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"...On January 10, 2002, the self-styled environmental/neighborhood friendly Mayor Gus Garcia and Council Members Daryl Slusher,..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Column

Surgery or Slaughter?
Austin Energy calls it "progressive forestry"; some of their customers call it "tree mutilation."
"...criticism and formal complaints. Several Austin Energy customers and neighborhood association leaders claim that a promised "trimming" ends up..."

Sept. 14, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City
A frat house plans a basketball court for its property in the Eastwoods neighborhood, where a single-family house now stands.
"...no avail. Though the city has often projected a pro-neighborhood attitude, calling for residents to take an active part..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by David Garza

Council Watch
Travis Country residents battle with private school's placement of its athletic field
"...group of girls playing kickball is wafting through the neighborhood. On this sunny fall day, the girls are having..."

Dec. 3, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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VanScoy's Agenda Part 2
"...the map in the 2/26/99 issue incorrectly portrayed some neighborhood boundaries; the Blackland Neighborhood Association and Chestnut Neighborhood Association..."

March 12, 1999 Column

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Losing Our Lunch
"...As I am the president of the Bouldin Critique Neighborhood Association, http://www.io.com/~bumper/bcna0101.htm for my membership I must clarify my..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

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Death Penalty Violates Constitution
"..."which has some opposition (but not from the relevant neighborhood association), which cut a deal with developers that's to..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Column

Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...Call it a win for the neighborhood. The win may last only a month, but the..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature

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Environs Observer
"...foot outside of his own comfort zone; his own neighborhood? Oppel deserves the acclamation, but he also needs to..."

July 25, 1997 Column

Let's Make a Deal
Chronicle's Guy-in-the-Hood Vents (Just This Once)
"...then, in a valedictory mood, and christened this Austin Neighborhood Appreciation Week. This time, as "Corner to Corner" enters..."

Oct. 4, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Complex Question?
Central Park's Proposed Housing Project
"...Oles has found his niche buying or managing small neighborhood shopping centers like 26 Doors on West 35th Street,..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Naked City
"...During the press conference, Baylor noted that three Eastside neighborhood groups favor the hotel. However, the association within the..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

Turning the Tide on the Eastside
Community activists want Council to pump the brakes on commercial development along East Cesar Chavez
"...new commercial development permits for the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood until they're able to revamp outdated neighborhood plans. They..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

La Lotería Returns
After community outcry, painted-over mural to be restored
"...they were never notified that the mural – a neighborhood fixture since 1989 – would be replaced...."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Who Benefits From a Reconnected Austin?
"...Development Corporation, a provider of affordable housing in the neighborhood east of I-35 between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

The Taco PUD
Zilker neighbors have beef with condo tower
"...At the last quarterly meeting of the Zilker Neigh­borhood Association, president Gardner Sumner gave his neighbors a heads up...."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Point Austin: Suburban Nightmare
PromiseLand West amphitheatre plans drown out neighborhood opposition
"...When it comes to neighborhood development issues, there are two diametrically opposed camps: those..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

VMU: Coming Soon Near You
Time to weigh in on Vertical Mixed Use zoning
"...and snazzy mixed-used projects along major roads in your neighborhood? Or, do you never want another developer to darken..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Concordia Moving Plans
The little Lutheran school along I-35 is relocating, and a large mixed-use development is slated to take its place
"...Neighborhood groups are realistic but cautious, ready for something taller..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Guadalupe Gets a Makeover
Heritage neighbors give mixed reviews to redevelopment north of the Drag
"...the only change afoot on Guadalupe. Earlier this year, neighborhood fixture Half Price Books vacated its longtime location at..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"..."parks staff will be meeting with representatives from the neighborhood to discuss locations for the courts," and after that,..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Big Box Full of Big Boxes
The latest on the Wal-Mart, Lowe's, and Eckerd's controversies
"...The South River City Citizens, the neighborhood association for Travis Heights and the St. Edward's area,..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Wal-Mart, Always
The mayor's rebate idea bombs as foes contemplate dragging the Beast into court.
"...The Save Barton Creek Association and neighborhood groups are set to take separate votes..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

HPBC Extended
"...of contention between the church and the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association for years, but do involve property that the..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

It's a Done Deal
The City Council approved the Stratus settlement 6-1. Now what?
"...filed last month by SOS and the Circle C Neighborhood Association claiming that the SOS ordinance is exempt from..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

SOS Sues Over Stratus Plan
Stratus Properties plans to develop 1,253 acres in the Barton Springs watershed, but the Save Our Springs Alliance believes state law prohibits their lofty plans.
"...The Circle C Neighborhood Association has joined SOS in the suit. The Save..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City
Hyde Park lawsuit sutra, Glen Maxey's retirement dilemma, parking lot battle in Judges' Hill neighborhood, Sixth Street recycling, and the anti-growth blues
"...facility it is able to construct." But that, says neighborhood attorney Rachael Rawlins, is shaky ground for the church..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature

Endorsements
"...he is environmental justice director), the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood planning team, and PODER, is a cleaner -- not..."

May 5, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements
"...he is environmental justice director), the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood planning team, and PODER, is a cleaner -- not..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature

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Warning: blatant use of music knowledge within
"...that the writer of the article and -- by association, The Austin Chronicle -- had already reached a conclusion..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Column

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