Point Austin: Awake in the Hurricane

Enduring the last few days of the Lege's biennial cataclysm

"...– Uber and Lyft – will shortly return to Austin streets, free of the burdens of city regulations that..."

May 26, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Preserving Austin's Natural Mecca

Interactive documentary project Living Springs celebrates Barton Springs

"...as one of the top things to do in Austin for locals and visitors alike, the 72-degree natural spring..."

July 31, 2015 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Keep Austin Affordable

"...who testified, a 27-year-old renter who has lived in Austin for almost 20 years. I have no association with..."

June 15, 2015 Postmarks

Point Austin: Austin's Ruination

We've identified the trouble with Austin. It's Austinites.

"...But it's undeniable that event tourism places burdens on Austin residents and city infrastructure, and both city officials and..."

March 20, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Questions for Candidates

The answers aren't easy

"...ago, I was exchanging notes with another observer of Austin politics, and he asked what I thought was the..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Then There's This: Extreme Sprawl

SH 45 toll road hawks back in the driver's seat

"...pledge. The Precinct 3 Travis County com­missioner convinced Southwest Austin voters in 2012 that he would get a Southwest..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Best of Austin: No Pasture Greener

"Best of Austin" 2013 is coming. Let's look back at some previous bests.

"...Not all Best of Austins are created equal. These are the champs that have..."

Sept. 11, 2013 Chronolog Post by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: The Reading Railroad

Mayor's search for rail funding earns cheap shot from 'Statesman'

"...The future of Austin as a city rests to a great degree on..."

May 10, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Suburban Nightmare

PromiseLand West amphitheatre plans drown out neighborhood opposition

"...Indeed, NAs are blamed for everything from suburban sprawl to Austin's high cost of living. Keep in mind,..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Buckle Up

The 20-year argument over SH 45 resumes apace

"...remains convinced that the road would only encourage more sprawl, and thus more traffic and more congestion. She points..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Sounds Like a Plan

CAMPO's 2035 Plan reads like a dream of a different Central Texas

"...higher density growth patterns (and transportation) vs. endless suburban sprawl; the "regional public transportation system" that would feature "intermodal"..."

April 16, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Once More Into the MUD

What we get when we annex unplanned development: plenty of entertainment

"...this year, the U.S. Supreme Court issued the Northwest Austin suburb a partial victory in its lawsuit against the..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Austin Cannot Avoid Dirty Air

"...Dear Editor, The short answer to "Can Austin Avoid the Stigma of Dirty Air" [News, July 24]..."

July 28, 2009 Postmarks

Point Austin: The Super Looks Back

Retiring Pat Forgione considers a decade mostly well spent

"...not entirely fair. While it's undeniable that the retiring Austin ISD superintendent could talk the painted mascot off a..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Levy Steps Back ... and Shoots Long

Running the city is easier campaigned than done

"...that he was considering a run for mayor of Austin, he added that he would not be beholden to..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Redevelopment Will Rid South Austin of Its Authentic 'Funkiness'

"...reserved for warehouses on out-of-the-way backstreets? Let’s not forget Austin’s claim to fame when trying to design the architectural..."

Feb. 6, 2008 Postmarks

Austin's Unlikable Hippy Nostalgia

"...by the letter written by Donald Dodson ("Life in Austin Used to Be Better") [“Postmarks,” Dec. 7]. I was..."

Dec. 22, 2007 Postmarks

Battling Challenges Here Is a Testament to Austin

"...Dear Editor, As a rather new resident to Austin, or a "carpetbagger" as one writer recently called us..."

Dec. 9, 2007 Postmarks

Point Austin: You Think Austin's Weird?

Consider the ballots beyond city limits

"...ballot so brief they'll wonder why they bothered. Southeast Austin voters (District 2, Austin Independent School District) will choose..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Austin Climate Protection Plan

The five components

"...2) Austin Energy..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Austin: Grow Up and Be a Real City!

"...Re: “My Migas, My City” [News, July 21]: The Austin Chronicle apparently can't see the forest for the migas...."

July 25, 2006 Postmarks

Point Austin: Budget Time

Running all the numbers, we have to pay for what we need

"...dollar a month [in property taxes] for the median Austin homeowner."..."

June 9, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Unclean Hands

Prop. 1 and Prop. 2 are not "open," not "clean" – and definitely not progressive

"...I've spent nearly 20 years in Austin as a progressive writer and journalist, a longtime advocate..."

May 5, 2006 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Refighting the Last Wars

Prop. 1, Prop. 2, Saving Barton Springs ... and Everything Else

"..."Growing Together: How AMD Is Renewing Its Commitment to Austin" was "printed on recycled paper, using 30% post consumer..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Saturday Smoke Signals

Place 3 surprises, while the rest of the vote follows the program

"...be seen if the new council – now absent anti-sprawl warriors Daryl Slusher and Jackie Goodman – will be..."

May 13, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin Will Survive and Thrive With Ban

"...Editor, I am a native Texan who lived in Austin for five years and moved to Los Angeles two..."

April 15, 2005 Postmarks

Cover Austin

"...leaving the Chronicle along with his vast experience covering Austin, you should focus more on local issues. I know..."

Jan. 12, 2005 Postmarks

Austin @ Large: Highway Ho-Ho-Ho!

As concrete Christmas arrives, who's got the last laugh now?

"...lobby against the corridor. How that's going to affect Austin remains to be seen, because technically State Highway 130..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Hate Males, Not Rails

Please don't make me write this column again in four years.

"...built around a central spine that connected all of Austin's actual high-traffic destinations, would be of substantial help as..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Toll Roadkill

The dead armadillos are on the sides of the highway, not in the middle

"...both use some lessons in tolerance and humility), and Austin is richer for their commitment to public life. On..."

July 23, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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