City Bets the Farm on Robinson Ranch

Austin prepares to enable a new city on a huge chunk of Williamson County

"...moves forward with plans to annex the 6,000-plus-acre Robinson Ranch, a roughly diamond-shaped patch of land between Parmer Lane,..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...Earth -- about 900 acres of the old Christal Ranch, off FM 1826 in northwest Hays County. "It seemed..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Clouds Over Dripping Springs

As the pressure for growth continues, Dripping Springs residents question the role of city government insiders

"...city struck with big residential developers -- the Rutherford Ranch and Foster Ranch development agreements. Specifically, Brooks will examine..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

The End of the Tour

Fictional but satisfying portrayal of a David Foster Wallace interview by a Rolling Stone reporter

"...In 1996, David Foster Wallace published his masterwork Infinite Jest, which launched him..."

Aug. 14, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

The Hays Co. suburb takes a two-month break to get its land-use act together

"...the 2,700-acre Rock Creek development on the old Rutherford Ranch, and another with MAK Foster Ranch LP for its..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Buck

The real-life "horse whisperer," Dan "Buck" Brannaman, is the subject of this documentary that reveals how he derived his hard-won knowledge.

"...and his brother were sent to live with a foster family and things changed for the better. Now lanky,..."

June 24, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Backroom Is Open

"...in his testimony to Dripping Springs' deals with MAK Foster for the Foster Ranch project and Cypress Realty for..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...issue are agreements with Cypress Realty Inc. and MAK Foster Ranch LP, now defendants in the case. Cypress plans..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Dripping Springs Gets Sued

"...concern Cypress Realty's planned development on the old Rutherford Ranch property, and MAK Foster Ranch's Belterra subdivision on the..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Ruthie Foster, Booker T. Jones, Kate Kortum, Hyd, and more local shows worth braving the chill

"...Ruthie Foster’s Avenue of Paramount Stars Unveiling Paramount Theatre, Saturday 19..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Gus Garcia after a unanimous council swiftly denied the Foster Ranch apartments on the Southwest Parkway the right to..."

July 18, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...to review three development agreements with Cypress Realty's Rutherford Ranch project, the Foster Ranch, and the Barsana Dahm temple...."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Austin Food & Wine Alliance Releases Wine & Swine Menu

Pork-centric feast returns with a new twist

"...because 22 chefs will be converging on Star Hill Ranch for Wine & Swine in the Hill Country to..."

Nov. 2, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Naked City

"...unprecedented for the Hill Country, and suggests that Mak Foster Ranch LP, an affiliate of California real estate and..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Rural Riddle

Hays County Water Planning Partnership forms to try and stop unmitigated growth

"...Erin Foster has had her share of water problems at her..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

War of Words

Hays County planning battle turns into a war of words.

"...is the case with Powers and local loudmouth Erin Foster, a northern county resident who has led the charge..."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Naked City

Some Hays County residents are up in arms about a proposed road over the EdwardsAquifer, which they say was moved westward under suspicious circumstances.

"...plan after it had been approved in court. Erin Foster, HCWPP chair, says some members may ask the county..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Texas Democrats and Republicans Disagree on Cause of Sex Trafficking Scandal

Twisted priorities at DFPS-contracted Bastrop facility

"...Jaime Masters, and others detailed misconduct at The Refuge Ranch, the Bastrop facility at the center of the scandal,..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Naked City

"...approved the preliminary plan for the controversial 1,500-home RGK Ranch subdivision on a 3-2 vote Tuesday. Neighbors off State..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature

Day Trips

Recycled Books, Denton's premiere used bookstore, features a world-class collection of fine editions, vinyl records and CDs in a historic downtown building.

"...a lot of books is easy," says owner Don Foster. "Getting fine books is tough." Books come to the..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing Thursday night SXSW 09 talent

"...8pm, the Ranch Fivepiece indie rock from Sydney, Australia, with two lovely..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

Hot Buttons in Hays County

"...Spillar Ranch: A residential and commercial development on 1,000 acres just..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Texas Supreme Court Backs FLDS Mothers

Children reunite with parents in wake of Supremes' decision

"...than 400 children from the so-called Yearning for Zion Ranch – every child found there – after local officials..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Day Trips

The Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue program out of California is humanely removing donkeys from the Big Bend Ranch State Park

"...began with a bang. When employees of Big Bend Ranch State Park began thinning the herds of wild burros..."

May 30, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Fests Vs. Farms

Changes to mass gathering permits in the works

"...their rise throughout the county. She cited Carson Creek Ranch (where, among other events, the spring season saw Euphoria..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

FLDS Fashions Turn Frowns Upside-Down

Since the raid on their West Texas ranch, plucky FLDS moms are making their way in the gentile world by selling their signature prairie-style clothing online

"...And many have yet to return to the Eldorado ranch, known as Yearning for Zion, where they've lived since..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Hays County transportation plan goes back for further study; MoPac extension to San Marcos is tanked for time being.

"...some people who are not rubber stampers," says Erin Foster, co-chair of the Hays County Water Planning Partnership (HCWPP)...."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Recommended at Texas Book Festival

Capsule reviews and panel info

"...five orphans; there is a dark night at a ranch house and a storyteller with a long black box..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Books Feature

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