The Uneasy Death of Riad Hamad

Investigation continues in the mysterious death of an Austin peace activist

"...off South Lakeshore Boulevard, on the south side of Lady Bird Lake. A land and water search turned up..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

On the Right Path

"...that collects on the platform, instead of falling into Lady Bird Lake, that would generate $27,000 per day, or..."

May 6, 2008 Postmarks

Are There Any Real Investigative Reporters Left in Austin?

"...FBI and Homeland Security, Hamad was found floating in Lady Bird Lake bound in duct tape. A close friend..."

May 6, 2008 Postmarks

Cowpokes in Their Underpants, and Their Ladies

You don't have to put their clothes on to have a good time.

"...Texas characters will (Hello Beyoncé and Sam Houston, where's Lady Bird?)...."

May 2, 2008 Design Post by Cindy Widner

Developing Stories: Council holds line on TODs and affordable housing

Council holds line on TODs and affordable housing

"...the national Sustainable Sites Initiative being developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in partnership with the American..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Grading the Campaign Ads

These ads aren't exactly Super Bowl material

"...the last 5 acres of prime city land on Lady Bird Lake to build more high rises," accompanied by..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Morrison's Ad: Terror at 580 Feet – Times Three!

Laura Morrison explains her controversial, condo-centric commercial

"...the last five acres of prime city land on Lady Bird Lake to build more high rises" – accompanied..."

May 1, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

New Rail Plan Rolled Out

The latest line on streetcars

"...spur could link Seaholm to the Long Center across Lady Bird Lake and perhaps extend out to Zilker Park...."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...water and energy, and preserve shoreline open space along Lady Bird Lake. From his first day in office, he..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...and activist whose body was found Wednesday afternoon in Lady Bird Lake, died by his own hand, based on..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature

The Long Shadow of Wal-Mart

Place 1 candidates differ on development, environment

"...Downtown, while still supporting the Capitol view corridors and Lady Bird Lake and protecting existing neighborhoods." On the council,..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Old Settler's Music Festival Preview

Bluebonnets and bluegrass: the Old Settler's Music Festival, still picking, still grinning

"...spring to Central Texas as surely as bluebonnets alongside Lady Bird Lake. While other local music festivals continue pushing..."

April 18, 2008 Music Feature

Retired Teachers Preach the Gospel of Green

Won't you be my green neighbor?

"...environmentally sound building practices and attended seminars at the Lady Bird Johnson Wild­flower Center. It helped that they were..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by James Scott Bankston

Happenings

April 17-24

"...WATER CONSERVATION CONFERENCE Register at www.texaswatermatters.org/state_water_conference_2008.htm. 8:30am-4pm. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse. $35. Saturday..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature

What Is Happening in Austin?

"...Dear Editor, A month ago, while cruising around Lady Bird Lake, my friend and I were thrown off..."

April 16, 2008 Postmarks

Art City Austin: Everything old is new again

The annual art fair once known as Fiesta and the Austin Fine Arts Festival makes its debut after reinventing itself

"...Park to City Hall and the north bank of Lady Bird Lake...."

April 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Beside the Point

Spring fever: Council members' minds adrift

"...for engineering and oversight of the long-bandied boardwalk over Lady Bird Lake, destined to close the hike-and-bike trail system's..."

April 4, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

A Bloodcurdling Day in the Neighborhood: Candidates woo ANC

Candidates to ANC: Howdy, neighbor!

"...crowd. For instance, there was his willingness to re-address Lady Bird Lake setbacks for developers in order to complete..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Is the City Council Changing the Rules?

"...Constellation's Star Riverside development (within the Waterfront Overlay on Lady Bird Lake) to proceed as planned. On March 21,..."

April 2, 2008 Postmarks

New Urbanism and the Booming Metropolis

Austin welcomes the Congress for the New Urbanism XVI

"...and learn: Tours feature sustainable buildings, Mueller, South Congress, Lady Bird Lake, transit lines and TODs, the Domain, and..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Who's Responsible for the Littlefield Spill?

City and state hunting through archives to work out who will foot bill

"...Creek, where it was contained before it could contaminate Lady Bird Lake or the wetlands on its north shore...."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Timeline

"...five hundred people, including Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird, attend a concert at Municipal Auditorium by African-American..."

March 21, 2008 Arts Feature

Naked City

"...the target of a national protest. And since the Lady Bird Lake shelter is killing 1,000-plus pets a month,..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature

Girls Can Tell

Gadding about

"...and you're feeling a little warm, head over to Lady Bird Lake park, and cool off in the sprinklers,..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Wondering About Austin's Future

"...prioritize profits. Cut to five years from now when Lady Bird Lake is bordered and shadowed by skyscrapers, office..."

March 9, 2008 Postmarks

Long Center for the Performing Arts: Opening the house before it opens

The long-awaited cultural facility throws wide its doors for four days of free performances and tours

"...240-seat Rollins Studio Theatre, and open-air City Terrace facing Lady Bird Lake and to enjoy performances in all these..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Developing Stories

City off to promising start with Seaholm East Redevelopment District

"...Austin Energy facility. Sited across Cesar Chavez Street from Lady Bird Lake, the existing utility facilities are anachronisms in..."

March 7, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Ron Paul

Moses and handguns

"...It was also by the shores of Lady Bird Lake that Paul held one of his early..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Happenings

Feb. 21-28

"...are invited to join in a three-mile jaunt around Lady Bird Lake. Also, policy experts will field questions from..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Off the Record

SXSW unveils the full band list. What more could you ask for?

"...to name a section of the park located between Lady Bird Lake and South First Street after him. Join..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

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