LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Betty Sue Flowers

The Library's director from 2002 to 2009 on her time at the helm

"...When Betty Sue Flowers became director of the LBJ Presidential Library in 2002, she had a hard act..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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Two 101-X deejays claim they were unfairly fired after making controversial comments in the wake of the A&M bonfire tragedy; but station management says there were deeper reasons for the decision.

"...How far will LBJ Holding Co.-owned 101-X go to placate angry listeners?..."

Dec. 3, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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After months of litigation over who owns what portion of the Sand Beach Reserve on Town Lake, Lumbermen's Development Corp. has offered the city a deal. Also: the council discusses a settlement with Stratus properties over development on their land over the aquifer, and the city amends the camping ordinance.

"...property on Town Lake is owned by Lumbermen's Investment Corporation is the subject of a suit that was filed..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

The Lay of the Land

Timing Is Everything

"...grown blasé when enviros and progressives support expanding the Convention Center and subsidizing a downtown shopping mall...."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Downtown Developments

"...by Kayte VanScoy, with contributions by Mike Clark-Madison, Kevin Fullerton, and Jenny..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature

Throw the Switch

City Planners Consider Options on the Seaholm Power Plant

"...For a man who seems to ignite a new controversy with every project he approves, Mayor Kirk Watson sounded..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

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In the contest for 390th District Judge, both Karrie Key and Julie Kocurek have big-name support.

"...Julie Kocurek and Karrie Key, candidates for 390th District Court judge. Kocurek is the Republican incumbent, having obtained the..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Mostly local scuttlebutt, with trips to Cuba and Denver

"...petition voters in major shopping centers -- and HEB's counter-fight to toss them out -- escalated another notch this..."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...stopped to poop on the track." – from syndicated columnist Molly Ivins' Oct. 3 column endorsement of Democrat Chris..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"It's not up to the American..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Kudos for the Lost Austin issue, and much environmental ado.

"...so it seems a bit odd how they are continually overlooked in your paper...."

Feb. 9, 2001 Column

Media Clips

The world’s major corporations have realized that the media can be big money, and they have invested heavily.

"...By the time you read this story, the information contained in it will probably be obsolete. When University of..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

The World Is Flat

How King of the Hill helped make Texas three-dimensional again

"..."I just don't understand why you wouldn't want to compete on a state level, especially when that state is..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

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"...Rep. Paul Moreno, responding to Tyler Republican Leo Berman's complaint about "illegal aliens" spreading disease and problems in East..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

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"...Quote of the Week "There is no term limit..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...7pm, we’ll be watching the returns all night in contested Democratic races, plus select GOP races. Follow the Chronicle's..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

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"...and prayers are with her children and grandchildren, who continue her tradition of public service." – U.S. Rep. Lloyd..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Designed To Fail

As Pearce may face another repurposing, AISD gets excited about single-sex schools

"...It is early afternoon at the James E. Pearce College Preparatory Academy. In the main office, a grandfather is..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"The Kool-Aid's in there, but they're..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Endorsements

"...are asking themselves sagely, "Didn't I just vote a couple of weeks ago?" Not exactly, since most of you..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

Public Notice: Love Your Mother Earth

"...the United States, China, India, and more than 150 countries from around the world will officially sign on to..."

April 22, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a St. Patrick's Day parade. Yes, I admit to holding a Guinness. I even admit to drinking it. But..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature

What the Right Hand Is Doing

Magician turned sitcom star Harry Anderson returns to Austin at Palmer Auditorium this weekend, and his former partner and cohort, Austin author Turk Pipkin, looks back as he looks forward to reuniting with his old pal.

"...Saturday evening, September 4, magician turned sitcom star (and former Austinite) Harry Anderson will be joined..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Features Feature by Turk Pipkin

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...On the local front, fallout continues from last week's controversial toll road vote, with vows..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...killing a creek, no matter where it is." -- Council Member Daryl Slusher, signaling trepidation before the City Council's..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No Man's Land

Substandard Conditions Are a Way of Life for Northridge Acres

"...subdivision he calls home. A sign for a 328-acre commercial multi-use development, La Frontera, coming to the former farmland..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...Holding our noses over this year's candidates, especially at the..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...Holding our noses over this year's candidates, especially at the..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...Holding our noses over this year's candidates, especially at the..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

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Austin Stories

"...Austin's holiest parking garage will gather at the Travis Co. Court House today (Thursday) at 2pm for the latest..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

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