Then There's This: The Urge To Conserve

Council postpones action on drought contingency plan

"...There's no getting around it – Austin residents have embraced water conservation as a way of..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: No Drought Here

So what if the lakes are half full – it rained, didn't it?

"...months ago, during a City Council work session on Austin Water Utility's budget outlook, Mayor Lee Leffingwell raised the..."

July 27, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Gregor's Greenwashing

"...Dear Editor, After greenwashing Austin’s Climate Protection Plan for more than two years (see,..."

June 23, 2009 Postmarks

Keeping Off the Grass

Don't be a Lance Armstrong! Quit your lawn habit with a little help from xeriscaping.

"...say about the endless turf that dominates so many Austin landscapes. With this summer's wicked drought leaving lawns in..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Neighbors vs. Neighbors

A profile of the Central Texas struggle over Alcoa Rockdale and its plans for expansionAlcoa announces new "voluntary" emissions reductions.

"...delivers a friendly, rambling talk on the progress of water district legislation at the Capitol, another water board official..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Council Watch

City inks 50-year water deal with LCRA

"...The Austin City Council approved the 50-year water deal with the..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

The Daily Hustle: 5/13/10 (Updated)

Arizona travel ban, water conservation, and other subjects left unsaid

"...Even topics not on the agenda hovered around the..."

May 13, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...Tuesday. For coverage, see our news blog, the Chronic, austinchronicle.com/chronic...."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature

All in the Family

Elizabeth, Bruce & George: Love, Austin Style

"...If you gave the First Lady of Austin, Elizabeth Christian, a choice between talking to a reporter..."

July 19, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...Five months ago, Austinites heard the surprising announcement that Formula One motor racing..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: The Smartest Guy in the Room

Professor Spelman breaks down the cost of WTP4

"...all intents and purposes the conclusion of the decades-long Water Treatment Plant No. 4 saga – the City Council's..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Budget Breakdown

The final presentation of the city's $525.3 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2007 is Friday, Aug. 31; the focus: Major Utilities and Infrastructure and Growth Management – yea haw!

"...Utilities and Infrastructure and Growth Management – but as Austin continues its unabated growth, these are the agencies directly..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...the deal with Tesla aren't sure exactly how much water the factory is using or will use, despite repeated..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Dam Break at AWU?

An assistant director is placed on leave amid allegations of discrimination

"...four female employees against an assistant director at the Austin Water Utility. Gopal Guthikonda, a city employee since 1987..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Decker Golf: Not Tee Time

Council agrees to wait before deciding Decker's fate

"...After sobering testimony from Austin Water Utility Director Greg Mes­zaros three weeks ago, Council..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

Betting on Cloud Juice

Richard's Rainwater keeps its eye in the sky

"...and sell straight-from-the-sky (and sent through a state-approved filter) rainwater in Texas keeps three sealed, largely untouched bottles of..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Food Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Daily Hustle: 8/16/10

Ask yourself - Who's the MACC?

"...of all radios currently in use by City of Austin departments.”..."

Aug. 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Insiders

Meet City Hall's local candidates for city manager

"...as reports of wired politicos lobbying on her behalf, Austin native Laura Huffman comes with a dense local résumé..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...in his mouth. Nonsmokers could walk 50 feet to Waterloo for a smoke-free breakfast...."

Jan. 13, 2006 Column

Cole Hosts AE Forum at ACC

Panel discusses rate proposal, consequences, possible alternatives

"...spirited if not entirely illuminating Saturday morning forum at Austin Community College-Riverside, Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and a..."

Jan. 28, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Fun With Fluoride, Continued

Enviro Board wants answers

"...Opponents of water fluoridation got a boost last week when the city's..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

How Green Grows My County?

'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands

"...toward the southeast to the Bastrop County line. The Austin-Bastrop River Corridor Partner­ship and the Trust for Public Land..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Council Watch

High Chairs, Water Systems, and Jails

"...meeting, which will start with an item to provide water service to Freeport's proposed 700-acre Lantana development, located southwest..."

July 21, 1995 News Column

A Few Rounds Over Decker

How many golf courses does Austin need?

"...Does Austin need a golf course at Decker Lake?..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

Then There's This: Away We Go

Who does Austin want to lead the way

"...statement. "I am ready to ask the voters of Austin to look at my record – a record of..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: The Fires This Time

Austin's feverish summer a tinderbox for rumination

"...As I write on Wednesday morning, Austin is surrounded by flames...."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Drill, Balcones Road, Drill

Out in West Austin, they're drinking your milkshake

"...beginning to look like it's balding from extremely low water levels, some of Austin's wealthier residents would be damned..."

July 2, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

The Daily Hustle: 11/19/10

Waterlogged meeting for council

"...session in Council Chambers yesterday, with major votes on Water Treatment Plant No. 4 and the water/wasterwater service extension..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

One Part Grudge and Two Parts Grovel

"...pours a comforting but disorienting brew passed off as water wisdom [“Point Austin,” News, Sept. 3]. Of course he..."

Sept. 8, 2010 Postmarks

Best-Laid Plans

How does the patchwork of separate plans for the future of Central Texas fit together? No one knows.

"...lines since the early 1800s, we can foresee the Austin area's future by following the plans for water, land..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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