From Second Street to Carruth

AISD and city relations improving with concrete results

"...$2.4 million allocation to build a multi-use center at Colony Park, next to the Turner-Roberts Recreation Center and Overton..."

Feb. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Headlines

"...• Colony Park is to become home to a grand new..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature

Urban Renewal, Sustainable Development, and ... Fluoride?

Preview Pt. One of a crowded Council agenda

"...Department of Housing and Urban Development funds for the Colony Park Sustainable Community Pilot Project “to plan a model..."

Dec. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 8/23/11

Sanders settlement dominates Thursday's City Council agenda

"...the family of Nathaniel Sanders II that will likely spark the most discussion...."

Aug. 23, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 6/21/11

F1, pedicabs, Fun Fun Fun Fest & Willie close out council

"...moving this year to Auditorium Shores from its Waterloo Park home. An arbitrary limit on events at the shores..."

June 21, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Grim History

Author traces Texas prison system from its roots in plantation slavery

"...as any place. Secondly, it's just out of the park by every measure in present-day criminal justice severity: There's..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

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

Day Trips

Where do alligators in Texas go during the winter?

"...Amos Cooper, head of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's alligator program and assistant manager at..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Cap Metro Shifts Routes, Riles Drivers

Transit agency says budget crunch prompted changes

"...look like an even trade: Routes 37 and 137 (Colony Park and Colony Park Flyer, respectively) moved from StarTran..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Day Trips

A guide to the Big Bend region of Texas

"...Marfa is an interesting artists colony with a major art foundation, galleries, and a film..."

May 22, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...graduate takes a nowhere job at his local amusement park and discovers the job is perfect preparation for the..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Open House

Peeping into the windows of locals

"...and Deborah Gill own the North Loop and Hyde Park Parlors and reside in a North Austin home with..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

ATU Strikes, After StarTran Rejects Compromise

Can Mike Martinez's proposal avert a bus strike?

"...37 Colony Park/Windsor Park..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Day Trips

NatureFest in Bastrop's Fisherman's Park will celebrate the opening of Wilbarger Paddling Trail on Sept. 27

"...from the Utley Bridge on FM 969 to Fisherman's Park in Bastrop among the longest. Depending upon water flow..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Driving Strikewards?

Transit union to vote today on latest Capmetro contract offer.

"...First/ 20 Manor Road 17 Johnston 26 Riverside 37 Colony Park/Windsor Park 300 Govalle 325 Ohlen 331 Oltorf..."

Aug. 20, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

Fort Leaton State Historic Site stands as a stark reminder of the rugged life of the pioneers on the Texas frontier

"...the trade route between Chihuahua, Mexico, and the Spanish colony at Santa Fe, N.M., the site was settled by..."

June 20, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Webberville Conundrum

Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there

"...from the road takes you to a sprawling county park abutting the Colorado River, where one can put in..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Day Trips

Caprock Canyons State Park is a hidden gem of a state park that you won't forget once you've seen it

"...Caprock Canyons State Park, on the outskirts of Quitaque in the Texas Panhandle,..."

April 25, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Seasons Coming to a Climax

"...at 11am Friday, against Wichita Falls Rider), and Cedar Park Vista Ridge boys (6pm Friday, against El Paso Del..."

April 9, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

I Am Legend

After a terrific start marked by the film's striking views of a desolate Manhattan island, Will Smith's mostly solo action movie devolves into a monster-movie malaise.

"...the streets, and herds of lions roam through Central Park like it’s the African savanna. The Krippen Virus has..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Day Trips

San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge on the Texas coast near Brazoria is a very peaceful place

"...Stephen F. Austin brought his colony of immigrants to the area around the mouth of..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area outside of Fredericksburg hosts a bat colony twice the size of our own

"...Fredericksburg, may be the smallest preserve in the state park department's inventory, but it has one of the largest..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

An Ill Wind Blowing No Good

"...alter the insect population, which is critical for the colony's survival. That alone would be a travesty. But every..."

July 17, 2007 Postmarks

Day Trips

Five quick getaways in Central Texas to recharge the internal batteries without draining the gas tank

"...Canyon of the Eagles Lodge & Nature Park is a world-class hideaway on Lake Buchanan outside of..."

May 25, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

State High School Soccer Championships in Austin This Week

"...Friendswood on Thursday at 11am; Westlake faces unbeaten Deer Park on Friday at 11am. Full schedule below...."

April 9, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Day Trips

Add these destinations to your checklist of must-do day trips

"...town with the highest altitude has become an artist colony since Donald Judd moved his studio and galleries to..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Life Is a Rhythm

Ground zero for Austin hip-hop: University Hills' 2-3

"...confines of lunchrooms and schoolyards, Dottie Jordan and Bartholomew parks emerged as prime breeding grounds for enthusiastic MCs and..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Day Trips

The nine li'l cabins of the Blanco Settlement offer rocking chairs, Frisbee golf, and a Jacuzzi among other amenities for your vacationing pleasure

"...a pioneer settlement. Instead, the modern version is a colony of temporary residents looking to discover the Hill Country..."

April 28, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...either side for the joint use of cyclists and parked cars – was on the consent agenda for Thursday's..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

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