Teens Seeking Judicial Bypass Abortion in Texas Shamed

New study finds court process functions as “form of punishment”

"...A new study finds that judicial bypass, the court process by which..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Walker Steps Down as Cap Metro Board Chair

After 11 years, says time for "someone else" to take on "exciting challenges"

"...Retirement from Capital Metro Board of DirectorsMarch 31, 2008 Austin, Texas – Today Capital Metro Board Chairman Lee Walker..."

March 31, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...served as the launch of live music events at Austin’s Q2 soccer stadium...."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Extra Enforcement Planned to Bring Down Traffic Deaths

Cars kill people

"...In response to Austin's high rate of traffic deaths and injuries, the Austin..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Pedestrian Safety Feature Added to Downtown Intersections

"Leading pedestrian intervals" give a 5- to 7-second boost at crosswalks

"...have been made safer for pedestrians, according to the Austin Transportation Department. Leading pedestrian intervals, or LPIs, allow walkers..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

AURA Begs to Differ

Rail advocates insist they don’t advocate ‘Guadalupe/Lamar’ Only

"...Newsdesk was righteously Tweeted this morning by members of Austinites for Urban Rail Action, after we posted a summation..."

May 6, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Here Comes the Train

Can city staff, citizens, and neighborhoods realize – and build – a more livable city?

"...Rutledge Spur Road at the far northern tip of Austin, it's hard to believe the crazy-quilt urban sprawl of..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

CAMPO Approves 2040 Plan

Council amendment withdrawn by Mayor Steve Adler

"...Just after 8pm, CAMPO's Transportation Policy Board approved the 2040 Plan without the amendment..."

May 11, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Council Gives Green Light to Convention Center, Scooter Riders

May 23 meeting tackles "Downtown puzzle," "micro-mobility"

"...a tourism-based public improvement district a la the Downtown Austin Alliance – that could support the arts and city..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Changes...

Can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em

"...Continuing the theme, Austin's transit corridors are certainly changing. I've written in recent..."

April 5, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: How Small Is a Small Area?

Out of the ruins of CodeNEXT and into the next round of city planning drama... CodeWHAT?

"...Almost all the plans pre-date the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, and the..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

News Roundup: Homeless Count, TNCs, and Council Races

ECHO's annual homeless count takes place January 23

"...issues updated flood insurance rate maps for portions of Austin; and more...."

Jan. 11, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Playback: Priced Out?

Soon, Austin’s golden geese – musicians – will be priced out of the live music capital

"...Austin stands burdened with a cultural conundrum: A largely impoverished..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Daily Hustle: 11/16/10

City Council Agenda 101

"...Good God! We we're joking yesterday about City Council's..."

Nov. 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

A Very Special Sine Die

Governor gets all of what he needed, none of what he wanted from special session

"...even a sine die party, courtesy of the Legislative Study Group...."

July 3, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...last week specifying how dogs can be tethered in Austin yards. The ordinance, strongly supported by animal advocates, prescribes..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...response to Clark-Madison's April 5 column "Searching for Candidates" ["Austin @ Large"], I would like to offer some observations...."

April 19, 2002 Column

Can Edison Pass the AISD Test?

AISD considers hiring Edison Schools Inc. for East Austin.

"...for-profit school management company Edison Schools Inc. appear before Austin ISD Superintendent Pat Forgione and members of the Board..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Suburban Blight

Austinites' Escape to the 'Burbs Backfires

"...big trend, and not really a brand new one. Austin is not exempt from it...."

March 27, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Who Is Jesus?

It's Judgment Day for Austin's City Manager

"...such as the way staff attempted to ram the Austin Redevelopment Authority's Slum and Blight Study down the council's..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Pick Your Transport Future

Camaro and plug-in hybrids compete for 'ooh' factor

"...run on his company's lithium iron batteries. Currently, the Austin-based firm produces its batteries in Suzhou, China, but they've..."

May 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Tax Assessor Candidates Duke It Out

Who'da thunk that this race is where the all the action would be?

"...at the Central Texas Democratic Forum, held at the Austin Bar Association’s Congress Avenue headquarters, between incumbent Nelda Wells..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

How Much of Your Rent Is Paying for Spots in a Parking Lot?

Council's ready to jettison parking minimums for future Austin developments

"...new building has an effect on most every goal Austin has: affordability, carbon footprint, mobility, beauty, and the list..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Andean Spirits Finds Family and a Calling in the Mountains of Ecuador

Agave, alpacas, and a love story

"...Eliot Logan-Hines was born and raised in Austin, but he found his love and livelihood in the..."

Feb. 8, 2023 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...to combat the deepening housing shortage, the city of Austin adopted its Strategic Housing Blueprint, a 39-page plan outlining..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Grove at Shoal Creek Inches Forward

Council to finally consider contentious zoning case

"...unofficial dog park for the families in several West Austin neighborhoods, the Bull Creek Annex – what they call..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

News Roundup: Counties, Communities, Council

Municipal politics matter!

"...developers to build urban density; 'single-member districts' come to Austin; and more......"

Jan. 18, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

My Life on Apps

The convenience and economics of living through your phone

"...Since 2009, when it launched in Austin, the subsidiary of European auto company Daimler AG has..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Fifth Circuit Abortion Ruling Harms Women

Closings, tears, and outrage for women and providers at Texas clinics

"...There were tears at Planned Parenthood's South Austin clinic this morning – from both patients and providers..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

How Do You Get From Here ... to Here?

The Austin transit system plan has vision but little consensus

"...recommend to City Council which corridor to target for Austin's next big transit investment – presumably, the long awaited..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

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