Over a Troubled Bridge

Neighborhoods Battle Plan to Widen Lamar Bridge

"...these compact city dreams, Public Works Project Manager Richard Kroger paints a somber picture of a traffic congestion nightmare..."

Oct. 11, 1996 News Feature

Jailhouse Crock

The Dew peddles influence to get niece out of the clink

"...allegedly shoplifting $57 in groceries from a Collin County Kroger. Hearing of these charges, Dewhurst took it upon himself..."

Aug. 22, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Ethanol Usage, Production Heat Up in Texas

Production of renewable fuel source still pollutes but offers longterm potential for clean energy

"...available along I-35 from Mexico to Canada. Fellow grocer Kroger made a similar announcement in mid-April, promising to offer..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Hightower Lowdown

Wal-Mart cares about its employees -- especially the dead ones; giving the finger to corporations could cost you your privacy; and Tattered Cover stands up for its customers' rights.

"...McDonald's, Thriftway, Kroger, and other retailers, for example, now want to save..."

May 24, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Naked Truth

Legendary exploitation producer Dave Friedman comes to town to present Mau Mau Sex Sex, the documentary of his career with Dan Sonney.

"...Friedman started out under the tutelage of Kroger Babb, one of the earliest and most outrageous producer/distributors..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Traffic Stop

Neighborhood Concerns

"...Richard Kroger, an engineer with the city's public works department, says..."

June 11, 1999 News Feature by Lee Simmons

A Sister Bridge

Bicyclists, Peds to Have Own Path Across River

"...Richard Kroger, project manager in the city's Public Works and Transportation..."

June 12, 1998 News Feature by Bryan Mealer

CLEAN Cause Supports Sober Living Through Sparkling Tea Sales

This local brand keeps Austin hydrated and caffeinated while supporting those in recovery

"...scholarships, representing more than $1.4 million. And since adding Kroger banner stores to their retailers (which already included H-E-B,..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

As Abbott Blows Off COVID, Austin Just Wants to Stay Alive

The unmasking commences and the governor goes after his own constituents yet again

"...itself as other major retailers – including Whole Foods, Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe's, Best Buy, CVS, Walgreens, Home Depot,..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Future of Food Is the Future of You

Find out exactly what that means in the next few days – for free

"...program reveals and product demos are presented by the Kroger Zero Hunger|Zero Waste Foundation and will focus on building..."

March 17, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Local Grain-Free Mexican-American Food Launches at Target

Siete Family Foods makes better-for-you chips, tortillas, and queso

"...this week, adding 1,640 new stores, along with 740 Kroger and 3,000 Walmart locations by the end of September,..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Kudos and Kind Regards

"...at all this, of course would rather go to Kroger or Kmart at the time. Too embarrassed, thanks to..."

Aug. 8, 2018 Postmarks

The Luv Doc: Uncool!

Yes, you should stop checking his phone

"...So here's my prescription. Stop thinking about your boyfriend...."

July 1, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Fontana Candida Frascati Winemaker Comes to Town

High end Frascati for under $15!

"...HEBs as well as Sagra Enoteca, Goody Goody, Carinos, Kroger, and Market Street. The Luna Mater is in Winestyles,..."

June 4, 2012 Food Post by Wes Marshall

'Counting Water'

Third-Place Winner

"...these groceries. You know, I've seen him loitering at Kroger's. I'd just as leave not see him here."..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Books Feature by Carolyn Lindell

Naked City

"...to a partnership announced last Thursday between the state, Kroger grocery stores, General Motors, and Spanish biofuel maker Abengoa..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

The Hightower Report

No escape from cell phones, even in the skies; and, don't give up your biometrics!

"...your digit is going commercial. Piggly Wiggly, Thriftway, and Kroger are among the corporations already beginning to ask that..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of the law, like when he failed to prosecute Kroger for using state helicopters to commute to work. Anyway...."

May 7, 2004 Column

Wondering About Intel

"...of the law, like when he failed to prosecute Kroger for using state helicopters to commute to work. Anyway...."

May 3, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...away from Safeway, Albertsons, and Ralphs (owned by the Kroger Co.) either in support of the just-ended United Food..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Facing the South

The Democratic primary for the new CD 25 pits Austin's Lloyd Doggett against McAllen's Leticia Hinojosa

"...young, about her mother supporting the family working at Kroger and depending on Social Security payments, about how even..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Barrientos on CD 25

Austin's state senator defends his endorsement of Leticia Hinojosa

"...whose mother was a union member who worked at Kroger's – a single mom, her dad had died I..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Mr. Smarty Pants

"...ZZ Top has been known to shop at the Kroger's on Buffalo Speedway in Houston...."

Dec. 6, 2002 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Naked City

The James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act wins approval at a House committee hearing, after several hours of emotional testimony.

"...set on fire in the parking lot of a Kroger store where he was employed. The 1996 murder remains..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Growth Industry

Whole Foods, Wild Oats, Bank on Consumers' Hunger for Natural Foods

"...of their newest corporate competitors: massive chain stores like Kroger, Albertson's, and HEB, many of which have begun carrying..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Pedestrian Bridge: Separate and Equal

"...But Public Works Project Manager Richard Kroger supports a separate pedestrian bridge because, he explains, attaching..."

Oct. 11, 1996 News Feature

Off the Desk:

"...writing. Send written comments by Sept. 20 to Richard Kroger, Dept. of Public Works & Transportation, P.O. Box 1088,..."

Sept. 6, 1996 News Feature