Ending the Water War

What if enviros and the city partnered on water conservation?

"...River, Barton Springs. (The other groups are Clean Water Action and Texas Campaign for the Envi­ron­ment.) But Environment Texas..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Range Plan (Item 9), an update on the Austin Climate Protection Plan (Item 27), and an economic analysis of..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

"...recent housing needs assessment report, the Austin/Travis County Community Action Network called for the creation of 100 supportive SRO..."

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

Omnibus Resolution Report Arrives

Mayor’s plan to save Austin music takes shape

"...geese – musicians – face extinction in a changing climate of affordability...."

June 27, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Page Two: Red-State Specials

In the current political climate, reasoned debate turns too easily to ideological hate

"...merely a current fad. Historically, our political and social interactions haven't changed that much, and when they have, the..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Column by Louis Black

COP25: Youth Behind the Fridays for Future Movement Speak

Greta Thunberg's #Climatestrike continues to inspire

"...world’s eyes turn to Madrid for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Austin-based Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy/Texas..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Post

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, July 15-22

"...ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE EDUCATION hosts an all-ages multimedia presentation. 7pm. Windsor Park..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 4/19/10

This post is for the birds

"...but certain approval of Austin Energy's “Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan.”..."

April 19, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Here Today, There Tomorrow

Austin ISD Schools grapple with high student turnover – and all its consequences

"...or slightly more. A 2004 report by the Community Action Network, which studies affordable housing in Austin, found that..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Public Citizen Tom “Smitty” Smith Looks Back on a Life Well Lived

The man in the white hat's relentless hard work and willed optimism

"...reducing its carbon emissions, with updated Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plans intended to reduce carbon emissions to zero..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Bush's Dirty Plan for Clean Skies

Bush's plan to "reduce" emissions could actually mean more air pollution.

"...plans -- the Clear Skies Initiative and the Global Climate Change Initiative, both involving legislative changes to the Clean..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...global warming," according to Mayor Will Wynn. The Austin Climate Protection Plan hopes to make all city facilities, fleets,..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...The Cluster: Pandemics - Racial and social justice - Climate - Food Insecurity - Governance. In this conversation with..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...by far the highest ridership in the existing bus network...."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...global war on terror. And, the global threat of climate change...."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...global war on terror. And, the global threat of climate change...."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Witty, Pretty People

The real deal on Austin as a reality TV casting mecca

"...The Bachelorette, Momma's Boys, Property Virgins, The Next Food Network Star, and Toddlers & Tiaras are only a few..."

April 2, 2010 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Wish List

Give 'Til It Helps, Part 2

"...Storage space for art (secure, climate-controlled, at least 500 square feet)..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Features Feature

Naked City

"...list of local poverty-awareness activities planned this month, see www.caction.org/basicneeds/pa_month.htm#events. – Cheryl Smith Beyond City Limits• In a post-session..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

A Banana Peel, a Diaper, and a Plastic Bag Walk Into Austin's Composting Program

How can a whole city compost, is it working, and can we reach zero waste by 2040?

"...the program in your area; see "A Decade of Action Toward a Zero-Waste City"). If you toss your banana..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...• Art & Climate: A Conversation with Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe: In..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...there." She got more specifically critical on energy and climate change, noting that Texas is actually losing jobs in..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Res Publica

This week's civic agenda, Aug. 28-Sept. 4

"...TEXAS GREEN NETWORK MEETING 4-7pm. Barr Mansion, 10463 Sprinkle Rd. rsvp@texasgreennetwork.org, www.texasgreennetwork.org...."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

A DIY Approach to Helping the Unhoused Pays Off at Camp Esperanza

No funding? No resources? No problem.

"...we work with, because I have a strong support network and I was able to use that tool. I..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

TCB

Austin (and its Music Network) will endure, Scandinavia and Interpol invade, and local alt-rock is sweeter than ever on Ear Candy.

"...college-music city in the U.S. Even in the current climate, it's not hard to see a wealth of opportunities...."

Feb. 21, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Res Publica

Citizen's calendar, April 9-16

"...CLIMATE PROTECTION RESOURCE FAIR Learn about your role in achieving..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature

Working on the Railroad

The regional Transit Working Group is poised to make progress on passenger rail

"...city of Aus­tin, the Downtown Austin Alliance, Clean Wat­er Action – he stressed: "We've come together! These groups came..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Enviro-Rentalism

Saving the planet when you don't even own your own (low-flow) pot to piss in

"...Here's just a selection of actions renters can take to make a real difference.Compact Fluorescent..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Weed Watch

Transit authorities have freedom of speech, too, judge rules

"...ads paid for by drug reformer group Change the Climate – including one with the headline, "Enjoy Better Sex!..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council: Headaches for the Holidays

In the home stretch, members wrangle short-term rentals

"...a similar attempt at revising the regulations governing transportation network companies (e.g., Uber, Lyft, etc.). Since both agendas are..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

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