'floodlines': Hyde Park again awash in wonders

This Sunday, when Jaclyn Pryor's floodlines is presented again, the Hyde Park neighborhood will be abloom with mystery and have wonders wending their way down its streets

"...Most Sundays, Hyde Park looks like pretty much any old neighborhood – leafy,..."

April 20, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Obamarama This Saturday

Rally at Eastwoods Park this weekend

"...Get thee down to Eastwoods Park this Saturday, or Obama will put you on..."

April 18, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

'Floodlines'

Jaclyn Pryor's site-specific performance can get you lost in a familiar neighborhood

"...West Campus, Clarksville, Bouldin Creek, and, oh yeah, Hyde Park. I'm as familiar with these neighborhoods as with the..."

April 3, 2009 Arts Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Eeyore's Birthday: A statue where the party started

The Eastwoods Neighborhood Association is raising funds for a sculpture of Eeyore to commemorate the park's part in the launch of that Austin rite of spring, Eeyore's Birthday Party

"...years now, and almost everyone associates it with Pease Park, where it's been held for most of that time...."

Oct. 20, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'The Zoo Story'

A take on Albee's classic two-hander has the actors swap roles throughout the run

"...and Jerry, the characters whose fateful encounter in a park launched Edward Albee's playwriting career. The project came about..."

April 15, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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"...apartment complex (150 units and six floors of structured parking) proposed since the North University Neighborhood Association (NUNA) stopped..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Column

Trouble With the Curve

Despite its love of baseball lore, this film, starring Clint Easstwood and Amy Adams, is really a melodrama about the reconciliation of a father and daughter.

"...the Curve doesn’t hit the ball out of the park, but neither is it a compete shutout...."

Sept. 21, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin's Waterloo

Taking a Walk along Waller

"...It's a creek, it's a park, it's a drainage ditch, it's an eyesore. It's a..."

July 7, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Gay Place: Loss

Let someone save your life tonight, sugarbear …

"...the grass with ACC's GSA. Fri., April 27, 5-9pm. Eastwoods Park, 3001 Harris Park Ave. Free. www.theqaustin.org...."

April 27, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Lee Elementary Still Lee Elementary

Campus renaming debate still rumbles on the AISD board

"...teacher • Wheeler's Grove, the original name of nearby Eastwoods Park and site of early Juneteenth celebrations..."

May 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lee Renaming Brings Out Butter-Knife-Sharp Wit

Don’t ask a question you don’t want to know the answer to

"...campus • Wheeler's Grove, the original name of nearby Eastwoods Park..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD to Consider Ridding School Names of Confederate Legacy

AISD Board in the process of crafting a mechanism that allows for renaming schools upon public request

"...heated Nov. 3 meeting of the full board, when sparks flew over this issue (see "Tempers Flare as AISD..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Studio Visits: Matt Rebholz

Conspiracy theories and the painstaking work of being a graphic novelist

"...is homey and filled with light from windows overlooking Eastwoods Park. Rebholz keeps binoculars nearby to watch the birthday..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Arts Column by Andy Campbell

Becoming Herself

What role the 'Universe of Texas' played in the life and art of Marcia Gay Harden

"...they wound up south of the law school near Eastwoods Park, down the street from the Posse. And I..."

May 21, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Harvesting History

An appreciation of the pecan

"...the clearest of blue November days, I'm slowly circumnavigating Eastwoods Park, eyes on the ground, feet shuffling through fallen..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Food Feature by MM Pack

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"...ride to commemorate World Carfree Day will leave from Eastwoods Park at 5:45pm, Sept. 22. An adventure walk will..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Column

Celebrate Car-Free Day

"...ride to commemorate World Carfree Day will leave from Eastwoods Park at 5:45pm, Sept. 22. An adventure walk will..."

Sept. 14, 2004 Postmarks

The Lords of Parking

Neighborhood Associations Deciding Curbside Privileges

"...Parking along Whitis Avenue is a privilege reserved for permit-holding..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Jeff Mandell

Naked City

A frat house plans a basketball court for its property in the Eastwoods neighborhood, where a single-family house now stands.

"...The fraternity, Delta Tau Delta, has so angered its Eastwoods neighbors with its plans for demolition that they have..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by David Garza

UT Area Cautious -- at Best -- Over Planning Effort

Campus-area residents take their turn in the city's neighborhood-planning spotlight.

"...Commission are working to address the issues -- like parking and aesthetics -- raised by these big-box buildings, Soliz..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

How Many Villas = MF-6?

NUNA residents feel betrayed, but Villas supporters say the proposed apartment complex is better than the alternative.

"...The Villas, a 150-unit student housing complex and 395-space parking garage proposed by Villas on Guadalupe Limited Partners for..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Welcome Back, Gus!

A Heavy Agenda for Garcia's new council

"...that we postpone this item, which is the Hyde Park neighborhood plan, until Nov. 29," Mayor Pro Tem Jackie..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Crash-Scene Budget

The budget balances, and stitching is transparent

"...• Parks & Recreation ($2 million): PARD saves a pretty penny..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Villas Goes to Bat

"...for Tract One of the 150-unit complex and 395-space parking garage, sited between the Drag and Hemphill Park St...."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

2001 Austin Parks & Recreation Pool Schedule

"...other info including PARD's swimming and diving classes, see www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/pools_schedule.htm...."

May 11, 2001 Features Feature

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"...least 472 overflow cars, not counting visitors, fighting for parking on already overcrowded streets -- a neighborhood nightmare...."

Jan. 25, 2002 Column

Faster Than Sound: Twain’s Texan Metamorphosis

The Big Thief favorite finds a home locally, Brew & Brew Solo Sets gratify, and a send-off to outlaw country drummer Paul English

"...Meeting up locally at Eastwoods Neighbor-hood Park, the multi-instrumentalist arrives fresh from dates playing..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

City Hall Hustle: New Year Wish List

From cops to condos, we got your splash pads right here

"...from last summer's city budget discussion, during which several park pools slated for closure were promised splash pads –..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Developing Stories: Concord – At Last

Up from the muck at Concordia

"...exact public benefits – such as affordable housing and parkland dedication – in exchange for granting "density bonuses" to..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

2004 Austin Parks & Recreation Pool Schedule

"...including PARD's swimming and diving classes, check online at www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/pools_schedule.htm or call the City of Austin Aquatics Division information..."

May 7, 2004 Features Feature