Postmarks

"...As evil, soulless, groundwater-polluting scum, I'd like to remind both Daryl Slusher and..."

July 19, 2002 Column

Going With the Flow

The LCRA Connection

"...hardly see the LCRA and its general manager, former Austin City Councilmember Mark Rose, as allies. Instead, LCRA is..."

Sept. 4, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

With Friends Like Jim Bob...

Developer Gary Bradley Is Sued by Old Pal as Finances Fade

"...was filed early last month, is $3.8 million in water and wastewater fees that the plaintiff insists are being..."

March 28, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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

Public Notice: A Drop in the Aquifer

Still in a drought, in the middle of a downpour

"...up to 4 inches of rain at places in Austin and Travis County, but as you already knew in..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Hop on this crop of opps for top Pops shops

"...certain combinations of flavor to make a person’s mouth water, to make their taste buds sing Hallelujah. Which is..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 10 Environmental Stories

Save Our Springs' anniversary, Al Armendariz's move, and the bag ban

"...across the country, including Texas: home of a decreasing water supply and a shrinking number of livestock, plants, birds,..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

It's Your City Council!

Brigid Shea and Clay Dafoe vs. Lee Leffingwell

"...mayoral race could be described as "Classic" vs. "New Austin" – and voters will have to decide which candidate..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Inside Out ... Outside In

The growing influence of fringe movements on City Hall reflects either a healthy populism or the implosion of civic engagement

"...whether the city should put a warning label on utility bills alerting residents that fluoride had been added to..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

The Action's in Place 3

Shade, Tovo, Nofziger race most watched and closely contested

"...gaffe as sensational as trampling a salamander at the Austin Environmental Forum – are essentially coasting to re-election, Place..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

A Glimpse at AE's GM Candidates

How might these Californians take on Austin's challenges?

"...Austin Energy's new general manager will be facing no shortage..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Res Publica

"...GREEN NETWORK MEETING 6-8:30pm. Red Bud Center, 3601 Lake Austin Blvd., 473-3200. www.texasgreennetwork.org...."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature

Spring Training

Seasonal snapshots of the council candidates

"...Position: Utility greenfielder..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Big Picture Map

A comprehensive map of Town Lake Corridor public and private development projects

"...5 Additional information provided by George Zapalac, city of Austin..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

Beside the Point

It's trump and counter-trump in the council vs. charter wars

"...feel compelled to mention the citation we garnered in Austin judicial annals this week, specifically in those dog-eared pages..."

March 31, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Green Wave

Virgina Fleck's 8,000-shopping bag mandala, 'Laguna Gyra,' swirls in imitation of a significant environmental disaster and sends an urgent, powerful message about the need for environmental restoration

"...Caught between the water's edge and reeds at Laguna Gloria, a plastic cup,..."

July 15, 2005 Arts Review

Naked City

How Texas environmental policy fared in the Legislature

"...value on their land due to regulations such as water quality measures, zoning, or transportation planning. The bill was..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Judge Slaps SOS, Bunch

Enviro group penalized for 'frivolous' Lazy 9 lawsuit

"...two years later, is now a hero to many Austin developers for cracking down on their nemesis Bill Bunch...."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips

Windmills play a powerful role both in Texas' past and present.

"...away from increasing winds. The self-regulating machines meant that water could be pumped without constant human attention...."

Jan. 25, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

A mixed salad of Green letters and more.

"...Wasn't," Jan. 5] with specific attention to No. 5: "Austin's Environmental Movement Implodes."..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Column

Postmarks

A tawdry Kelsonian cababble.

"...Rob D'Amico's article on LCRA's proposed Bee Caves-to-Dripping Springs water line ["High and Dry," June 2]. There are a..."

June 9, 2000 Column

Going, Going, Gone?

Gary Bradley agrees to sell 1,000 acres of land to the city

"...Do you really want to save your springs, Austin? If so, it's time to take a hammer to..."

March 17, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Making Hay Out of Y2K

Preparedness 101

"...A spectacularly attended Austin City Council meeting held recently brought together Mayor Kirk..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature by Marc Savlov

Changes on the Table

"...of time limits - 3.5 years in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (west of town), and 5.5 years in..."

May 15, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the preeminent soothsayer on the sports desk at the Austin American-Statesman, was discussing the possibility of a national championship..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...approval of a cross-section of local contingents. Even the Austin Police Association is willing to go along with the..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Feature

A Few Questions for a Newcomer

Got a Problem With Salamanders, Bare Feet, and One Algae Tie?

"...In late August, the Austin American-Statesman's new editor Richard Oppel used his column to..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

"...Indonesia, the lawsuits by Freeport against the City of Austin over the company's proposed development above Barton Springs, and..."

June 30, 1995 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Here Comes the Convention Center: Austin Convention Center directors unveiled the plan for the new..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature

Public Notice: Wednesdays

All this news is sure getting in the way of the news.

"...is meant for low-income customers" of the city-owned electric, water, and drainage utilities. He notes that CAP "will spend..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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