Developing Stories: The Mistake on the Lake

The 'Save Town Lake' lawsuit turns up a legal mystery at City Hall

"...providing community benefits. The bonus system was forward-thinking: Only today, two decades later, is a similar system of density..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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"...• One headline item in today's City Council agenda is the suddenly controversial proposal for..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...laws Headlines• The City Council returns from summer hiatus today (Thursday) to address a mere 153 agenda items, including..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?

Austin's plan to end wholesale euthanasia at Town Lake shelter remains a distant dream

"...of the two vet techs on Room 10 duty today, grabs a black garbage bag, opens it beside the..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

'The Time to Speak Is Now'

Judge John Dietz on the Texas school finance system and closing the gaps

"...standards for their schools. The court's responsibility is to decide whether that standard has been satisfied, not to judge..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The Hightower Report

Corporate stadium names turn Mudville into Anywhere, USA; and Frank Keating dupes our brave soldiers for big bucks

"...Today's feature: Where are we? I don't mean where does..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Page Two

Hey, it's his shower

"..."They're locking them up today..."

May 28, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in that part of town goes to City Council today (Thursday). The idea is to make it easier for..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...Texas Hill Country, and while having lunch at Threadgill's today I picked up the latest copy of The Austin..."

April 30, 2004 Column

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"...while creating welfare class problems that plague our nation today...."

Oct. 31, 2003 Column

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"...in their offices? How absurd does that seem now? Today, anyone who lights up a cancer-stick at work is..."

July 25, 2003 Column

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"...I was appalled today to read in my local paper (Journal Star of..."

May 23, 2003 Column

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"...writing to you and The Austin Chronicle family because today in the Austin American-Statesman I saw an obit for..."

March 14, 2003 Column

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"...of the Edwards Aquifer has been and still is today a rather simple matter. It's a lot cheaper too..."

July 26, 2002 Column

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"...have added to their paychecks. But they need to decide and fill out the necessary paperwork by August 1...."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Fish Tales

Eaves Bros. Quality Seafood, At the Sign of the Neon Lobster

"...who combined it with his existing wholesale business, creating today's Eaves Bros. Quality Seafood -- fish market, restaurant, and..."

March 22, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Kitchen Education

For most of the past 200 years, there was one path to becoming a chef, Chronicle Cuisines writer Mick Vann observes. Young European men apprenticed themselves as teenagers and learned the culinary arts from the ground up. But with the advent of cooking schools, the role of chef has been legitimized into a respected profession, and a chef today can make a very handsome salary. Chefs can now attain the status of a rock star.

"...been legitimized into a respected profession, and a chef today can make a very handsome salary. Chefs can now..."

June 22, 2001 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Mapping Calle Ancha

The Avenue That Existed Before That Big Parking Lot in the Sky, I-35, Was Built

"...of green, while not developed into parks as understood today, became the site of family picnics, places for "vatos..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Belinda Acosta

Part of Our Day

When discussing the Golden Age of Television, we usually speak in terms of the national networks, but there's another chapter to the tale. Belinda Acosta looks at some of the pioneers of Austin television.

"...locally produced television program that fit into their day. Today, it's considerably cheaper for network affiliates to carry network..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Throwing Down Love

The seven-year rise of Knolly Williams, the Master P of Christian hip-hop

"...rap to deliver a positive Christian message since 1993. Today, his Round Rock-based label accounts for 85% of the..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Under One Roof

Can the City Make Good on Its Affordable Housing Promise?

"...East Austin. "They could help me, too, if they decided it's what they really want to do."..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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Raves for Marc Savlov's recent article on Ecstasy.

"...effects of this little pill are still with me today. People's bigotry, racism, and hatred seemed to melt away..."

June 23, 2000 Column

Today's Special: I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone It ...

Shana Merlin's life may not be as tragic as those of most women who turn their lives into one-woman shows, but the youngest-child adorability and wry observations she displays in Today's Special warrant rapt attention anyway.

"...Today's Special: I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

Bigger, Better, Smarter

San Diego is everything Austin wants to be: livable, transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly, and downtown-centric. But will tools that worked in the nation's largest border and military base town translate to Central Texas?

"...from the U.S. Grant, San Diego's top-of-the-line downtown hotel. Today, the fountain and the hotel are themselves towered over..."

Jan. 14, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Undercover on High School's Ritziest Glitziest Night It All Goes Down at Prom

"...you were before you became the person you are today. About a time that was both horrible and wonderful,..."

May 14, 1999 Arts Feature

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Former TFSC Counsel Responds

"...points to an interesting drama occurring in our culture today, the care and commemoration of our dead. The cast..."

April 9, 1999 Column

Corner to Corner

Top Ten Neighborhood War Zones of 1997

"...selfish, and "community" is an almost meaningless word in today's age of entitlement. Such the annexation fracas has taught..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Slum, Sweet Slum?

An Annual Look at My Own Backyard

"...it once again figures heavily in the News of Today. As you read this, I'll have finished a year..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Shattered Icon

Living Legend Ann Richards Steps Off the Pedestal

"...Today, Ann Richards, former liberal icon, makes an estimated $385..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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Off the Desk:

"...Today, Thursday, marks the second anniversary of the history-making Million..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature

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