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Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols
Page Two: Bond on Bond
All seven propositions on the current ballot represent a triumph of thought, vision, and planning
"...in the Nov. 7 general election has begun. A recap of the Chronicle's election endorsements is offered on p.8..."
Oct. 27, 2006 Column by Louis Black
Election Info
Dates, voting locations, and ballots
"...location. On Election Day, voters must vote in their precinct. For a list of precinct locations, see www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20061107/polls.asp, or..."
Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature
City Budget Hearings Begin Today
Parks and Rec, Library funding, Health and Human Services, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, and Solid Waste Services to be discussed; citywide increases proposed across the board
"...budget begin today, Thursday, with departmental presentations at 11am and hearings for the same departments at 6pm. Today's grouping..."
Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Michael King
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
Anarchist Soccer Rules
Local anarcho-athletes to travel overseas for Anti-Racist World Cup
"...belief that an anti-authoritarian society based on mutual aid and self-governance is not only preferable to what we've got..."
June 9, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch
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
Council Notes
Council considers toll study and Mexican-American Cultural Center
"...stretches of U.S. 183, 290, Loop 360, SH 71, and SH 45...."
Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
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
Skatepark promised by city
"...When legions of preteens and young adults braved Saturday's sweltering summer temperatures to descend..."
July 29, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Thanks for the recent and informative article "Let's 'Rumbo'! Right Now!" [News, Feb...."
March 11, 2005 Column
Austin Needs Tennis Courts
"...an avid Austin tennis player. I can tell you firsthand these extra courts are definitely needed. The article stated..."
March 7, 2005 Postmarks
House Park Skateboarders Roll for Action
A downtown skate fest raises the call for a city skateboard park
"...A flurry of motion, movement, and community involvement signified the start of Austin's Summer Skate..."
July 16, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Feedback of a Different Kind
At last week's arts funding forum, artists gave city officials an earful – but not what they expected
"...What was the most common phrase directed at city officials during last week's Cultural Funding Program..."
March 12, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
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.
"...After weeks and months of promising hard choices, forced tradeoffs, and other..."
Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
'The Worst of All Worlds'
"...Demand for community services is going up, but the FY..."
Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature
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
Austin @ Large: Austin at Large
The city may go where it feared to tread last year -- tax hikes, layoffs, and cutting public safety budgets.
"...of foul budget news -- appropriately, amidst a heavy and ominous downpour -- laying on the table all the..."
Feb. 28, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
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
Cedar Park, Over Ice
Southwest Sports Group's high-powered campaign to win voter approval for an ice rink/concert complex could "put Cedar Park on the map."
"...voter approval for its ice rink/amphitheatre complex. (The "Stars and Guitars" campaign is being handled by Public Strategies, which..."
Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Naked City
"...Noah denies rumors of Forty Days and Forty Nights......"
July 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple
Day Trips
"...National parks in Texas tend to be overshadowed by the more..."
June 14, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
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
Naked City
The West Austin Park, for years an unofficial off-leash "dog park" for neighborhood residents, gets an unexpected makeover into a T-ball field.
"...up in arms over a decision by the city Parks and Recreation Dept. (PARD) to turn the park into..."
May 11, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith
2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide
"...to you by the good people at the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Playground leaders provide a safe and..."
May 4, 2001 Features Feature
2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide
"...Sports CampsAUSTIN SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL TRAINING CENTER America's favorite pastime besides Web surfing..."
May 4, 2001 Features Feature
2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide
"...General Camps and ClassesBOB BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM Although it's been..."
May 4, 2001 Features 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
Almost Willie
On the Road Again with the King of the RV Parks.
"...a brisk Wednesday evening shortly before Christmas, at the rec center of Harlingen's Palm Gardens RV Park, about 50..."
Feb. 9, 2001 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley
Bygone Buildings
Right in the booming heart of Austin, folks can still find evidence of times past. Devin Greaney explores some of Austin's abandoned haunts.
"...Sure, we have our fair share of landmarks. But what gets saved -- and how it gets..."
