Trying Times for South Austin Community

"...as many losses. But to be honest, despite the traffic, despite the increase in property prices, despite all of..."

Jan. 8, 2013 Postmarks

Austin a Speed Trap?

"...Dear Editor, I was driving from San Antonio to Austin last Saturday morning along north I-35 in the vicinity..."

Feb. 15, 2010 Postmarks

Point Austin: Madness in Many Packages

From Highland Mall to PACT, the lunatics are at large

"...that visits town that weekend and that has caused traffic problems at or near the mall – has soured..."

April 10, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Austin's Public Transportation System Has Problems

"...Hello, My family took advantage of Austin's public transportation system to get to and from the..."

July 5, 2008 Postmarks

ABIA Traffic Up – Not Down

"...June 13 “Naked City” reports that passenger travel at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport dropped 3% in April compared to the..."

June 12, 2008 Postmarks

Austin Needs Off-Road Hike-and-Bike Trails

"...biggest obstacle to bike transportation is riding alongside fast-moving traffic. There are a number of volunteer groups in Austin..."

May 13, 2008 Postmarks

Austin Should Be Ashamed About Inadequate Bike Lanes

"...see your coverage of the bike issues facing the Austin community [“The Revolution Will Not Be Motorized,” News, May..."

May 8, 2008 Postmarks

Point Austin: Whose City Is It?

Northcross Wal-Mart fight is about a lot more than a site plan

"...the city to do. Period." As the citizens of Austin, paying his retainer, are we supposed to be reassured..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Austin Not Pedestrian or Biker Friendly

"...Dear Editor, Now that Austin has an ordinance forbidding pedestrians to start conversations with..."

Nov. 7, 2007 Postmarks

Follow South Austin Master Plan

"...site; a key element there is the use of traffic impact analysis to set overall density for new development...."

June 14, 2006 Postmarks

Point Austin: Beside the Point

City capitulates to development plans on the Bull Creek watershed

"...proposed rezoning of the Champion Sisters' tract in northwest Austin. Tracts, actually – the land, named for the three..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Getting Bonded

Making the wish list was the easy part ...

"...one of the survey cards on the Web site (www.ci.austin.tx.us/budget/beac.htm), not yet quite interactive, but providing several ways to..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Shorten Traffic Light Signals

"...have expressed concern over their personal air quality in Austin, let's take the next, easier, and far more effective..."

May 10, 2005 Postmarks

Austin @ Large: Highway Ho-Ho-Ho!

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

"...means, of course, that in order to encourage TTC traffic, the state will have to forget the plans to..."

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

The Traffic Report

Rail rolls forward, but toll roads encounter slowing

"...(often dubbed the "Red Line") from Leander to the Austin Convention Center, at an estimated cost of $60 million,..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Risk

"...Dear Editor, After returning to my hometown of Austin after a 12-year absence, I am sad to see..."

July 29, 2004 Postmarks

Central Austin Plan: Love Is All Around!

Shocking scenes of consensus unfold right before the City Council's eyes

"...reached over two years to spawn the proposed Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. But by that time, the City..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Police, Where Are They?

"...Dear Editor, I applaud the Austin NAACP for taking a stance against the police. I..."

Feb. 17, 2004 Postmarks

East of Austin

Why Is This Buddha Smiling?

"...between the nondescript strip malls, elevated highways, and bumper-to-bumper traffic (by the Target at the intersection of 183 and..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature

Proposed Development Would Revive Austin Opera House but Faces Neighbor Opposition

200 Academy Drive: Big hit or last call?

"...Congress strip, looks wholly unremarkable today. But it's an Austin cultural landmark dating back 45 years, home to vitally..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...began with emotional testimony shared by people brutalized by Austin police officers at protests over the weekend, and ended..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...Chronicle's queries because the longtime TxDOT district engineer for Austin, Terry McCoy, has recently retired, just in time to..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Next Austin Bust

Will it be bad? Can we be ready? Or should we not care?

"...Welcome to Austin! It hasn't always been like this. Will it always..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: What We Think of Us

City's "community survey" an annual public selfie

"...We love Austin. We believe Austin is a great place to live..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Column by Michael King

The Power of Art in Austin’s Overlooked Objects

Defining the city's personality from the moonlight towers to the railroad bridge

"...Austin's character is made by its people, objects, and places...."

Aug. 5, 2016 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

CodeNEXT Prepares to Rewrite Austin

Sound Check, a week of city development code-related events, kicks off Nov. 16

"...In case you haven't heard, Austin is rewriting its Land Development Code. CodeNEXT is the..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Katie Matlack

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...districts and the needs of the whole city of Austin. We hope that, whoever you may choose, you keep..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Point Austin: Solid State

Leffingwell takes pride in his hometown ... and looks toward one final vote

"...in any "State of" speech. But it's arguable that Austin under Lee Leffingwell can truthfully boast – as he..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Then There's This: Tuning In to Austin

Before revising land code, city performs field work with 'Code Next'

"...that the City Council last year adopted the Imagine Austin comprehensive plan, a road map for how and where..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

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