Protecting the Waterfront (Part 1)

New Waterfront Overlay draft ordinance advances the public good and pleases no one

"...help move Austin further toward a mix of tranquil and vibrant spaces where people of every socioeconomic status can..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Headlines

"...several annexations of the Greenshores subdivision near Lake Austin, and more...."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature

Headlines

"...City Council agenda (Oct. 4) looks light on time and flashpoints. There may be tweaking of the allocation policy..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature

Conflicts of Interest at City Hall

Give and take, everywhere you look

"...of being in the pocket of the hotel lobby, and therefore hellbent beyond reason on expanding the Convention Center,..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

District 10: Gallo vs. the World

Oft-criticized incumbent has three candidates vying for her seat

"...this election season. Now the oft-criticized incumbent has three candidates ready to fight for her seat at the dais...."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Civics 101

"...Downtown's three remaining historical squares. Come hear the latest and weigh in. 6-8pm. Ballet Austin, 501 W. Third. www.austintexas.gov/republicsquare...."

July 20, 2012 News Column

The Daily Hustle: 10/28/10 (Updated)

Green roofs and water plants at City Council

"...Plant No. 4-related item, spending $2.2 million on a land acquisition for the plant's Jollyville transmission main proved interesting...."

Oct. 28, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...the expense of the yuletide tradition is under scrutiny. Parks and Recreation Board members this week sounded more interested..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature

Council Thinks Hard on Homelessness

Action on new rules set for June 20 meeting

"...Mayor Steve Adler and Council Member Greg Casar drove the majority of that..."

June 7, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Camelback PUD Ambles Forward

City Council gives preliminary approval to major northwest Austin development

"...Following a couple of hours of testimony and discussion at City Council last Thursday, Oct. 18, the..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Council Poised to Bless Camelback

With commission and neighborhood support, the lakeside Camelback PUD appears headed for approval

"...an amendment to the already permitted Hidden Valley PUD, grandfathered since 1987 and conceived back then as primarily a..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Your Plan for Pools

First, let's all chip in $124 million

"...some of its components, asked a task force of Parks and Recreation Board members to comb more than 600..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: When the Mayor’s Away ...

Water, energy, and homelessness on the mind

"...Mayor Steve Adler and Council Member Pio Renteria will be absent for today's..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Logistical Issue Delays Grove Public Hearing

The Zoning and Platting Commission postpones public hearing on Grove at Shoal Creek to July 5

"...At the end of a staggering, eight-and-a-half-hour public hearing on Tuesday night, June 21, the Zoning..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: For the Birds

Taking on bullhooks, FFF Fest, and more

"...this week, with a couple of work sessions Monday and Wednesday alternating with the regular agendas at Tuesday's work..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Lyft Up; Uber Under

The city sorts out airport ride-booking, and Uber resists

"...reached an agreement for Lyft to "become the first and only Transportation Network Company permitted to operate ... at..."

March 13, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Off the Record

SXSW unveils the full band list. What more could you ask for?

"...By VH1's standards, Austin music is having the Best Week Ever. Last..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Capitol Chronicle

The Sept. 13 constitutional amendment ballot features the good, the bad, and the silly.

"...so expect to hear a lot more on TV and radio about poor beleaguered doctors -- while remembering that..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: 'Tis the Season

Parties nightly, and events in pairs

"...five nights, celebrating a range of great local service and advocacy groups...."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

So Much Specialness

David Byrne's cult classic True Stories captured a lost Texas and a prescient picture of today

"...all about this postmodern aesthetic. Everything was extremely full-frontal and square and at right angles. That car he drives..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

Developing Stories: The Mistake on the Lake

The 'Save Town Lake' lawsuit turns up a legal mystery at City Hall

"...In following the twists and turns of fact, historical fable, and incendiary allegations related..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes

Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson

"...March 11-20) just added a slate of extra panels and keynotes to the conference, including two one-namer musical mavericks:..."

Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Postmarks

Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are

"...As spokesperson for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, we commend The Austin Chronicle for contributing..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column

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

The Chips Are Down

Budget balancing picks up speed – and it's anything but fun and games

"...people gathered on the gymnasium floor of the Northwest Recreation Center for a game earlier this month – but..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

You Can't Touch This

The budget battles, Round 2: Citizens rally to save community services

"...her proposed fiscal 2004 Austin city budget. By this standard, the Aug. 14 budget hearing on community services --..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City's Urban Ag Effort Struggles to Take Root

Bureaucracy may be reason for program's stunted growth

"...at the potential impact of the local food economy and its importance, Council Member Laura Morrison picked up on..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...state in the nation. These ... exonerations are clear and convincing evidence that our criminal justice system is broken."..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature

Game, Set ... Match?: Tennis Battle Rages

Galindo neighbors want South Austin Park kept as open space

"...Although Austin's Zoning and Platting Commission voted very late Tuesday night – actually..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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