Postmarks

"...the left nor their prejudice of the right. Can Austin progressives do better and try to work with Texas..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Column

Postmarks

"...I sincerely doubt that anyone in Austin bringing a vegetarian-oriented visitor to West Lynn Cafe views..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...place near you, through Nov. 1. Check the The Austin Chronicle Election Board, /election/ for locations......"

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature

Off the Desk:

"...the giant electric company that's been hankering to buy Austin's city-owned utility. Kessler, a former aide to Mayor Bruce..."

Sept. 6, 1996 News Feature

Crash Course

Cabs try to survive in the era of Uber

"...At the Vongos Event Center in Northeast Austin on July 13, Dave Passmore is speaking to 150..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...Austin Chronicle: Let's talk about your key qualifications in running..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

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

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...next spring's mayoral race against incumbent Will WynnHeadlines• Former Austin Mayor Bruce Todd remained in stable condition at press..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...just prior to Kirk Mitchell stealing endorsements from the Austin Sierra Club, the Austin Neighborhoods Together PAC, and the..."

April 26, 2002 Column

Big City Blues

Although it has three of the 10 largest cities in the United States, Texas is still largely a state of home-rule cities. A brief look at the prospects for a real urban policy in Texas.

"...city-state contract harder to honor. It was, after all, Austin's rapid growth that scared us locals into passing ordinances..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

CAMPO's 25-year plan is scheduled for approval next Monday, but few are still paying attention.

"...should be critical and momentous. A new, official, long-range transportation plan for Metro Austin! Wow! That's our No. 1..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Understatement of the month: "Austin mayor says he's frustrated by his lack of authority."..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Feature

Public Notice: What Goes Around ...

This week's news sounds suspiciously familiar

"...draft copy of the much-anticipated Zucker Report, a consultant's study that is highly critical of the department, and largely..."

March 20, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What's Wrong With Cap Metro ... and What's Right

The transit agency is good at a few things – like digging itself into a public relations ditch

"...a financial scandal – sort of – when the Austin American-Statesman, employing the kind of screaming headlines we've come..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

What's Up With 290's Expansion

CTRMA, TxDOT working together

"...Expanding U.S. 290 East from U.S. 183 in northeast Austin past State Highway 130 in Manor will present the..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Capitol Chronicle

Proposed New Air Pollution Rules for Houston Cover a Multitude of Industrial Sins

"...of the conclusions to be drawn from a recent study of Houston's air that underlies newly proposed changes to..."

June 7, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Run, Max, Run

"...that a three-way race is about to emerge in Austin politics) can then participate in creating some new and,..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Column

Changing Lanes

Taxi industry braces for big changes

"...source of context. At the time he drove for Austin Cab. Like most drivers – from all three franchises:..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

What the Task Force Wrought

Austin ISD's facilities review became a panic drill of cuts, closings, and contradictions

"...It was hour three of the meeting, and the Austin Independent School District board of trustees was bogged down..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...receives a briefing on the short-listed proposals for an Austin-based materials recovery facility, the sorting center required for the..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature

Final Bike Boulevard Open House Wednesday

Opposition group forms

"...impact analysis. The other highlight: The new opposition group, Austinites for Downtown Mobility, will surely show up in force...."

Feb. 23, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Special Session: In and Out in a Jiffy

Lawmakers passed two key bills – then they went home

"...1, out before July 4), lawmakers were forewarned. Senate Transportation & Homeland Security Commit­tee Vice Chair Kirk Watson, D-Austin,..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Developing Stories

Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town

"...something feels different. At events organized to address how Austin can best develop and grow – whether convened by..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

The Gridlock at TxDOT and 51st Street

Traffic jam on 51st Street defies highway solution.

"...Neighborhood Association, describes dealing with the Texas Dept. of Transportation as eerily reminiscent of the predicament of the Earthlings..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...weak position? Why would the most offensive corporation in Austin be handed city sewer service and other special privileges?..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column

Naked City

Over the objections of SH130 backers, CAMPO expresses its unanimous support for an eastern alignment for the road.

"...made their official contribution to the SH 130 environmental-impact study process, and unanimously endorsed an eastern alignment for the..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Missoula, Montana and Boulder, Colorado

Tale of Two Cities

"...But in Austin, as in a number of communities around the country,..."

Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature

Jam City

Managing Congestion

"...was provided for traffic light synchronization. (The City of Austin allocated another $250,000 for traffic light synchronization for fiscal..."

Aug. 11, 1995 News Feature

Project Connect: Central Corridor Options

Last public workshop considers the future of high-capacity transit

"...House on East Riverside, the Project Connect Central Corridor study team hosted the last public workshop before they present..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

SH 45: The Road to Commissioners Court?

Karen Huber and Gerald Daugherty face off over a highway in southwestern Travis County

"...But SH 45 has run into trouble at both Austin City Hall and in the Travis County Commissioners Court...."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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