Then There's This: This Isn't Portland

Comp plan takes a public beating before council approves it

"...the city to re-examine its priorities for growth – and stop trying to look like Port­land, Ore., wonderful city..."

June 22, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Rosedale Reacts: Cafe Non!

Neighbors fed up with proposed restaurant on Hancock

"...Chris Allen and his wife, Gina, are the co-chairs of the zoning..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Courting Change

Travis County needs a new civil and family courthouse – and a new way of doing business

"...The lot at Third and Guadalupe sits in the middle of an area checkered..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

About That History? It's Gone.

Developers destroy a little bit more of Eastside history

"...The littered lots at 2019 and 2021 E. Fifth Street have much to recommend them..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Cindy Widner

Point Austin: 'Free' Is Much Too Expensive

Donald Shoup on the high cost of free parking

"...only will this proclamation annoy many of my friends (and certainly Chron­icle colleagues), it doesn't please me too much,..."

April 6, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Then There's This: People Get Ready

You don't need no baggage, you just get on board

"...Over the next week or so, tens of thousands of people will descend on Austin, and many of..."

March 9, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

What Is Going On With Argosy Apartments?

"...Dear Editor, The Crestview Neighborhood Association newsletter says that a "business entity" is planning..."

March 4, 2012 Postmarks

From Second Street to Carruth

AISD and city relations improving with concrete results

"...Leffingwell for not doing enough to protect Austin ISD's neighborhood schools. In fact, his tenure has lead to, if..."

Feb. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Civics 101

"...of free composting classes. Go online to sign up and learn more about valuable rebate offers on compost start-up..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Column

Top 10 City Council Stories

Dais and months

"...1) Opened Pandora's Box A "walking quorum" complaint to the County Attorney's..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

More Cabs to Hit Streets; Music Permit Changes, More

Our council preview, Pt. Two, cranks it up to 11

"...potentially big changes on taxis, temporary live music permits, and more. Read on, friends...."

Dec. 13, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Urban Renewal, Sustainable Development, and ... Fluoride?

Preview Pt. One of a crowded Council agenda

"...Urban Renewal Board, the Austin Resource Recovery master plan, and more. Check out part one of our agenda preview..."

Dec. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...(Thursday, Dec. 8) for what looks like final amendments and adoption of the Downtown Austin Plan – even though..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature

Mayoral Maneuvers: Shea Names Campaign Treasurer

Challenge looks likely; Phone polls start; and a fluoride candidate

"...bid. We’ve got that, plus a provocative telephone poll, and a new council challenger...."

Dec. 6, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Got an App for That?

From the lobby to the parks, council has an item for you

"...While a good zoning dispute's great for fireworks and AM presentations can prove enlightening, items from council are..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Agreeing To Disagree

Outside City Hall, crowds gather; inside City Hall, clouds form

"...hold our unelected financial elites have on the globe, and also to the protesters and their as-yet-uncrystallized message. As..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Arms on Brazos

As it nears completion of an extended 'Great Streets' rehab project, has Austin learned any lessons?

"...There's good news for Downtown residents and regulars. After more than two years of ongoing construction,..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Sins of Commission

Levy KO'd by Tovo as public safety assumes the position

"...Only for natural disaster, assassination, and steroid investigations does board and commission action garner as..."

July 15, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 6/21/11

F1, pedicabs, Fun Fun Fun Fest & Willie close out council

"...agenda for this week's meeting, the final one with Randi Shade on the dais, contains action on Formula One,..."

June 21, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...We spoke with Council Member Randi Shade at her Clarksville home on Friday, May 20,..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

'Completing Communities'

A conversation with Kathie Tovo

"...Austin Chronicle: You've campaigned on promoting affordability and keeping neighborhood schools open – two issues that go..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Objects to Some Reported Quotes

"...School financing is a hot topic at national, state, and local levels just now, and this is surely the..."

June 1, 2011 Postmarks

What the Task Force Wrought

Austin ISD's facilities review became a panic drill of cuts, closings, and contradictions

"...It was hour three of the meeting, and the Austin Independent School District board of trustees was..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Action's in Place 3

Shade, Tovo, Nofziger race most watched and closely contested

"...Council contest, in 2009, which filled the mayoral chair and three council seats, garnered a whopping 13% of registered..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Make Yourself at Home

Neighborhoods split over burgeoning vacation rentals

"...No longer the domain of iffy Craigslist ads and friend-of-a-friend word of mouth, short-term residential rentals, aka vacation..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: The Lure of Rainey Street

Bars, cars, and teeny tiny homes

"...future of Rainey Street – where a burgeoning bar and restaurant scene has received mixed reviews from neighboring residents..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

One More Detour on Holly Street

Power plant demolition delay reprises neighborhood history

"...resistance, taking what the city offered for the property and moving south of the river. "When the city comes..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

Holly Won't Go Lightly

Nobody said this demolition job would be cheap

"...Demolition work is a dirty business, and fewer jobs have demonstrated that more than the dismantling..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Daily Hustle: 10/26/10

Sussing out a so-so agenda

"...But when nearly half your zoning items are postponed, and items from council are barely more interesting than parade..."

Oct. 26, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Bond Bout

New groups spring forth to fight transportation measure

"...the Hustle's trying to enjoy daytime viewing of Maury and mirroring that once-successful anti-rail attack ad: "Costs too much...."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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