Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...In April, as part of its effort to combat the deepening housing shortage, the city of Austin adopted..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...Following are the Chronicle's recommendations in the mayoral and City Council races. It's..."

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

The Road to 10-1: Now We Begin

Don't Ask Y

"...District 8: Don't Ask Y..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Karen Huber's Change of Mind

"...as a major through road. It has several tightly curved areas. Traffic has almost doubled in the last five..."

Feb. 25, 2012 Postmarks

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week"We agree that the bankruptcy court did not clearly err in finding that [Gary]..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...In the global scheme of things, Advanced Micro Devices is on a terrific..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

The CAMPO board sticks up for fiscal equity on the highway front

"...The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority has opened the door to..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

A 14-month revolt dethrones the dictators of Bradleyville

"...Residents in the Circle C community last week capped a 14-month revolt against..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Week: "I ... find that Glasgow's use of deadly force was justified, as he had a reasonable belief that..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Stratus 2003: Make Way for HEB

Neighborhood negotiations go much better for Stratus the second time around.

"...When Stratus Properties officials began pitching their plan for a new HEB development..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Wal-Mart, Always

The mayor's rebate idea bombs as foes contemplate dragging the Beast into court.

"...While Mayor Will Wynn considers the possibility of offering financial carrots to woo Wal-Mart..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Here a Box, There a Box, Everywhere a Big Box

One Lowe's, two Wal-Marts, and three sets of angry Southside citizens

"..."In order to preserve the quality of life our community is accustomed to, it is important to change with..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Battle of the Big Box

Enviros and Southwest neighbors find a common cause: fighting Wal-Mart and its plans for a Supercenter on the aquifer

"...Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton once pledged to stay out of any community where the..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...one must mourn it and move on. In its place is a fast-paced city where money and meanness too..."

July 11, 2003 Column

Down to the Wire

Election Wrap-up

"...A final look at campaign-contribution filings for the Place 2 and 6 races reveals..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Travis Co. prosecutors will seek to try 16-year-old Marcus McTear as..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines

"...of the Week: "There's a reason why the Bible called them eunuchs and why they were guarding the harem...."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

(Circle) C You in Court!

"...State District Judge Lora Livingston will hear arguments Tuesday in a..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines

"...Quote of the Week: "I come to support this bill and keep God's team in..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Austin's SafePlace has partnered with the U.S. Dept. of Justice on..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...You described a "revolt" at Circle C Ranch in your Feb..."

March 7, 2003 Column

A Revolt Brews Among the Circle C Masses

New residents at Circle C Ranch question the control Gary Bradley's allies still have over the homeowners' association.

"...Since its creation two decades ago, Circle C Ranch --..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Will the Circle Be Unbroken?

"...The Circle C Homeowners Association has been led by the same..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines

"...mistake.' But he didn't make one mistake. His whole public life has been a mistake." -- NAACP Chair Julian..."

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

It's a Done Deal

The City Council approved the Stratus settlement 6-1. Now what?

"...their adamant haste last Thursday to approve Stratus Properties' 1,253-acre development proposal for Southwest Austin, the City Council endorsed..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Imminent Harm

The city plays a high-stakes, high-risk game with Stratus Properties, while the citizens look on

"..."I hope we can proceed tonight with respectful dialogue and respect for everyone..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Environmentalist George Cofer asks the "silent majority" to speak up for the Stratus deal. But so far it's a "majority" of one -- and 99 against.

"...E-mail and phone calls to council offices are running 99 to 1 against..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

"...Scum Against Stratus..."

July 19, 2002 Column

An UnStratusfactory Process

Stratus plan heads back to the City Council for round two

"...If things go as planned, tonight's City Council hearing on a proposed Stratus Properties development could..."

July 12, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

TxDOT Scuttles SH 45 South -- For Now

For the time being, SH 45 South is off the table.

"...The western end of SH 45 South, which some environmentalists feared would increase demand to build in..."

July 12, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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