War of Words

And in This Corner ...

"...an Oppel claim that "For two months the water commission dithered and debated whether to stick Arscott with developer's..."

Aug. 20, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...through a grant from the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), a Toronto-based environmental funding organization. Waring has..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature

Hispanic Pass Over

Garcia, Spelman Open Cans of Racial Controversy

"...council's failure to appoint a Hispanic to the Planning Commission. Calling Kirk Watson an "asshole" in English would surely..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

"Corporate Predator" Dissected

Freeport Makes The Nation

"...legislation that favors Indonesia or pushing legislation to weaken environmental regulation. And Press points out that Freeport's gold mining..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...to $25 and move to a three-tier structure, which environmental advocates feel would disincentivize conservation and actually shift a..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Fayette, Don't Spray It

Enviros target LCRA with potential lawsuit over Clean Air Act violations

"...Three environmental groups announced last week their "intent to sue" the..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Developing Stories: 'L' Is for 'Lake' – and Legal and Ludicrous

The Waterfront Overlay has an intricate history

"...That's not allowed without a variance from the Planning Commission or City Council: On this tract, the city's Waterfront..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• The Historic Landmark Commission corrected a missed opportunity and declared the Austin Athletic..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Devices' plan to build a new campus in the environmentally sensitive Barton Springs watershed. The SOS is seeking a..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

Big Bend's Vanishing Point

Clearing the air over the queen of Texas parks

"...suffering from a serious visibility shortage, say the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Park Service. The two..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...approach to pollution control, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission voted Friday to accept TNRCC staff recommendations to reduce..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

TNRCC, EPA Follow Suit

The EPA and TNRCC jump on environmentalists' bandwagon by accusing Alcoa of violating the Clean Air Act.

"...Late Than Never Dept., the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency notified Alcoa on Jan...."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Coal Hard Cash

Alcoa has applied for a mining application in Elgin, near Austin.

"...after years of fighting the company before the Railroad Commission and Milam County courts -- no recourse...."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...have got to go!" chanted around 100 labor, immigrant, environmental, disability, and social justice advocates outside the JW Marriott..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Slow Gains for the Environment at the Capitol

Lawmakers won't look forward, but will repair the damage done

"...While the 86th was not a halcyon session for environmental progress – no surprise, alas, in Texas – there..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...the 86th Legislature, as have some senators, and a commission of school leaders and legislators has been working all..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Looking Back on the Champions Tract Rezoning

Does this development belong in this particular corner of the Hill Country?

"...the development, including unmanaged traffic, risks to water quality, environmental degradation, and a general disregard for relevant rules and..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Getting to Zero

Will Austin's green seif-image be realized with its "zero waste" goals?

"...would have gone to the landfill to other, more environmentally friendly ends...."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Then There's This: Grandfathered Death Star

The Vested Rights Ordinance is new, but is it improved?

"...say that neither the real estate community nor the environmental community got everything they wanted in the current draft,..."

April 25, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

PUD Proposal Wins Few Friends

Developers of proposed condo seek a zoning change to allow a height of 96 feet at Riverside and Lamar project

"...Instead, the Environmental Board and Waterfront Planning Advisory Board have joined vocal..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Drought, Heat, Fires ... Repeat

The plague of wildfires reflect conditions beyond a temporary drought

"...the ecology and air quality of the region. And environmentalists warn that, beyond the immediate destruction and pollution, the..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...Suttle said at a recent meeting of the city's Environmental Board, "That translates into sales tax, hotel tax, alcohol..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...belt-tightening mantra (see above). With fiscal concerns in mind, commissioners are recommending that the city hire 100 officers over..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature

Enviros Applaud EPA Choice for Texas Head

The EPA's new regional administrator has a good environmental track record

"...selection of Dr. Alfredo "Al" Armendariz as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's new regional administrator for EPA Region 6,..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cool Cities: AE Task Force

Austin Energy moves one step closer to a generation plan

"...the last four months, nine representatives of local consumer, environmental, commercial, and industrial groups have been meeting once a..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Landfill Will Top Mount Bonnell in Height

TCEQ OKs landfill's march toward Austin's highest point

"...city still stuck in preplanning on a recycling facility, environmentalists worry those laurels are turning into compost...."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Spring Training

Seasonal snapshots of the council candidates

"...initial 2005 election. His previous political experience was primarily environmental: Before running for council, he served as chair of..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...It's now scheduled for a vote at the Planning Commission on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The intent of the Lee..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...• At this week's Design Commission meeting, even Chris Riley – local activist and longtime..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...proposal to redevelop Waller Creek finally passed Travis. Co. Commissioners Court last week; council approval is also expected for..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature

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