Open and Shut

Council members hope they've closed the door on their Open Meetings legal troubles. Trouble is, that won't be the end.

"...of the Austin City Council have managed – despite remarkable constraints – to get something done over the past..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

City Hall Hustle: The Lure of Rainey Street

Bars, cars, and teeny tiny homes

"...Randi Shade, and Chris Riley, directs City Manager Marc Ott to "develop short and long-term recommendations on how to..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...ft. That is 56% smaller. And it's called Neighborhood Market by Walmart. Definitely not a Supercenter. That result was..."

Nov. 12, 2010 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 4/2/10

Hey all you freaks!

"...… Thursday, City Manager Marc Ott announced two appointments: Stephen Elkins as Chief Information Officer,..."

April 2, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Ending the Water War

What if enviros and the city partnered on water conservation?

"...In the last few months, City Manager Marc Ott also has directed Assistant City Manager Rudy Garza, AWU..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Anything Goes

That free-for-all spirit is part of the kick of FronteraFest

"..."Joe Normal," by Mark Farias. Exploration of the nature of heroism and society's..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

New Medical Director for Austin/Travis County

EMS union expresses enthusiasm for Mark E. Escott hire

"...a new medical director. On Friday, City Manager Marc Ott announced the hiring of Dr. Mark E. Escott, currently..."

June 17, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Critics Speak … and Speak … and Speak

Clybourne Park, Manchurian Candidate big winners

"...The Austin Critics Table marked its 25th year of recognizing outstanding achievements on the..."

June 6, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Courting Change

Travis County needs a new civil and family courthouse – and a new way of doing business

"...forced out both officials and left an outsized question mark hanging over the upper levels of county organization...."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...• Since the 80s co-founder and head of marketing, Kei Henderson (Creating & Monetizing Music)..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Rebooted City Council Gets a New Chance to Fix Austin

10-1, take two

"...stalled out amid simmering discontent with then-City Manager Marc Ott, and then in the power vacuum created by his..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Soccer in Austin? Three Interests Now Vying for McKalla Place

Welcome to the group stage

"...PSV's Austin-based consultant Mark Littlefield was encouraged by the session. He said there..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Boys Club

Female employees say gender discrimination persists at City Hall. Could a new resolution fix the broken system?

"...Dr. Miya Burt-Stewart, head of a business development and marketing firm, and Jonathan K. Allen, who was fired from..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Once and Future Library

New library committed to creating community gathering space

"..."We are trying to create an iconic landmark that is a tribute to the love of knowledge..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Crash Course

Cabs try to survive in the era of Uber

"...Others – like the American-born driver known as "Captain Scott," who for the past 23 years has driven the..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Open Questions: Forum on APD Shooting Tonight

Officials discuss shooting of Larry Eugene Jackson, Jr.

"...West 34th Street. Kleinert had been inside a nearby Benchmark Bank conducting a follow-up investigation to an earlier, and..."

Aug. 15, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Med School Solution

A medical school, a teaching hospital, and a new health care system?

"...year ("This was not our year," AISD Board President Mark Williams told the Community Impact News­paper). Travis County appears..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Headlines

"...July break, but Mayor Lee Leffingwell, City Manager Marc Ott, and several city staff members just returned from a..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: Sins of Commission

Levy KO'd by Tovo as public safety assumes the position

"...the Board of Adjustment, the Downtown Commission, the Historic Landmark Commission, the Solid Waste Advisory Commission, the Water and..."

July 15, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City, AISD Look for School Fixes

A vow to work together

"...passed a resolution Feb. 17 instructing City Manager Marc Ott to work with the Austin Independent School District to..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

Some of the week's biggest news

"...• City Manager Marc Ott announced Wednesday his choice of former Travis County Sheriff..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature

Austin's Indie Spirit

Anish Savjani and Bryan Poyser score noms

"...was nominated for the John Cassavetes Award, which is earmarked for the best feature made for under $500,000. Poyser..."

Nov. 30, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

City Hall Hustle: In the Shadow of Sanders ...

Council facing less dramatic agenda this week

"...what they like (and dislike) in City Manager Marc Ott's financial proposals. The bond vote returns this week at..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

AE Finalists: California Dreamin'

Greens question the need for Golden Staters

"...candidate search, did not specifically target California, says consultant Scott Fry. But he says it's perhaps no surprise that..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Headlines

"...enthusiastic about the three outside finalists City Manager Marc Ott has chosen to move to the next round in..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature

Solid Waste Services

Toward a greener future

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell said he expected City Manager Marc Ott to confirm a final selection before the end of..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, July 9-15

"...now it's time for you under-twentysomethings to make your mark. Let City Manager Marc Ott know how you think..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature

Expect the Unexpected

Summertime and the living is ... frenzied

"...outside the county jail complex Downtown to capture Michael Scott and Robert Springsteen as they walked out of jail..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Lee Leffingwell's Big Adventure

The new mayor promises a safe landing

"...incumbents Sheryl Cole and Mike Martinez – it began with remarks by Wynn (after a spirited performance of the "Star..."

June 26, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Off the Record

If a Downtown venue closes down for the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, does it make a sound?

"...was met with public disapproval from City Manager Marc Ott and the Austin chapter of the NAACP, among others...."

April 10, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

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