Shadows Over Bergstrom

The economic and security changes of the last two years set off ripples at Bergstrom Airport.

"...commitment to "local flavor" at Bergstrom will not be compromised. "I think the absence of chains and [presence of]..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Talking Trash

A huge garbage dump in northeast Travis County causes a stink with its neighbors.

"...near mountains of municipal waste deposited in three adjacent landfills, located between U.S. 290 East and Blue Goose and..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...early Seventies, I stumbled upon San Angel and Tom Gilliland ["Miguel and the Miracles," Feb. 8]. I went back..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

What's the Deal?

The Details in the City's Proposed Settlement With Stratus Properties Are the Fine Print in the Term Sheet.

"...units planned for "Section N," a large piece of land lying just north of Southwest Parkway, Stratus will contribute..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature

Postmarks

Post-election political rumblings , and Music Editor Raoul Hernandez takes it on the chin from Nina Simone fans.

"...Our entire block was pressured to sell out. The land developer promised to give my parents the money in..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Column

Postmarks

A point-counterpoint on Long Park development; Austin Music Network's bad move; and a call for a car-free council member.

"...The statement that the land has been "fenced off for 30 years" is also..."

April 7, 2000 Column

Blessed Deliverance

The Borderland, Bud Shrake's Latest Tall Tale

"...The Borderland: A Novel of Texasby Edwin Shrake..."

March 31, 2000 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...a seedy downtown and escaped to Town Lake park land to get away from the doomed dross of the..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Column

Council Watch

Travis Country residents battle with private school's placement of its athletic field

"...growth, the city had already planned to include Regents' land in an early 2000 annexation schedule, which also includes..."

Dec. 3, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Day Trips

The 150-year-old Landmark Inn in Castroville was designed to not distract from the natural beauty surrounding it.

"...The Landmark Inn in Castroville turns 150 years old this year..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Losing Our Lunch

"...Raoul Hernandez ["You Do Not Tear Down Landmarks," Vol.18, No.23] hit the nail on the head regarding..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

Ye Olde Can-Do Spirit

Libraries Branch Out

"...bond election. The council approved $1.79 million to buy land for three Austin Public Library branches: A new Montopolis..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

King Kirk

illustration by Doug Potter

"...for downtown -- two apartment complexes built on city land. No bidding process for the building contracts? No problem...."

Jan. 8, 1999 News Column

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...control on Williamson Creek -- have been needed, and promised, for years. They are not the problem, and to..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Warblers, Not Cars, on 2222

illustration by Doug Potter

"...Northwest Recreation Center's basketball court last Thursday was a land swap, of sorts, whereby the city wanted to sell..."

Aug. 1, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Neighborhood Soup

"...which point they become bona fide sections of the Land Development Code. Not everyone is convinced that means a..."

Aug. 1, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hancock Center, R.I.P.

Everything Old Is New Again at 41st & I-35

"...niche in River City history, not just as a landmark of commerce, or even of Central Austin, but as..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Like a Rose

The LCRA and Mark Rose: It's a Beautiful World

"...key role in the effort to create the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan...."

Nov. 24, 1995 News Feature

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...quarter million Model Ys annually, and Elon Musk has promised to build a publicly accessible "ecological paradise" around the..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: Canaries in the Shelter Line

Musicians are a useful proxy for the unmet housing needs in Austin neighborhoods

"...even though its ability to execute on what it's promised is not great. How We Live in Busytown..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Stupid Games, Ugly Prizes

With the lives of Austin’s unhoused poor at stake, the city prepares to do something

"...a new one to open sanctioned campsites on public land, already considered several times by Council. As you know..."

May 7, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Leans in Hard to Change TxDOT’s Mind on I-35

The road not taken

"...better conform with Austin's local consensus regarding mobility and land use, environmental protection, and social equity. Many want to..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

20 Years of Austin Studios

More than just soundstages: Looking back on the unique success of Austin Studios

"...capacity problem appeared. Bergstrom was actually located on city-owned land on long-term loan to the feds. They moved out,..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Next Austin Bust

Will it be bad? Can we be ready? Or should we not care?

"...don't think people appreciate to what extent attitudes around land use enable Austin," says Brian Kelsey, former economic development..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...to some of the party's most enduring members, who promised to use her decades of political experience to bring..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Imagine Austin With CodeNEXT

Draft two brings big changes, more questions

"...to code consultants and city staff responsible for the land use code overhaul, continues to reiterate much of the..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...the city can better address transportation issues in the Land Development Code rewrite. See the Mobility Prescription at www.austintexas.gov/codenext...."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Battle of the Bathroom Bigots

Austin's "bathroom bill" aims to protect rather than demonize trans residents

"...a massive social experiment," the suit reads. Paxton has promised to take the challenge all the way to the..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...An environmental advocate, Pool promised investment in "parks, pools, and libraries" while campaigning, and..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Parks, Wildlife, and Racism

Wardens recount longstanding, institutional discrimination against African-Americans at TP&W

"...the TP&W training academy from Austin to donated range land in Hamilton County, west of Waco. Black wardens say..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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