Crosstalk: Austin Parks and Rec Board Discusses Fair Pay at SXSW, and More Music News

The latest moves from Austin's Tribe Mafia and Jackie Venson

"...The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers, after protests demanding fair pay for artists..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Lina Fisher

Parks and Rec Proposes Metered Parking for Deep Eddy Pool Lot

The currently free lot could see meters in 2020

"...On Friday, Sept. 13, the city’s Parks and Recreation Director Kim McNeeley sent a memo to..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Parks and Rec: If You Build It ...

Is Austin's appetite for fountains bigger than its wallet?

"...water features in Butler Park? A fountain needs fixing, and a pond, the Parks and Recreation board has decided,..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Parks and Rec Plus Eight

A new planning approach

"...That's how Sara Hensley, director of the city's Parks & Recreation Department, expressed her excitement this week about..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Opinion: Flawed Cemetery Rules Process Violates City Council Resolution and Betrays Public Trust

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is trying to force new rules that could result in the desecration of hundreds of graves

"...vibrant, brilliant 13-year-old niece, Shoshana, died suddenly of myocarditis and was buried in Austin Memorial Park (AMP). While visiting..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Column by Sharon Weintraub

Council Candidate Forced out of Parks Board

Alison Alter was appointed by opponent Sheri Gallo nearly two years ago

"...her appointee, Alison Alter, as a member of the Parks and Recreation Board. The removal comes after Alter refused..."

Aug. 4, 2016 News Post by Annamarya Scaccia

Grove Parks Not (Yet) Superior

Developer has more work to do if it wants staff's blessing

"...Last week, the Parks and Recreation Board met and, after hours of testimony..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Parks Board Supports Shrinking Off-Leash Area

Suggested plan would require new Downtown housing to provide dog play areas

"...park's off-leash dog area won the approval of the Parks and Recreation Board Tuesday night. The board voted 5-1..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Parks: Trying to Fill the GAP

Group urges City Council to increase parks and rec budget

"...A coalition of park supporters called "Great Austin Parks" – comprised of members from 12 different groups, including..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lawsuit and Untapped Locations Add to Soccer Drama

Many balls in play for the Columbus Crew

"...Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the city of Columbus filed a lawsuit on Monday..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Parks Board Member Challenges Sheri Gallo

Alison Alter says she will advocate for neighbors – not developers

"...10 seat: Alison Alter, the district's representative on the Parks and Recreation Board. Alter, who was appointed by Gallo..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...in Iowa; Council approves a temporary ban on fire and smoking; UT's Confederate statue problem isn't resolved quite yet;..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Then There's This: Pool Plan Panned and Lauded

Council to consider grounds for improving Barton Springs

"...city panels is better than the much more elaborate and expensive plan that was initially kicked around...."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Parks Smoking Ban, More Up Thursday

No ifs, ands, or (37,000) butts: One smokin' council agenda

"...It's the season of giving, and City Council doesn't disappoint with a wooly, 139-item agenda..."

Dec. 5, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Developing Stories: 'L' Is for 'Lake' – and Legal and Ludicrous

The Waterfront Overlay has an intricate history

"...What a tangled web our Land Development Code weaves!..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Boards! ... and Commissions

An insider's overview of and commentary on the city's boards and commissions

"...Boards: What are they good for? At this point, the..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Board Members: Voices

"...Chair, Zoning and Platting CommissionFirst appointed (to ZAP): Aug. 2, 2001 Nominated..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature

Council: Knocked Down and Drug Out

City Council, on into the 12th round

"...the meeting everyone involved deserved a good breather – and maybe a Friday morning yoga session. There were plenty..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

'Statesman' Demagoguery on SXSW and Special Events

"...no secret that though they are separate businesses, SXSW and The Austin Chronicle share partial ownership. Over the years,..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Past, Present, and Future of Waller and Shoal Creeks

Finally doing right by Austin's waterways

"...the apartments where the ice plant used to be, and downstairs into the ditch. It's crowded, cold, and dark..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Open City Parks for Business Parking?

A proposal to save one restaurant's parking woes is not drawing many supporters

"...take advantage of underutilized public parking on city park land, in order to meet code requirements...."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

'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

Can MACC and 70 Rainey Coexist?

Will the development of the Rainey Street District squeeze the MACC?

"...existence might be in jeopardy, given the lack of parkland designation for the museum complex, which would protect it..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

'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

Which Way Will Austin Swing? Ninth Inning, 3 and 2

Home By the River

"...Colorado River Park. But while supporters - including Reynolds and Mayor Bruce Todd - have hailed the stadium as..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Great Streets, Not So Great Parks

Battle at the park over Riverside Drive

"...design Town Lake Cultural Park, a 54-acre green space and arts area conceived as the Central Park Austin Doesn't..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

If We Had Budget Enough, and Time ...

Council closes in on a final FY 2017 city budget

"...of work around a midday meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee. They're scheduled for Friday as well, although..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Of Public Power and Inside Chess

Council takes up the MACC, TXI, etc.

"...week's City Council subject most likely to generate public sparks is a triplet: Items 24, 25, and 26. All..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...in a three-way Democratic primary battle against Stacy Dukes-Rhone and incumbent commissioner Darwin McKee, but don't tell that to..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

Potholes and Potshots

"...see what happens; for the time being, political junkies and regular voting folk like Joe and Martha out in..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

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