Election Results: Austin Can Save Itself, Thanks

Pro-policing GOP-aligned campaigners crash into city’s fiscal reality on Election Day

"...of the city's tax-supported General Fund, which pays for parks, libraries, and public health as well as fire and..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines

News of the week, short and sweet

"...decision on a proposed disc golf course next to Roy G. Guerrero Park is making its way through boards..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature

Council Notes

What's ahead for this week's City Council meeting

"...the proposed relocation of Green Water Treatment Plant to Roy G. Guerrero Park, has been seized upon by proposition..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...since May – governing permitting, safety requirements, storage and parking standards, as well as city access to travel, incident,..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Election Notes: It’s a Family Affair ... Again

Susana Almanza's back in D3, and Ann Kitchen has an opponent

"...criticized him for "want[ing] to give away our public parkland at Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park," for the potential..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Commissioner Pct. 4: Leadership in a Left-Out Area

Can Susanna Woody dethrone Margaret Gómez?

"...against a Major League Soccer stadium being built in Roy G. Guerrero Park, but their positions differ more when..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Conservation: How We're Doing

A progress report on the city's water-saving initiatives

"...of reclaimed-water use at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport) and the Parks & Recreation Department (on a reclaimed-water main at Roy..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Top 10 Local Stories: From bonds to boobs

"...as Green. A brief staff run at the Eastside Roy G. Guerrero Park was shot down by logistics and..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Happenings

"...the massive Barton Creek PUD project that threatened to destroy the springs. That marathon meeting kicked off the SOS..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Another Urban Desert?

"...with Austin Filter Systems to begin work on developing Roy G. Guerrero River Park. This project is part of..."

Dec. 22, 2009 Postmarks

No Discs, No Pease

City to move disc golf course from Pease

"...announced the eventual shutdown of the course at Pease Park, along Lamar Boule­vard. A favorite of disc golfers for..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Mark Fagan

Disc Golf Face-Off Moves East

Opponents say disc golf would destroy nature preserve

"...public spaces was between disc golfers and the city's Parks and Recreation Department. Now, the golfers and PARD have..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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

"...Mueller to be more oriented toward mass transit. Hyde Park also has many urbanist features, although it has too..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 30-Jan. 6

"...TREE RECYCLING Bring your tree (minus decorations) to Zilker Park (2100 Barton Springs Rd., follow the signs to the..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Column

Water Parks, Swimming Holes, and More Options to Keep You Cool

Beat the heat with these H2Options

"...to choose from. From floating obstacle courses to nude parks and scenic swimming holes, we’ve gathered all the fun..."

July 18, 2018 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

8 of Austin's Best Natural Springs and Swimming Holes

In and around town, keep cool all summer long

"...– ranges from $2 to $9. McKinney Falls State Park..."

May 17, 2019 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Naked City

Nonprofit director vows to continue promoting green space

"...Ted Siff has resigned from the Austin Parks Foundation to return to his publishing roots, a profession..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Waterloo Disc Golf Club Very Dissatisfied With the City

"...promises, backroom decisions, and an emerging policy of converting parkland to preserves. Early last year, we were told by..."

April 5, 2011 Postmarks

Readers Poll

"...HONORABLE MENTIONSam's, Stubb's, Green MesquiteBEST FRENCH FRIESHyde Park Bar & GrillRUNNERS-UPMcDonald's, Hut's Hamburgers..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Lawsuit and Untapped Locations Add to Soccer Drama

Many balls in play for the Columbus Crew

"...specifying any area. So for now, especially after the Parks and Recreation Board's unanimous vote last week against placing..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top 10 Environmental Stories

An oil spill and a water treatment plant top the list

"...10) DISC-O INFERNO Citing environmental damage, the Parks and Recreation Department closed the longtime disc golf course..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Mayor's Race Contribution & Expenditure Reports

"...home builder Chris Heidrick, $1,000; Doug Connolly, $1,000; Cedar Park builders Todd and Mike McLemore, $1,000; Irving developer J...."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Holiday Rambles

Here's a list for exploring Austin's precious parkland

"...friend, and take an energetic ramble through a nearby park or preserve. Where allowed, take along a picnic, the..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

The Changing Face of Downtown

"...center), Fleming's Prime Steak House & Wine Bar, and Roy's Restaurant, a Hawaii-based restaurant that touts a "Euro-Asian" menu.C1b..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature

Naked City

"...12, Gov. Rick Perry announced the appointment of Galena Park ISD Superintendent Shirley Neeley as the first female Texas..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Hall Hustle: Small Council, Huge Agenda

Maybe they could use a few more members after all ...

"...(in a joint venture with Round Rock and Cedar Park) Brushy Creek's regional wastewater system from the Lower Colorado..."

July 24, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Keynote speakers will include artist Amalia Mesa-Bains, dancer Rosa Guerrero, Latino USA Radio editor Maria Elilia Martin, and many..."

March 20, 1998 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the Propositions on the November Ballot

November 2021 Statewide General Election and City of Austin Special Election

"...city-owned parcel on S. Lakeshore Boulevard (home to the Parks and Recreation Department's maintenance yard) was designated as public..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

City Hall Hustle: The Lure of Rainey Street

Bars, cars, and teeny tiny homes

"...for the permit once related issues on Rainey – parking, pedestrian safety, and more – had been met, promising..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 1/27/11

Agenda highlights from today's council meeting

"...recommendations on how to address pedestrian safety, congestion, and parking issues in the Rainey Street District while continuing to..."

Jan. 27, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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