What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...running from Downtown to the Crestview Station at Airport Blvd. This week, they released a poll showing support from..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

TxDot's Retention Detention

The I-35 / Ben White drainage tunnel may be adequately filtered -- someday

"...While devising their makeover of the I-35 and Ben White interchange five years ago, TxDOT engineers came to..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Taking the Slow Road

The I-35 improvement project is running way behind schedule -- in part because it keeps growing.

"...only stretched from Martin Luther King Boulevard south to Ben White. Now, it stretches from Georgetown to Buda, although..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Work in Progress

Council members' transportation projects

"...Intersection Improvements: Airport Blvd. at Gunther ($75,000)..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The Beast Wins a Round

Preliminary approval -- but still grave concern -- for two South Austin Supercenters

"...Supercenter projects -- at I-35 and Slaughter, and on Ben White near Congress. Then the ZAP handed the anti-Wal-Mart..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Endorsements

"...more palatable package next time -- one that would benefit all residents, not just those who live outside of..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature

To Pursue … or Not?

When should police chase a suspect?

"...through a red light at the intersection of West Ben White Boulevard and Pack Saddle Pass as he led..."

June 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Low Intelligence. Always.

"...From the Statesman: A soft-sided cooler bought at the Ben White Boulevard Wal-Mart in South Austin led authorities to..."

April 30, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Woody's South

Much to be thankful for

"...321 Ben White Blvd. #300, 851-9663..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Endorsement

The 'Chronicle' endorses Margot Clarke in Place 3

"...some fire to continue the activist tradition of retiring incumbents Jackie Goodman and Daryl Slusher. Clarke is a scrapper;..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature

Time Warner Subscribers Miss Out on Packers/Cowboys Game

"...Fourth St., 473-0450; Warehouse Saloon & Billiards, 509 E. Ben White Blvd., 443-8799; Ringers Sports Lounge, 415 Colorado St.,..."

Nov. 29, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Congress (200 Congress), his presentation of a specially designed white Alba truffle menu continues through the month of November,..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

If You Encounter This Guy, Call 911

Man confronted by voting officials when caught giving incorrect voting info

"...the polling place in the Randalls at 2025 West Ben White Blvd...."

Oct. 20, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin at Large: Too Late to Turn Back Now?

The long, slow slog to a new I-35 could still change direction

"...billion) segment between Hwy. 290 E. and Hwy. 290 W./Ben White Blvd., which will remove the upper decks between..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Highways and Scooters and Impact Fees, Oh My!

Austin mobility plans are moving right along

"...East (the Manor Expressway) south to U.S. 290 West (Ben White Blvd.); the northern and southern Capital Express segments..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council OK's Motel Purchase to Help Homeless

Also on the dais: parks, trains, trails, diapers

"...One example: the proposed South Austin Housing Center on Ben White Blvd., an office building that Council had voted..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

What’s on the Agenda for Tomorrow's City Council Meeting

A new shelter strategy, Cap Metro’s Red Line expansion, and more

"...with the (now-abandoned) South Austin Housing Center proposal on Ben White Blvd. We’ll have more information on this item..."

Nov. 13, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Whole Woman’s Health Reopens

Reproductive health provider sees 40 patients on first days back in business

"...look like 'Oh, it's no big deal,' we'll just bend over here and there."..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

An Undue Burden: Supremes Vindicate Pro-Choice Texans

Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt

"...network. In Austin, only the Planned Parenthood ASC on Ben White Blvd. would have remained...."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...crisis. In Austin, only the Planned Parenthood ASC on Ben White Blvd. would have remained...."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Awaits Supreme Court HB 2 Ruling

Attorneys voice confidence in SCOTUS striking abortion law

"...areas. In Austin, only the Planned Parenthood ASC on Ben White Blvd. would survive. The other parts of HB..."

June 7, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Hear Ye, Hear Ye

Listening in on the CodeNEXT Sound Check

"...new Community Home Center and ReStore at 500 W. Ben White Blvd., on Sat., Nov. 21, 10am-2pm, with remarks..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Gay Place: Cock in a Frock on a Rock

It's time to get ready for 2013 Pride!

"...WITH MS. WRIGHT Margaret Wright on the black & whites is a great way to head into the weekend...."

Aug. 16, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Be Our Guest

Local attractions wish to welcome Hurricane Ike evacuees with deep discounts.

"...Blazer Tag 1701 Ben White Blvd., 512/462-0202 Blazer Tag, the largest laser tag..."

Sept. 18, 2008 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

City Council Notebook

So much stuff before Council this week …

"...25: Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and benefits for the city manager. The reappearance of Wilby? Item..."

April 2, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

2005 City of Austin Election

Saturday, May 7

"...Wes Benedict..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...big avenue that stretches south of Town Lake to Ben White Blvd., is a symbiotic study in entrepreneurial successes..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature

Early Voting

Oct. 24 - Nov. 4

"...WEST *Ben Hur Shrine Center, 7811 Rockwood Randalls, 3300 Bee Caves..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

The May 15 Ballot

"...Travis Co. Airport Boulevard 5501 Airport Blvd...."

April 30, 2004 News Feature

Early Voting: Monday, Feb. 23, through Friday, March 5

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary – March 9, 2004

"...Lane (1700 W. Parmer, at Metric) Travis Co. Airport Blvd. Offices (5501 Airport Blvd.)..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature

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