With Little Enthusiasm, City OKs Opting Into Oak Hill Parkway Project

Plus more items from City Council's first substantive meeting of the year

"...In its first substantive meeting of the year last Thursday, Jan. 31, City Council ordered..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Opinion: Oak Hill Road Plan Is Taxpayer Abuse

The argument against TxDOT's plan for a freeway flyover at the intersection of U.S. 290 and Texas 71

"...judge will have ruled on whether the Texas Department of Transportation can make the historic community of Oak Hill..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Column by Carol Cespedes

Oak Hill Candidate Forum Tonight

Office-seekers for House District 47, County Commissioner Pct. 3, and Constable Pct. 3 will attend

"...I pulled this from the Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods' Web site:..."

Oct. 8, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Oak Hill Redevelopment: Varying visions for town center

Concept of town center node in Oak Hill looks like it's getting tougher - not easier - as city's neighborhood plan progresses

"...The concept of a town center node in Oak Hill looks like..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Making of an Endorsement

"...restricts the city's ability to incentivize exactly the kind of (re) development that Austin has decided we need: dense,..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Election Notes

Prop. 2 will shape the way the area develops at a time when the community is trying to decide for itself what sort of neighborhood it wants to be

"...galore – and that's all before you get to Oak Hill, where things are really personal...."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

City Hall Hustle: Y Don't We Do It in the Road?

November bond proposal creates plenty of opportunity for grumbling

"...motion for approval from Sheryl Cole, who, as chair of council's Audit and Finance Committee, had taken the lead..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Homelessness and Mobility Top District 5 and 8 Issues

A southwest state of mind

"...across the lake from City Hall, on opposite sides of Barton Creek; from there, D5 stretches down through the..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Watershed Redo

How redevelopment can save the springs ... or not

"...still have a problem – the continued commercial pollution of our Barton Springs Watershed creeks as well as the..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cease-Fire Ends in Southwest Road Wars

Environmentalists charge that Daugherty has been working backroom deals for southwest roads

"...groups such as the Save Our Springs Alliance and Hill Country Alliance. Still, Daugherty could sponsor, with some conviction,..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Y Not?

The battle over AMD's move to Lantana is a one-tract skirmish in a larger war over the uncertain future of Central Texas

"...Locals call it "The Y": the congested intersection in Oak Hill where Highway 71 branches off from 290 West..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The More (Maps) the Merrier!

A brief introduction to the ICRC's proposed City Council district map – and a few alternatives

"...and a promise to usher in a new structure of power that would escort the old guard back to..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Council Districts: Best-Laid Plan Gets Bumpy

Map-drawing plans leave many dismayed

"...Austin voters last November, it was in a swirl of outsider rhetoric. The "People's Plan" – i.e., "10-1" as..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I am a regular reader of the Chronicle, and despite my interest in the arts..."

July 1, 2005 Column

Redistricting: Everybody's Gotta Map!

More groups crowd the redistricting playing field

"...more opinions are crowding the playing field. Though few of the map kibitzers are willing to cop to allegations..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"This ruling will hasten the end of DeLay's..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Council Set to OK New Contract for Downtown Homeless Shelter

Council ready to take next (Front) Steps

"...The star attraction of the 79-Item agenda is CM Alison Alter's resolution requesting..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...Quote of the Week"Texans have made a decision about marriage, and..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Best Alternative: Regional Rail

"...to help "fix" U.S. 290/Highway 71 West (290/71) through Oak Hill, and that is regional (aka commuter) rail. When..."

April 18, 2007 Postmarks

Redistricting: Making (Almost) Everyone Happy

The ICRC settles on new City Council maps

"...this point, only minor ones. Barring unexpected developments, changes of heart, or straight up yearning for more cartography by..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "It's like former Mayor Kirk Watson is..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Cons and Pros

"...Coalition members opposed to AMD locating at Lantana:Austin Neighborhoods Council, Clean Water Action, Liveable City, Austin Sierra Club,..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature

Headbutting Over AMD Development Continues

Were traffic study's numbers dishonest?

"...announced its intention to slaughter, skin, and barbecue one of Austin's most sacred cows – the "major employers shalt..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Oh Boy! Another Campaign Season!

City of Austin, AISD, and ACC poised for another round of elections

"...a good game on "weird," but eyeing the slate of contenders for May's City Coun­cil elections, we're a little..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Letter to the editor of The Austin Chronicle, The Austin Police Department is very..."

July 23, 2004 Column

Later for Wildflower Commons

Council delays Wildflower Commons development hearing until August

"...did not please the enviros in attendance. The crowd of 25 to 30 citizens wearing bright-green "No PUD" stickers..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Benign Growth?

The State of Affairs

"...Speaking of grandfathering, the political times couldn't be more right for..."

April 16, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Toll Plan an Attack on Austin Taxpayers

"...counties. The promotional Web site www.congestionrelief.com said "a toll of approximately 12 cents per mile," but now the www.ctrma.org..."

July 20, 2004 Postmarks

The Dream City Development – Austinites, This Can Happen To You

"...neighborhood streets, particularly for the special events Pastor Randy Phillips dreams of: concerts featuring his award-winning, top-airplay touring band...."

March 28, 2011 Postmarks

Wheels Within Wheels

Council's boards and commissions appointments are always good conversation fodder

"...city's byzantine boards and com­mis­sions system is made up of some 63 groups, ideally staffed with 412 concerned citizens,..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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