City Hall Hustle: Milk Cows and Cash Cows

AE's uncertain future means wobbly program budgets

"...the utility in general. (See "All Things Budgetary ... and WTP4.") But as budget adoption nears, there's another battle..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Oak Hill Redevelopment: Varying visions for town center

Concept of town center node in Oak Hill looks like it's getting tougher - not easier - as city's neighborhood plan progresses

"...an open house attended by about 100 residents Saturday. And while much of the draft plan focused on trying..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

City Hall Hustle: Gas, Water, and Trash

There could be a higher utility bill in your future

"...resource-based geopolitical woes than that old 5 o'clock news standby, "Pain at the Pump"? Maybe John McCain's dim mantra,..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Protect and Preserve

How can we keep Austin's cultural heritage authentic?

"...things do. On the weekend of June 20, reports and rumors flew. Two beloved clubs on Red River Street..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Cindy Widner

New Urbanism and the Booming Metropolis

Austin welcomes the Congress for the New Urbanism XVI

"...is coming to town – CNU XVI: New Urbanism and the Booming Metropolis – a congress that will showcase,..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Spencer To Head Neighborhood Housing and Community Development

"...appointed Betsy Spencer to head the city's Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office. The move comes at a time..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Austin And the Wider World

State department visit puts global spotlight on tech center

"...The trip was part of the US State Department's Experience America program, and was the 11th such visit..."

May 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

1995-96 City Budget: Aviation Department Airport Revenues Taking Off

"...that has plagued most city budgets this fiscal year and the grandiosity of Bergstrom's $400 million in bonds financial..."

Aug. 18, 1995 News Feature

Developing Stories: East Riverside: The Road Ahead

Let's capture the value – and federal funds

"...this corridor can advance many community goals, including environmental and fiscal sustainability, as well as comprehensive planning for growth...."

March 5, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Culture Cash

Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.

"...to mind all the worst stereotypes of the arts and its practitioners as elitists out of touch with regular..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...always been an oddity that there’s no unified arts department at Austin City Hall...."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Budget Breakdown

The final presentation of the city's $525.3 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2007 is Friday, Aug. 31; the focus: Major Utilities and Infrastructure and Growth Management – yea haw!

"...fiscal year 2007. Having previously wheeled out public safety and social-service presentations, it's easy to mistake for quiet housekeeping..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Power to Change

A quick sound check with the Austin mayoral candidates

"...here in the Live Music Capital. Since the general economic downturn has dominated most political discussions, OTR polled the..."

April 30, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Toby Futrell's Budget

The staff-proposed city budget goes to council, with both breathing and wiggle room

"...City Council, noting that the local economy is improving and that her proposed budget "continues to rebuild our services,..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Visa Wants a Chargeback

Governor and city propose economic development deal

"...Last week Gov. Rick Perry's office and Austin announced a proposed economic development deal for a..."

Nov. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Articulations

The city is hot to find "a creative, energetic, and innovative leader" to head its revamped Cultural Arts Program, now located in the city's Economic Growth and Redevelopment Office, where it will coordinate support and advocacy for Austin's performing arts, visual arts, music, film, and interactive communities.

"...day when the City of Austin truly recognizes, respects, and supports local artists? Do you have what it takes..."

July 4, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Savings or Slush?

In a tight budget year, Austin Energy's debt management fund is under scrutiny.

"...evidence, perhaps, that City Manager Toby Futrell's share-the-pain strategy, and months of lowered expectations for city spending, have had..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Visa Council Debate Begins

City Council sets public hearing for incentives package

"...Council held its first formal consideration of the proposed economic development grant of $1.56 million for Visa Inc.'s "Global..."

Nov. 28, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Ott Taps More Fort Worth Talent

Anthony Snipes named city chief of staff

"...city government will be a vital asset for the departments he will oversee.” A write-up on the National Forum..."

May 8, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

You’ll Never Hear Fred Frith Plunk

Avant-garde UK guitarist explores the notes behind the notes

"...Saturday at the ND, Austin hosts something rare and likely beautiful. Guitarist/composer Fred Frith says the last time..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Austin Officials Ready for F1 Weekend

Public safety and transpo ready. Weather? We'll see.

"...Studying other Formula One Grand Prix host cities around the world, City Manager Marc..."

Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Council: Get Your Motors Running

Instrumental Incentives, Rainey Street, and more …

"...National Instruments incentives proposal, moving houses from Rainey Street, and just how much parking should be mandated Downtown...."

March 6, 2013 News Post by Michael King

The Birth of Formula One – Austin

Some welcome the new offspring, and some don't, but the high-speed newcomer is at the starting gate

"...Two and a half years ago, Austinites heard for the first..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Road to Rail

Can light rail in Austin work well with Smart Growth?

"...ain't that either. Wanna change the way Austin looks and works for decades to come? Now let's talk about..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...chasing preschoolers around playscapes. Part of Austin's special character and appeal is the city's integration with nature; like our..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Back to the Drawing Board

Council rejects proposals for the creation of city music and arts departments

"...Council supporters of the Live Music Task Force – and its chief recommendation, creation of a city music department..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Can the Bands Play On?

The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame

"...of Austin Music to call attention to the dire economic realities of the local music scene. In a nutshell,..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Making of Downtown North

The Domain may sound like just another fancy mall – but planners say it's the seed of a second Austin

"...It's been derided as a shopper's Disneyland and pre-emptively dismissed by many Central Austinites as a..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 9/14/10

Council makes amends, amendments

"...her plans to trim Austin Energy's funding of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office. While really tinkering around..."

Sept. 14, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Articulations

Last week for comments on the revamp of the city's cultural funding process, and chroegrapher Ann Carlson returns to UT.

"...by arts consultants Dabney & Associates, working with the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office (the program's new home..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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