Downtown Condos: What's Up?

Developers deliver the lowdown on the economy and the future of Austin's new high-rises

"...In that context, Austin's new urban skyline – much like Lady Bird Lake..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Book of the Stars, Stars of the Books

The 2008 Nebula Awards ceremony comes to Austin

"...Writers of America have chosen our hippie-riddled and tech-enhanced sprawl as the one in which to champion their favorite..."

April 18, 2008 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Finding the Sweet Spot

For Austin's 'density bonus' development program – what's on our wish list?

"...cities nationwide, and on its way toward adoption in Austin. For those concerned about how development and rapid growth..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Starving and Art in Marfa, Texas

Sonic Youth plays Marfa, turns on the bright lights.

"...most of them – including a whole lot of Austin faces – were really there to see the free..."

Oct. 8, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

The Making of Downtown North

The Domain may sound like just another fancy mall – but planners say it's the seed of a second Austin

"...a shopper's Disneyland and pre-emptively dismissed by many Central Austinites as a strange, upmarket interloper, more suited for the..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Developing Stories: What Would Andrés Duany Do?

The town-planning messiah fixes Austin.

"...over a beer at the Cedar Door about solving Austin's various current urban-design and planning conundrums...."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

SOS Files for Bankruptcy

The stalwart defenders of Barton Springs reorganize in face of court loss.

"...Springs Alliance v. Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District, the Austin-based non-profit conservation group today filed for reorganization in federal..."

April 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...catastrophic spill. The Edwards Aquifer provides about 5% of Austin's drinking water, and nearly all of San Antonio's. Aquifer..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

22 to Think About

Austin Museum of Art shows new local art that engages the mind

"...culture spoon-fed to you make it taste better? The Austin Museum of Art exhibition "New Art in Austin: 22..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Westward Ho!

In-progress or proposed developments for near-western Hill Country rise overnight like so many toxic mushrooms

"...Enjoy the wide-open spaces west of Austin while you can – before the creeks turn muddy,..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...making full use of existing railroad rights-of-way through East Austin, choosing instead to paint stripes and erect signs on..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Between Round Rock and a Hard Place

Northridge Acres can't find water, water anywhere.

"...the first 2,000 gallons -- more than double what Austinites pay -- and goes up from there. Water bills..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Walter Howerton Jr

Page Two

Returning from vacation offers a new appreciation for the city -- and for uniquely Austin events like the Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival.

"...if ever so slightly. Toward that end, we've added ex-Austinite Shannon Wheeler's wonderful Too Much Coffee Man to our..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Citizen Mary

A Profile of Mary Arnold, Advocate for Austin

"...the business of running the family household. Fortunately for Austin, she did not...."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Take the A-Train

Mike Clark-Madison discusses 10 years covering light rail, and urges voters to support it.

"...If this story, which has been going on in Austin for 15 years or more, and which in cities..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Covering New Ground

Robin Rather talks about Austin's future, and her own, after stepping down as chair of the Save Our Springs Alliance.

"...to begin work with the high-tech CEOs in the Austin Network. The Chronicle talked with her about this recent,..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Real Seoul Food

Koreana Korean Grill and Sushi Bar

"...As Austin sprawl crawls further and further north and car dealerships,..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Food Feature by Meredith Phillips

Boom and Gloom

Austin's Budget Struggles to Keep Up

"...do it all with cuts." So, in keeping with Austin tradition, 19 out of 20 people who care about..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Houston's Long Shadow

Austin-Bashing: It's Not Over Yet

"...Senator Gonzalo Barrientos (D-Austin) just hates to say "I told you so." But..."

April 4, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Out of Pawn

Austin's Best Bar Band, Buick MacKane

"...other New Sincerity band he served time with in-between Austin's first glam punk band, the Droogs, and Buick. "Doctor..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Perpetuating Preservation

Austin's Historic Victory Grill

"...of the most integral fixtures in the history of Austin music...."

Jan. 3, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Mug Life

Austin isn't a world-class beer destination, but it's close

"...It's difficult to overstate how hungry the Austin beer economy is at the moment. With nearly 50..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Infill On Trial

What's the Verdict on the Latest Central-City Boom?

"...Welcome to Austin Tomorrow. That is, Austin today. Which was supposed to..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature

Postmarks

"...commission while fully inclusive negotiations can take place? Does Austin need apartments and office space so desperately that we..."

July 19, 2002 Column

How Cities Work: Suburbs, Sprawl, and the Roads Not Taken

"...How Cities WorkSuburbs, Sprawl, and the Roads Not Taken..."

May 4, 2001 Books Review by Tim Walker

Postmarks

Interfaith's Socialist Agenda

"...am ashamed at the actions of the leaders of Austin Interfaith. These so-called leaders are preaching socialism in the..."

April 23, 1999 Column

Road Shows

Are County Bond Proposals Good for the Long Haul?

"...illustration by Jason Stout Driving west out of Austin, it used to be easy enough to tell when..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...square one. Is Lewis Carroll running the city of Austin? And will he pay the repair bills the next..."

July 16, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...zone of the Barton Springs Aquifer. The City of Austin's rules, including the S.O.S. ordinance, apply in only about..."

May 1, 1998 Column

Ready to Bond

AISD Tries to Ease Overcrowding

"...by Roseana Auten If you live within the Austin Independent School District (AISD), a bond election is in..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

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