Building From Scratch

It Takes a City and a State to Raise a Village

"...1996, when the city appointed the RMMA Redevelopment Process and Goals Task Force to kick off the New Mueller..."

Feb. 19, 1999 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Preview: More Eighth Street Cash, More VMU Talk

Beanbag rounds, babies, and buildings on the agenda

"...84-item agenda for today's meeting (May 19), with increasing housing capacity to be the theme of tonight's public hearings...."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Animal Shelter Lawsuit: City Has Alpo on Its Face

On Monday, the fifth citizen-group lawsuit this year was filed against the City of Austin, this time alleging a “conspiratorial strategy” to keep the controversial animal shelter relocation decision away from the public scrutiny of an open council vote.

"...that skirt?) at city hall – the City Manager, and the staff she directs, or our elected officials on..."

Oct. 2, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Wheatsville’s New South Location Opening Today

Austin hippies strike another blow against soulless capitalism

"...Wheatsville Co-op has taken the step of expanding beyond the campus area. The first, long-desired and eagerly-awaited..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Developing Stories: The State Eyes an Eastern Campus

And about that regional plan …?

"...square feet, at more than $30 million a year) and instead build itself a dream home, which Johnson says..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

I Plan, Therefore I Am

A Downtown Planning Timeline

"...widest streets in Texas, east-west thoroughfares named for trees, and four public squares, of which three still exist --..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Land Use Reforms on Hold?

Whose fault is that?

"...case you missed the news, most of the big land use reforms that City Council has adopted over the..."

March 10, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Working the Budget

Council and staff review the preliminary numbers, with crossed fingers all around

"...but the possibility of a November transportation bond package, and what it might contain. If there is to be..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Second Wind

As the Katrina crisis subsides, the small victories and the larger questions persist

"...crisis management behind them – the arrival of several thousand Gulf Coast hurricane survivors in Austin over the Labor..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Cast a Giant Shadow

Evaluating the mayoral legacy of Kirk Watson

"...the past five years, we've gotten used to seeing and hearing (and writing) comparisons of Kirk Watson with one..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Reading the Palm District

A new plan-of-plans puts the spotlight on Downtown’s hard, rough eastern edges

"...the future of the historic Palm School at I-35 and East Cesar Chavez, which is owned by Travis County...."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Development DelayedRecent amendments to Austin's land use regulations to increase housing supply are progressing at..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature

Questions of Church-State Separation at Dell Seton Medical Center

Do the hospital’s ties to the Catholic church and limits on women’s reproductive health care compromise Dell Med students' training?

"...passersby have grown accustomed to the parking cones, forklifts, and sounds of rapid construction. But in Feb­ru­ary, that clatter..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Adler: Lege Has "Declared War" on Texas Cities

The mayor's State of the City applauded local efforts and condemned state attacks

"...city's "Golden Moment" of successfully addressing its "major challenges." And it's the "worst of times" for the "looming shadow"..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...took center stage July 15 at the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center in Southeast Austin as their CEO, City..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Staffing Overhaul at City Hall

Big changes out of City Manager's office, reshuffle in Mayor's staff

"...What’s up guys? The Hustle’s back, tanned, rested and ready after a wedding, a honeymoon and holiday gorging...."

Nov. 28, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 8/23/11

Sanders settlement dominates Thursday's City Council agenda

"...discussion of the City Manager's performance, unique zoning cases and more. But it's the returning $750,000 settlement with the..."

Aug. 23, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Beside the Point

Council ponders limiting McMansions

"...With 300 citizens signed up to speak last Thursday (and only 50 or so getting time at the podium,..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Council Watch

Important Council actions in 1999 and what's on the agenda for 2000.

"...It was a year of highs and lows, to be sure, and it all went by..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Faster Than Sound: Austin Industry Bands Together for March Music Week

Why Austin venues and musicians need you to turn out the next 10 days, and where to do it

"...last Friday, local venues scrambled to salvage both day and night shows amid widespread pullout from bands and sponsors...."

March 13, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Chips Are Down

Budget balancing picks up speed – and it's anything but fun and games

"...Ott's recently released "menu" of some 240 proposed cuts and fee increases to the city's fiscal year 2010 budget...."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Refighting the Last Wars

Prop. 1, Prop. 2, Saving Barton Springs ... and Everything Else

"...the company's decision to build a new, major research and administration campus on Southwest Parkway – within the contributing..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Shrinking Schools

While the suburbs sprawl, central city schools count their children – and their blessings

"...First came five young Marines, guns and flags erect. Then came the UT band, skipping and..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...field that has the potential to revolutionize many industries, and Austin, Texas, is emerging as a hub for AI..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Headlines

"...won't meet this week, but on Aug. 13, the Housing and Planning Committee received a first look at upcoming..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature

Can Council Get Its Sh*t Done by 10pm?

Austin City Council addresses a 93-item agenda Sept. 15 and aims to end by 10pm rather than voting to extend the meeting

"...But Council will have to get through and/or punt on some thorny issues to be home in..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The AggreGAYtor: August 13

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...The Sochi scandal continues, bad ideas abound, and horror strikes Jamaica, as..."

Aug. 13, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Battle Lines on Town Lake

"...— recently formed to oppose waterfront development on protected land along the Town Lake Corridor — hand-delivered to City..."

Jan. 30, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Largest Mental Health Care Provider in Austin Plans Layoffs

Integral Care could cut up to 5% of positions

"...provider of mental health services in Travis County, is planning to lay off up to 5% of its staff...."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Don't Stop Thinkin' About Tomorrow

Norman Bel Geddes didn't – and we're still dreaming about his future

"...imagineers of yesteryear – we ought to have jetpacks and robot butlers and food replicators and all the other..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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