No Sex, Please, We're Texas

Progressive coalition challenges abstinence-only health textbooks

"...textbooks being put forward for adoption by the State Board of Education this fall; the first hearing on those..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Silent Partner

You don't hear much about Wayne Bell when the Long Center for the Performing Arts is discussed. That may be because this honored Austin architect is low-key, modest, the consummate team player. But he's the point man on this $60 million project and arts writer Robi Polgar reveals how integral he is in getting it built in a calm, orderly, informed, and successful way.

"...Sites and Restoration branch of the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife; initiator of the master's degree program in..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

The Chips Are Down

Budget balancing picks up speed – and it's anything but fun and games

"...library hours, closing city pools, and canning funding for parks and youth programs? Are these also structural changes we're..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

PSEM: City Coy About Coy report

In wake of public release of assessment report of city's Public Safety and Emergency Management forces, officials announce Park Police Chief Darryl Lewis will step down to division manager, but dance around saying much else

"...Hall controversy over whether to consolidate the airport police, parks police, and city marshals – merged last August into..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

The B&C List

"...Below is our subjective division of city boards and commissions into tiers, based on the degree to..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...time a 2007 decision by U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks denying Zachary's motion for summary judgment, which, if granted,..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...and say, 'OK, creep, am I complying with national parks rule 36.1 or am I not? Make my day.'"..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...was Politics editor of the Chronicle and an editorial board member, we did not endorse Garcia when he made..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...week under Texas' Phase Two of reopenings, including water parks, mall food courts, driver education programs, and adult rec..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature

Naked City

New briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Heritage Tree Ordinance is working its way through the boards and commissions process and heading toward City Council. The..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...he seeks to unseat Cynthia Dunbar from the State Board of Education. "Right now, the State Board of Education..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Park Grants Program are now being accepted. The Austin Parks Foundation will award matching-fund grants of up to $2,500..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

Mirroring those on the state and national levels, current city budget battles reflect the fact that we are not willing to pay for the quality of government we demand and expect.

"...that which increased spending went to new public-safety services, parks and libraries, and other facilities and programs to take..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Column by Louis Black

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...the people who will serve on the obscure oversight boards that play a critical role in the state’s property..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Development Plan Goes Nowhere Fast

Hancock Golf Course plan stokes outrage

"...how-to guide to getting Austin residents riled up, the Parks and Recreation Board on Tuesday tackled a proposal to..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Postmarks

Puzzled by Oppel

"...of the most incredible rock trios ever. No backing guitar/keyboard player needed on that stage...."

Aug. 27, 1999 Column

Poison Little Pills

"...angry exchange between Garza and Jennings, a MUD 1 board member, was only the latest in a long history..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Off the Desk

"...St. Call 474-1200 for route information. -- A.D. ARA Board Member Helps Himself Members of the Austin Revitalization Authority..."

Jan. 12, 1996 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Feb. 11-18

"...DEAR MRS. PARKS Jazz trumpeter Hannibal Lokumbe celebrates the life of Rosa..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

"...hardship, as they would have to do before the board of adjustment. On the other hand, the commission's parameters..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature

Women Dig In

The contractors' boycott against Planned Parenthood won a battle, but it's a long war.

"...an outpouring of support since this happened," said Glenda Parks, the organization's chief executive officer. What happened is the..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Budget Battles, Round 3

Will Wynn proposes permanently shuttering libraries, parks, and other facilities to devote scarce resources to the ones that are left.

"...controversial proposal: that the city permanently close existing libraries, parks and rec centers, neighborhood centers and health clinics, or..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Waller Creek Comes to Life

Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown

"...can move forward on its plans to build world-class parks – if it can engage the hearts and wallets..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Pioneer Spirit

"...M. Bass, Inc.; member of billionaire oil family; Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission member George Bayoud Dallas Former secretary..."

July 30, 1999 News Feature

Community Advocates Worry Commercial Interests Dominate Zilker Park Vision Plan

Zilker Park or "Park Zilker"?

"...After two years of discussion and stakeholder input, the..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Finds a Compromise on Renaming Pan Am Park

Pan Am still flying

"...High School who coached teams, umpired games, served on boards, and helped foster community...."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Public Notice: 'Tis the Season

Tailgaters and fundraisers: It must be fall

"...first major endorsement action in the Austin Com­mun­ity College board of trustee races. This week, the focus is on..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Then There's This: Swimming Upstream

Families' access to city pools depends on where they live

"...Austin's funding priorities have historically followed this pattern, with parks and recreation, along with libraries, taking the lion's share..."

June 21, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info

Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election

"...Here are the Chronicle editorial board's endorsements for the Nov. 8 state constitutional amendments and..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info

Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election

"...Here are the Chronicle editorial board's endorsements for the Nov. 8 state constitutional amendments and..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature

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