Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...end, to stop the reappointment of Lee Walker and John Treviño to the Capital Metro board. On Monday, the..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Cap Metro Board Taking Shape

CAMPO's recommendations open up a slot to be filled by the city

"...community activist Frank Fernández, transportation and land use consultant John H. Langmore, and Austin Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Mystery Train

Light Rail's narrow defeat at the polls has probably spared Capital Metro an assault by legislators in January. But the agency is trying to figure out how to keep rail on track while satisfying Republican legislators who want sales tax returned.

"...Mayor Watson wants," says former Austin mayor pro tem John Treviño. "We need to take care of our house..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Little Engine That Did

Capital Metro rides the train out of the political doghouse

"...A similar message came from Cap Metro board member John Treviño; according to Walker, "ain't nobody who cares as..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capital Metro Stays Its Course

All Systems Go!, but no extensions added, to a November commuter-rail vote

"...Commissioner Margaret Gómez and former Austin Mayor Pro Tem John Treviño, who said, "I don't want people to think..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Celebrating Barrientos

Gonzalo Barrientos is stepping down at the end of his current legislative term in January, after 21 years in the Senate and 10 years in the House.

"...And there were more sober memories, as John Treviño, Austin's first Mexican-American City Council member, recalled persuading..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Farewell and “Gracias” to Gus Garcia, Austin Trailblazer

Hispanic activist, former trustee, council member, mayor died Monday, at 84

"...Hispanic mayor because his Council predecessor, Mayor Pro Tem John Treviño Jr., served as acting mayor for three months..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Richard Moya R.I.P.

The first Mexican-American elected to public office in Travis County was 84

"...on his last day. When [former City Council Member] John Treviño and Richard and I first met, we were..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Despite Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos' concerted efforts, the CAMPO board rejects peer review on a vote of 11 to 8.

"...but filling in for his Cap Met board colleague John Treviño -- who pointed out that Cap Met had..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...Longtime local activist and public official, John Treviño, the first Chicano elected to City Council (1975-88),..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature

The Capital Metro Board and GM

"...John Treviño: A Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) representative..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature

All Aboard: Shake-Up on the Cap Metro Board

Changes required by the Lege will put more than just new faces on the board

"...was released earlier this month, and current board member John Treviño (recently plagued by health problems) was not on..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Seven of Five

Brewster McCracken, Margot Clarke lead the pack in a crowded open-seat City Council race

"...father-in-law is former Democratic senator and ex-Texas Tech chancellor John Montford. And while we're on the subject of family..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...Young told us. If a political boss like Lyndon Johnson or Allan Shivers wanted to get someone elected, they..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...thing they all did, beginning with Berl Handcox and John Treviño Jr. – Coun­cil's first African American and Mexi­can..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

City Hall Hustle: In the Zone

Land-use issues in all corners of the city dominate council agenda

"...family were several familiar faces: former Mayor Pro Tem John Treviño, Judge-elect John Lipscombe, and Sylvia Orozco, MACC board..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Gomez to Lead Cap Metro Board

Travis County commissioner moves to top board seat at transportation agency

"...Council Member Brewster McCracken had thrown his support to John Cowman; the Leander mayor sought to give stronger representation..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Willie Returns to Austin City Limits

Modern Rocks Gallery gets grungy and more local culture news

"...Elisabet Ney Museum, Armadillo Park, Walter E. Long and John Treviño Parks, Red Bud Isle, and Johnny Morris Road..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Election Results: Austin Can Save Itself, Thanks

Pro-policing GOP-aligned campaigners crash into city’s fiscal reality on Election Day

"...Oracle has to offer, including its 48 acres near John Treviño Park and a plan to also convert PARD's..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Proposition B Swaps Parkland for ... More Parkland

City seeks voters OK of land swap proposed by Oracle

"...the site is undeveloped and surrounded by the existing John Treviño Park, with Urban Roots Farm and the Walnut..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

"You Can't Stay Here": Austin's Unhoused Population Faces an Uncertain Future

Council, police, and providers confront camp challenge

"...• John Treviño Park, 9501 FM 969..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Long Activist Legacy Survives on the Eastside

Holding on to El Barrio

"...had helped leaders like Richard Moya, Gonzalo Barrientos, and John Treviño, who weren't from the East­side, become the first..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Budget Cuts, Name Changes at AISD

Union urges wait-and-see stance on funding at board meeting

"...consider renaming Fulmore for late Austin Mayor Pro Tem John Treviño had helped postpone the decision last month; Lively,..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Shade, Tovo Run It Off

Both candidates tout Hispanic endorsements

"...cited some 50 names, including former Mayor Pro Tem John Treviño, Martha and Juan Cotera, and publicist Paul Saldaña;..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Cap Metro

Cap Metro board reluctantly passes budget

"...the Capital Metro board of directors voted 4-1 (members John Treviño and Mike Martinez absent, the former ill and..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Nobody in Charge

For the Cap Metro chaos, blame a feckless board

"...claims to believe it (for starters, Margaret Gomez and John Treviño) should have the decency to resign and let..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...election. The vote was overwhelming: George W. Bush 46, John Kerry 160, Michael Badnarik 1. City editor Mike Clark-Madison..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Rick Treviño, Ruben Ramos, Joe Ely, AztexStubb's, January 18-19

"...accompanied by an acoustic guitarist and Lyle Lovett crony John Hagen on cello, Treviño baffled expectations yet again by..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...John Bisom, Sweet Charity..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gang of Four

Kyle Henry's 'Fourplay' fights expectations about what sex should look like onscreen

"...A cross-dressing sex worker finds transcendence with a quadriplegic john. Baptism is sudden and viscous...."

Feb. 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Brandon Watson

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