Dancing About Architecture

Knocking 'em Dead in the Streets

"...Strangely, a fax arrived at the Chronicle office the following morning from Mark Schaberg of Popular Talent/Bob Popular's, who..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

'The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle'

Once upon a time, at a venue far, far away, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band made their name in Austin

"...he'd later describe as "a soul-destroying experience." Rich­mond, Va., followed, where Barbara Green for The News Leader wrote: "Bruce..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

E-tail This!

La Frontera is proof that e-commerce has not destroyed traditional retail commerce.

"...County, at the sclerotic interchange of the interstate and FM 1325, you pass Dell Computer Corporation. You genuflect. What..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Further Lost Austin fallout and enviro-rhetoric from our readers.

"...Fairly low pay has always been a problem, but our local..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Column

Little Hotel on the Prairie

Proposed hotel and golf course would be constructed on city-owned parkland.

"...Central Texas landscape, where there is water, there is power. Electric power, that is. Because the Hill Country needed..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are

"...- especially a more complete description of the federal low-income housing tax credit program (described as "rent control" in..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Todd reportedly became enraged that the city manager had allowed EUD staff to seriously consider a counterproposal from Councilmembers..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...AMD insists on building 40% more impervious cover than allowed under the voter-approved SOS ordinance. The weaker standards from..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Column

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...Creek in Hays County and watch as Kevin Thuesen lowers himself into a hole in the earth. I pay..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Eco-Currents: Spring Roundup

Butterflies, hummingbirds, power plants, and more

"...as of April 2, they've completed a hummingbird habitat. Follow their progress at www.wix.com/ohenryms/outdoor. The Book on Max's Pot..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Plugging In to Austin's Future

The cars of the future are here

"...a breakthrough that was nothing to joke about: a 200-horsepower-plus all-electric vehicle with a range of 150 miles that..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...Toby Futrell's noblesse oblige: "This attitude that those in power should direct people's lives and should protect people from..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...wisdom. ... The only check on these grasps of power lies with the voter. But perversely, these seizures entail..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...I guess sleeping on a rotting mattress with an overflowing toilet is what we all deserve for getting caught..."

July 12, 2002 Column

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"...backlight your opinions they could be regarded as cheap, low-grade gemstones, transparent in the center, with just a thin..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Column

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Our Areas Are Sensitive

"...a 10-foot wide concrete trail along sensitive watersheds and allowing public access on which was once private and secluded..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Column

Arch-Subversive

"...of Independence rolled into one shiny edifice. Combining the lowest of low tech with the highest of high tech,..."

July 7, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 9 municipal election (early voting, April 27-May 5)

"...city finally coming into its own for leadership and power. All this acknowledged, we believe her experience does not..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

"...until after the 2009 legislative session. Those will be followed by improvements to Colorado, if the city can find..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...News, Oct. 6]. I am the voice of the lowest of the low in Austin: the renter. I have..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Column

What's Best for Frankie?

Williamson County wastewater deal yields the familiar odor of Commissioner Limmer

"...called a couple of people he knew at the Lower Colorado River Authority, including Jim Clarno, an LCRA utility..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Mueller: Prepare for Landing!") and seeks suitors for Seaholm Power Plant (see "City Seeks Seaholm Suitor")...."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...eliminates 172 existing spaces. That leaves at least 472 overflow cars, not counting visitors, fighting for parking on already..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Column

Freeport Wins Small

Thousands and Thousands of Dollars

"...left off some zeroes." That was the reaction of FM Properties attorney Roy Minton immediately after the Wednesday verdict..."

May 19, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...Coca-Cola México. But in Oaxaca, the PRI never lost power. In Oaxaca one PRI governor had followed another for..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

Who's the Boss?

Deer Park Neighbors and Developer Vie for Control

"...are fighting further construction of what they claim are low-quality homes in their neighborhood. photograph by Jana Birchum..."

Sept. 26, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Webberville Conundrum

Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there

"...grapes, from which Joann makes jelly. Roses adorn a flower bed, complemented by a variety of wildflowers in the..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...world. Every child in a Head Start program, every wildflower brightening our roadways is a testament to her service..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a bill that would grant the Texas Education Agency power to regulate "sexually suggestive" cheerleading in public schools. The..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Brown Right To Fight

"...place to sit and coffee. Unfortunately, there's very little flow of people with the bakery closed and Fresh Plus..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Column

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