Save Our Speck Alliance

Larry Speck is the main architect of the Hill Country Galleria. He's also a member of the Save Our Springs Alliance board, which opposes the Galleria. This is what you call, "walking the tightrope."

"...By all accounts, the Save Our Springs Alliance considered Larry Speck one of its most prized recruits when..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Chronicle Endorsements

The Chronicle's endorsements for city council and charter amendment proposals

"...perspective, although the last five, or 10, years of progressive leadership on the Council has led to a lot..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In response to Nick Barbaro's January 18 "Page Two" concerning the Villas on Guadalupe development, I would like to..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Guadalupe development is good for the Austin community ["Postmarks: Pro: Villas at Guadalupe," Jan. 25]. Since NUNA has retained..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Ocean's Eleven

"...merit a mob-job, plays Danny Ocean, a recently paroled con-man who brings together a crew of 11 rakish scoundrels..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Coach's Corner

The gauntlet is thrown: Major League Baseball is discussing "contraction." It's the Players vs. the Owners, and guess who's going to lose? The Fans, of course.

"...I've heard the word "contraction" used. It was in Lamaze class, referring to the..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Naked City

News shorts

"...is apparently driving the brewpub out of the neighborhood. Unconfirmed reports have the building's owner wanting to replace Waterloo..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Soda Jerks

The AISD Vending Machine Scandal and the World of Snacks and Sodas

"...Antonio warehouse of BMS Vending. Liva was then under contract with BMS as a marketing agent, and he'd come..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Jury selection continues in Robert Springsteen's murder trial.

"...Jury selection continued this week in the trial of Robert Springsteen IV,..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Things They Used to Do

Dick Holland assesses two Texas journalists, Gary Cartwright and Jan Reid, whose new collections of articles possess a cautionary wisdom, the kind you acquire when you court danger and danger provides you with a keen view of what lies beyond.

"...year. In the early Seventies, when 25-year-old Mike Levy conceived of the publication, American journalism was at a crossroads...."

Feb. 23, 2001 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Naked City

Greens set up Austin headquarters, Kay Bailey Hutchison supports Bush campaign | Harry Middleton retires as director of LBJ library.

"...Tuesday. Ray Ramirez, of the East Austin neighborhood group Con Ganas, welcomed the party (www.greens.org/texas/travis) and said its East..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Experience: A Memoir

"...cliché to call Martin Amis the bad boy of contemporary English letters, and what's more, as it happens, that's..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Books Review by Katherine Catmull

Other Voices, Other Rooms

"Sharon Bridgforth's works aren't meant to be read silently," Suzy Spencer writes. "Some folks would say that's like eating barbecue without the sauce. But if it's good barbecue, you can do without the sauce because it has plenty of flavor on its own."

"...at the Metropolitan Club -- a venue that I consider a bastion of white Republican men and a few..."

July 28, 2000 Books Feature by Suzy Spencer

Jewel Joy: A Holiday Collection (Atlantic)

Xmas Records

"...JewelJoy: A Holiday Collection (Atlantic)Pro Jewel: She tries really really hard...."

Dec. 24, 1999 Music Review by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

Warning: blatant use of music knowledge within

"...administration of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program...."

Nov. 12, 1999 Column

Fast Track

The Capital Area Metropolitan Organization approved Capital Metro's light rail plans; now it's up to voters.

"...federal light-rail funds. A little background on this often-Byzantine process: Pursuant to federal law, each U.S. metropolitan area has..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Drug Warriors

Hays County drug war is costing lives and money.

"...in the culmination of a four-month undercover marijuana sting conducted by the Hays County Narcotics Task Force. Windle, a..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Election Endorsements

On Nov. 2, voters will be asked to approve a tax increase for Austin Community College and 17 constitutional amendments. The Chronicle’s endorsements and an explanation of the amendments.

"...Web site at http://www.co.travis.tx.us/election. For more information on the constitutional amendment proposals, an excellent place to educate yourself is..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature

Postmarks

Don't Cry for Rainey

"...densities, and lot sizes which stimulate vitality, diversity, and economic equity and make mass transit economically viable. Your newspaper..."

July 23, 1999 Column

Twin Dragons

"...real actor) generate responses so dramatically split into entrenched pro and con camps. Personally, I regard Chan as a..."

April 16, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Harmonic Convergence

"...Many factors con-tribute to the success of an upscale restaurant: good food,..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Whisks Up

The Way To Cook

"...the true beginner, raised on microwave entrees and other convenience foods, The Joy's text-heavy format skimps on an important..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Food Feature

Exhibitionism

El Niño X 3: Young Bodies, Old Souls

"...Pro-Jex Gallery, through September 29..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Arts Review

The Morning Report

KVET-AM - All the News That's There to Air

"...compared to local television news, makes for a refreshing contrast in what passes for broadcast journalism. It's good to..."

April 17, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

A Big Crowd for Little Wars: Millennium Gaming Convention

"...Wells would be pleased to see hundreds of people converge on Austin's Four Points Hotel this weekend, November 21-23,..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Public Notice

Giving Is Innate

"...may Donate a non-perishable food item or personal hygiene product to receive a 15% discount off everything purchased. At..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Endorsements

"...up on November 4. Voters will be asked to consider 14 propositions to amend the Texas Constitution and eight..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature

Endorsements

There's an election coming

"...up on November 4. Voters will be asked to consider 14 propositions to amend the Texas Constitution and eight..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Feature

Page Two

Travis County Bond Propositions

"...Proposition #1: The issuance of $36,015,000 of road bonds and..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Top 10 Hits

Proposed Budget Cuts Have Some Singing the Blues

"...specials. Instead, dark circles under tired eyes and angry protests from average citizens are the harbingers of the new..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

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