Naked City

A defense attorney claims a police detective held a gun near his client's head to coerce a confession from him in the yogurt shop murder case; a tree in Town Lake Park will be spared the axe; Austin Energy hits record-breaking energy use.

"...Austin police and the Travis County District Attorney's office wasted no time..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...into a major cultural arts org. Explore photographs, posters, and other records at the exhibit on view through July..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Public Notice: City Hall Shark Tank

Council might be no fun, but there's lots of cool stuff going on this weekend

"...blood in the water time at Austin City Council, and the lobbyists are circling. Lame duck council members only..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Summer Camp Guide

"...I went to summer camp, and it was nothing like it was supposed to be...."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Downtown's New Year

"...but developers are an intrepid -- some might say reckless -- lot. There's caution in the air, but also..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Million Man Mayhem

A Day Of Atonement Turns Into Protest

"...three o'clock, as Mayor Kirk Watson was preparing to recess the meeting, Mitchell and his entourage blew into chambers...."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Pools Reopen, but With New Rules

Expect temperature checks, required masks, and sign-ins when you return to city pools

"...the summer – not all pools will open immediately, and those that open will do so for only four..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Civics 101

"...his road to success. 11:30am. Alamo Village, 2700 W. Anderson. $15. www.peoplefund.org/peopletalk...."

March 7, 2014 News Column

Naked City

"...that the Capital Area Tennis Association is courting the Parks and Recreation Dept. to get a tournament-sized tennis facility..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Council: Dem Ol' Railroad Blues

City takes on Project Connect but punts on Auditorium Shores

"...with 141 agenda items does not look like a recipe for efficient government – nor for anybody getting home..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 8-15

"...JACK GOLDSMITH discusses counterterrorism policy and kicks off the Executive Power Symposium (see "Point Austin")...."

April 9, 2010 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Brand-New Flower in Texas: The top news this week concerns..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

What to Expect at Austin's Newly Reopened Pools

New policies, fewer pools, and how to navigate them

"...marks the first public pool activity in months – and, for some neighborhoods, their first functional community pools in..."

June 2, 2020 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Council: Spring Has Sprung

A light agenda promises an early farewell

"...full plate: Tuesday work session, Wednesday budget work session, and then back to the dais this morning...."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Welcome to the Holiday Rush

If you think your to-do list is too long, consider City Council's

"...If history is any guide – and considering our current national political predicament, who knows? –..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: The Best of Times

Cutting a city budget easier said than done

"...a process that takes the rest of the summer and will culminate in a final vote on the big..."

May 9, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...Real Estate Council of Austin, castigating low voter turnout, recent council action to preserve a May 2012 election, and..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 17-21

"...BUBBLES & BURGERS FUNDRAISER Singer/songwriter Larissa Ness and former NFL quarterback Jeff Blake head up this silent..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 15-22

"...(Sixth Street), the Long Center, UT's student health center, and City Hall (pictured) are among those displaying blocks of..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature

Unsettling Settlement

"...On May 29, city attorney Andy Martin signed an agreement which ends a lawsuit brought..."

June 20, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Council: Seeking Consensus on Hotel Occupancy Tax

City Council’s HOT debate masks deeper divisions

"...There's no regular City Council meeting today (Sept. 7), and hardly room for one, as this week has been..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

City Kiboshes Cycle Championship Because of Rain

Update: Did Lance Armstrong save the day?

"...In another one for the "You know it's cold and wet in Winter, right?" files, this morning the city..."

Jan. 11, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The New Girls of Comedy

'Mom' and 'Trophy Wife' signal the next era of television

"...has calibrated sophisticated viewers into liking certain aesthetic, narrative, and character qualities over others. Namely, I’m talking about those..."

Oct. 22, 2013 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

The LuvDoc's Celebrity Corner

The LuvDoc chats with Marcus G. Ollington, rock star cartographer

"...the shocking athletic ineptitude of their children with snacks and ribbons...."

Aug. 8, 2012 Chronolog Post by The Luv Doc

Let the Battles Begin!

The new city budget promises less is less.

"...us would go to a hotel in Round Rock and break a quorum." But even if City Hall worked..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Sometimes the line between white elephants and sacred cows is very thin. Take Austin's Aqua Festival...."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature

RM 2222 at City Park Road Lost in Winkieland

"...2222, let alone Loop 360, without being distressingly convoluted and constricted, and almost devoid of traffic. A spin down..."

June 23, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council Notebook

What's happening at council this week?

"...Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007 Item 3: Creates Retail Retention and Enhancement Program for Congress Avenue and East Sixth Street...."

Feb. 12, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...Noah denies rumors of Forty Days and Forty Nights......"

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Headlines

"...work session Tuesday, the formal proposed budget presentation Wednesday, and a stuffed agenda today, Aug. 3. See "All This..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature

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