Public Notice: Something at Lake Long?

If not golf, what?

"...Council unwilling to mortgage the future of the public parkland at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park to private developers,..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Open and Shut

Council members hope they've closed the door on their Open Meetings legal troubles. Trouble is, that won't be the end.

"...a host of charter amendments headed for this year's general election ballot that could remake Austin city government. Nor..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...Aside from the racetrack, permanent stands, and LEED-certified green offices, the design includes a kart track, a motor sports..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What's Historic?

Latest arguments over historic zoning sound like déjà vu

"...• landscape features with "artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value."..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Reinventing Airport Boulevard

Can 'form-based zoning' transform a suburban drag into walkable neighborhoods?

"...Punctuating the blandness are several iconic, endearingly affordable Austin businesses such as..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...the planned Wal-Mart at the former Northcross mall; the Allandale Neighborhood Association executive committee voted Monday to sue the..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

On the Waterfront

As development accelerates along Town Lake, Austin faces urgent choices

"...binding development standards that can be incorporated into the Land Development Code" – but its recommendations were never adopted..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Who's Your Grandpa?

Critics say older case gives ammo against AMD, but city staff say they are apples and oranges

"...Depending where you stand on Advanced Micro Devices' planned office campus in Southwest Austin, city staff's determination that the..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Welcome Back, Kirk

Kirk Watson's new job at the chamber stands at odds with his "message" as mayor.

"...words) "presided over Austin's biggest economic boom." He left office to run for state attorney general. He is, of..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Development peccadillos and Lost Austin kudos.

"...of unsubstantiated claims and misinformation. When I bought the land for submission as a tax credit project, my research..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...until her candidates of choice take the oath of office. That transaction occurred Tuesday night, as re-elected incumbent Council..."

June 18, 1999 News Feature

The Can't-Miss Kid

The Man Behind the W.

"...who broke the Democrats' century-long stranglehold on the governor's office in 1978. In 1982, Rove began working for Phil..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Let's Make a Deal

Greasing the Wheels at City Hall

"...that because the city is leasing, not selling, the land, bidding is not required by law. Those assurances have..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Council Watch

"...expected to be Eric Mitchell's biggest day as an officeholder yet. The newest and most volatile councilmember, who has..."

June 23, 1995 News Column

Point Austin: Ken Paxton’s Top 10 Follies This Year

How was Ken’s year? Just impeachy.

"...for the latest wacky press release from his self-promoting Office of Attorney General. Most recently, in November, when Twitter-Killer..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Michael King

A Budget Forged in Crisis Looks Toward Long-Term Opportunities

Resilience, rethinking, recovery

"...lower than the current (amended) FY 20 budget. The General Fund, where your taxes go, is basically flat –..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...ballot (the state HD 47 contest, where Austin police Officer Justin Berry earned the nod to challenge incumbent Vikki..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...the working and middle classes. Valdez has actual public officeholder experience – a clear edge over her main opponent...."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

To Build a Courthouse

Current civil courthouse leaves a lot to be desired

"...– to be constructed, as it happens, on the land originally designated in the city's original "Waller Plan" as..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...me." – U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Sugar Land, whistling a happy tune in the wake of the..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...had many other environmental protection accomplishments. When I took office, the city of Austin had sewage treatment plants that..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

Postmarks

East Timor. Campaign Finance Reform. Napster. Living Wages. Little Richard.

"...Your readers responded to my vision for the constable's office, and I am honored that I have been elected..."

May 26, 2000 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...arts funding. Doggett gave a heartfelt rendition of "This Land Is Your Land," but said his level of support..."

March 26, 1999 News Feature

A Church and Its People on Austin's Eastside

The living history of David Chapel

"...of public involvement. He worked in the city manager's office in Dallas, leaving that post in 1979 to attend..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Life After Gentrification

When you and your home both have to move

"...Sanchezes had to move because the owners of the land had ordered that they must, but the motion of..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...is the latest tentative project list from the mayor's office. But it's worth noting that, in the ballot language..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Steve Adler: 'New Way Forward'

"...spent 35 years in court defending women, workers, tenants, landowners, against discrimination and abuse. I spent almost 10 years..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Is the D.A. Hiding Evidence?

Judge Baird wants some answers from an assistant district attorney

"...Did Travis County Assistant District Attorney Stephanie McFarland try to conceal from a defendant the false testimony..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

More Q&A with Marc Ott

The new city manager on council initiatives, city planning priorities, and the change in the weather at City Hall

"...in this box. Maybe it's in [the public information office], to work with chief information officers, because you have..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories

Thinking big on transportation and land-use planning

"...Since January 2007, the former Austin mayor, state attorney general candidate, Austin Chamber of Commerce chair, and now state..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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