Governing Post-Boom Austin

Now that the lawsuits are over, we hope the council campaigns will turn to issues.

"...hearts and minds of Austin voters, far from the shadow of City Hall and the courthouse?..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements

March 12 primary

"...Railroad Commissioner (Dem): Sherry Boyles..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature

Endorsements: March 12 Primary

"...Railroad Commissioner (Dem): Sherry Boyles..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Endorsements

"...an extremely conservative, business-dominated city. But he has the leadership skills to reach beyond the party's comfortable constituencies and..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature

Nov. 6 Election: Ballot Summary

"...Mayor of Austin..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature

Nov. 6 Election: Ballot Summary

"...Mayor of Austin..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature

Naked City

News shorts

"...No More Waterloo..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

A proposed bond package to lengthen roads draws support from business lobbyists but opposition from environmentalists and local Democrats.

"...the $250 million question for the commissioners is: What should we do with the citizens bond committee's bond package..."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

A roundup of local news, rumors, and factoids from around Austin

"...Jail Fails -- Again..."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

The City Council moves forward with Austin's regional transportation plan, but assures neighbors of road-widening projects proposed in the plan that they, not the state of Texas, have the authority to decide what gets built and when.

"...Caution: Wide Road Ahead..."

June 15, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

The City Council puts off plans to approve an appropriation to extend the northern portion of MoPac, buying time to discuss a more controversial project: the proposed expansion of the freeway through several central Austin neighborhoods.

"...Narrow Is the Way?..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Villa Muse

Villa Muse still weighing its options

"..."extremely consistent with our visions of the [State Highway 130] development corridor." However, she points out, releasing the development..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Congress for New Urbanism

"...work through the Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment – a campaign that Prince Charles noted he's "conducted in..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Republican Lite?Dear Editor,..."

March 3, 2006 Column

Rail Revival?

Proposed Austin-San Antonio rail line could take commuters all the way from Georgetown to downtown San Antonio on a Union Pacific freight corridor with 15 stops

"...people and could be funded entirely as a public-private partnership between the rail district and developers around the rail..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"I'm flattered at the possibility of..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin @ Large: Switching Tracks

The Union Pacific offer to move east symbolizes a new era in regional transportation politics

"...is in the way – the nation's largest railroad should, ideally, run its trains somewhere else, so that we..."

April 9, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Headlines..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The sluggish transportation beat picks up speed and energy after the election.

"...completed his yearlong march on the Travis Co. courthouse, cashing in the political capital he's accrued in about 15..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

What's My Line?

Tracking the Freight Rail vs.Commuter Rail Debate

"...photograph by Shadrock Roberts..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Page Two

"...to the zealots. Or so goes the radio talk show analysis. Let me throw out a ridiculous notion -..."

May 15, 1998 Column by Louis Black

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Staples at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, N.J. – billed as “in the birthplace of America,” as Philly..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Tesla Updates Travis County on Community Investments, “Ecological Paradise” Progress

Massive workforce development, still no data on water usage

"...workforce, much to the approval of commissioners. Commissioner Brigid Shea noted that “some people aren't really all that excited..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Extra Enforcement Planned to Bring Down Traffic Deaths

Cars kill people

"...high rate of traffic deaths and injuries, the Austin Trans­portation Department and Austin Police Department plan to collaborate to..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Growing Program Creates Green Jobs, Maintains Underserved Parks

Building a sustainable future

"...privet, a small tree with glossy green leaves and dark-purplish berries. It may look pretty – in fact, people..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Eastern Crescent’s Path to Get Past Pandemic Is Rough

Finding a way out proves elusive for East Austin and beyond

"...Austin's coronavirus tunnel. But that proverbial light is not shining brightly on everyone...."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

New Transit Agency Takes Command of Project Connect

Let's get rolling!

"...From Election Day on Nov. 3 to Inaug­u­ra­tion Day on Jan. 20, the transition to a new..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Tesla “Gigafactory” Is Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Cybertruck manufacturing plant promises thousands of new jobs, tax revenue for Travis County

"...Following weeks of fiscal courtship between the Travis County Com­mis­sioners Court and Tesla, Elon..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice: Voting by Mail? Better Act Fast.

Plus: $$ for Tesla, Threadgill’s auction & more

"...the talk and legal wrangling over voting by mail – wham! – the time is upon us, and if..."

June 26, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...last week. The baby was reunited with family on Mon­day as Austin held a candlelight vigil. Broussard's funeral will..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature

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