Hot Sauce Fest Cooking Demo Tent

"...composting food waste, using cleaning products with a low environmental impact, conserving water, and growing a small organic garden..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

TRC Swings Low on Holly Demo Bid

Council to consider Holly demo bid April 28

"...Perplexed by city staff's recommendation of TRC Environmental Corp. to demolish the Holly Street Power Plant, the..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

All-Star Alumni

Ten notable start-ups born out of Capital Factory's Demo Day

"...The now Houston-based environmental company RecycleMatch aims to help businesses not just reach..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

The 10-1 Ticker...

Election updates!

"...property Adler owns in the Barton Springs Zone)... The Environmental Demo­crats hosted an Aug. 6 forum for the mayoral..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

Fantastic Arcade Day 3

Another day, more lessons learned

"...Games kicked off the day with a discussion of environmental storytelling. Fullbright just released Gone Home to critical acclaim..."

Sept. 22, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

On Second Thought

City will establish clear, nondiscriminatory, "objective" procedure for media credentials

"...are experienced Central Texas documentary filmmakers on political and environmental subjects. Thomp­son said she remains concerned that during the..."

Sept. 7, 2007 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

"...As they've snuffed out housing remedies, rideshare regulations, environmental protections, and other good ideas in the past, GOP..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...manager Mark Yancey (running slightly to Cornyn's left on environmental policy and gun control) and East Texan Dwayne Stovall..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...according to Goodwin. "Not a lot of movement on environmental issues."..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...of activism – working on progressive causes ranging from environmental issues and affordability to education advocacy – has made..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...be delayed pending a public hearing to consider the environmental impacts of the proposed action. But so far, Sanders..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Feature

Then There's This: Extreme Sprawl

SH 45 toll road hawks back in the driver's seat

"...Southwest Austin toll road built come hell or highly environmentally sensitive drinking water...."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Chronicle Endorsements

"...a serious job that touches on the state budget, environmental issues, and property rights. As such, former state rep...."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Will Holly Pass Muster at Council?

Council to consider controversial bid proposal

"...The staff's selection, TRC Environmental Corp., says it can do the job for $11.5..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

Can Dems Flip the Suburbs?

Democratic challengers target two vulnerable Central Texas House districts

"...trying to strengthen all their holdings. But two Austin-area Demo­crats believe the GOP overreached – and they see public..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

EPA: Political Punching Bag or the New 'It' Agency?

Perry emits more hot air over state's dirty air

"...The Environmental Protection Agency's May 25 action to begin taking federal..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

'Tis the Season To Demolish Holly

Unanswered questions cast a shadow over bidding process for Holly plant demolition

"...Six environmental contractors bid on the project last summer, and on..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

A new draft code has risen out of CodeNEXT's ashes

"...input – as the LDC process moves forward. The Environmental Impact..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Greening of Michael McCaul

Austin congressman breaks with GOP on environmental vote

"...Caucus – devoted to pushing "the importance of healthy, environmentally friendly schools that promote learning and save school districts..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer. A Texas Commission on Environmental Quality hearing on the permit was held Tuesday night..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Congress Incorporated; and Mountaintop Tiff

"...his Demo­crat­ic meanies have imposed any consumer, worker, and environmental protections that should be undone. That's like asking a..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks

They Got Nothing on Lacresha

"...a stupid bike), I see too many skanky bike-riding environmentalist Nazis, riding out of their precious bike lanes, not..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Column

Chatting With Camila Alves McConaughey About Her Women of Today Community

Living well takes a village

"...the reality is, we also have all sorts of environmental things we can't control." So, she said, it's more..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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

Yes, We Have Candidates!

Filing for March primary elections officially began Dec. 3; incumbents, others stake their places on ballot

"...to fill that big chair.) And in Precinct 3, environmental activist (and former Republican) Karen Huber has filed as..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...a $28,000 grant from the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives to fund the purchase of 10 bikes and..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Feature

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...and Barton Springs in its northeastern corner, the most "environmentally sensitive" of the 10. As a legal adviser to..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Congressional District 21: Center vs. Left?

How flippable is this district?

"...– perhaps best known for his unyielding opposition to environmental protection, most specifically any acknowledgement of global warming...."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles

“It’s about all of us”

"...the Native American Rights Fund, has suggested that mainstream environmental activism has failed to create a land ethic capable..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

Point Austin: ALEC by Another Name

Corporate advocacy group looks to deepen local influence

"...wish list of tax cuts, freedom from regulation (especially environmental regs), opposing climate change initiatives, limiting workers' rights (particularly..."

April 25, 2014 News Column by Michael King

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