Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...TVZ Abnormal -- 1994, Five Stars, Music Express, Germany..."

June 28, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Cap Metro wants to hear your complaints; a reader asks whether the Summer Smut issue was worth the offense it generated; a radio fan finds sustenance in a substitute; and more letters to the editor.

"..."Postmarks" (August 11) upset all of us here at Capital Metro who are working hard to improve customer service..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Column

Communication Breakdown

The city's plan to implement a radio system is turning into a long, high-dollar project

"...his new responsibilities will include overseeing all of APD's capital projects. Mills also downplayed allegations that Williams favored Motorola...."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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First, the good news ...

"...public schools." Then I pick up the San Antonio Express and read, on the front page, "Two of every..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

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Apology Demanded

"...the first state to execute a Canadian since the capital punishment was reintroduced in America...."

June 13, 1997 Column

The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics

TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...next to it (St. David's and Central Presbyterian), the Capital Factory offices (also at the Omni), and various locations..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Taking a Look at the Neighborhoods That Will Be Changed the Most by Project Connect

Diving into the iterations of the public transit redesign

"...more than it did when the City Council and Capital Metro Board of Directors endorsed the Project Connect system..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Death Watch: A Future Danger?

Texas' death chamber is only heating up

"...In Oct. 2007, Chanthakoummane, now 36, was convicted of capital murder for a killing that occurred during a botched..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Civics 101

"...PLAN MEETING Public meeting to gather input on future capital improvements. 6:30pm. Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman. www.austinisd.org/fmp...."

April 11, 2014 News Column

Project Connect: It’s East Riverside and Highland

Recommendation to CCAG chooses initial corridors for rail

"...Project Connect, the regional planning initiative within the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), suggested the East Riverside..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Post by Mac McCann

Cap Metro Adopts High Tech Timetables

Smartphones conquer the bus stops

"...If you're a regular Capital Metro bus rider, chances are you've noticed QR codes..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Katie Tomasino

Preparing for Takeoff

Plans under way for major redo of Airport Boulevard and Highland Mall

"...itself: using the principles of form-based code zoning to express the city's interest in how buildings are designed and..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Developing Stories: The State Eyes an Eastern Campus

And about that regional plan …?

"...corridor, already scheduled for a nearly $600 million Manor Express­way toll road, and where it would also help justify..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...parents, who stayed at the meeting past 10pm to express their frustration, and then showed up at another meeting..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

Limited Bus Service Wednesday

Capital Metro will offer limited service on Wednesday.

"...Press release from Capital Metro: Media Advisory Capital Metro Will Offer Limited Bus..."

Jan. 16, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Usual Suspects

The first year of the Will Wynn era closes to very mixed reviews, as Austinites wonder whether the city leadership is floundering.

"...Garcia very much, but they had star quality – expressed as brio in Watson's case and gravitas in Garcia's..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Midwives on the Move

Local midwives pressure hospitals to continue midwifery programs.

"...coalesced in the wake of last month's announcement by Capital Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates -- the faculty physician practice..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

The outcome of a light rail ballot item in San Antonio may foreshadow our own light rail vote in November.

"...are quite similar to those being used by Austin's Capital Metro, and the success or failure of the referendum..."

May 5, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Winds of Change

As electric industry restructuring opens utilities up to competition, some, including Austin's municipally-owned utility, are looking to renewable energy sources to win customers and meet the requirements of a 1999 law.

"...any of the accompanying marketing costs or absorb the capital costs of new wind plant construction into its overhead...."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Death Row Dilemma

Resistant to Change

"...against clemency, which have been virtually unanimous in 75 capital cases since 1993. The board is also unanimous in..."

Jan. 22, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Page Two

"...above the process. We can offer support and still express dismay at the speed and lack of scrutiny with..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Column by Louis Black

Girls With Guitars

The New Generation

"...reason so many singer-songwriters make their way to the Capital City...."

Oct. 17, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...fire, Emergency Medical Systems, UT, Austin Community College, AISD, Capital Metro, Pflugerville, and West Lake Hills. The overall project..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature

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Run, Max, Run

"...I wanted to express my appreciation for Louis Black's piece on Max running..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Column

Day Trips & Beyond: Stay Trips, Delivered

More Day Trips delivered to your door

"...barbecue joint ships brisket, sausage, and ribs by 2-day express. Don’t forget to include the famous sauce. 713/871-1903, www.lulingcitymarket.com...."

April 30, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

City:One Challenge Finalists Focus on Healthy Living

Corporatation-funded competition aims to improve East Austin mobility

"...• Equidad Express is conceived by longtime community and business leader Ashton..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Various Possibilities for the Future of I-35

So many options, but only one (or none) can be our new highway

"...and solar and water collection. 9) Project Connect: I-35 Express Lanes The 2014 version of Capital Metro’s Project Connect..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature

MoPac and the Expensive Mess That Never Ends

Engineering company renovating the beleaguered stretch of highway gets bought out

"...the planned overpass on-ramps to the north- and southbound express lanes (entering and exiting at Cesar Chavez and Fifth..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Braden Maccke

Giving Hoppy Beers a Second Chance

While IPAs remain craft beer’s most popular style, it is also its most polarizing

"...a single, albeit outdated, characteristic that makes those three capital letters derivative of a more aggressive six: B-I-T-T-E-R...."

Oct. 7, 2016 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Council Endorses EPA Emissions Rule

Supporters hope to set precedent for Texas

"...carbon rule provided a great opportunity for Austin to express its support...."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

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