Ten Districts, Many Visions

Heartbeat of the City

"...District 9: Heartbeat of the City D9 Ballot OrderErin McGann Kathie Tovo Chris Riley..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

A Council's Work Is Never Done

A recap of last week's City Council action

"...short-term rentals was the only item on last week's City Council meeting. (See "Steam Still Rising From STRs.") That..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Tall and Short Stacks of Money

The biggest chunk of change is fueling Place 3 race

"...Artistic Director Dave Steakley, Planning Commissioner Dave Sullivan, veteran council appointee and Zoning and Platting Commission Chair Betty Baker,..."

April 29, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."The city should be encouraging people to ride bikes by providing..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...days of mediation but allowed the company to acquire city permits to begin construction...."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...mayoral candidate Max Nofziger, showed up at last Thursday's council meeting armed with a petition calling for a recount..."

May 16, 1997 News Feature

Council: Meet Your Waterloo

"...rush-hour streets were vast fields of emptiness – even City Council's Wednesday budget work session was delayed an hour..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The More and the Merrier: Council Candidate Update

More hopefuls trickle in

"...people declaring or seriously considering runs for the 10 City Coun­cil seats under the new districting system ("Very Early..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: In the Historical Zone

If only the Pequot had filed for landmark status ... before the massacre

"...It's fitting then that last week's City Council meeting also dwelt in the past, including suddenly..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Don't Know Much About History, Or ...

Historic districts come to council, and the acreage gets tied in a knot

"...advice, sure, but also timely, in view of the tenacity Randi Shade exhibited last week in a mammoth, two-hour..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...likely be followed by a few run-offs, and then City Council elections happen in May. For early voting info..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Local news in Austin, Texas

"...first because it was an apparent violation of the city of Austin's agreement with Bradley, and later because it..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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.

"...With the Austin City Council lined up 7-0 against his proposal, Gary Bradley..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

City Hall Hustle: The Mystery of the Mayor's Desk

Wherein many questions are asked ... and zilch are answered

"...inside a dim, musty storeroom in the bowels of City Hall. The Austin City Council is picking through reams..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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Off the Desk:

"...The openly gay newcomer to the Place 6 city council race, Eric Lee Samson, says he was compelled..."

March 28, 1997 News Feature

Council Math: 1 + 1 = ?

"...So, how do you like your City Council votes? Messy and late-night or extremely messy and..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Naked City

"...• The Travis Co. Democratic Party Convention (state Senate districts 14 and 25) takes place this Saturday, March 29,..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...the House. Quoted in the Quorum Report. Headlines• The city announced it will hold public meetings June 11 and..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• After months of contentious negotiations, the city of Austin and the Austin Association of Professional Firefighters..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

"...Full Plate for Council..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ten Districts, Many Visions

Race Matters

"...In the new City Council District 1, one issue – both spoken and..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

City Charter Committee Single-Membered, Not Single-Minded

The CRC reports to City Council – not with one voice

"...Austin Energy rate controversy has been off-loaded temporarily to City Coun­cil's ongoing work sessions (schedule to be amended Thursday),..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Council Punts on Single-Member Districts

Only after bloodied players leave the field.

"...Austin! Your poison pill language is full of lies!), City Council pulled the single-member districts pigskin out from under..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Historical Revision

"...Landmark Commission, which has two primary roles in the city's byzantine development process. The HLC gets to evaluate and..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...before casting her vote. But the rest of the council (save Councilmember Willie Lewis) were persuaded by Austin Energy's..."

March 19, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

"...Thornton is a blatantly pro-developer councilmember who has the support of most of the city's..."

May 12, 1995 News Feature

After Long Day of Testimony, Council Votes to End Single-Family Zoning

New rules will allow three homes on every lot

"...After half a day of impassioned public testimony, City Council voted 9-2 to enact changes to the rules..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Challengers Take Their Marks

Fresh faces emerge to take on the incumbents

"...the past few weeks to fight for seats on City Council, as have a couple of names familiar from..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...increasing, not eliminating, radical Islamic terrorism. Who'da thunk? Naked City• After 10 years of volunteer service, AISD board vice-president..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Former City Historic Preservation Officer Comments

"...Dear Editor, As the former city of Austin historic preservation officer, I would like to..."

April 19, 2004 Postmarks

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