City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...at City Hall, which includes time spent on the Board of Adjustment, one of the wonkier boards and commissions...."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Velasquez Park: 'A Model That Works'

"...If there's one type of parks expansion endorsed by every invested party, it's one in..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...because it was costing so much out of the Parks budget, and we elected to spend that money on..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...portion of the city stretches, is not yet on board with the program, though APD Chief Art Acevedo said..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature

Wild Appointments

There's three new members of the board of Texas Parks and Wildlife, but are they all equally qualified?

"...Gov. Rick Perry announced three new appointments to the board of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. First up there's..."

Aug. 23, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Capitol Briefs

"...meant to address major funding shortfalls at the state's parks is set for debate on the House floor at..."

May 4, 2007 News Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Abstinence makes the head grow softer: The State Board of Education is on its annual tour of the..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bottom of the Budget Barrel

City Hall scraped to the bone; now it cuts into it.

"...Between them, the parks, library, and health departments use up less than one-quarter..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...Plan proposal to regional governments (city, county, LCRA, Texas Parks & Wildlife). BCCP would create a 29,000-acre system of..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

"...that the president himself later discounted), the city's Environmental Board wants the Council to resolve to reduce greenhouse gases...."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our own little Gaza Strip, and the Halloween (Gas) Mask is taken to task.

"...Thank you for your endorsement of the Travis County parks bonds, Proposition 2 [Oct. 26]. These bonds will support..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Column

Naked City

Despite the many good arguments in their favor, Beverly Griffith's parks bonds and Raul Alvarez's housing bonds get shot down at council; meanwhile, Kirk Watson's $150 million transportation proposal glides through with nary a hitch.

"...Council Watch: Parks Pogrom..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Bahn, Bahn, Bahn ...

Apparently, most Austinites don't know that New Braunfels' Schlitterbahn Waterpark has a resort.

"...the original Schlitterbahn, one of the country's first water parks, was built in 1979. The Henry Haus is actually..."

May 26, 2000 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

"...a billion dollars' worth of proposals from city departments, boards and commissions, citizens, and council members. Many worthwhile projects..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

Postmarks

Brown Right To Fight

"...I was enraged! Wait a minute guys! Aren't our parks here for everyone to enjoy? Where else in nature..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Column

Council Backs Parkland Preservation in Vote for New Dougherty Arts Center Site

Austin's oldest community arts venue would relocate to new facility in Butler Shores' southeast corner

"...parking garage beneath it. The preferred choice of the Parks and Recreation Department, Option 1B, proposed a very different..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Balmorhea is back, baby!

"...the pool wall was discovered near the high diving board. The pool reopened on March 1 after more than..."

June 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Decriminalizing Homelessness at City Council

No sit/no lie, no more

"...one of the forms she submitted. Despite reservations, the Parks and Recreation Board ultimately voted to recommend Pecan Grove..."

June 5, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Lawsuit and Untapped Locations Add to Soccer Drama

Many balls in play for the Columbus Crew

"...specifying any area. So for now, especially after the Parks and Recreation Board's unanimous vote last week against placing..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: The Public Weighs In

Budget priorities continue to be debated

"...several prominent voices at the lecterns, among them AISD Board of Trustees President Gina Hinojosa and Allen Weeks of..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council Preview: Only Reconnect

Agenda weighed down with zoning

"...swear otherwise. Today they're meeting as the Austin Energy board of directors (remember that argument?), with a handful of..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

What's Up With Hancock Golf Course? Good Question.

Parks and Rec considers turning golf course into parkland

"...Golf Course on the Block?," Oct. 28), the Austin Parks and Recreation Department has undertaken a "Community Engagement Process..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

'Completing Communities'

A conversation with Kathie Tovo

"...a tool that's going to help decision-makers on the board and commissions, and then council, ultimately, think through how..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Downtown Austin Plan: Why Do It?

At least three council members question cost

"...were assigned by City Council and the Capital Metro board to be spent on planning – Regional Mobility Studies...."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• REDO FOR RED BUD? The Parks & Recreation Department hosted a public forum March 11..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

"...• Parks and Recreation Department Director Warren Struss has announced his..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

Tree Flakes?

Recent Austin tree spats are symptoms of our need for a coordinated plan to manage the urban forest

"...for individuals to plant along city rights-of-way, and the parks department's volunteer forestation days, which put hundreds of spindly..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Canoe Conundrum

Longtime proprietors of Town Lake's canoe rental franchise get sent up the river without a paddle

"...of her proposal have since appeared online in the Parks Department's recommendation for council action; they include placing the..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Endorsements

Travis County Bond Election

"...three propositions, covering $150 million in county bonds: roads, parks, and jail. That's all the ballot will tell you,..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond.

"...one of the first producers appointed to the ACTV board," said Rondella Hawkins of the city's telecommunications board, while..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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