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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of a plan to restore and develop the 126-acre Cypress Creek property for public use. In addition to hiking..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

There Goes the Sun

Austin's clean-energy industry appears poised to take off -- but city leaders seem surprisingly unenthusiastic.

"...In politics, especially in Austin politics, nobody really gets to vote for Mom and apple pie. There's..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Burning Brights

Billy and Bryn Bright, yes they do.

"...of rusty stairs to a spot under a huge cypress tree. It's a postcard perfect spot, mild rapids, sun-bleached..."

June 27, 2003 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

The Hills Are Alive

The Hill Country is teaming with Austin songwriters.

"..."And if you really wanna hear local music," confides a musician who's given..."

May 9, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...suspects. When that happens -- whether the issue is real estate or reproductive rights -- our readers must join..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

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Austin Stories

"...Air Force of Central Texas asks us to take real action on this summer's ozone-action days. Williamson Co. Commissioner..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

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Headlines

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Coming Soon

Trend Watch

"...in the meanness factor are some of the new reality series. Wolfing down buffalo testicles and slugs are one..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood comes bearing nothing but glad tidings and good food news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...Authement and John Houg have opened the casual, friendly Cypress Grill (4404 W. William Cannon, 358-7474) serving fried seafood,..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sailing Without Anchors

It's been more than two months since Bee Cave officials signed a controversial deal with the developers of a large-scale shopping center project, but peace has hardly returned to the valley in this semi-rural community.

"...with several pieces of the 1,000-plus acreage owned by Cypress Realty. Milam says he doesn't have a contract on..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...June: Freeport-McMoRan transfers its real-estate holdings to a new subsidiary, FM Properties...."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

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"...privately held oil and gas rights below Florida's Big Cypress National Preserve, and federally owned mineral rights off the..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Name of the Game

Raising deer, oryx, antelope, and more on central texas ranches

"...that you're a mere half-hour from downtown Austin. Oak, cypress, and pecan trees line meandering creeks, and you never..."

June 7, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...an ample roster of beers and wines. It's a real Hill Country treasure...."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...45. The Cypress Grill & CarteWheels Caterers 2124 Sidney Baker, Kerrville, 830/257-7171..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Beat Box

Beat Box

"...P. Diddy hit the huddle, gettin' crunked comes natch. Cypress Hill knows about getting cross-eyed, Stoned Raiders (Columbia) packing..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

An Alliance of Friends

An Alliance of Dripping Springs residents forms to defend itself against unregulated development.

"...several weeks after the Dripping Springs City Council and Cypress Realty had sealed the deal. They learned of the..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...of sorts that integrated a business plan and some real estate savvy with the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi,..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Three Canyons

The Southwest Edge of Texas Hill Country -- Home to Lost Maples and Garner State Park -- Is Rich in Both Beauty and History

"...Hill Country in general. It includes the counties of Real, Bandera, and parts of Edwards, Uvalde, and Kerr. It's..."

May 18, 2001 Features Feature by Brant Bingamon

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...42. The Cypress Grill & CarteWheels Caterers 2124 Sidney Baker, Kerrville, 830/257-7171..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

By Any Other Name

The history of Austin's cherished landmarks reveals the extent to which chance plays a part in who among their namesakes we remember and which fade with time.

"...Then as now, successful real estate types inevitably became "community leaders" with many entrées..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Outkast

"...J-Sweet, Slimm Calhoun, Big Rube, and Sleepy Brown, plus Cypress Hill's B-Real and (at various times) all of Goodie..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Music Review by Christopher Gray

What's In Store

The city's self-storage business is changing as corporate giants push mom and pop operations aside.

"...U-HAUL self-storage trash dumpster. Better sense prevailed as I realized that my front porch would be the only place..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Dancing About Architecture

101X fires program director Alan Smith; Man's Ruin ain't coming back after all.

"...Big Head Todd & the Monsters on Friday, and Cypress Hill, Everlast, Kottonmouth Kings, and Wheatus on Sunday, are..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

The Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival is not sexist; the city/Bradley settlement bodes poorly for Barton Springs; golf courses pay their way; and more reader mail.

"...I was really impressed with the many genres from which to choose,..."

March 24, 2000 Column

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...have gotten better with age. With guest stars like real-deal Hank Williams III, don't miss a chance to see..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Letters at 3AM

In memory of a Shaman

"...who know only the name. But she was a real and important person who exerted a strong influence on..."

March 17, 2000 Column by Michael Ventura

Dancing About Architecture

Austin versus Islam, Freedom and Justice (Records) for all, and that damn Ray Benson again.

"...Park Mexican, Jungle Brothers, and to put it bluntly, Cypress Hill. If hip-hop ain't your bag, try out a..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Teddy Morgan & the Pistolas Lost Love and Highways (HighTone)

Texas Platters

"...work on "A Word About a Woman," but the real catalyst here is the trio's road-polished tautness. Rootsier than..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Day Trips

Discover Old World Christmas treasures at the Sophienburg Museum in New Braunfels.

"...their grandmothers doing it." The Old World families used real pickles rather than a shiny, dark green glass ornament..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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