Watch for Poison Ivy-Eradicating Goats on the Hike-and-Bike Trail

Four-hooved heroes nosh on the invasive plant

"...no one likes it – except for Austin’s newest trail groomers. For the next three to four weeks, the..."

July 13, 2023 News Post by Amelia Nonemacher

Hike-and-Bike Trail Bait and Switch

"...Dear Editor, An ideal opportunity to run the hike-and-bike trail along the river just east of I-35 is..."

July 25, 2007 Postmarks

Watch for Poison Ivy-Eradicating Goats on the Hike-and-Bike Trail

Four-hooved heroes nosh on the invasive plant

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Amelia Nonemacher

Improving Safety and Access on the Lakeside Hike and Bike

Caring for the trail

"...With around 4.5 million yearly visits, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail offers many Austinites a relaxing..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin Needs Off-Road Hike-and-Bike Trails

"...Dear Editor, The Chronicle article on bike transportation programs was an excellent review of past, current,..."

May 13, 2008 Postmarks

Bridge/Tunnel Brings a Cutting Edge to Austin's Hike & Bike Trail

Experimental dance and music in the midst of the city's outside

"...Confession: I see the names Rosalyn Nasky and Tom Benton attached to a project, my interest increases..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Extend Our Trail (If Not Our Sympathy)

New astroturf org backed by developers pose as anti-developers.

"...can't get what you want, you should lie, distort, and take advantage of the innocent public for your own..."

Oct. 2, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

How to Get to and From ACL Festival

Free shuttles, pricey rideshares, and more

"...It’s ACL time! Getting to and from the festival grounds is the most complicated part,..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Music Post by Oscar Rodriguez

How To Get To and From ACL Music Festival

Shuttles, bikes, rideshares, scooters, and sometimes just your feet

"...With glitter, wristbands, and fanny packs left and right, ACL season is..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Post by Leena Alali

Parks and Rec Proposes Metered Parking for Deep Eddy Pool Lot

The currently free lot could see meters in 2020

"...On Friday, Sept. 13, the city’s Parks and Recreation Director Kim McNeeley sent a memo to City..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Michael King

A Guide to Austin Lakes and What to Do on Them

Boating, ziplining, and more water activities to enjoy

"...of reasons to visit Austin – the live music and great food, for starters. But during the warm months..."

Aug. 24, 2021 Chronolog Post by Avery Wohleb

We're Loving Eberly’s Loo, Bakery Lorraine’s Proud Macarons, Satellite’s Greek Tacos, Eastciders’ Yellowbird Flex, and – Who Says Mañana (Dos) Never Comes?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Aug. 3, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: Juke, Bob, Weave, and Sidestep

Not even Obama has good enough Obamacare to run that gauntlet

"...On Sundays since COVID me and my friend have been walking Town Lake for exercise...."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin Trails: New and Proposed

"...The Austin Transportation Study will consider funding the following trails this month:..."

Nov. 15, 1996 News Feature

Then There's This: Parks and Rec in Review

In a parks-centric town like Austin, it's not easy being PARD

"...What a mad, mad, mad, and maddening year it's been for the Austin Parks and..."

Dec. 28, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Light and Power

The Future of Seaholm

"...which the dreams of Austin's growth have been painted. And finally, this month, those Seaholm dreams begin the journey..."

May 8, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Ride and Compare: Navigating Two Different Bike Maps

Google Maps and Ride the City take different routes to same destinations

"...Maps junkie. I was already a maps geek generally, and the advent of Google Maps just made it worse...."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

New Data and Rules for Dockless Scooters

Open data on 2 million dockless trips, plus new rules for riding on trails

"...of dockless mobility data "in the spirit of transparency and collaboration," with the department's civic technologists inviting input and..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Council: Butler Honors and Charter Foresight

Council on the trail to honor the Butlers and revise the charter

"...Nov. 3, City Coun­cil is both honoring the past and looking forward to potentially profound changes to the city's..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Then There's This: Dog Days of Parks and Rec

Planned changes to off-leash area at Auditorium Shores draws howls

"...If there's anyone out there who supports shrinking and relocating the off-leash dog park at Auditorium Shores, you..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

The Past, Present, and Future of Waller and Shoal Creeks

Finally doing right by Austin's waterways

"...the apartments where the ice plant used to be, and downstairs into the ditch. It's crowded, cold, and dark..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Of Caps and Handcuffs

At budget time, there's no substitute for wrestling the numbers

"...restore the savage 2011 cuts to public education – and in every session the usual right-wing suspects, from the..."

Sept. 13, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Thinking Through Disc Golf and City Parks

"...which included 25 acres to be zoned for housing and general office-mix use. Now the city of Austin Parks..."

Oct. 6, 2010 Postmarks

The Point Kicks Off Community Garden’s New Concert Series, and More Music News

Sam’s Town Point’s new development & Adrian Quesada’s Latin Grammy

"...Wednesday, Nov. 22 with a gig by the Point and a DJ set from the team behind (iN)Sect Records...."

Nov. 21, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Georgetown Recalls -- and Recollects

The latest salvos in the Georgetown Smackdown

"...recall election that seeks to oust Mayor MaryEllen Kersch and four other council members, including Mayor Pro Tem Clark..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...in her small but comfortable office on West Sixth and talked to her about the TFN, her hopes for..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Trail Projects Coming Up Roses?

New hike-and-bike trail on the horizon

"..."I'm so excited about all the trails that are gonna bloom in this city over the..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Developing Stories: Town Lake Trail - Closing the Gap

Town Lake Trail takes aerobic sprint toward reality

"...civic dream, the completion of a continuous Town Lake Trail – a 10.1-mile hike-and-bike loop from MoPac to Longhorn..."

April 27, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

18 Coffee Shops and Cafes in Downtown Austin for When You're On the Go

A caffeine fix is never far away

"...pedestrian needs a pick-me-up. These conveniently located Downtown coffeehouses and cafés are perfect for getting some work done or..."

July 23, 2019 Food Post

Made In Makes Farewell, Tiny Grocer Champions the Dry, the Loren Brings Midnite Bagel, Uchiba Goes (Briefly) Nashville, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Jan. 3, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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