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

(Circle) C You in Court!

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

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dotting i's, Circling C's

Simplifying the Tortured History of Circle C

"...by Doug Potter Every time I hear the words "Circle C," I cringe. Guaranteed, what follows will be a..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Will the Circle Be Unbroken?

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

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature

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

It Ain't Over Yet

City and Circle C Wait for Justice

"...illustration by Doug Potter The courtroom scene on December 30 before a three-judge panel headed..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

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

Circular Logic

Stratus forgets to tell Circle C residents about their zoning requests.

"...Stratus Properties hit a snag on its way to City Council last week with the grim discovery that thousands..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Knows Best

City's Newest Children Rebel With More Lawsuits

"...Potter Several of my neighbors said they felt a cold chill right about noon on Friday," jokes Ken Rigsbee,..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

SOS Sues Over Stratus Plan

Stratus Properties plans to develop 1,253 acres in the Barton Springs watershed, but the Save Our Springs Alliance believes state law prohibits their lofty plans.

"...A Save Our Springs Alliance lawsuit against the city and Stratus Properties could further..."

June 28, 2002 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

FWS Approves Stratus-pheric Development

"...A plan by Stratus Properties to develop its Circle C property has received the all-important blessing of the..."

Nov. 2, 2001 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

Naked City

Austin Stories

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

March 7, 2003 News Feature

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

Naked City

"...Austin Community College has experienced more drama in a week than..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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

There's Something About Mary

Mary arnold gets down to brass tacks on bradley deal

"...developer Gary Bradley singled out Mary Arnold in this space two weeks ago, he was acknowledging something that members..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

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

Council Watch

Peace at Last? City, Gary Bradley Strike the Deal to End All Deals

"...It wasn't just Central Texas that got a cold snap last week. The..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Suttle Scuttled?

Development lawyer Richard Suttle no longer finds himself on the Stratus payroll, coincidentally (?) at a time when the company tries to clean up its image.

"...Developer lawyer-lobbyist Richard Suttle is no longer shilling for Stratus Properties, the..."

Nov. 9, 2001 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

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

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

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

Postmarks

Speaking With Authority

"...Oops! We all make mistakes, but when I stumbled across the opening lines of Nate Blakeslee's toll road story..."

May 29, 1998 Column

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

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

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...It's just not an election without the traditional ploys of Austin's suburban detractors in..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

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