Visualize Whirled Tank Farms

An update on the continuing controversy over the future of the tank farms

"...remain clear of structures and other obstacles, potentially affecting redevelopment...."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Page Two

Light rail is coming, sooner or later, because it's a necessary part of our long-term traffic solution.

"...idea, core to the city's health. As the surrounding developments grow, downtown will become ever more densely populated. A..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the SOS Alliance it includes policies that steer new development to the east and downstream of the Barton Springs..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column

Naked City

The City Council moves forward with Austin's regional transportation plan, but assures neighbors of road-widening projects proposed in the plan that they, not the state of Texas, have the authority to decide what gets built and when.

"...major east-west arterial that would link I-35 with future developments, and perhaps SH 130, in far East Austin...."

June 15, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

Recent coverage of light rail and of access-TV personality Alex Jones pushes readers' buttons this week.

"...Plan is to increase the opportunities for more residential development in the neighborhood without eliminating existing homes. One of..."

July 28, 2000 Column

Room at the Inn

Case Marianella homeless shelter provides a badly needed haven for homeless Spanish-speaking immigrants.

"...who come to the United States are fleeing the economic problems of the area. And the proportion of residents..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Anna Hanks

Countdown to Ecstasy

A New Drug for a New Millennium

"...with Detective Mike Stevens of the Orlando, Fla., Police Department, the warnings directed at parents about "rave drug paraphernalia"..."

June 9, 2000 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Center of Gravity

City's influx of new money and new businesses shifts council's political sails

"...bond trader's spreadsheet: We've bought watershed, parkland, infrastructure, downtown development, even a river. We've planted neighborhood organizations. And by..."

May 26, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Cap Metro's light rail proposals clear a major hurdle after receiving a "recommended" rating from the Federal Transit Administration.

"...city and community's "proactive efforts ... supportive of transit-oriented development." Since the FTA has to re-rank projects every year,..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Working Assets

"...initiatives (just a few, simple things like ensuring that economic prosperity benefits all Austin residents), the council members' aides..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

The Contenders

Place 1

"...expansion of the Convention Center, the new airport, downtown development. Inner city neighborhoods face being taxed out of our..."

March 26, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...a 22-county region that has grown increasingly interconnected as development has leapfrogged its way across Central Texas. The conference,..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature

SCIPing Through Hoops

Council Stalls on SCIP II Housing Program

"...been so warmly received," observes Cloteal Haynes, a SCIP development team member. Indeed, and why not? The 11 single-family..."

April 17, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...and the assistant -- to the city's Cultural Affairs department so that they could work to market the AMN...."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature

Hyde Parking

A Neighborhood Caught in a Clash Between Eateries

"...Dolce Vita gelateria and has an Asian diner in development in the former Dismukes Pharmacy space next to the..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Getting Dumped On?

Todd, Goodman Lead Charge for Davenport MUD

"...residents have basked for years in Austin's cultural and economic glow without the inner-city headaches of crime, crowds, cacophony,..."

March 21, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Texas' Cotton Boll

Farmers Fight Boll Weevil Program in Court

"...its police powers to rid the state of an economic menace. Opponents told the justices that the eradication program..."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Political overseers are keeping an eye on the powerful development group, which has swooned and fawned over Reynolds in..."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature

Off the Desk

"...off 152 acres of the 375-acre base for private development, but Bush said that the $97 million it would..."

Jan. 26, 1996 News Feature

KAZI's True Colors

The Reverend Frank Garrett Pushes KAZI to the Edge

"...The majority of Swede Hill residents objected to the development of the greenspace, which they had used and maintained..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Austin at Large: Storms Along the Waterfront

How much should the city invest in the Statesman PUD? Zero, or $400 million?

"...Endeavor Real Estate Group to create a $2 billion-ish redevelopment (now referred to as the Statesman PUD, for planned..."

July 29, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Everything's Coming Up Green for City Employees in Better-Than-Expected Budget

Cronk: "We can be both lucky and good"

"...and ample cash reserves, combined with the city's "spectacular economic growth," allowed City Hall to instead add more than..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

“We Need Texas in This Fight”

Elizabeth Warren stumps for Casar, a growing progressive coalition in D.C., and affordable housing

"...Council’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget, which reduced Austin Police Department funding by more than $20 million and set in..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Not Many Tools in the Toolbox

City Hall tries to stretch its funds for music, housing

"...response to Council approval of the Save Austin’s Vital Economic Sectors, staff created guidelines for the three programs within..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Checking In: Marcia Ball Took Her First Summer Off Since 1984

“It gets hot in Austin in the summer, did you know?”

"...speaking as a musician in a community that thrives economically on music – is only one factor. We can’t..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: Stay Trips

Daytripping in the age of stay-at-home orders

"...and entertains. Luminaria and the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture have created the Corona Arts..."

April 28, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Council Recap: Austin Revs Up COVID-19 Relief Efforts

"All things on the table" to help Austinites weather crisis

"...City Manager Spencer Cronk and the city’s departments have now been charged with finding options for relief..."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: More Unintended Consequences

If you build it ...

"...Thanks to reader Jim Henshaw for pointing out an..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Preview: Promised Land Use

Austin Oaks, Plaza Saltillo loom large at Thursday meeting

"...Casar) have been closely following the raids, Austin Police Department Interim Chief Brian Manley has been demanding more information..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Dance/USA Convenes in Austin

The national arts organization brings honors for the Butlers and big questions about the form's future

"...national recognition of the ballet company and other local developments in dance. There is another Austinite on the board,..."

June 10, 2016 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

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