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April 26, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple
Council: Where There's Smoke, There's Barbecue
Council takes on barbecue smokers, and smoke gets in their eyes
"...(April 2) threatening to take on a much larger and more entrenched local constituency: barbecue fans. Item 15 on..."
April 3, 2015 News Feature by Michael King
Georgetown Smackdown
Suburbanites Wrestle Over Managed Growth, Smart Growth, and "Stupid Growth"
"...It's just after 10am on Monday, July 30, and the Georgetown City Council chambers are thick with tension...."
Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Betty Baker Rules
Love her or fear her, Austin's land-use queen rules the city her own way
"...tiny, 71-year-old woman who has survived two heart attacks and a history of anemia-related illnesses, and her fading vision..."
April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith
On the Waterfront
As development accelerates along Town Lake, Austin faces urgent choices
"...the shores of Town Lake stirred up classic Austin neighborhood vs. developer sparring. For its relevance to the high-rise..."
Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Imagining Austin
Austinites begin a new comprehensive plan for the city's future
"...plan that has a profound influence on our generation and the next."..."
Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Squaring the Triangle
The Three Austins Collide at a Central-City Crossroads
"...lot of things, but one of them is "change." And whatever else the three-cornered empty space between Guadalupe, Lamar,..."
July 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
'An Independent Person'
A Conversation With Randi Shade
"...We spoke with Council Member Randi Shade at her Clarksville home on Friday, May 20,..."
June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King
A Change of Scenery
What It Looks Like
"...Some lay of the land: Rainey Street itself runs north-south through the middle of..."
July 16, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Council Watch
Planning Commission and two council members consider measures to reduce commercial noise pollution near residential land; Vista Ridge PUD developer negotiates compromise agreement on its single-family development overlooking Bull Creek.
"...Here's a mixed-use development that neighborhoods could do without: For over a year, homeowner Mike..."
Jan. 14, 2000 News Column by Kevin Fullerton
Naked City
Local news this week in Austin
"...reporter who did some time at the Austin American-Statesman and was hired away from the Orange County Register in..."
June 15, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett
Communication Breakdown
Does the closure of HausBar Farms spell trouble for the urban farming movement?
"...farms to resolve issues of food insecurity in low-income neighborhoods. Austin's burgeoning urban agriculture movement provides ample opportunities to positively..."
April 12, 2013 Food Feature by Anna Toon
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...I would like to say that Mr. Barbaro's column and the letters printed on this issue did not tell..."
Feb. 8, 2002 Column
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Local news this week in Austin.
"...was appointed the new principal of Johnston High School, and already some parents and community activists are taking up..."
May 11, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett
Naked City
A number of so-called "duplexes" -- massive, brightly painted multifamily residences with two kitchens and up to six residents -- have cropped up virtually overnight in the North University area, incensing area homeowners.
"...Neighborhoods of Austin, beware! A new species of duplex standing..."
Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton
'Completing Communities'
A conversation with Kathie Tovo
"...Austin Chronicle: You've campaigned on promoting affordability and keeping neighborhood schools open – two issues that go..."
June 3, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
City Hall Hustle: It Ain't Xmas Yet
Council closing in on a raft of unfinished business
"...Amid the holiday parties, the frigid winter weather, and the massive tree rising in the foyer at City..."
Dec. 11, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Postmarks
Recent coverage of light rail and of access-TV personality Alex Jones pushes readers' buttons this week.
"...article was most interesting. It concluded, "They may moan and groan, but they'll live with it." It's reminiscent of..."
July 28, 2000 Column
Power Assist
Who's Who
"...years ago with the election of Mayor Kirk Watson and freshmen Council Members Bill Spelman and Willie Lewis --..."
Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton
Council Takes Long Day's Journey Into Night
"...with another long night of policy-making. From billboards to landfills (see "Solid Waste Land," p.26), it was an endurance..."
March 5, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff
Next Target: Springdale
Eastside activists target another urban farm
"...Glenn and Paula Foore are tired. It is etched upon their..."
Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon
Mixed Signals
Council Navigates Transportation Matters
"...city council sat debating transportation issues on live television and then, screeeeech! Pow! Two cars slammed into each other..."
April 3, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy
Why Portland Doesn't Look Like Austin
Rose (City)-Colored Glasses
"...It is unsurprisingly cold and..."
Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]
As May money season opens, candidates blossom
"...No, the list of candidates for the new 10-1 City Council isn't as crowded..."
May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King
PUD Proposal Wins Few Friends
Developers of proposed condo seek a zoning change to allow a height of 96 feet at Riverside and Lamar project
"...more opponents to a proposed condo development at Riverside and South Lamar. So far the project has failed to..."
April 12, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano
Council To Imagine Imagine Austin
Plus SH 45, White Lodging, frat houses, and more
"...a 60-item agenda that includes the mother of all planning issues – the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan – which..."
June 15, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith
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"...• An independent arbitrator ruled former Austin Police Department Officer Gary Griffin, terminated by acting Chief Cathy Ellison..."
Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature
Public Notice: Imagine That
Land development code draft ready at last
"...For planning geeks in Austin, this is the week it finally..."
Jan. 27, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Game, Set ... Match?: Tennis Battle Rages
Galindo neighbors want South Austin Park kept as open space
"...Although Austin's Zoning and Platting Commission voted very late Tuesday night –..."
May 20, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
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News shorts
"...in such a manner as to avoid public knowledge and public input in violation of the Texas Open Meetings..."
