Day Trips

The Fort Boggy State Park wildlife area mixes recreation with a tranquil landscape

"...then tunnels through thick stands of dogwood, pecan, and oak trees. "It's just a beautiful view," the park ranger..."

March 6, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Making of an Endorsement

"...When Illinois-based Simon Property Group and Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate Group began planning The..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Day Trips

The spectacular Bright Leaf nature area is open for guided tours on the second Saturday and Sunday mornings of each month

"...path to the top of the horseshoe-shaped ridge, the view of the Colorado River Valley and Lake Austin opens..."

July 25, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Biodiesel Industry Fumes Over State's Heavy Hand

Texas environmental regulators come down hard on fledgling biodiesel industry

"...illegal or economically unviable for local retailers. Austin-area suppliers view the TCEQ's actions as a hypocritical counterattack on a..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...in office. Grant has swept nearly all the Dem group endorsements, especially in Austin – no surprise, since he's..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Naked City

"...rather than small classes with less experienced faculty. To view the full report, go to www.texaspolicy.com/pdf/2007-10-PB32-bestpractices-execsummary-js.pdf. – Justin Ward..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...• In an interview with Evan Smith of Texas Monthly, Sen. Kay Bailey..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Developing Stories

More lessons from Seattle

"...several thick Seattle neighborhood plans, which he hopes to review soon...."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...to an ordinance adopted Thursday by City Council. The group Chain Free Austin has been campaigning for the measure..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature

Day Trips

The Brown Ranch and Hummer House south of Christoval is the summer home of the largest concentration of black-chinned hummingbirds

"...unseen birds in the thick canopy of pecan and oak leaves. Occasionally the chorus is interrupted by the shrill..."

April 13, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

"...selling its local affiliate, KEYE-TV, to a private investment group as part of a seven-station deal valued at $185..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

Joined in Progress

Three local channels get Austin back with the program – but is anybody watching?

"...They won the contract over two others (including a group of existing ACTV producers). But what they confronted when..."

June 23, 2006 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

'Y' Can't We Be Friends?

The Fix290 Coalition provides a test case for highway and community compatibility

"...The first group, which grabs most of the headlines and defines much..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

TV Eye

What if?

"...how winning the lottery changes the lives of a group of loosely related people, while the other deals with..."

June 16, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...News poll, while 55% said they have a favorable view of the Democrats. At press time, the Democratic Party..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Summer Camp Guide

"...4. Weekdays, 9am-3:30pm (before- and after-care available). 8700 South View Rd., 288-5942 x252. $200/week. www.austinwaldorf.org/summercamp...."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Verified demographic information about Oak Springs Elementary is available from the AISD Web site..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Column

Making Biscuit

Punk icon Randy "Biscuit" Turner serves art 24/7

"...year-round yard art. Bowling balls ring the corner lot oak, a clutch of oversized scorpions guard the screened-in front..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

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Our readers talk back.

"...and his Sixties band the 13th Floor Elevators. That group was among the earliest to go simian, with their..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Column

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 Dark Horses

The redistricted Centex Democrats bravely into battle go

"...of African-Americans, likely the reverberation of historically black Prairie View A&M University just six miles east of Hempstead. The..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...mostly for the better, in the way local leaders view their mission and the region's future.Tar and Feathers, Anyone?..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...of my life) exist and send e-mail to large groups. But maybe something even larger and more inclusive?..."

May 28, 2004 Column

New Year's Eve Events

"...LAZY OAK BED & BREAKFAST it's aptly named and amply amiable,..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Features Feature by Wells Dunbar

Wal-Mart Smiley Face Eats a South-Side Trailer Park

The newest bad big-box project prepares to displace poor people on Slaughter Lane.

"...Representatives from Wal-Mart and developer Endeavor Real Estate Group -- also the developer of the other controversial Supercenter..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...Oak Hill..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Fostering Family Values

The Legislature engages in its biennial exercises in gay-bashing -- families be damned.

"...at least 2,252 children in 1,560 single-parent homes and group homes), the new version of the bill (not posted,..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Gael Force

Austin's Celtic tributaries feed into Austin Celtic Festival -- and the larger whole.

"...a soggy, holiday nightmare, Davidson ducked behind a large oak table knocked on its side, sank down onto a..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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"...In numerous zoning cases, including zoning of the entire Oak Hill area, it imposed tougher standards than would have..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

St. Michael's Passion

Whose truth prevails at Austin's Catholic high school?

"...city without a Catholic high school. In 1984, a group of parents organized and opened St. Michael's, the first..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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