Disannex or Not?

Don Zimmerman hosts forum on disannexation for River Place

"...Following through on a campaign promise to aid certain River Place Municipal Utility District (MUD) residents in their quest..."

April 7, 2016 News Post by Nina Hernandez

The Road to 10-1 Ethics Charges Flying in D3 & D6

Where do Susana Almanza's donors work? Where does Jay Wiley live?

"...case of Susana Almanza's campaign finance reports. When the District 3 candidate first filed her July 15 report, she..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

10-1 Ticker...

Election updates!

"...of some public financing (i.e., in a run-off)... In District 3, Shaun Ireland's campaign has filed a complaint with..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...Brooks (Yates' mother).1983 City Council approves creation of four municipal utility districts to provide water and sewage service to..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

"...being called ugly by a frog." – Travis Co. District Attorney Ronnie Earle, on CBS's 60 Minutes on Sunday.Headlines•..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The LCRA Moves to Turn on the Tap

Future of Hill Country waits on Authority's decisions on water plan

"...We've all heard the arguments against expanding water utility service to environmentally sensitive areas west and southwest of..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The LCRA Means Business

Authority's Plans to Expand Threatens Austin's Control Over Growth

"...of Austin. In the boardroom of the Lower Colorado River Authority, backed by a panoramic series of windows overlooking..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Naked City

Residents and environmentalists want Western Travis development slowed

"...The Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors voted unanimously last Wednesday to..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...(a coalition of five unions) endorsed Gregg Knaupe for Place 3; however, one ACLC member, the Austin Association of..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

SOS Sues Over Stratus Plan

Stratus Properties plans to develop 1,253 acres in the Barton Springs watershed, but the Save Our Springs Alliance believes state law prohibits their lofty plans.

"...July, although the lawsuit, filed Monday in Travis County district court, may hold things in limbo until the fall...."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Getting Dumped On?

Todd, Goodman Lead Charge for Davenport MUD

"...Country Club decorates the southern bank of the Colorado River. Further up is a thick plateau of evergreens, here..."

March 21, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Westward Ho!

In-progress or proposed developments for near-western Hill Country rise overnight like so many toxic mushrooms

"...of green acres from Bee Cave to the Pedernales River are primed to become the next generation of concrete-and-asphalt..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...Conflict has been the overwhelming theme of District 6 Council Member Don Zim­merman's term. The software engineer..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Hays Water Fight Continues

While Senate approves water protections, another battle is on the horizon

"...the Trinity Aquifer they've worked so hard for, was placed on the calendar for action...."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...in my bundling proposal that the limits also be placed on professional services firms which are the non low-bid..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...had unanimously approved the creation of a special water district for the development and given the nod to City..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...the time, but I pressed through – overseeing the utility's water conservation, land conservation, climate and other environmental efforts..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 3-9

"...all-night council meeting that defeated the Barton Creek Public Utility District proposal and planted the seeds of the Save..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature

Off the Desk

"...Councilmember Jackie Goodman voted against outlawing sleeping in public places, while Mayor Bruce Todd, Gus Garcia, Max Nofziger, and..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Coal Hard Cash

Alcoa has applied for a mining application in Elgin, near Austin.

"...of wells in a huge swath from the Colorado River to the Brazos, endangering a whole way of life..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature

Best-Laid Plans

How does the patchwork of separate plans for the future of Central Texas fit together? No one knows.

"...can trace our history by following the course of rivers, roads, train tracks, and power lines since the early..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...students as economically disadvantaged, and the teachers' visits to places like the Harmon Road apartments makes painfully clear that..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Lone Justice

To Protect Resources, Judge Bunton Defies Politicians

"...Senior U.S. District Court Judge Lucius D. Bunton III can't run from..."

Sept. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Tunnel Vision

The New Waller Creek

"...destination -- has hit the table down at the Municipal Building...."

July 12, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the ECT belt – the redevelopment of Robert Mueller Municipal Airport – is likewise heating up discussions at City..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"..."I made a mistake," Enriquez said last week. The Place 5 candidate is completing coursework toward a degree at..."

March 21, 1997 News Feature