Holy Uproar Over Eastside Teardown

Neighborhood fights demolition of former Eastside convent

"...pit? That's the question at the heart of a historic-preservation controversy involving the 1917 Schmidt House at 1600 E...."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

What's Historic?

Latest arguments over historic zoning sound like déjà vu

"...How do you tell when a building is "historic"?..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...was not involved, and the Travis County District Attorney's Office ultimately dismissed the charges against him. Still, Austin ISD..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

Developing Stories: The Norwood Posse Wants You!

Travis Heights neighbors have revived the Norwood House restoration effort – are they too late?

"...House. Now a nonprofit group dedicated to restoring the historic home that sits on city park land wants your..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Can This District Be Saved?

The revival of the Warehouse District is rooted in Austin's history – and its popularity is also its peril

"...single building has (or has even applied for) protective historic landmark status, nor is the district as a whole..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Hall Hustle: Don't Know Much About History, Or ...

Historic districts come to council, and the acreage gets tied in a knot

"...discussion over controversial new rules governing the creation of historic districts in Austin's neighborhoods...."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Battle Over This Old House

When property rights collide with the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association

"...mediation process late last year, both parties in a historic Hyde Park zoning dispute have agreed to take six..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...been housed within the Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office; the Live Music Task Force recommended a freestanding department..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature

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"...a 13-mile stretch to the Nueces riverbed, the habitat preservation group Texas Conservation Alliance is hoping to roll over..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

The Downtown Austin Plan

The city unveils its Downtown Plan in progress

"...the city and now being executed by the Austin office of ROMA Design Group. Early concepts and soft recommendations..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Beside the Point

Just like your college-ball hopefuls, several city manager picks won't go the distance

"...including an $800 million mixed-use river walk development and preservation and upkeep of Savannah's historic homes and architecture. (He..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Finding the Sweet Spot

For Austin's 'density bonus' development program – what's on our wish list?

"...square feet, building floors (height), condo units, retail or office space to lease or sell. Zoning code limits the..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Off the Record

Japanese guitarist Michio Kurihara drops Sunset Notes at Mohawk, Trail of Dead severe ties with Interscope, and Lamberts cooks up new residencies

"...the occasion with the launch of Pirates for the Preservation of New Orleans Music, a new nonprofit organization, in..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Juke Joint Blues

Blues Boy Hubbard strolls down Eastside Austin's Chitlin' Circuit memory lane

"...What Austin still boasts, however, is worthy of preservation same as the Armadillo World Headquarters and Jimmie Vaughan's..."

July 13, 2007 Music Feature by Jonny Meyers

Funding TP&W: No Walk Through the Park

Texas' parks come one step closer to funding they need to reverse years of budgetary-shortfall-induced decay

"...lays the groundwork for the controversial transfer of 18 historic sites from TP&W purview to the Texas Historical Commission...."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Funding Texas' Parks and Wildlife: No Walk Through the Park

Parks may finally get more funding, but advocates are wary of shifting some assets to the Texas Historical Commission

"...lays the groundwork for the controversial transfer of 18 historic sites from Parks and Wildlife Department purview to the..."

May 8, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Three homes on historic Rainey Street now have a home at the Star..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

Ho-Ho-Homegrown Holidays

Austin's independent "iconic" businesses hope we'll all put them on our list

"...an initiative of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office. SBDP regularly talks to AIBA members about the office's..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Iconic Preservation Concepts

"...... Intent is to create language that roughly parallels Historic Zoning for Iconic Preservation. (compare § 25-2-351Ñ359)..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The Good Fight

Former Mayor Gus Garcia suits up for Las Manitas

"...are showing strong interest in the fate of the historic buildings and their tenants. At this Monday's meeting of..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the head of the Information Technology division for the office of the attorney general. Montoya, who represented East and..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Point Austin: Tough Tacos

As tempers rise, the Las Manitas debate symbolizes the future of Austin

"...Apparently, somebody in the home office has since yanked the octogenarian tycoon's chain, because this..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Column by Michael King

City Budget Breakdown

The final presentation of the city's $525.3 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2007 is Friday, Aug. 31; the focus: Major Utilities and Infrastructure and Growth Management – yea haw!

"...• The Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office manages construction of some of Austin's largest development projects,..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...In observation of Labor Day, all city of Austin offices, including those of council members, will be closed this..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature

My Migas, My City

As Downtown development explodes, Las Manitas Avenue Cafe and its neighbors face an uncertain future

"...downtown child-care center – and a whole row of historic Congress Avenue storefronts that house unique, locally owned businesses..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of the Department of Justice ruled that Austin police officer Scott Glasgow did not violate the civil rights of..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...he gleefully accepted. "We've captured the only countywide Republican office," he said, "without firing a shot." – Amy Smith..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Dwarfing the Frost Tower

Two new skyscrapers coming to Congress

"...40 stories. Each skyscraper will sport some combination of office, retail, hotel, and condominium space, a combination that once..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...anywhere, including in Austin). Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's office has been notified, Powers said, and the university has..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...tossing more than 30 subpoenas that D.A. Ronnie Earle's office had issued since December, when Priest dismissed the conspiracy..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

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