure Reports: July-December, '95

"...$2,500; Brown McCarroll & Oaks Hartline, law firm, $2,500; Austin Apartment Association PAC, $500; Austin Police PAC, $500; Southern..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...body president, and representatives of the university, including Dr. Austin Gleeson, Chairman of the Master Planning Committee, and others..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

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

Day Trips

Old Settler's Park in Round Rock is one of the best city parks in Texas.

"...and it may not even have the diversity of Austin's Zilker Park, but it is one of the best..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Art festivals and dance halls liven up the landscape in September

"...nation selling their wares in the shade of the tree-covered campus. The fair launched many artistic careers, but it..."

Sept. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Public Notice: The Dog That Didn't Bark

Will property taxes in Texas ever make sense?

"...of their home's value. A $100,000 homestead in East Austin gets a 10% cut in their bill, while a..."

June 5, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Infill On Trial

What's the Verdict on the Latest Central-City Boom?

"...The new digs of ad agency GSD&M on Sixth Street, one block east of Lamar, reflect a trend that..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature