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 to environmentalists..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sisters Within Circles

The new exhibition "Circles," featuring abstract art by Jacqueline May and Benné Rockett, reveals a dreamy harmony between the two artists.

"...Abstract painting is sometimes burdened by theory and required reading. Alternatively,..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Sunset vs. Goliath

Tiny Sunset Valley defends the aquifer -- but could use a little neighborly help

"...Sunset Valley Mayor Terry Cowan climbs into his vintage '79 Ford Bronco and rumbles out of..."

Oct. 10, 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 off..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

'Natural Capitalism' in the Hills

The Crossings' earth- and economy-friendly integration into the Hill Country really is something to feel good about.

"...To get to the Crossings, you drive what used to be a long..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Jammin'

Jerry Garcia, bluegrass, and third generation jam -- thriving in Austin and beyond.

"...20-year-old hippies from Long Island go see a Led Zeppelin concert at Madison Square Garden, parts of which are..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

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..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Into Town

Will Austin shoppers support a Downtown farmers' market?

"...When the new Austin Farmers' Market opens this weekend in Republic..."

May 2, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

"...The New Braunfels Museum of Art & Music promises to..."

May 2, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood digs up all of the good dirt on the farmers' market projects going on in Austin, in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...Spring Cleaning..."

March 28, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Life by the Drop

The return of Doyle Bramhall

"...The coffin-shaped door of the dive at Eighth and Red..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Everybody Loves a Wynn-er

Will Wynn is his own flavor of ice cream -- pure vanilla, but mixed with nuts

"...On the one hand: Will Wynn is the pro-business, tight-fisted, basic-services-hawking..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Denying Marisol

Third Place

"...Marisol caught light like a mirror; bounced it off the jars of her hair, bent it in wells of..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Books Feature by Nancy Moser

Naked City

Bradley's Buda Dream

"...Bradley's efforts to turn a swath of ranch property into the land of milk and honey are starting to..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Authors Who Need Authors

Authors who need authors are the luckiest authors: We assess the harmonies and tumults at the 2002 Texas Book Festival.

"...The threatening clouds of a Dago downpour passed over with..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...The dogs of West Austin howled with happiness last week..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dancing About Architecture

Another festival weekend, this time jazz; plus Mars Music not going under, and Bill Hicks -- still dead, more CDs.

"...On the Air in October Non-jazz fans can look forward to..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

A Shared Vision

MM Pack reports on the combination of generosity and hard work that built the Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Arts at Travis High School.

"...During the last week in October, the brand-new Institute of..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Setting the Record Straight..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Column

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...Okay, let's accept, for the sake of argument, that everyone in Austin wants to..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Did SOS Matter?

The battle for Barton Springs has been a struggle over the soul of the city.

"...Ten years ago this week, more than 45,000 Austinites -- more than voted for any member of today's..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

100% Texan

Kevin Fowler is among the brightest of the Young Texas rising stars.

"...The bar inside the Coupland Dance Hall & Tavern is..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Buying Certainty for Stratus

"...from California -- not Jim Bob Moffett -- is in the driver's seat at Stratus Properties. He's going to..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Robert Bryce

It's a Done Deal

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

"...In their adamant haste last Thursday to approve Stratus Properties'..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Right Where They Belong

Raoul Hernandez goes on tour with the Flatlanders

"...Monday The green room is yellow. Naturally ... ...."

July 26, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Imminent Harm

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

"...respect for everyone who's here," Daryl Slusher announced at the start of the City Council's June 27 public hearing,..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The council surrenders to Stratus and abandons its "Green" credentials

"...Slusher" died and Raul Alvarez took his place. Mark the occasion with appropriate ceremony...."

July 19, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Saving Austin Now -- and Tomorrow

A skeptical analysis of the pending Stratus deal

"...It's my guess that there are plenty of Chronicle readers who would rather ponder..."

July 12, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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..."

July 12, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Age of Aquarius

With a new production of the "American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" Hair, director Dave Steakley caps 10 years of making the Zachary Scott Theatre Center rock -- and so much more.

"...The members of "the Tribe" wander into the playing space,..."

July 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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