The Grinch That Stole Oak Hill

Texas Department of Transportation releases environmental report on the agency's plans for the intersection of U.S. 290 West and Texas 71

"...on the agency's plans for what it calls the Oak Hill Parkway and most of us call "the Y":..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Opinion: Oak Hill Road Plan Is Taxpayer Abuse

The argument against TxDOT's plan for a freeway flyover at the intersection of U.S. 290 and Texas 71

"...Department of Transportation can make the historic community of Oak Hill into roadkill...."

Sept. 17, 2021 Column by Carol Cespedes

With Little Enthusiasm, City OKs Opting Into Oak Hill Parkway Project

Plus more items from City Council's first substantive meeting of the year

"...Transportation's latest plans to overhaul the traffic-choked Y at Oak Hill...."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Oak Hill Redevelopment: Varying visions for town center

Concept of town center node in Oak Hill looks like it's getting tougher - not easier - as city's neighborhood plan progresses

"...The concept of a town center node in Oak Hill looks like it's getting tougher – not easier..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Dine Out at Jack Allen's Kitchen to Save a Heritage Oak

Oak Hill eatery will donate proceeds if you mention saving the tree

"...once rested in the shade of this and other oaks in Oak Hill's Becket Grove, watering their horses in..."

Dec. 30, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Article on Oak Hills Redevelopment Is Off-Base

"...Dear Editor, Kimberly Reeves’ article on Oak Hill Redevelopment has some errors [“Oak Hill Redevelopment: Varying..."

July 3, 2007 Postmarks

Hill Country Compendium

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood has been scouting the Hill Country looking for all the new bed & breakfasts, restaurants, and other interesting places she can find.

"...be busy ones in Central Texas, with the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival taking place this weekend..."

April 7, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...This friendly little hillside joint overlooking Hwy. 71 next door to R.O.'s Outpost..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...This friendly little hillside joint overlooking Hwy. 71 next door to R.O.'s Outpost..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...FredericksburgRose Hill Manor, A Country Inn (25) 2614 Upper Albert Rd.,..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide Update

"...published our "Guide to Food and Wine in the Hill Country" (Vol. 17, No. 30, April 3, 1998), we..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Food Feature

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...The Hilltop Cafe (29)..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Hill Country Militia

Grassroots homesteaders tighten ranks to fight urban encroachment

"...In the hills outside San Antonio, we may be about to find..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Greg Harman

Parkway or Super Highway?

Proposed TxDOT design could force residents out, uproot historic trees

"...Oak Hill residents are gearing up to fight Texas Department..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Public Notice: Trade-Offs and Throughput

Oak Hill tree removal halted; Project Connect “15%” done

"...The oaks in Oak Hill got a reprieve last week, as..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Election Notes

Prop. 2 will shape the way the area develops at a time when the community is trying to decide for itself what sort of neighborhood it wants to be

"...galore – and that's all before you get to Oak Hill, where things are really personal...."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Public Notice: More to Be Thankful For

An overdue (if tentative) win in Southwest Austin

"...The Save Barton Creek Association says they've "scored a major victory"..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Watershed Redo

How redevelopment can save the springs ... or not

"...a newly designed ordinance that would amend the 1992 Save Our Springs Ordinance. It would apply to nearly 700..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...Cannon and U.S. 290/Texas 71 through the Y in Oak Hill. Now, you may not have realized that these..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council Supports High School Program to Aid "Bleeding Emergencies"

The dais endorses life-saving program Stop the Bleed

"...The Austin City Council endorsed bringing the life-saving program..."

Feb. 13, 2019 News Post by Alex Puente

Wildflower Commons

The Politics of Postponement

"...dedicated open space, has stirred organized opposition from the Save Our Springs Alliance and other environmentalists. The council action..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Y Not?

The battle over AMD's move to Lantana is a one-tract skirmish in a larger war over the uncertain future of Central Texas

"...Locals call it "The Y": the congested intersection in Oak Hill where Highway 71 branches off from 290 West..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Neighbors and Green Advocates Slow TxDOT’s Roll

“Parkway” no more?

"...Barton Springs Conservancy, Clean Water Action, Environment Texas, and Save Our Springs Alliance, have adopted trees in Southwest Austin..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Cease-Fire Ends in Southwest Road Wars

Environmentalists charge that Daugherty has been working backroom deals for southwest roads

"...put him at odds with groups such as the Save Our Springs Alliance and Hill Country Alliance. Still, Daugherty..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

'Y' Can't We Be Friends?

The Fix290 Coalition provides a test case for highway and community compatibility

"...this latter category. Fix290, a loose umbrella group of Oak Hill residents, local environmentalists, and toll opponents, wants to..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...34-year-old subdivision only one mile from the Y in Oak Hill, in a house on 1 acre that existed..."

July 1, 2005 Column

Taming the 12-Lane Monster

Task Force Finalizing Plan to Limit Environmental Damage From Aquifer Freeway

"...traffic from this massive US 290/Loop 360 Interchange through Oak Hillphotograph by Jana Birchum Oak Hill restaurant owner Rocky..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...and attracting the Texas Rangers baseball team. -- G.M. Save Our Alleys The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA) took..."

June 28, 1996 News Feature

The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...the 1986 Compre­hensive Watersheds Ordinance, under the acronym SOS: "Save Our Springs." Council enacts a four-month moratorium on new..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...Stratus Properties, a big fight may be inevitable. The Save Our Springs Alliance, lead opponent in a coalition opposed..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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