Dawson: Birth of a Neighborhood

Lightsey Road, Between Congress and First

"...a lot of differ- ent stories. But for now, and for most of its existence, the focus of DNA's..."

July 14, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Chips Are Down

Budget balancing picks up speed – and it's anything but fun and games

"...Ott's recently released "menu" of some 240 proposed cuts and fee increases to the city's fiscal year 2010 budget...."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Here Comes MetroRapid

Cap Metro rolls out its big bendy buses, the next mode in multimodal

"..."If you give people good coffee and good tunes, they will park and ride." In 1992's..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...the state of Texas was nicknamed the "hurry up and wait" session – in honor of legislators' inability to..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...Asked what they think of the Austin Climate Protection Program, most Austinites respond with a befuddled..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

All Together Now

City makes some headway on synchronizing traffic lights

"...A medley of obscenities, groans, and golden oldies are the order of the day as..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

ECSD Plays Musical Chairs, but the Music Never Stops

Environmental Shuffle

"...The City of Austin..."

Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Event Horizon

As festivals, crowds, and expenses proliferate – is Austin approaching major event overload?

"...gig ushered him south into the warm civic embrace Austin offers its South by Southwest guests. Like all major..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Postmarks

Neighbors relate their own housing crunches in response to last week's cover story.

"...Activists Misunderstand..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Column

Traffic Stop

Neighborhood Concerns

"...project] are valid as far as safety is concerned, and I think it's going to be worth it."..."

June 11, 1999 News Feature by Lee Simmons

Musical Chairs

Re-shuffling the Deck at the City's Enviro Department

"...we tend to meet any new situation by reorganizing: And a wonderful method it can be for creating the..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Eco-Education 101

The DUD: New Heitz or New Lowz?

"...Heitz was appointed as administrator of the city's environmental and water-quality programs because he has experience. It's just that..."

Feb. 9, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Wreckless Recs?

Garza's Affordability Strategy Slides Into Uselessness

"...It sounds kinda cheesy, like a drive-in movie about Austin city government. That is, if it had a love..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No Parking at Pease

Griffith: Don't Even Think of Parking Here

"...construct a driveway through a patch of unused park land. City Hall is considered a crucible for madness, and..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Who Will Guide Project Connect Into the Station?

As leaders leave the station we look at who will drive the public transit redesign

"...Randy Clarke is not irreplaceable, although there was a bit..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Officials Optimistic as Freezing Temps Approach

Peak energy demand forecast for Friday morning

"...were already packed on Wednesday morning. By the time Austin Independent School District announced it would cancel classes on..."

Feb. 2, 2022 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...the City Address before the Real Estate Council of Austin today. Reprinted below is the full text...."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

He's Got a Little List

Key highlights and lowlights of the proposed city budget

"...Some highlights (and lowlights) of City Manager Jesus Garza's proposed FY 2002..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Communication Breakdown

The city's plan to implement a radio system is turning into a long, high-dollar project

"...More than two and a half years after Austin voters approved $38 million..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mixed Signals

Council Navigates Transportation Matters

"...Barton Springs Road. Inside, the city council sat debating transportation issues on live television and then, screeeeech! Pow! Two..."

April 3, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Council Recap: Clearing the Decks for 2021 in a City That Never Stops Growing

Zoning, housing, and COVID relief dominate year's final meeting

"...up its final meeting of the year, usually long and contentious, before 10pm and without any major squabbles...."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

New Study Shows How Scooters Can Hurt

City works with CDC to analyze injuries to riders; Lege weighs in

"...A study commissioned by Austin Public Health in conjunction with the Centers for Disease..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

"...unmistakable sign that voters are ready to replace failed Republican leaders with Democrats who will work for all Texans..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature

Yellow Bike Project Turns 10

Although Yellow Bike boasts more volunteers, community-benefiting programs, and grassroots momentum than ever, a cloud of uncertainty looms over group's East 51st shop, set for demolition by early 2008

"...is the most effective form of activism. One organization, Austin's Yellow Bike Project, has been taking issues of oil-dependence,..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...referring to attempts at democracy-building in the Middle East, and apparently unaware of his own Orwellian irony Headlines• The..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

Shoal Creek Showdown

Neighbors and cyclists compromise on Shoal Creek Blvd. project -- but city staff has other ideas.

"...resurface Shoal Creek Boulevard -- from Foster Lane (near Anderson Lane) south to 38th -- may be resolved in..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Postmarks

Warren Responds

"...[Kevin Fullerton] questions, he failed to include those answers and instead chose to report whatever he found more "interesting."..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Sometimes the line between white elephants and sacred cows is very thin. Take Austin's Aqua Festival...."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature

Council: Back to Work!

Police, Fire, Water top a slim agenda post-election, pre-Thanksgiving

"...Notably, the proposed new labor contract between the city and the Austin Police Association is expected to sail through,..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...as much. He's a county judge in the Rio Grande Valley, hard on the border with Mexico. Vera started..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

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