Point Austin: High Tuition

As the centex toll plan moves forward, Austin becomes a reluctant stepchild

"...financial projections, "It's like building a courthouse or a water treatment plant," he says, "or a nuclear power plant..."

March 11, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The Envision Central Texas project is an opportunity for the citizens to plan our own destiny.

"...Nothing is ever really settled in Austin, even the obvious. The fact that metro Austin will..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The Chieftains of the Green Tribe need to remember that City Council represents all Austinites.

"...at the Chronicle is "city editor." That "city" is Austin. It is not Central Austin. It is not Kirk..."

May 3, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: Money Changes Everything

In budget crunch, how will Austin decide which 'pet projects' get spayed?

"...It's almost useless to detail how bad Austin's fiscal situation is, because it just keeps getting worse..."

April 26, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Theatre Refuses to Fade in 1995 And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going

The past 12 months saw some of Austin's

"...wanted everyone else in theatre to go, too. But Austin theatre is nothing if not persistent. Like the character..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Arts Feature

Who's the Hog in This Circle C Water Fight?

Fight between golf course and LCRA shows it's not easy being green

"...what it thought was a nifty plan to conserve water and manage runoff from three nearby subdivisions at the..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

OroBianco Italian Creamery Makes Magic With Water Buffalo Milk

Making mozzarella from white gold

"...is sitting on his property watching his herd of water buffalo, which he co-owns with Jason and Marianna Peeler...."

Dec. 11, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

RECA Gets a Splash of Cold Water

LCRA proposes aggressive conservation measures for these drought-ridden times

"...not the same as wants" when it comes to water use, warned Tom Mason, general manager of the Lower..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Well of Controversy: Water Hogs Threaten Farm

Water shortage in East Travis County growth corridor threatens Tecolote Farm

"...and meteorological – doesn't change soon. The farm needs water, and when it doesn't come from the hot skies,..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

How to Keep Water in Central Texas

Long-range planning tries to cover multiple bases, but some say environment is left out

"...to Central Texas, and with them more lawns to water, SUVs to scrub, and toilets to flush. As the..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Invasion of the Water Snatchers

Pittsburgh Utility Snapping Up Area Companies

"...Swimmers plunge into the cool waters of Jacob's Well near Wimberley. photograph by Robert Bryce..."

April 3, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

One Water to Rule Them All

"...Hamilton Pool Road, is asserted to be in “West Austin,” and it is claimed the draw on local groundwater..."

March 1, 2024 Postmarks

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...For decades, Austinites have been calling for the closure of the Fayette..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: LCRA’s Water Marketing Ambitions Could Lower the Colorado River Below Austin

Environmental activist Rusty Middleton raises concerns over a groundwater pumping plan

"...a permit it is seeking from the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) plans..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Column by Rusty Middleton

Water Balloon Tech: Burst or Bust?

New stretches in water balloon technology hit the market but not the mark

"...and going a little nuts in the yard while watering the grass. Getting blasted with a stream of cold..."

May 15, 2015 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Sober Living Dealt Splash of Cold Water

Staying dry would be easier without the extra heat

"...a sober living environment for women, the small South Austin facility has become a go-to sanctuary for musicians and..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Water Management: Swimming in Policy

Governor-appointed committee outlines water policy issues it intends to prioritize

"...Water policy is so complicated and broad in Texas that..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Will the Water Flow at Northridge?!?

Travis County finally finds a way to bring water to tiny Northridge Acres

"...county leaders to talk about Northridge Acres. Stuck between Austin and Round Rock (and Travis and Williamson counties), the..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

"Water, Water Everywhere..."

"...is it safe to drink? Ever since drinking tap water contaminated with the parasite cryptosporidium caused illness and even..."

Aug. 2, 1996 Column

LCRA Treads Water in Dry Times

The LCRA emerged from the 83rd relatively unscathed, but still no one is particularly happy

"...organization charged primarily with the delicate balance of distributing water to a host of central Texas municipalities – including..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Austin Needs a 'Conservation First' Policy With Water

"...featured an article on a possible new city of Austin landfill near Webberville [“The Webberville Conundrum,” News, June 6]...."

June 10, 2008 Postmarks

'Counting Water'

Third-Place Winner

"...The water's colder than I like. I prefer tubwater, but I..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Books Feature by Carolyn Lindell

Plainview Estates to Finally Get Water

County signs off on connecting the 40 homes in low-income subdivision to water service

"...40 homes in the low-income Plainview Estates subdivision to water service...."

April 6, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Study Finds Pesticides Tainting U.S. Water Supply

Industry argues chemicals at safe drinking levels, activists worry about impact on wildlife

"...Toxic pesticides are finding their way into the nation's waterways and drinking-water supplies, according to a recently released U.S...."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Avatar: The Way of Water

James Cameron goes deep, emotionally and aquatically, in his sci-fi epic

"...Landau presented a handful of scenes at Fantastic Fest, Austin's tastemaker genre film festival. Before the event, I had..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin and Others Convince TCEQ to Change Graywater Reuse Rules

New rulemaking creates system of credits for beneficial reuse, incentivizes sound environmental practices

"...you had said 10 or 15 years ago that Austin and Dripping Springs had allied on an environmental issue,..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Where to Get East Coast-Style Bagels in Austin

Bagel culture is coming full circle

"...When I moved to Austin from New York 13 years ago, I went to..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Day Trips: Water Gardens, Fort Worth

Stay dry while surrounded by cascading falls

"...The Fort Worth Water Gardens roar and whisper a liquid song. Compartmentalized in..."

June 5, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Waterboarded in South Austin

Polly Parsons is still getting hassled by water supplier

"...assaults on a small sober living residence in South Austin, the Slaughter Creek Acres Water Supply Corp. has agreed..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Page Three: Hell in a Handbasket
or, the Worst of Austin

A week in the life of local government

"...hitting the fan this week. From the Chamber of Concrete/Austin American-Statesman war on public education to the eternal shell..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Column by Nick Barbaro

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