Pumping Edwards Dry?

Creedmoor-Maha's request to pump more water gets nixed by the Barton Springs / Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.

"...in northern Hays County that involves often-controversial developer Gary Bradley...."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...serve as the official I-35 bypass, but developer Gary Bradley -- who heads a private group that wants to..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...of Big Brother: Recently, on ABC's Politically Incorrect, host Bill Maher commented that the New York/D.C. terrorists were decidedly..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...of these events until early May, when a certain bill in the Texas Legislature -- to create a special..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Classical Listings: John Stokes, Bill Curra, Stewart Wise, Robi Polgar..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

A roundup of local news, rumors, and factoids from around Austin

"...should surprise no one, Save Our Springs Alliance attorney Bill Bunch sent letters on July 31 to City Manager..."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Postscripts

Austin literary agent Jim Hornfischer hasn't been sleeping. He's taking the bar at the end of the month, he and his wife have three children, and he recently founded his own agency, Hornfischer Literary Management, Inc., after eight years with The Literary Group, an agency headquartered in New York known for handling celebrity books.

"...kinds, really. Flags of Our Fathers (2000), by James Bradley and Ron Powers, about the Battle of Iwo Jima,..."

July 13, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Austin Critics Table Winners 2000-01

"...Touring Show, DanceYou Walk, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, UT Performing Arts Center..."

June 15, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers holding forth, but not holding back.

"...role of tweaking done deals. Examples are many: the billion-dollar, 100-year water deal with LCRA; the "Bradley development deal";..."

June 1, 2001 Column

Naked City

City attorney Andy Martin retires after nearly seven years of service.

"...down water quality protection zones, the annexation of Gary Bradley's Circle C -- Garza wrote, "I have enjoyed working..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Local news in Austin, Texas

"...be close at hand for Victoria Sen. Ken Armbrister's bill (SB 1812) to create a special taxing district for..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...Bradley Carlin, Barefoot in the Park..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Naked City

Rick Green and Ken Armbrister push a flurry of bills creating special water and development districts -- including the reviled, though much-revised, "Bradley bill" -- through their respective chambers at the Legislature.

"...last month, filing not one, not two, but six bills to create special water, road, and development districts in..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Postmarks

Austin - bands, bikes, billboards, ballots, Bradley, and beyond - under scrutiny.

"...Banning Billboards..."

April 27, 2001 Column

Naked City

The Greater Chamber of Commerce wants AMD to build its next mega chip facility in Austin; Gary Bradley is calling on his friends at the Lege for help; the city's libraries have been hit with a budget crunch; Molly Ivins is glad she's left the Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Austin police spokeswoman Sally Muir has moved upstairs to become Chief Stan Knee's assistant.

"...week's town hall meeting in Buda, where developer Gary Bradley is waging an AMD recruitment campaign of his own..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Bills that would create a special taxing and development district for Gary Bradley's Spillar Tract land move forward at the Lege, despite Bradley's apparent violation of his agreement with the city.

"...Will all of Gary Bradley's wheeling and dealing be to no avail? Will Kirk..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Negotiations continue on a bill that would create a special taxing district for land owned by Gary Bradley southwest of Austin; environmentalists and others who oppose such a district cry foul.

"...the likelihood of an agreement on Rep. Rick Green's bill creating a special taxing district for property owned by..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Postmarks

The union's due, the boys in blue, The Sopranos' view, and Miracle Mike takes it on the, um, chin.

"...Last week's "Naked City" column on the "Gary Bradley partners'" recent violation of their development deal with the..."

April 13, 2001 Column

Naked City

Developer Gary Bradley pulls back on legislation that would create a special development district for his Spillar Ranch property southwest of Austin, but the development could move forward anyway.

"...City Council lined up 7-0 against his proposal, Gary Bradley told council members on Tuesday that he would ask..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

The Inside Deal

"...that one coming. Less than a year after Gary Bradley signed his historic deal with the city -- agreeing,..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...who brought father Dan and Meredith together for the bill, was also on hand. Political consultant Mark Yznaga, who..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Postmarks

Kudos for the Lost Austin issue, and much environmental ado.

"...its time, daring. The great, and often underrated actor, Bill Paterson, I think he really is Scottish, played the..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Column

Postmarks

A mixed salad of Green letters and more.

"...to move downtown and call it environmental policy, the Bradley deal, and Stratus Proposal)...."

Jan. 12, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Thank you for the run-down of the bills to expect in the upcoming Lege session ["Looking for..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Column

The Year That Wasn't

"...support the city's settlement with Circle C developer Gary Bradley. The New Enviros, later joined by former council member..."

Jan. 5, 2001 News Feature

Why Austin Gets Screwed

"...The Southeast Texas rep is well-known for his anti-Austin bills -- from a bill that would have required cities..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Making a List

Examining the prospects for Austin's lobby at the 77th Legislature

"...his hat handed to him. The Stratus Properties-driven Senate Bill 1704 rose from the dead with a vengeance as..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

What's the Deal?

The Details in the City's Proposed Settlement With Stratus Properties Are the Fine Print in the Term Sheet.

"...be developed in compliance with the SOS ordinance. House Bill 1704 allows developers to return to ordinances in place..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...coming alongside the re-election of Dist. 7 member David Bradley, the right-wingers' most prominent leader on the board. Liberals..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Art of the Deal

City Coucil wants to cut a deal with Stratus Properties on the Barton Creek properties because they think House Bill 1704 gives them no other option.

"...Watson says the city has little choice under House Bill 1704, a pro-development law that the Texas Legislature re-enacted..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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