Controversial Pipeline to Cross the Hill Country

The PHP presents potential risks to Edwards Aquifer, and there is little Austin can do about it

"...PHP, a 42-inch line that will cross the Texas Hill Country and the Edwards and Trinity aquifers. It cites..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Death of Ben Brownlee

A Rockdale teenager's suicide raises questions about official protections for gay and transgendered kids

"...being attacked until after his November death.) "It went downhill from there," Newlin said. "If there were something more..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Staff Reports on Risks of Natural Gas Pipeline Through Edwards Aquifer

Council hears from Environmental Officer on Permian Highway Pipeline

"...a memorandum to City Council regarding the planned Kinder Morgan “Permian Highway Pipeline” intended to transport natural gas from..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Company Business

"...So, the Cold War has de-escalated into a Big Chill. The question is: where does that leave the old..."

Oct. 25, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Flower

Sardonic coming-of-age comedy never really matures.

"...Zoey Deutch, Kathryn Hahn, Tim Heidecker, Adam Scott, Joey Morgan, Dylan Gelula and Maya Eshet...."

March 23, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Possession

A divorced couple reunite in their efforts to save their daughter from an evil spirit.

"...Directed by: Ole Bornedal. Starring: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kyra Sedgwick, Madison Davenport, Natasha Calis, Grant Show and..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

The defunct Comal Power Plant in New Braunfels finds new life as a hotel.

"..."They didn't have to go to this effort," Morgan Hill, the managing partner of the group of investors,..."

June 2, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Sleep and shop 19th-century style at the Comfort Common Bed and Breakfast in Comfort, TX.

"...and down and lots of windows to catch the Hill Country breeze. The Comfort Common is one of the..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Latana Ridge Lodge, an hour's drive north of DFW, sits at the collision point of northern grasslands, eastern forests, and western prairies.

"...trail system nearly year-round. At the bottom of the hill, below the lodge, is a boat ramp leading into..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

A limestone hunk in Comfort, Texas -- a would-be monument to area immigrants -- has a decidedly uncomfortable history.

"...in 1852, but a few faith-based conservatives in the Hill Country town would like to forget the contributions made..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The summer drought is making historical Indian sites throughout Texas more accesible to archaeologists ... and to looters.

Sept. 8, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

San Antonio streetcar moves to the Northwest

Aug. 11, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Get your jitters all over Central Texas at these rural coffeeshops.

Aug. 4, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Opinion: In Permian Highway Pipeline Fight, Property Rights Are the Answer

Eminent domain reform allows us to protect our environment and the rights of Texas landowners simultaneously

"...An ongoing battle over a pipeline in the scenic Hill Country threatens both – and represents a chance to..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Cutter W. González

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...11 of the 12 major categories (the late night chills of the Midnighters, plus all the shorts, always arrive..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

In memoriam: The Central Texas barbecue family lost one of its most accomplished pit masters on Nov. 6. Laron Morgan, co-owner of Elgin's Cross Town Bar- B-Q, died of an apparent heart attack at the age of 51.

"...its most accomplished pit masters on Nov. 6. Laron Morgan, co-owner of Elgin's Cross Town Bar-B-Q (202 S. Ave...."

Nov. 26, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...plate or the pound. Partners Carol Grady and Larry Morgan make their own spectacular all-beef sausage and smoke everything..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Tom Meeten, Katherine Parkinson, Kris Marshall, Alice Lowe, Mandeep Dhillon, Johnny Vegas, Steve Oram, Craig Parkinson, Kevin Bishop, Pippa..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Kay Miller, Cheryl Collins, Art Fernandez, Sarah Hatfield, Diane Greenhill, Bill McCullough, Ceri Bernis, Gene Cockrell, Dragon, Robert Bostick,..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Moriarty File

The former manager of the Austin Clean Water Program files suit against the city, claiming defamation

"...had made improper financial demands on engineering firms, specifically CH2M-Hill. An investigation of this charge also failed to yield..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Austin’s Downtown Bar Scene Rides a Malfunctioning Roller Coaster

Local business owners attempt to navigate an impossible situation

"...looked at the two extreme options," outlines co-owner Adam Morgan. "If we stay open, don't tell anybody [about the..."

July 3, 2020 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood hits the barbecue backroads with the Travel Channel's Epicurious.

"...crew -- including cameraman Tom Taylor, sound engineer Mike Hill, and production assistant Amy Hughes -- and the seven..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...environmental, health, and safety factors associated with the Kinder Morgan Rancho Pipeline project. The city and Austin Energy contracted..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The natural-gas pipe to Austin's new power plant raises activist concerns

"...to purchase natural gas for Austin Energy's new Sand Hill Energy Center in Southeast Austin from Kinder Morgan Energy..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Survival of the Fittest?

The unlikely story behind the Austin-based black comedy, Natural Selection.

"...Conference and Film Festival directors Marsha Milam and Barbara Morgan, directed by Mark Bristol, and written by B.J. Burrow..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...couple of romantic comedies starring Julia Roberts -- Notting Hill and Runaway Bride...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Local Activists Call Out Police and Find Themselves Flagged as Threats

Doesn't take much to get on the watchlist

"...the controversial Permian Highway Pipeline being built by Kinder Morgan Energy to transfer natural gas under Hill Country communities...."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

Public Notice: Earth Day Redux

Early showers stretch timeline for Earth Day celebrations

"...of the most beautiful and sensitive areas of the Hill Country just south of Austin that would push two..."

April 26, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Trumpet Colossus Kenny Dorham Towers Alongside the Jazz Gods

The Austin musician stands alone in showing up Miles Davis in his autobiography

"...hadn't yet banished saxophonist John Coltrane and all-time drummer Philly Joe Jones from his short-lived "first great quintet" despite..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Day Trips: Kingsland

Tiny homes make a big splash in vacation rentals

"...come stay with us for a month," says Lisa Morgan, one of the vacation property's proprietors. "He came just..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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