Naked City

"...tomorrow we vote.") Headlines Millions of people marched, demonstrated, and rallied across the country over the weekend and on..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Old School Pool

"...of the history of the municipal swimming pool -- and private and public money to improve the pool and..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

With plans for the Colorado River Park nearly complete, a process that looked ugly at its outset has produced a blueprint that nearly everyone can live with.

"...process that looked to be filled with interminable wrangling and name calling at its outset has evolved under the..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Sand Beach Battle

Sand Beach Reserve on the north shore of Town Lake is the subject of a land-use and legal dispute.

"...on the surface to be a strange alliance, local parks advocates are supporting the Aggies' plan, in hopes that..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

"...• REDO FOR RED BUD? The Parks & Recreation Department hosted a public forum March 11..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature

A Cacophony of Passions

Why the City Council changed the boards and commissions system – and what still needs to be done

"...the need for transparency as council modifies the city's boards and commissions system – explains in a nutshell why..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Canoe Conundrum

Longtime proprietors of Town Lake's canoe rental franchise get sent up the river without a paddle

"...Hippies, naturalists, and trail-mix munchers, take note: Today, City Council is expected..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Bondology

How does one schedule a bond? Very carefully, and with a lot of advance planning.

"...– how government bodies fund investments into schools, roads, parks, parking lots, rail lines, and courthouses. But without voter..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...of the revised Green Water Treatment Plant development proposal and the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, which should arrive in..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...questions at 5 o'clock?" – Silvestre Reyes, D-El Paso and incoming chair of the House Intelligence Committee, deflecting a..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

Public Notice: Clowns to the Left of Us, Jokers to the Right

The overwhelming hubris and audacity of Uber continues

"...few of my favorite topics today: the overwhelming hubris and audacity of Uber, and the unholy alliance between charter..."

June 10, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Neighbors Call Foul on Tennis Center Expansion

Galindo residents want to keep green space

"...Austin Park's 11.75 sylvan acres, just south of Oltorf and west of MoPac, are marked by lush grass and..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the river in Eagle Pass, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security doubled down last week, sending a cease-and-desist letter..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Council Members Look to Tax Previously Exempted Waterfront Homes

Correcting the "Mistake on the Lake" could fund city initiatives

"...(long before the dams that form today's Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake were built) to protect the city's..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Feb. 11-18

"...VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE Learn how you can help preserve and protect Lady Bird Lake and other Colorado River offshoots...."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature

Million Man Mayhem

A Day Of Atonement Turns Into Protest

"...Kirk Watson was preparing to recess the meeting, Mitchell and his entourage blew into chambers. Cutting Watson off just..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Austin Desperately Needs Lifeguards but Has Resisted Calls for a Wage Increase

Lifeguards in limbo

"...a group of lifeguards is organizing for the wages and benefits it believes will alleviate the shortage. Citing the..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Developing Stories: Walking on Water

A roundup of Lady Bird Lake planning efforts that are all wet

"...It's been a banner year for urban design and planning projects in Austin. With so much going on,..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

What’s on the Agenda for Tomorrow's City Council Meeting

A new shelter strategy, Cap Metro’s Red Line expansion, and more

"...Street Special District fund; adoption of a new long-range parks master plan, and a resolution directing staff to explore..."

Nov. 13, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Decriminalizing Homelessness at City Council

No sit/no lie, no more

"...behavior. The ordinance would also repeal the ban on panhandling Downtown between the hours of 7pm and 7am...."

June 5, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Suburban Voters Head to the Polls

Nearby city councils, school board seats, and bonds on the ballot

"...Voters in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander will all elect City Council members, while a..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...losing side to not let the issue die – and to recall the local officials, starting with Mayor Will..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

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

March 7, 2025 News Feature

Celebrating Crime Month

"...News, June 28]. What dark forces control Boss Adler and his cronies? Smokescreen blame has been placed on the..."

July 5, 2019 Postmarks

Boards & Commissions

"...Here’s a list of 122 board and commission appointments made by City Council at the..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Raining Cats and Dogs: KUT reported this week that the Austin Animal..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature

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

Headlines

"...election day crush, you've got until Tuesday, May 5. Candidates for mayor and City Council have begun airing ads,..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature

Developing Stories: Protecting the Waterfront (Part 2)

Council vote to determine future of waterfront

"...Overlay Ordinance, set for a possibly lively public hearing and still-uncertain council action at 6pm today (Thursday, April 30)...."

May 1, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

The Daily Hustle: 8/16/10

Ask yourself - Who's the MACC?

"...slouching this week, what with a Wednesday budget worksession, and their regularly-scheduled Thursday meeting...."

Aug. 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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