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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...next spring's mayoral race against incumbent Will WynnHeadlines• Former Austin Mayor Bruce Todd remained in stable condition at press..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

The Future's So Bright ...

Johnston High School has problems with grades, attendance, dropouts, a magnet program resented by the host school, and a high turnover rate among principals. Will new principal Sal Cavazos stay and can he make a difference?

"...The District 2 representative on the Austin Independent School District Board, Rudy Montoya, a Johnston High..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the council (save Councilmember Willie Lewis) were persuaded by Austin Energy's argument that if not approved now, the improvements..."

March 19, 1999 News Feature

Taming the 12-Lane Monster

Task Force Finalizing Plan to Limit Environmental Damage From Aquifer Freeway

"...Convict Hill resident Greg Erwin says, "They've written our neighborhood off." But, like it or not, next week Oak..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...about those clearly homophobic, pepper-spray-armed grandmas in the local neighborhood watch? Come on, Diana Welch, get on it. And..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"This is a sad day for Austin's live music scene. It isn't going to be the..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Give me my rights. Give..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...protection accomplishments. When I took office, the city of Austin had sewage treatment plants that were dumping raw sewage..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

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"...has been looking at land uses within the entire neighborhood between Fifth Street and the river and west of..."

March 16, 2001 Column

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Off the Desk:

"...beefing up arrest and sentencing procedures and creating an Austin/Travis County Family Violence Protection Team to work toward preventing..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature

Oh No, It's Mr. Bill!

Do Bill Bunch's Tactics Hurt the Springs He Loves?

"...evergreen coat of juniper in the hills west of Austin is slowly being replaced by strip malls and asphalt...."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...how hard it is being a venue owner in Austin with the way things are changing and growing. Venue..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

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"...the issues raised in Michael King's April 28 "Point Austin" column [News], it's obvious he doesn't realize just how..."

May 5, 2006 Column

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Off the Desk:

"...out http://www.co.travis.tx.us/elections for early polling places and times, or http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/bonds for details on the bond election. Austinites who live..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature

Public Notice: Meetings, Meetings, Meetings

The fall schedule is heating up

"...some 38 contracts to be approved ($1.4 million for Downtown wayfinding, $400,000 for "a web-based integrated business intelligence suite,"..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: What Is the Sound of One Shoe Falling?

City releases CodeNEXT draft to mild reaction ... so far

"...To the great relief of neighborhood and environmental activists – and much early online wailing..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Shooting Blind

City needs more economic analysis of density bonus programs

"...the city's key policies for creating affordable housing in Austin. Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo initiated the evaluation last..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Hunting for Housing

Landlord lawsuit and housing research frame housing crisis

"...As promised by the Texas Apartment Association earlier this month, a state legislator has filed a..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

On the Lege

Eminent-domain fight moves to Perry's desk

"...bill, who include land-rights activists, agricultural interests, and grassroots neighborhood groups that want Perry to follow the lead of..."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The arbitration hearing for former Austin police officer Julie Schroeder wrapped up Tuesday; a ruling..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...good thing, but for all the wrong reasons. See Austin@Large and The Figures Do Lie...."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Solid Gold 40 is shocked and dismayed; non-fans of Carole Keeton Rylander add their two cents; a tear for Tony's Vineyard; and more letters to the editor.

"...Vol. 19, No. 1 of The Austin Chronicle: "Live Shots." Last week we were excited to..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Column

Eight Is Enough

Diverse Set of Opponents

"...the demographic and geographic gamut; the current list of "Neighborhood Leaders for Beverly" takes you from Oak Hill to..."

April 23, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Nichols Is Biased

"...of planning and coordination that is going on in downtown. Please be assured that with respect to the area..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Column

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VanScorned

"...was no mention of issues in other parts of Austin. His five predictions for the coming year had the..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Column

The Tipping Point

By raising menu prices and eliminating gratuity, restaurateurs hope they've found the recipe for a better quality of life for staff

"...year. RAISE (Restaurants Advancing Industry Standards in Employment), an association of 150 business owners across the country, is working..."

March 25, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Food-o-File

2010 was a smorgasbord for foodies from the food trailer frenzy to the bakery bonanza

"...food trailer parks emerged on vacant properties in several neighborhoods almost overnight. We saw some trailer entrepreneurs capitalize on..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Check out all the new additions to Austin's foodie network

"...International Association of Culinary Pro­fes­sionals Vice President Cynthia Glover is in..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Res Publica

Good times for good citizens: Feb. 27-March 5

"...rail line set to begin service March 30. 2-7pm. Downtown Station (Fourth Street, between Neches & Trinity). www.capmetro.org...."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature

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"...days and counting ..." – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, reacting Monday after President Bush's State of the Union..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature

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