Then There's This: Turf Fight at Auditorium Shores

Dog owners challenge city's plan to shrink off-leash play space

"...behind a national shift toward creating more off-leash dog parks – what the Trust for Public Land has called..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Beside the Point

Preternaturally talented rogue city manager tries escaping 'The Company' before it does her in

"...With all the pirates, green ogres, and spiders having vacated the neighborhood septuplex, we've entered the..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Public Notice: Words to the Wise

You have to know the rules ...

"...A number of new laws – passed during the recent legislative session – went into effect in Texas on..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

A Whole New Ball Game

Stakeholders say Colorado River Park can serve a lot of different needs.

"...River from David Moriaty's porch makes it easy to understand why he has spent the past 20 years lobbying..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Dan Oko

Community Advocates Worry Commercial Interests Dominate Zilker Park Vision Plan

Zilker Park or "Park Zilker"?

"...After two years of discussion and stakeholder input, the city's final draft of the Zilker..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Haute News

"...believe my eyes when I opened the latest issue and saw a photograph of Terre Haute's own Fowler Park!..."

Aug. 24, 2020 Postmarks

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 26-Sept. 2

"...BARTHOLOMEW DISTRICT PARK MASTER PLAN MEETING 6pm. Dottie Jordan Recreation Center, 2803 Loyola, 974-6745. www.cityofaustin.org/parks/bartholomewmp.htm...."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature

Kids Summer Fun Guide

Austin Pard and Public Libraries

"...YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD REC CENTER's offerings of camps, carnivals, socials, dances, sports, classes,..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

Aquatic Master Plan May Be Mastered

Long-awaited pool plan goes before Parks and Rec Board

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 14-21

"...Check out who's endorsing whom in "Endorsements Roll In," and see austinchronicle.com/elections for ongoing election coverage. www.traviscountytax.org/goVoters.do...."

April 15, 2011 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, July 29-Aug. 5

"...ARIZONA IMMIGRATION LAW VIGIL Stand in solidarity with Arizona's immigrant community. 8:30pm. Texas Capitol,..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature

Toby Futrell's Budget

The staff-proposed city budget goes to council, with both breathing and wiggle room

"...City Council, noting that the local economy is improving and that her proposed budget "continues to rebuild our services,..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Budget Is Hell

Mitchell Loses Big While Griffith Saves the Day

"...12 grueling hours... $1.3 billion spent... Casualties: One councilmember and one downtown consultant...."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Zilker Park: Paved Paradise, or Vice Versa

When is a parking lot not a parking lot? When it’s next to the beloved park.

"...Drive Redevel­op­ment Project, a joint endeavor of the Austin Parks Foundation, C3 Presents, and the city's Parks and Rec­reation..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Then There's This: Swimming Upstream

Families' access to city pools depends on where they live

"...that municipal swimming pools – once a neighborhood staple and valued community space in most towns – are always..."

June 21, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Showdown at the Springs

Is the pool's south side in need of a makeover?

"...dirt parking lot, a pathway leading to a gate, and a small ticket booth where one gains entry to..."

July 6, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Feb. 3-10

"...The Capital Area Asian American Democrats honor local activists and legislators. 6pm. AFL-CIO Hall, 1106 Lavaca, 771-6266. $10. www.austinasiandems.com...."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Sept. 23-30

"...GREEN PARTY CANDIDATE MEET & GREET Get to know Ed Lindsay, Green..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 19-26

"...SLOW MONEY AUSTIN presents Understanding & Investing in Local Sustainable Food: A Slow Money..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

The Colorado River Park plan enters its final stages, but several details, including the relocation of a bike path and a proposed environmental assessment, have to be worked out.

"...of the Colorado River Park face demons both large and small, although the team appears armed to handle all..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Wreckless Recs?

Garza's Affordability Strategy Slides Into Uselessness

"...government. That is, if it had a love interest, and there's not a lot of love in the room..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...trio of "Smart Growth" bond propositions, a field of candidates vying to fill six seats on the AISD Board..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature

Council Preview: Only Reconnect

Agenda weighed down with zoning

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

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, May 12-18

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday12..."

May 13, 2011 News Column

Point Austin: Getting Bonded

Making the wish list was the easy part ...

"...hearings are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 13 (Dove Springs Rec Center, 7pm), and Monday, Oct. 17 (Lady Bird Johnson..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Austin Youth Hostel gets a reprieve from the city, which agreed not to evict the hostel in exchange for $1,625 in rent a month.

"...Noah, a Ugandan living in Vancouver, stopped by during his two-week holiday..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Then There's This: Bond Election Crib Sheet

Here's a thumbnail of the seven bond propositions, from transportation to film

"...election season, to be sure, what with all the candidates on the ballot, the big push for a medical..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Nature Violates City Code

City's green goals conflict with its ordinances

"...Hills resident who has found herself pulled in two directions between the city's push to become greener and its..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 24-27

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday24..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...together liberal Austin Democratic Reps. Ann Kitchen, Glen Maxey, and their Houston counterpart Sylvester Turner in an unlikely coalition..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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