City Hall Hustle: Gas, Water, and Trash

There could be a higher utility bill in your future

"...resource-based geopolitical woes than that old 5 o'clock news standby, "Pain at the Pump"? Maybe John McCain's dim mantra,..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Balancing Budget Numbers and Needs

Council wants a property tax cut, but service needs are real

"...the Florida genius ("women ask a lot of questions and don't like numbers"), but City Manager Marc Ott took..."

May 15, 2015 News Column by Michael King

FotoATX: Pics and the City

This new arts festival celebrates Austin as seen through the lenses of local photographers

"...Click! The Houston and Texas Central Railroad depot, bringing the Iron Horse to..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2001 Austin Parks & Recreation Pool Schedule

"...the neighborhood pools open that week or the next, and stay open through Aug 5 or 12. Some (marked..."

May 11, 2001 Features Feature

Opinion: The Outdoor Recreation Economy in Texas Depends on EPA Safeguards

An Austin bike shop owner on why the climate crisis isn't just bad for the environment – it's bad for business, too

"...local bicycle shop owner, I know the value outdoor recreation can bring to people's lives. It's not just because..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by Brad Wimberly

Investing in Downtown Parks

"...Turning underperforming parks into great outdoor people places requires both vision and..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

CDBG Funding: Proposed and Actual

"...Central City Entertainment Ctr. 392,000 392,000 392,000 City Public Parks & Recreation 117,300 56,000 157,300 American Institute for Learning..."

May 23, 1997 News Column

Low and Outside

Playing Ball With the Big Boys in Montopolis

"...tale of two fields. On the corner of Riverside and Vargas, one block east of Montopolis Drive, lies a..."

Jan. 12, 1996 News Feature

Don't Underfund Parks, Libraries

"...Dear Editor, When Marc Ott and the City Council members talk about making cuts to..."

May 5, 2009 Postmarks

2004 Austin Parks & Recreation Pool Schedule

"...the neighborhood pools open that week or the next and stay open through either Aug. 8 or Aug. 15...."

May 7, 2004 Features Feature

Parks Under Pressure

Will a recent presidential executive order mean more hunting on federal land?

"...may be even easier to hunt on federally-held public land. On August 16, President George Bush issued an executive..."

Sept. 25, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Parks & Recreation Pool Schedule

"...While the world waits for school to let out and all the neighborhood pools to open, our beloved Barton..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

Austin Parks & Recreation Pool Schedule

"...While the world waits for school to let out and all the neighborhood pools to open, our beloved Barton..."

May 26, 2000 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

30 New Shows, Returning Series, and Other TV Premieres This April

Top Chef, crazy love, and sweet potters

"...months on, HBO Max still doesn’t have a strong brand identity...."

April 1, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Update: Greenbelt Closure Continues

Barton Creek Greenbelt closed due to weather concerns

"...Updated 12:24pm: The Austin Parks and Recreation Department announced this afternoon the continued closure..."

May 12, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Get Your Mulch On

City offering limited amount of free gardening supply

"...any good gardener knows, there's nothing like good mulch, and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is..."

Jan. 12, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Name That Skate Park

City polling public for names now through April 9

"...The City of Austin needs to give that BMX and Skate Park on Shoal Creek Boulevard a name. It..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

The To Do List

The twist in this raunchy loss-of-virginity comedy starring Aubrey Plaza is that it comes from a teenage girls' perspective.

"...Porter, Rachel Bilson, Donald Glover, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Connie Britton and Clark Gregg...."

July 26, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Spraying the Great Lawn

PARD says herbicides applied are “extremely safe”

"...Zilker Park’s Great Lawn, so we asked the city’s Parks and Recreation Department about it – here’s the official..."

Sept. 18, 2013 News Post by Michael King

More Aziz, Please

Aziz Ansari launches comedy fest with killer set at Bass

"...kicked off last Friday night with comedian Aziz Ansari (Parks and Recreation) killing it at Bass Concert Hall in..."

April 21, 2014 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

Budgeting for Happiness

Parks and Rec Finds Its Bottom Line

"...by Andrea Barnett Every year, city processes align fortuitously with the..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Rich DePalma Enters District 8 Council Race

Parks and Rec Board member joins crowded race

"...worked to secure funding as a member of the Parks Foundation, and served on the Parks and Recreation Board..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Nick Offerman at BookPeople

The actor and author of Gumption described meeting some of his personal heroes before a loving crowd

"...Gumption, the second level of BookPeople was already near standing-room-only. By the time 7 o'clock rolled around, there were..."

June 12, 2015 Arts Feature by Melanie Haupt

Changes in Store for Duncan/BMX Park

BMX riders meet with Parks and Rec

"...Last Thursday, two BMX riders – Mike Esparza and Todd Wood, who were instrumental in the 22-year development..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

ATX Television Festival Gets an Alias

Plus Parks and Recreation special screening

"...entertainment is holding a special themed community screening of Parks and Recreation as part of the next wave of..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...the weekend finally comes, Austinites head to their neighborhood parks for a green respite. On a sunny spring Saturday,..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Keeping Austin Green

The Parks budget finally got a boost, but the real job has just begun

"...Every tree and trail in Austin let out a collective sigh of..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Vision of a New Republic

Plans for the Revitalization of Republic Square

"...was determined to focus attention on the historic downtown parks (Republic Square, Wooldridge Park, and Brush Square). "That's when..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Chale Nafus

Public Notice: 'Tis the Season

Tailgaters and fundraisers: It must be fall

"...that means a heavy dose of UT football (men's and women's; see "Soccer Watch"), and candidate fundraisers and forums..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

This Is Your City Budget

More police, vanishing grants, rising costs, and ... Jazzercise?

"...manager's proposed budget – that annual assessment of local revenues and expenses, timed to coincide with the city of Austin's..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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