Freeport Wins Small

Thousands and Thousands of Dollars

"..."They left off some zeroes." That was the reaction of FM Properties attorney Roy Minton immediately after the..."

May 19, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Bands Are Practicing Again, but Does Austin Have Enough Rehearsal Space for Them?

A love letter and state-of-affairs on the practice space scene

"...In waking life, that bygone practice space might as well represent an ancient civilization. Nary..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Visit These At-Risk Hill Country Water Sources

While you still can

"...springs," Leurig says. "Primarily because of the threatened and endangered species they support."..."

April 21, 2017 Features Feature by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Kill List with the U.S. premiere of his madcap action comedy Free Fire. Filling out the trio is yet..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

EPA Raises Questions About Dripping Springs Wastewater

Opinions differ on Onion Creek water standards

"...of Dripping Springs as an alternative to the current practice of spraying the effluent on land, where it is..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

All Aboard the Soccer Train!

Major League Soccer and urban rail take city by storm

"...into the heart of the city, along with an actual, functioning mass transit system." According to initial reports, the..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Beside the Point

Council takes long, slow journey into night

"...council was kept from using afternoon dead time to actually do something because of time-specific requirements. Let's move zoning..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...vacation to "monitor the relief effort" in Washington, peace activists broke camp at Crawford's Camp Casey and Gold Star..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Thank your local family farmer; and the military sets up camp in our schools.

"...Actually, we need to do a lot more than hug..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Chapter 3: Crazy Weekly

September 1988-August 1991

"...Some of it was just awful: Every crank, poet, activist, and Lester Bangs wannabe who would write cheap came..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...part of a habitat conservation plan to protect the endangered species — and to allow the city to continue..."

Sept. 4, 1998 News Feature

Grassy Knoll Syndrome?

"...The following letters, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, were written to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service..."

June 12, 1998 News Feature

Mister Smarty Pants Knows

"...The only endangered species in Argentina that can catch leprosy is the..."

June 5, 1998 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...press with defamation is not an uncommon public relations tactic, say some familiar with media law. "This is not..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature

Not Keen on Green

Enviros: Bristol and Biscoe Don't Cut It

"...like, who would have known? County commissioners meetings don't exactly have the allure of a city hall powwow. "I..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Capital Metro Responds

"...Here are the facts Gavin so carefully avoids:..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...and a Hidalgo County lobbyist-to-be "engaged in a sexual act" of a not-too-private nature. The door of the van..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature

Postmarks

Nofziger Responds

"...The fact is, I have an excellent record of accomplishment and..."

April 25, 1997 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt and Fish & Wildlife Acting Director John Rogers got slapped with a lawsuit this..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature

The Shark Bites Back

Mitchell Says the Eastside Needs Sharp Teeth

"...Mitchell for Place 6" signs in the hopes of attracting last-minute votes for a candidate they believed would support..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...withdrew the proposed listing of the salamander as an endangered species. Said S.O.S. Attorney Bill Bunch: "It confirms [Babbitt's]..."

March 28, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...is, under most circumstances, prohibited under the Clean Water Act, unless the owner of the property or project obtains..."

March 21, 1997 News Feature

Art Transplant

The Move Toward a Cultural Center in Downtown

"...You would think that the simple fact of having lasted..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Arts Feature by Brett Holloway-Reeves

Call in the Rangers

A Memo to the Governor:

"...that you are letting the free market solve an intractable situation...."

July 26, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Mayor's Gift of Gag

Quiet Please...

"...The muzzled speaker this time? Environmental activist Karen Hadden, who apparently prompted the mayor's wrath by..."

Feb. 9, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

The Name of the Game

Raising deer, oryx, antelope, and more on central texas ranches

"...it a tough business. And I'm impressed by the fact that every person expressed a fundamental respect for both..."

June 7, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

UPDATED: Austin Aquarium Gets the Fisheye

Owners’ checkered past raises red flags; city says no animals on site

"...issue after the death of more than 200 aquatic species at another of the brothers' aquaria made headlines in..."

Aug. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

What About the Wildlife

"...it’s our job to make sure that other beloved species don’t suffer the same fate. That’s why we need..."

Feb. 21, 2022 Postmarks

Dreaming of Buffalo

Prairie preservationists want to turn Austin's eyes – and energies – eastward

"...In fact, no matter what you think a prairie looks like,..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Skeptics Question Aquarium Owners' Record

Groups ask city to investigate animal welfare

"...issue after the death of more than 200 aquatic species at another Covino-owned aquarium in Oregon. The deaths sparked..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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