Naked City

Negotiations continue on a bill that would create a special taxing district for land owned by Gary Bradley southwest of Austin; environmentalists and others who oppose such a district cry foul.

"...Tuesday, representatives from several City Council members' offices, the Hill Country Conservancy, the Hays County Consolidated School District and..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Three bonds proposals up on the city ballot Nov. 7 may strike a sense of deja vu in longtime Austinites.

"...a matching incentive for nonprofit organizations such as the Hill Country Conservancy -- which aims to raise $50 million..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Gary Bradley presented his latest land-swap deal to the Save Barton Creek Association this week and received mixed reviews from environmentalists, many of whom are wary of trusting the megadeveloper.

"...Alliance chair Robin Rather, who now works with the Hill Country Conservancy, a nonprofit working toward conservation purchases. "I..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Council members' feuding bond proposals are sure to set off a major tectonic event at this week's council meeting.

"...Last week, the executive board of the Hill Country Conservancy, a coalition of real estate interests and..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Beverly Griffith and Raul Alvarez rain on the mayor’s bond parade by adding a few proposals of their own; Cedar Avenue settlement goes back into mediation.

"...coalition of S.O.S. leaders, real estate interests, and the Hill Country Conservancy could start buying land for conservation within..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Save Our Speck Alliance

Larry Speck is the main architect of the Hill Country Galleria. He's also a member of the Save Our Springs Alliance board, which opposes the Galleria. This is what you call, "walking the tightrope."

"...never anticipated: Speck is the prime architect of the Hill Country Galleria -- a proposed $350 million development in..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Champion of Camelback?

Jonathan Coon pursues a complex project near the Pennybacker Bridge

"...Champion Tract 3. The Camelback land (named after a hill on the property) is a 145-acre tract that fronts..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Happy Trails for Dahlstrom Ranch

Aquifer property targeted for conservation

"...In addition to Hays Co., the Hill Coun­try Conservancy chipped in $4 million it raised primarily..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the state, and beyond

"...from city staff, a much-debated endorsement from the Oak Hill Association of Neighbor­hoods, and concern from council members. (Some..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...local eats and a near-endless array of ales. Twangy country collective the Lonesome Heroes will put a Southern spin..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Art festivals and dance halls liven up the landscape in September

"...and was quietly discontinued after 2013. This year the Hill Country Arts Foundation of Ingram relaunches the fair with..."

Sept. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Martinez Endorses Mobility Bond

Mayoral adversaries join on transportation proposition

"...Technology Council, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, the Hill Country Conservancy, Shoal Creek Conservancy, the Trail Foundation, and..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Post by Michael King

A Symbolic ‘No’ to SH 45

Council passes resolution opposing toll road

"...the request of George* Cofer, executive director of the Hill Country Conservancy. The conservancy is attempting to acquire a..."

May 19, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Eat Local, Help the Earth on April 22

Supporting environmental nonprofits is as easy as eating lunch

"...The nonprofits that will benefit are the Hill Country Conservancy, Texas Land Conservancy, TreeFolks, Friends of Barton..."

April 21, 2014 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Going Public

A new Sunset Commission report recommends opening Texas' public lands to use by the public as parkland.

"...an effort to acquire parkland throughout the corridor. The Hill Country Conservancy, a new group headed by Austin environmentalist..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...are weakened, and made optional. Proposed redevelopment in Oak Hill sparks a lively debate...."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, elsewhere

"...when so many found themselves homeless, forced to travel cross-country in search of work, the more fortunate would paint..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 21-28

"...HILL COUNTRY CONSERVANCY Earth Day Con­cert features a presentation on..."

April 22, 2011 News Column

The Domain of Wal-Mart

"...to replace its standard blue-and-gray big box for a Hill Country motif, Endeavor principals have agreed to buy $720,000..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Making a List

Examining the prospects for Austin's lobby at the 77th Legislature

"...bill that will provide state funding for preserving the Hill Country," she said. Her dream may not be too..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...The Hill Country Conservancy announced last week that it had received..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature

Sara Hensley Turns Over a New Leaf

The new PARD director has big ideas – to realize them, she'll have to raise big bucks

"...goal of Austin becoming the fittest city in the country." Hensley came from Phoenix (population 1.5 million), where she..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...Pure Rain company (bottled water) Experience: president of Windsor Hills NA, co-secretary Austin Neighborhoods Council, community activist Issues: affordability,..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...year in the conundrum of a movie called Silent Hill [Film Listings, April 28]. He hit the nail on..."

May 5, 2006 Column

An S-O-S for SOS

What will the Stratus deal mean for the Springs?

"...on South MoPac, the new Seton Hospital in Oak Hill, and half a dozen small subdivisions...."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...by the Drafthouse directly, but many others around the country are owned by different franchise companies and would have..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature

Tracking Cap Metro's Eastward Proposal

The Green Line takes conceptual shape

"...and competitiveness of regions." He adds, "Communities around the country (and world) are investing in transit and integrating it..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Growing Pains

Rapidly expanding Austin Green Art works to sustain its mission and identity

"...you trying to do at Agave or at the Hill Country Conservancy, and how can we become inspired to..."

April 18, 2008 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

Before the Flood

In the struggle between local environmentalists and developers, Laura Dunn's documentary reminds us, Barton Springs was only the beginning

"...window into what's going on more broadly in this country. It was his idea, and I really didn't know..."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Holiday Wish Lists 2006

Give 'til it helps: Part 1

"...Keg of beer for holiday partyHILL COUNTRY CONSERVANCY..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Features Feature

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