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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The city Environmental Board is the next stop for Austin's proposed new..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...media proclaim Sunset Valley as a longtime model of environmental stewardship." -- Council Member Daryl Slusher, waxing gratuitous in..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...check The Austin Chronicle because they invariably endorse progressive, environmentally friendly candidates. However, your "close call" endorsement of Karen..."

March 8, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Chronicle gave its endorsement in the Precinct 2 county commissioner's race to the wrong Democrat! Since Travis County government..."

March 1, 2002 Column

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"...The Austin Arts Commission voted unanimously Monday night to restart the process of..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Pete's Principle

Ex-Chamber Head Winstead Takes Us to the Toll Road

"...of the city limits, knowing that the Texas Transportation Commission looks favorably on those who come to them with..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

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Don't Dissolve District

"...the District has been on the front line of environmental protection: addressing construction projects, new subdivisions, industrial uses, agriculture..."

May 1, 1998 Column

Energizer Lobbyists

Deregulation Keeps Lobbyists Going... and Going...

"...from the head of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission into one of the highest-paid lobbyists at the Capitol...."

Feb. 21, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Oh No, It's Mr. Bill!

Do Bill Bunch's Tactics Hurt the Springs He Loves?

"...It is a dilemma that environmental attorney Bill Bunch faces daily, surely when he's sitting..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

In Through the Out Door

And Vice Versa: Politicians Hit the Revolving Door

"...he was chairman of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Dan Shelley's legislative acumen was tapped extensively by Governor..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Off the Desk

"...Associated Press reported that on Monday, the State Bar's Commission for Lawyer Discipline accused Vega of "neglecting state agencies'..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Money's Green, Too

The Nature Conservancy & Big Bidness Makes Cents

"...obtain it. The TNC has come under criticism from environmentalists who charge that the group works not for the..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Updated: Boil Water Notice Lifted for All Austin Water Customers

Tap water now cleared for consumption

"...making ice. Water quality testing submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has confirmed that tap water..."

Feb. 22, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Very Alarming

"...Dear Editor, It was very alarming reading “Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Promotes Air Pollution” [News, Feb. 8]..."

March 29, 2019 Postmarks

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...in experience through the thankless, necessary work on city commissions, and has Eastside history that has served him well..."

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

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...attorney, and then for six years as Pct. 2 Commissioner, working on all kinds of initiatives to improve quality..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

Fightin' Words in Council Run-off

Shade swings; Tovo ducks

"...she writes, "I have an excellent track record on environmental issues, but to some folks who claim to represent..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Municipal Death Match!

With five council seats open, mayor and Place 1 look like the headliners

"...Airlines – Leffingwell entered city politics, joining the city Environmental Board in 1999. He became board chair before running..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Solid Waste: Who's Driving the Train?

City staff's landfill-expansion decision has violated – at least in the spirit – a resolution passed by council. Now everybody wants to know why.

"...City staff, the citizen's Solid Waste Advis­ory Commission, and the city manager's office are potentially heading for..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dumped by County, BFI Takes Landfill Plan to TCEQ

County rejects BFI deal but isn't willing to fight landfill proposal at state level

"...Landfill has sporadically soured the air at Travis Co. Commissioners Court for well over five years. Each episode has..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Strengthening the Ordinance

"...While both the Environmental Board and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

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"...on permitted space by 2010. The Texas Commis­sion on Environmental Quality must approve its pending expansion permit. For more..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

Rodeo 80

The 2007 Legislature in a quick-step roundup

"...conclusion of a legislative session in which energy and environmental issues enjoyed unusual prominence – with discernible progress made..."

June 8, 2007 News Column

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"...So he didn't. Naked City• The Residential Design Compatibility Commission heard its first two cases last week. The new..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature

Business Leaders Hire Lobbyists to Battle Dirty Coal

Coalition of free-market well-to-dos formed to oppose Texas' 17 proposed pulverized coal power plants fights electric utilities using their own weapon of choice – lobbyists

"...listed 58 paid lobbyists on a recent Texas Ethics Commission report...."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• The Urban Transportation Commission is growing increasingly concerned over Capital Metro's plans to..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...subdivision appeared to meet all Travis County requirements, county commissioners were uneasy with the lack of highway improvements in..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...continues. On the heels of the Zoning and Platting Commission's May 17 decision to halve the proposed expansion at..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...ordinance got support this week from the city-appointed Music Commission, which endorsed the plan to waive the long-belabored and..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

TxDOT Scuttles SH 45 South -- For Now

For the time being, SH 45 South is off the table.

"...The western end of SH 45 South, which some environmentalists feared would increase demand to build in the Barton..."

July 12, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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