Colony Park: Finding a Middle Way

City planners struggle to find the 'just right' in a new mixed-use development

"...planners last week what designs were "just right" for Colony Park. "Block length" was a case in point: They..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Then There's This: A Farr Vision For Colony Park

Chosen consultant vows to 'plan with the whole person in mind'

"...The president of the Colony Park Neighborhood Association had been allotted six minutes to..."

July 12, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

A Final Plan for Colony Park

Master plan revealed at Family Fun Fest

"...attended the unveiling of the final master plan for Colony Park at Family Fun Fest at the Turner-Roberts Recreation..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

The Next New Neighborhood

City and residents plan a sustainable Colony Park

"...carrying clipboards, three UT students approached the house on Colony Loop Drive and knocked. A woman peered out the..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Creating Sustainability

City plans Colony Park project as a long-term Eastside neighborhood

"...Why Colony Park, and why now? "Why not?" responds Giello. The..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Budget Blitz

The City Council on Tuesday approved its $1.8 billion budget for fiscal 2003, but not before mollifying some angry citizens and mopping up some of the blood on the floor.

"...disability program. The city may raise the fine for parking in a handicapped spot to make up the lost..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'The Worst of All Worlds'

"...Parks and Recreation Dept. A $3.5 million cut translates into..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Hyde Park Baptist Church has now officially won its lawsuit against..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines

"...and naming the planned (but likely to be delayed) Colony Park Recreation Center for longtime Eastside activists Dorothy Turner..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: How Austin Ranks

What a new report about racial segregation says about our city

"...Givens Pool, and the larger Givens Park and the recreation center, have been a touchstone of..."

June 25, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

You Can't Touch This

The budget battles, Round 2: Citizens rally to save community services

"...the Aug. 14 budget hearing on community services -- parks, libraries, health and human services -- must not have..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Whistles a Happy Budget Tune

Pain, pain, go away, come again some other day

"...concern. Other winners of last-minute budget largesse include the Parks and Recreation Department's midnight basketball program; the Austin Past..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The city gets into the affordable housing development business, buying land in East Austin for a mixed-use development there.

"...a planned mix of homes, apartments, commercial uses, and park development on 258 acres off Loyola Lane, adjacent to..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

City Council Clashes Over 2017 Budget

Competing ideas on how to spend $969 million

"...Water, but also the airport (Aviation) and the Convention Center. Although Council does annually review the All Funds budget,..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Civics 101

"...years as America's 67th Secretary of State. 7pm. Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside. See prices..."

June 20, 2014 News Column

From Second Street to Carruth

AISD and city relations improving with concrete results

"...city gives the district access to the Palmer Events Center for its large monthly staff meeting. The three year..."

Feb. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Few Rounds Over Decker

How many golf courses does Austin need?

"...of currently underutilized land at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park...."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

Lean and ... Leaner

A preview of the city's proposed (and shrinking) budget

"...city departments that are not self-supporting: police, fire, EMS, parks, libraries, planning, and so forth. (Those departments that do..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

"You Can't Stay Here": Austin's Unhoused Population Faces an Uncertain Future

Council, police, and providers confront camp challenge

"...a meal at the Sunrise Community Church Homeless Navigation Center in South Austin on Monday, Paul Esquivel voiced his..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Too Tired to Be Grumpy

It's time to enjoy yourself – spring break (and SXSW) are nearly here!

"...takes flight on Sunday, March 6, 10am-5pm in Zilker Park, with an estimated 20,000 fans, and all proceeds benefiting..."

March 4, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: Breaking Down the Bonds

Affordable housing headlines, but there's plenty in the package

"...other six bonds would underwrite expanded health care services, parks and recreation facilities, libraries and related cultural facilities, flood..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: Something at Lake Long?

If not golf, what?

"...Council unwilling to mortgage the future of the public parkland at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park to private developers,..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Don't Worry, Be Happy:

City Hall's left wing carries the day as the budget season draws to a close

"...redirect funds and staff within the Town Lake Animal Center toward rescue operations. (Goodman nearly withdrew this last amendment..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Budget 'Highlights' -- the Bad News

The major cuts in the FY2004 proposed city budget.

"...Parks and Libraries..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature

Can't Get There From Here

While suburban rail spends and stumbles, Cap Metro's transit-dependent riders wait at the end of the line

"...pollution, traffic, and the price of gasoline and Downtown parking. And I move on with my life...."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...spending $2.4 million on a new multiuse facility in Colony Park, next to the troubled Turner-Roberts Recreation Center. Once..."

Feb. 10, 2012 News Feature

Naked City

Despite the many good arguments in their favor, Beverly Griffith's parks bonds and Raul Alvarez's housing bonds get shot down at council; meanwhile, Kirk Watson's $150 million transportation proposal glides through with nary a hitch.

"...Council Watch: Parks Pogrom..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Texas travel tips from Llano lights to Kerrville craftsmanship

"...of the town’s Christmas decorations. Across the river, Badu Park sparkles with thousands of lights. Stroll through the Starry..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fall Film Previews

September

"...Simon Birch SIMON BIRCH..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Daytrips

"...The heavy logs of old Fort Parker stand as a monument to the pioneers who settled..."

May 12, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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