Austin Bats at the South Congress Bridge

"...this species – take flight from beneath the South Congress Bridge to feast on insects along Lady Bird Lake...."

July 9, 2018 Photo Gallery

Congress Avenue Bridge Named for Ann Richards

"...Item 40 was a vaguely worded ordinance naming the Congress Avenue Bridge – yet for who or what, it..."

Nov. 15, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Over a Troubled Bridge

Neighborhoods Battle Plan to Widen Lamar Bridge

"...Works and Transportation outlined options for widening the Lamar Bridge over Town Lake at a public hearing on September..."

Oct. 11, 1996 News Feature

Crossing That Bridge

Council approves a separate bike and pedestrian bridge over Town Lake near the existing Lamar Street Bridge, and hears neighborhood concerns about moving central booking to the new criminal justice center downtown.

"...the wee hours yet again, and the pesky Lamar Bridge issue remained unresolved. In a valiant attempt to get..."

April 21, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

What Kind of Rail Bridge Will Austin Build Across Lady Bird Lake?

Project Connect offers options for the transit expansion

"...Downtown near Republic Square Park and emerge onto a bridge crossing Lady Bird Lake, before hitting the proposed Waterfront..."

April 26, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Gridlock Lifts on Lamar Bridge

Councilmembers Demand a Second Look at Alternative Routes

"...recent tumult over the expansion of the 54-year-old Lamar Bridge, a proposal that has area neighborhood reps up in..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Point Austin: A Bridge Too Far

Doggett and Castro face off in a battle imposed by the GOP

"...Joaquin Castro opened his run at the spanking new Congressional District 35, where – if the courts don't scramble..."

July 15, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Batfest Flies to South First Street

Fest schedule resolved; reservations about Downtown closures continue

"...the outdoor Labor Day festival scheduled at Ann Richards Bridge, will be moving one bridge west, to the South..."

Aug. 13, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

First, the good news ...

"...downtown, they will uphold the existing zoning alongside South Congress and Town Lake. Then the mayor can put Davis..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Housing, ACC, and Spooner.

"...downtown, they will uphold the existing zoning alongside South Congress and Town Lake. Then the mayor can put Davis..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Column

Austin Bucket List

Dip your toe in local culture

"...window, or you can pop a squat on the Congress Avenue bridge for an up-close look at the spectacle..."

June 20, 2016 Columns Post by Molly Burke

After a Fashion

Stephen gives you 10 good reasons to love our culture. Oh wait, those aren't good reasons.

"...investiture of those tired, ratty Christmas decorations on the Congress Avenue Bridge throws a pall over the city during..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

A Fitting Tribute

At the Ann Richards Congress Bridge dedication

"...Martinez said atop city hall's second story balcony, the Congress Avenue Bridge hovering behind him like a hologram above..."

Nov. 16, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Fun, Healthy, and Green

A profile of the practice and business of pedicabbing

"...publicized hit-and-run accident occurred on the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, pedicabbers were restricted from loading and docking..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Sofia Resnick

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Bat Fest

Congress Avenue Bridge, Saturday, September 3, 2005

"...have the state loony bin at the end of Congress Avenue. Snap! No doubt about it, this town is..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Column by The Luv Doc

DC Swoops Into SXSW to Kick Off Batman's 80th Anniversary

To the Bat-Bridge, Robin!

"...its worldwide #LongLiveTheBat party at the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge on Fri., March 15...."

March 15, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...chance to attend an anti-war rally, blocking off the Congress bridge downtown. I couldn't manage to get there until..."

April 4, 2003 Column

The Power of Art in Austin’s Overlooked Objects

Defining the city's personality from the moonlight towers to the railroad bridge

"...universe is supposed to contract someday. Union Pacific Railroad Bridge..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Luv Doc Recommends: 2nd Annual Batfest

Congress Avenue Bridge, Saturday, September 2, 2006

"...BCI is hosting its second annual Batfest on the Congress Avenue Bridge, a celebration of arts and bats. Nearly..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

Articulations

In Memoriam

"...be dedicated to Race's memory. 100 Women and a Bridge..."

July 2, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Dawson: Birth of a Neighborhood

Lightsey Road, Between Congress and First

"...been right here, on the north side of a bridge over East Bouldin Creek, at the maw of a..."

July 14, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hey Sailor, Pt. 2!

More of Austin's GLBTeratti welcomes you with open arms and tells you what's hot about our town

"...A. A visit across the South Congress bridge near dusk. Now personally, I recommend not telling..."

March 17, 2006 Features Feature by Kate Getty

Unglue Your Kids From the TV for These Family-Friendly Summer Activities

Ten things to see and do around Austin, no screens required

"...of bats that take up residence below the South Congress Bridge. Throughout summer, every day from around 7 to..."

May 18, 2018 Features Feature by Mae Hamilton

Fans Wait Hours to Enter Fun Fun Fun Fest

Massive queue mars Fest’s first day

"...5pm, extended down Riverside, across the South First pedestrian bridge, and onto Cesar Chavez all the way to Congress..."

Nov. 8, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Daniel Lanois and the Improbabilities of Sound

"...at the water and sun reflecting back under the Congress Bridge. “It’s not unlike the shimmering of the light..."

March 20, 2008 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Trains! Tunnels! Billions! Austin Gets First Look at Proposed Transit Plan

Next steps: public input, May Council vote, November election

"...in Austin - with light rail in the Lamar/Guadalupe/South Congress corridor and along East Riverside to the airport, underground..."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

David Brendan Hall's Top 10 Photos of 2018

"...Luther King Jr. Day parade at 11th Street and Congress Avenue on Jan. 15, 2018...."

Dec. 27, 2018 Photo Gallery

Austin's Paramount Theatre Turns 100

As the grande dame of Austin theatres turns 100, it matters more than ever

"...the Ford Pintos and Buick Regals zipping past 713 Congress. They were just in a hurry to get of..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

News Roundup: 10-1, Lawsuits, and Strange Fruit

The end of the year is a busy time

"...traveled through Downtown, at one point shutting down the Congress Bridge. APD was on hand to escort the march,..."

Dec. 8, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

POP Start

Sculpture heralds the first POP Austin international art show

"...a 15-foot Popsicle on the north end of the Congress Avenue Bridge. All in the name of art...."

Sept. 19, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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