Naked City

Attempt to move from state to federal court rebuffed

"...On Aug. 29, federal District Judge Lee Yeakel denied pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co.'s..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

What I Want to do With My Life

Mike Krusee on New Urbanism, Smart Growth, toll roads, and why Bobby Kennedy is his hero

"...will certainly presume that you're not running because the district is changing and it's too difficult for you to..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Highway Bribery

Would you ditch your gas-guzzling ways for cash and prizes?

"...director of Schlosser Development unveiled Park It for the Market – a collaboration with NuRide – an online program..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Culture Flash!

Whole Foods is about to get more arts-friendly, Austin moves closer to Puerto Rico, Shear Madness has a new detective running the show, and art at the new fire station really rocks.

"...Schlosser Development and Whole Foods Market have selected Austin artists Virginia Fleck, Beverly Penn, and..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Can Dirty Sixth Be Cleaned Up?

City Hall, the bars and clubs, and now a big developer say, “Maybe?”

"...outcry to clean up and transform the Downtown entertainment district along East Sixth Street every decade or so. The..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Mueller Makes Plea to TCAD Board

Affordable homes program threatened by spiking appraisals

"...appeared before the board of the Travis Central Appraisal District Monday, to plead that TCAD has incorrectly appraised affordable..."

Nov. 3, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

Controversial plans for a 120-foot tower at the intersection scrapped

"...Whole Foods Market and Schlosser Development have changed course in their plans..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Supercop

"...Supercop -- Jackie Chan's second foray into the American market after scoring a modest hit with the lovably goofy..."

July 26, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

TCAD Challenge Moves to Court

Mayor announces next stage of appraisal fight

"...is filing suit today against the Travis Central Appraisal District, commercial property owners, and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, challenging..."

Aug. 24, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Then There's This: Reimagining the South Waterfront

South Central Waterfront Init­i­ative creates a long-term development vision

"...approaches" to water quality, a green network throughout the district, and multiple transportation options. On the transportation matters, voters..."

July 11, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

The Changing Face of Mueller

A burst of development marks the latest phase of the central city neighborhood

"...ended at the eastern end of the big-box retail district (Mueller Boulevard), and now will flow southeast through to..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Looking Like Texas

District 51's Eddie Rodriguez represents the future of the state's people and policies

"...The northwest border of the 51st House District of Texas begins and ends roughly in the vicinity..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Qmmunity: Will Austin Ever Have a Gayborhood?

Plus, Future Front Market returns to Fair Market and more queer events this week

"...launched its national "We Belong Together" campaign to lobby redistricting authorities to consider defining LGBTQIA people as a "community..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Texas Sees Its First Hemp Harvest in 80 Years

Entrepreneurial farmers navigate state regulations and unsteady market, but still sees a bright future

"...high cost of processing hemp fiber as a major market barrier, and farmers growing for fiber need to be..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

AISD Seeks Dream Leader Amid Budget Nightmare

New superintendent likely to take reins of a district in fiscal crisis

"...crash, as the two most pressing issues facing the district – hiring a new superintendent and constructing the budget..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Cart Arrives ... Horse Expected Soon

School district's IDEA project bereft of actual ideas

"...On the positive side, the Austin Inde­pen­dent School District's agreement to bring the IDEA Public Schools charter program..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Column by Michael King

The Fantastic and Utterly Disreputable History of the Bevy of Sin Known as Guy Town

Before downtown Austin had the Warehouse District, it had the Whorehouse District: a notorious neighborhood of brothels and fandango houses called Guy Town.

"...sophisticated company. You head on down to the Warehouse District, and plop yourself at any one of the area's..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Ian Quigley

Faster Than Sound: The First-Ever Lucktoberfest Lands Halloweekend at Willie Nelson’s Luck, Texas

Plus, the Red River Cultural District searches for a new director, and remembering Stewart Wise

"...the Black Opry Revue, an AAPI chef-celebrating Luck Night Market, and an LGBTQIA+ fashion show. Tanya Tucker, Sierra Ferrell,..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Holy Mountain and Red 7 in Danger of Losing Leases

Could the Red River Cultural District be losing two of its landmark live music venues?

"...The platinum value of property in our central business district doesn't bode well for music venues in the area...."

May 15, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

New Council, New Thinking on Nuckols Crossing

Differences on the dais over a planned affordable senior housing property in District 2

"...the project was then-Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, whose District 2 included the site, and who secured agreement from..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Second Chance for Drug Dealers on 'The Corner'

The Drug Market Intervention project in action

"...of Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo and Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg, it had a simple message: We..."

May 8, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

After a Fashion

Party crashing? Just ask Your Style Avatar.

"...has moved to Fifth Street, in the newly acclaimed Market District. Monsieur Roy Frederick's empire keeps spreading, and the..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Burnam Supports Brewers

Fort Worth representative explains HB 1062

"...breweries deserve a fair playing field in the commercial market. Six years ago wineries in Texas successfully lobbied state..."

Feb. 17, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Pfluger extension may run through middle of Seaholm- area project

"...easing bicycle and pedestrian connections to Bowie Street, the Market District centered on Sixth and Lamar, and hike and..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...primary campaigns in which these ideas are most prominent: District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law No...."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Unionized Nurses Say Ascension Is Cutting Corners in Labor and Delivery

They say hospital chain exploiting market dominance

"...of pocket are served by Travis County’s health care district Central Health, which partners with Ascension. Since they have..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Cookbook Review: 'Treme - Stories and Recipes from the Heart of New Orleans'

Author Lolis Eric Elie presents New Orleans brunch from his new book

"...Elie will be teaching a class at the Central Market Cooking School on Saturday, Aug. 24, based on recipes..."

Aug. 22, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

This week's Austin food news

"...Downtown in 2013, in what's becoming known as the Market District... Wheatsville Co-op took two busloads of enthusiastic employees..."

June 1, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

A Very Fertile Market

"...Growth in the Austin restaurant market is one sign of a fertile climate, and so..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Commissioners Say No to Tax Protest

County will study, not challenge, commercial appraisal roll

"...afternoon opted against waging a protest with the appraisal district over the 2014 commercial property tax roll. Instead, commissioners..."

June 10, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

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