Can Austin Kick-Start the Hybrid-Car Future?

Austin Energy looks toward 'electrifying the transportation grid'

"...on the road, capable of traveling 20 to 60 miles without producing any emissions or using a drop of..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin @ Large: Wreck on the Highway

Why the dogs can't catch the toll road speed machine

"...both that Central Texas already has plenty of lane miles of planned toll roads – the "Phase 1" projects,..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Old West Austin Fights the Cut-Through Menace

Lamar, Enfield road reconstruction boxes in Downtown neighbors

"...they're considered peak traffic hours in the Old West Austin neighborhood south of Enfield Road and west of Lamar..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin's Cultural Makeover

Which arts facilities from the boom years were built, which weren't built, and why

"...Now, most of the time when arts groups in Austin talk about buildings, they mean old storefronts and warehouses..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Beyond Solar, Austin Energy Not Doing What It Could

"...possible 20 years from now, but there are things Austin Energy could do now to reduce pollution ["AE Drops..."

Dec. 8, 2003 Postmarks

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

For regional planning, it's a great day to go back to the future

"...a pretty good week for Will Wynn after all. Austin ISD has signed up its campuses for green power;..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Forget the little boxes -- it's the big boxes we need to knock down

"...of not just Smart Growth but New Urbanism, decrying Austin's steady slide away from a unique and meaningful sense..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Luv Doc Recommends: Keep Austin Weird 5K

Auditorium Shores at the Long Center, Saturday, September 6, 2003

"...there is usually a long, ugly trip over several miles of bone-jarring pavement – sort of like a heroin..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin Fine for Biking

"...my bicycle and I like to ride it, but Austin is not laid out for anything but cars." A..."

Aug. 20, 2003 Postmarks

Is Walgreens Too Big and Unfunky for South Austin?

Neighbors challenge the drugstore chain's plans for a store at Lamar and Bluebonnet Lane.

"...South Austin residents are bracing for a City Council vote July..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Writing Austin's Lives

"...I got connected to Writing Austin's Lives without even meaning to, by taking Carton's class..."

July 4, 2003 Features Feature by Abe Louise Young

Enviro Activist Jones Takes On Austin Energy 'Tree Butchers'

Tim Jones' complaints about the utility's brutal tree trimming spawn a new city task force

"...week to learn that a tree-cutting company hired by Austin Energy would be clearing limbs and branches under the..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

In Austin, Safety Comes at a (Too) High Price

The city's inflated budgets may have left Austin ped / bike projects empty-handed.

"...includes projects in Pflugerville and San Marcos, none of Austin's nine projects, involving 11 schools, made the cut. That..."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The sluggish transportation beat picks up speed and energy after the election.

"...Caldwell -- the five counties together forming the official Austin metro area?..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Strictly Need to Know

Austin could learn something from Vancouver about public planning information.

"...Vancouver, which in most ways is not much like Austin, starting with being in a different country and all...."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Redmond, Austin Are Miles Apart on Pipeline Safety

"...and a draft ordinance proposed by the city of Austin:RedmondSetback for schools, daycare centers, hospitals, etc.: 500 ft...."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The postponement of light rail means we should look for other forms of mass transit

"...livestock, then the Chronicle, Capital Metro's only friend in Austin media for years, can broach the question. We are..."

June 7, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Readers Poll

"...Runners-upRuth's Chris Steakhouse, Ray's Steakhouse, Austin Land & Cattle Co...."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Critics Picks

"...at Artz Rib HouseHamburgerCasino El Camino; BurgerTex on the DragSteakAustin Land & Cattle Co.Chicken-Fried SteakHoover's Cooking, R.O.'s OutpostFrench FriesWaterloo..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Governing Post-Boom Austin

Now that the lawsuits are over, we hope the council campaigns will turn to issues.

"...far, you'd think that the most important issue facing Austin is the proper valuation of a signature as a..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hightower Brings Thunder To Austin

Jim Hightower's Rolling Thunder Down-Home Democracy Tour promises to energize activists in a carnival atmosphere .

"...and music festival kicks off its national tour in Austin on March 23 with a lineup of national speakers,..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Lounge Lizards Reviewed

"...Austin Lounge LizardsNever an Adult Moment (Sugar Hill) On their..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Feature by David Lynch

Austin PARD Skatepark

"...The Austin Parks & Recreation Department's Skatepark can, indeed, be just..."

April 7, 2000 Features Feature by Inga M. Muscio

Mr. South Austin

"...to choose a musician who is emblematic of South Austin, that person would simply have to play accordion. It's..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin's Active Shelf Life

Can Our Public Library Keep Up the Pace?

"...community's sense of self. A very important piece of Austin's soul is manifest in our public library, which by..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin's Waterloo

Taking a Walk along Waller

"...As long as there's been an Austin, the six miles of Waller Creek have been part..."

July 7, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'The NFL Beat': Week 11

American football and international affairs

"...back. The Circuit of the Americas has taken over Austin and many of the tourists I have seen trickling..."

Nov. 17, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week 15

Fantasy football semifinals

"...It is the common community asset that the Occupy Austin campaign has been (camping?) for. This is NFL Week..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week 13

Waiver-wire pickups and more

"...times. I am a musician, and I live in Austin. I have joined forces with an overqualified swindling paper..."

Dec. 1, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Bye, Buddy

The Buddy Miles Express stops here.

"...The Buddy Miles Express has finally pulled into the station. The legendary..."

Feb. 28, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

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