Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...we were all fighters that ruled our own little neighborhoods," says Threadgill's Eddie Wilson, who once competed with O'Connor..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Jesus Saves

With the city facing its biggest budget crunch in a decade, city manager Jesus Garza has begun to make some tough financial choices.

"...Zoning department almost lost funds for the upcoming Austin Neighborhoods Conference, but for a clerical oversight at City Hall...."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Changing Face of Downtown

"...COMPLETION DATE: Summer 2003 Remember when Hilton and Landmark promised the city it wouldn't have to shell out a..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature

Naked City

Despite an expected cancellation of the scheduled public hearing on the city's settlement with Stratus Properties, two council members have put forth a motion to start negotiations on a land or development rights swap between Stratus and the city's land at the former Mueller airport.

"...a more comprehensive planning process with full participation by neighborhoods and environmental organizations."..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Is That a Perfectly Legal, Anatomically Correct Condom Education Model, or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

"...businesses are going to personally hold you to that promise, any more than head shops really think you're going..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Features Feature by Erica C. Barnett

True to Their (New) Roots

The Loiacono family, who own Bellagio Italian Bistro, apparently believe in two cornerstones of traditional cuisine -- fresh ingredients and sizable portions. They pride themselves in making upward of 30 different pastas on the premises : from bright spinach fettucine to rippled radiatore and ribbon-edged tagliatelle.

"...has developed a steady following from the surrounding northwest neighborhoods and nearby Lake Travis. Even during traditionally slow weekday..."

April 21, 2000 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

Naked City

Six candidates are vying for three uncompensated positions on the AISD school board.

"...Austin Independent School District may pepper their talk with promises to "restore public confidence" in a district foundering in..."

April 7, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Land Lock

from east to west, land use a hot topic

"...for his failure to support their goals for their neighborhoods, has stated his support for the city's plans. According..."

March 24, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Men at Work

City's day laborer program undergoes successful overhaul

"...its hours of operation, as the result of a compromise between the neighborhood and the city. While the APD..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the Rosedale, Hyde Park, Alta Vista, Ridgelea, and Heritage neighborhoods have formed the Silence the Heart Hospital (SHH) Coalition..."

June 18, 1999 News Feature

Solid Waste Land

Landfill Full

"..."yet another attempt to squelch the objections of the neighborhoods."..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

All That Glitters

Balancing Act

"...and his partner Robert Knight, depends on the city's promise to combine expanded services with more aggressive law enforcement...."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...approved by voters with the passage of Proposition 2 promise to deliver the 15,000 acres of aquifer recharge land,..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature

Watson's Way

Mayor's Homeless Package Leaves Some People Cold

"...property owners like Fox weren't sold on the council's promise that the expanded facility will improve their area by..."

April 24, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Green Acres

Prop. 2 Seeks to Protect Water Quality - but at a Price

"...how much present-day citizens ought to sacrifice for the promise of a prosperous tomorrow...."

April 10, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Harnessing Anger

"...as "a community without a voice," the GOP candidates promise to empower county government as a foil against the..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Prime Time Irony?

The Future of Liberty Lunch

"...employees under the previous management, they delivered on a promise they made to their landlord and to themselves: They..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Music Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Hispanic Pass Over

Garcia, Spelman Open Cans of Racial Controversy

"...no surprise -- it was the fulfillment of a promise Garcia made to his many Asian American campaign contributors,..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Flinging the R-Word

Angry Crowd Calls Council and Enviros Racists

"...of one of East Austin's most blighted and crime-ridden neighborhoods. As planned, it will house a bowling alley, movie..."

May 16, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Place 5: Man O' Manny

Election '97 Coverage

"...Zuniga is simple. "I'm concerned about public safety and neighborhoods, and about growth and planning issues as they relate..."

May 9, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Nofziger Responds

"...conservative" endorsement failed to mention another foible -- he promised not to run this time...."

April 25, 1997 Column

Zeroing in on Zuniga

Place 5 CandidatesTarget the Man With the Money

"...chicken, but outside, a keg of Shiner held the promise of an evening still young...."

April 18, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Reading Aloud

SXSW 97 Spoken Word Showcases

"...Jim Carroll, Bajema was once a gifted athlete whose promise of professional glory was sidetracked when he started running..."

March 14, 1997 Books Feature by Phil West

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