Dine Out at Jack Allen's Kitchen to Save a Heritage Oak

Oak Hill eatery will donate proceeds if you mention saving the tree

"...once rested in the shade of this and other oaks in Oak Hill's Becket Grove, watering their horses in..."

Dec. 30, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Grove Gets Final Approval

With one PUD approved, attention turns to Austin Oaks

"...and third readings, matters that will drift like fallen oak leaves into the new year – but all in..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Govalle Neighbors Rally to Save Pecan Grove

City-owned property slated for affordable housing

"...now share another worry – that the neatly arrayed grove of roughly 75 mature, producing pecan trees behind the..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Dirty Days Ahead?

TCEQ approves permit for TXU Oak Grove coal power plant in Robertson County, about 100 miles from Austin

"...post, more details on their latest plant: The mammoth Oak Grove plant – really two plants in one –..."

June 14, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Power Plant Pollution Battle Still On

TXU's Oak Grove lignite-burning facility gets state approval.

"...is that among TXU's three still-pending plants, the juggernaut Oak Grove facility – actually two extra-dirty lignite-burning plants counted..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Coal Hard Reality

Still cloudy over TXU

"...its sights on its most imposing threat: TXU's massive Oak Grove plant, near Waco...."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

TXU Still Eyeing Clean Coal

Company continues clinging to previous dirty plans.

"...their three remaining applications, which include the behemoth, Waco-area Oak Grove plant – actually two plants in one –..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Dirty Days Ahead?

TCEQ approves permit for TXU's Oak Grove coal power plant in Robertson County, about 100 miles from Austin

"...late Wednesday, June 13, the permit for Texas Utility's Oak Grove coal power plant, to be located about 100..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature

Coal Goes to Court

Lawsuits are flying to stop dirty power plants

"...neutral, said Levin. When SOAH judges recommended that TXU's Oak Grove plant permit be denied, TCEQ Executive Director Glenn..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...the toll road project proposed for the "Y" in Oak Hill, the junction of U.S. 290 West and State..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on a proposal to close Becker Elementary and leave Oak Springs Elementary open Monday night, but deadlocked 4-4, with..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

'Taco Bell Tree' Uproots and Leaves

Historic tree rescued in Oak Hill

"...A 100-year-old oak tree in Oak Hill has been saved by the..."

July 15, 2014 News Post by Waylon Cunningham

All Hail Texas!

Texas emits more globe-warming carbon dioxide than any other state in the nation, by a long shot

"...and city governments have vowed to fight TXU's gigantic Oak Grove coal power plant, under construction 115 miles northeast..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Thinking Beyond Coal

Coal mines are mucking up the environment, from the Appalachian mountains to the outskirts of Austin

"...scene of rolling pastures and thick clumps of post oaks, Woods said: "I'd wake up and walk into the..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Parkway or Super Highway?

Proposed TxDOT design could force residents out, uproot historic trees

"...Oak Hill residents are gearing up to fight Texas Department..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Public Notice: A Tale of Two PUDs

It's not too soon to aim for green space

"...The Austin Oaks PUD proposal by Dallas-based Spire Realty Group would put..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Top 20 Austin Breweries of 2020

It's time for our annual Central Texas Brewery Power Rankings

"...hosting an Old Settlers Festival every weekend in their oak grove with singer/songwriter gigs, artisan vendors, and tipsy powerbroker..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Naked City

"...including Pat Haggerty, R-El Paso, and Charlie Geren, R-River Oaks – took an opposing view. In the 29-page legal..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature

Capitalists, Conservationists Say No to Dirty Coal

Showdown taking shape over plans to build 16 old-style coal-fired power plants, which threaten to push Austin's marginal air quality into the red

"...community group to file suit against TXU over its Oak Grove plant this month – arguing that the coal-burner..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

New Pollution Rules for Coal-Crazed Texas

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality takes up two federal EPA air quality measures to hopefully reduce mercury and carbon dioxide pollution

"...statewide. They take specific issue with TXU's proposed new Oak Grove plant, which will replace the utility's Monticello coal-burner..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Some of the Best Texas Hill Country Swimming Holes, Restaurants, Breweries, and More

Take a dip, then fill your piehole

"...welcoming tasting room and ample outdoor seating in their oak grove. You'll also find live music here and a..."

July 26, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Happenings

April 19-26

"...director Andrew Wheat. 11:30am-12:30pm. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4700 Grover, 452-6168. Free...."

April 20, 2007 News Feature

Food-o-File

Hill Country Transformation

"...heading back to Fredericksburg for dinner. The owners of Oak House (755 S. Washington, 830/997-6223) describe their cuisine as..."

July 23, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Heat is On

Live Fire cook-out is this Thursday

"...Creek, and beef lovers gather under the sheltering pecan grove near the Salt Lick for Live Fire!..."

April 7, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips: Goose Island State Park, Rockport

Coastal park offers campsites and a fisherman's paradise

"...loop campground provides 57 campsites with hookups in an oak grove. Nearly every site is its own compartment surrounded..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

West Austin Studio Tour Stops for Both Visual and Performing Arts

WEST sites where you can look, then watch and listen

"...Five short modern dances in an oak grove, followed by live music. Sat., May 11, 2-5pm,..."

May 10, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-O-File

Jodi Elliott branches out with Bribery and other chef comings and goings

"...private rooms for banquets and parties, and an attractive oak grove for large outdoor events...."

Oct. 18, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Lake Eats Revisited

We take a trip down Ranch Road 620 for new bites on the scene

"...now resides in a spacious corner of the attractive Oak Grove Plaza. In addition to excellent coffee roasted on-site,..."

July 3, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Beyond City Limits

"...against LS Power's Sandy Creek plant and TXU's two-unit Oak Grove coal plants, both northeast of Austin, alleging violations..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

The Smog Cometh

Alternative transportation programs help keep Austin in line

"...fast-tracked permits with weak standards. Specif­ic­ally, Watson said the Oak Grove plant, under construction about 100 miles northeast of..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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