Austin at Large: Brightness on the Edge of Town

Samsung’s Taylor expansion lights up needs, opportunities in the Eastern Crescent

"...announcement last month that it would build its next semiconductor manufacturing facility in what is now a bunch of..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Samsung-Adjacent Affordable Housing Complex Is Probably Not Cheap Enough for Factory Workers

What does “affordable” really mean?

"...A new affordable housing development adjacent to the massive Samsung chip factory will bring 537 units to Northeast Austin..."

Oct. 16, 2023 News Post by Mae Lackey

Samsung Spill Kills Off Aquatic Life Near Harris Branch

Up to 763,000 gallons of acidic waste discharged into Harris Branch Creek tributary

"...over a period of more than 100 days, the Samsung Austin Semiconductor facility discharged up to 763,000 gallons of..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Point Austin: Samsung's Domain

The city eagerly raises the corporate incentive flag, and we're all expected to salute

"...the proposed "Economic Development Agreement" between the city of Austin and Samsung Austin Semiconductor, L.L.C. (most recent available draft..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Samsung Invests $3.6 Billion

Austin gets biggest foreign investment in the U.S.

"...and City Manager Marc Ott announced this morning that Samsung Electronics is expanding its Austin operations in a big..."

June 9, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Austin: “Strong, Unique, and Special”

“State of the City” emphasizes change, permanence, independence

"...Mayor Steve Adler, and the predictably upbeat speech declared Austin “strong,” “weird,” and “creative.” The capacity crowd was friendly..."

Jan. 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Free Money!

The city is broke, so why are we giving candy to corporate strangers?

"...that whenever a local leader starts talking about how Austin is, or was, "sleepy," you should wake up. (It's..."

July 2, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Jobs to Go

The sunny side of the state's assault on social services

"...And in Austin, if they're really lucky, they'll soon be able to..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Travis County Allows Mystery (Samsung?) Project to Seek Tax Incentives

Say yes to the ... Silicon Silver?

"...have reported on widespread suspicions that "Silicon Silver" is Samsung Semicon­duct­or's proposed massive new chipmaking plant; a county official..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood

Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.

"...Austinites remember the big floods – the expanding, treacherous storms..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Solar Celebrity HelioVolt Lands in Austin

Darling of international renewable energy circles to build its first solar-manufacturing plant here

"...Austin's race to become the clean-energy capital of the nation..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Austin Index

"...sales generated for every 100 new jobs created in Austin: 4..."

March 20, 1998 News Feature

News Roundup: Marriage (In)equality, Buehler, and the Mayor

Paxton vs. true love; Buehler civil suit dismissed; and more

"...continues his fight against the wedded bliss of two Austin women; a judge throws out activist Antonio Buehler's civil..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Wanted: High-Tech Labor, Will Train

Will a Tight Labor Market Short Circuit Austin's High-Tech Industry?

"...Motorola, Advanced Micro Devices, and other high-tech manufacturers in Austin are not cheering for Samsung to locate here. Why?..."

Aug. 11, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

Do the Right Thing

"...Robert Bryce about the old Industrial Waste site at Austin Community Landfill ["Environs," Vol.17, No.27] seemed to miss the..."

March 27, 1998 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Thu.-Fri., Nov. 25-26, in observance of Thanksgiving, including all Austin Public Library locations. Additionally, all trash, recycling, and compost..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature

Council: No Rest for the Weary

Zoning debates dominate the meeting that nearly never was

"...bibs. Consider just these four Items: Pilot Knob PUD, Austin Oaks PUD, Champion Tract, and the Grove PUD. If..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "With our recovering economy, we..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Passes Protections for Central, Eastside Creeks

Pollution, erosion, and development safeguards included

"...to protect streams and creeks in Central and East Austin from mounting threats of pollution. Those areas are in..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Building a Path to Literacy

Educators and nonprofits work to close the achievement gap in Dove Springs

"...will ever suffice to describe Dove Springs, the Southeast Austin neighborhood where I grew up, but here are a..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...will be fenced off and made inaccessible to the Austin taxpayers shelling out the $13 million to pay for..."

July 4, 1997 News Feature

Council Preview: City Finds $15 Million to Help Struggling Businesses

Three programs designed to assist economic sectors forced to close early in the pandemic

"...presented today follows the unanimous passage of the Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES) resolution on Sept. 17. Council..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

"...On a cheerier note, Austin cyclists received an early Christmas present from the feds..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Home-Grown Workers

Is Austin's Job Boom Trickling Down to the People?

"...Rowan at Texas Workforce Center photograph by John Anderson Austin's reputation as a high-tech hot spot invokes glamorous images..."

March 27, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...the City Address before the Real Estate Council of Austin today. Reprinted below is the full text...."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...didn't have enough empty office buildings in our midst, Austin's supersaturated market is poised to become extra-supersaturated by the..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature

Drought? What Drought?

"...Because the chip-making process requires massive volumes of water, Austin semiconductor companies (in bold below) rank among the city..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

News Roundup: Buehler, Bikes, & Uber

Uber hates City Council; bicyclists love it

"...battles City Council for the hearts and minds of Austin residents; charges against activist Antonio Buehler are dropped (again);..."

Nov. 16, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines

"...• Don't drink or breathe. Austin's severe drought hit another dry benchmark this week, as..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature

Wasn't It FABulous?

Economic and environmental consequences of high tech plant closings are potentially grim.

"...One balmy evening in early October, Austin entrepreneur Gary Hoover stood in a Northwest Austin bookstore..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

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