Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Aug. 14-19

"...DOUGLAS BRINKLEY The author of The Wilder­ness Warrior talks about the last great Republican..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizen's calendar, April 9-16

"...VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE If you want to vote for Austin's next mayor on May 9, then you have to..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature

Beside the Point: Money, Money Everywhere

City budget: A study in haves and have-nots

"...departure and replacement and discontented rumbles about her preparation of the budget and whether council deserves an independent analyst..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Future Is Now

Local fiscal policy enters its Cold War era

"...That's what Council Member Brewster McCracken asked when the City Council got the first of this year's budget presentations..."

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

Headlines

"...• City Council convenes today (Thursday, Sept. 22), deciding whether to..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature

Beside the Point

Preternaturally talented rogue city manager tries escaping 'The Company' before it does her in

"...having vacated the neighborhood septuplex, we've entered the doldrums of blockbuster season. Yet hasn't the entire filmic summer lacked..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Budgeting for Happiness

Parks and Rec Finds Its Bottom Line

"...by Andrea Barnett Every year, city processes align fortuitously with the rising temperature as the..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Headlines

"...• City Council convenes today, Jan. 13, for its first meeting..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature

Postmarks

"...Thanks to the Chronicle for the endorsement of the city bond package, also for the detailed coverage..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

It Pays to Recycle

"...Recycling has suddenly become profitable for the City of Austin. In the last fiscal..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 6/9/10

Austin and austerity as budget cuts come hither

"...City Manager Marc Ott delivered a “budget development update” to..."

June 9, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Eco Currents

Saving the planet, one Earth Day activity at a time

"...•The seventh edition of the Austin Envi­ron­ment­al Direc­tory, four years in the making,..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Another Ill Wind

Ike's aftermath leaves Red Cross, schools, charities picking up the pieces

"...The winds of Hurricane Ike may have bypassed Austin, but as evacuees..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Thirty Years on Location

An overview of the Texas Film Commission, which has been wedding film production and the state economy for 30 years.

"...government not working, but that has never been true of the Texas Film Commission. It's such good industry, filmmaking,..."

June 15, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Public Notice

This week, PN gears up for some serious turkey stuffage, reminds you to "Buy Nothing" on the day after Thanksgiving, tells all about the City's official holiday closings, vindicates 101X morning DJ Jenn Garrison, and wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!

"...In a fit of thoughtfulness, out of respect for the bonfire tragedy at..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

Warren Responds

"...inaccuracies reported in the "Just Plane Angry" article ["Naked City," Vol.17, No.49]. Although I repeatedly answered the reporter's [Kevin..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Column

Headlines

"...• On Wednesday, Capital Metro announced it's canceling a..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature

Off the Desk:

"...now, Chief Watson? What price?" Mike Sheffield, vice president of the Austin Police Association, wants to know. He's still..."

Sept. 13, 1996 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 9/8/10

Breaking it down with Bill Spelman

"...up with Bill Spelman for his take on the city’s spending. Surprise: He’s not in favor of going above..."

Sept. 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

One Fiscal Year Down, Another on the Way

Council gives thumbs up to 2010 budget

"...The Austin City Council approved the city's 2010 budget in just..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...• Austin ISD's Dec. 12 board meeting collapsed after midnight into..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature

Headlines

"...• City Council meets today, Thursday, Aug. 25. And no, you..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature

Junking the Cathedral

Cathedral of Junk creator bent till he broke

"...The Cathedral of Junk is no more. On June 15 owner Vince..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Changing Behavior One Bag at a Time

Down with plastic bags!

"...Can you reduce or eliminate your use of disposable bags? That's what a coalition of local organizations..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Trash-Can Punch Crackdown

APD teams up with fire department, TABC, DPS, and the city Solid Waste Services office to ensure codes and laws are enforced during all public assemblies

"...From the Department of Good Clean – and most importantly, Safe – Fun:..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Beside the Point: All Grown Up

How Water Treatment Plant No.4 got where it is today

"...1980s, there was nothing like it at the time; Austin was a far different place. Still, its most remarkable..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Workers Tell Council: 'It's Our Turn'

AFSCME reps want raise, official recognition, and broader definition of 'public safety'

"...Sewage, that most aromatic of metaphors, kept bubbling up during last Thursday's City Council..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Hidden Taxes

"...I think judging how "low" the city of Austin's tax rate is compared to other cities..."

Aug. 11, 2003 Postmarks

Council: ADUs Coming to Your Neighborhood?

Land-use advocates at AURA are calling on Council to approve the ADU ordinance

"...Today's City Council meeting (Nov. 19) may not last into the..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...Austin Chronicle: What do you think are your chief accomplishments?..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

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