Austin Environmental Board Chair Dies

Mary Gay Maxwell was 78

"...Mary Gay Maxwell, the chair of the city’s Environmental Board, is dead at age 78 after a..."

March 31, 2016 News Post by Nina Hernandez

City Staff Reports on Risks of Natural Gas Pipeline Through Edwards Aquifer

Council hears from Environmental Officer on Permian Highway Pipeline

"...On Aug. 28, the city’s Environmental Officer Christopher Herrington provided a memorandum to City..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

The annual Austin Environmental Directory includes, for the first time, a report card rating Austin's environmental record. The outlook looks dismal on the surface, but the verdict isn't all doom and gloom.

"...to celebrate the release of Robbins' fourth annual Austin Environmental Directory. Well, maybe "celebrate" isn't an apt description, but..."

Jan. 14, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...Following are the Chronicle's recommendations in the mayoral and City Council races. It's a wide and various field, and..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his State of the City Address before the Real Estate Council of Austin today...."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

With Little Enthusiasm, City OKs Opting Into Oak Hill Parkway Project

Plus more items from City Council's first substantive meeting of the year

"...substantive meeting of the year last Thursday, Jan. 31, City Council ordered an independent investigation of how the Austin..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Environmental Leaders Against WTP4

"...of Wal-Mart runoff last week was a letter to City Council from several of Austin's environmental leaders, urging them..."

Dec. 5, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...even official desserts (Boston cream pie in Massachusetts), Naked City could only find one other official state snack: Jell-O,..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature

Environmental Group’s Push to Spare Barton Springs Tree Ain’t Happening, City Says

No, Parks and Rec says

"...Oct. 5 (after a celebration of life today), but environmental group Save Our Springs Alliance isn’t ready to let..."

Oct. 4, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Catching Up with City Council

Council enters holiday break bearing a handful of presents

"...City Council won’t gather together again officially until the New..."

Dec. 17, 2013 News Post by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Strayhorn the Populist

Ex-mayor visits City Hall, blazing another nuclear trail

"...might have been instructive to the group gathered in City Council chambers last week to oppose adoption of Austin..."

April 30, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...years as the first African-American elected to the Portland City Council; he returned to the Rose City in 1989..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...and an air-quality go-ahead from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Fraser has also asked the TCEQ to conduct..."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...requires the U.S. to let the trucks in. But environmental, public interest, and labor groups have filed for an..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...SB 1361, that would forbid the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality from using citizen-gathered evidence in enforcement actions against..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

City Ends Contract With Operator of Austin's Downtown Homeless Shelter

Chronic underperformance catches up with Front Steps

"...The city of Austin is cutting ties with Front Steps, the..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Looks to Outside Counsel

Repeal of land code 'not a black and white legal issue'

"...Outside legal counsel has been retained to help the City Council wade through a highly controversial staff proposal that..."

March 25, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Naked City

Partners sought for the long-discussed reuse of the Downtown power plant

"...– in the words of Mayor Will Wynn – City Hall this week aimed to knock over a few..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members

Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins

"...that has not existed in the 10-1 era of City Council — or perhaps in all of Austin’s political..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

City Lifts Boil Water Notice

Here's what you need to know before using your tap water

"...You can stop boiling water, Austin! The city officially lifted the week-long boil water notice, put in..."

Oct. 28, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

City Council: Keep ’Em Waiting

Council punts short-term rentals, pops the 290 landfills

"...City Council held a fairly efficient meeting Thursday, clearing a..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Post by Michael King

City Launches Car2go Service

Program expanding after six month pilot phase

"...The Environmental Protection Agency has presented the city of Austin with..."

May 20, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...is "Like Texas in a Bottle!" Given the state's environmental record, that may not be the best motto for..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council Endors-gasbord

Who's endorsing who for the five City Council seats up for grabs in November?

"...Sierra Club (AASC), Austin Central Labor Council (ACLC), Austin Environmental Democrats (AED), Austin Fire Association (AFA), Austin Neighbor­hoods Council..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...claims, a study of prison privatization, and "streamlining the environmental permitting and regulation process in Texas for competitiveness with..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Inc. canceled its application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a rock-crushing permit in the east Travis..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality caved under intense public pressure and agreed last..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Resource Conservation Commission -- the state version of the Environmental Protection Agency -- but were deterred by the requirement..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature

Cool City: Water Utility Flows Green

Daryl Slusher hops from Austin Energy to Austin Water Utility to serve as first assistant director of environmental affairs and conservation

"...Energy – become a national model for energy efficiency, environmental protection, sustainability, and climate protection? City Manager Toby Futrell..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...Member [Sheryl] Cole's comments about ... the first African-American city manager, and I certainly understand the significance of that...."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

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