Hell Hath No Fury

Former friends become bitter foes in the Place 1 race.

"...running against an old friend, while Slusher, a former journalist, was running against an incumbent he used to regularly..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Jesus Garza goes out on top, but not necessarily to universal acclaim.

"...a transition," says Bill Bunch, executive director of the Save Our Springs Alliance. "In the early Watson years, the..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Commissioners in the Spotlight

Candidates line up for county commissioner seats.

"...This election cycle has four commissioners' seats up for grabs. While three Democratic incumbents..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Negotiations continue on a bill that would create a special taxing district for land owned by Gary Bradley southwest of Austin; environmentalists and others who oppose such a district cry foul.

"...meeting to discuss the legislation, others -- including the Save Our Springs Alliance, which opposes any legislation creating a..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Contrary to popular belief, Vignette Corp. isn't making improvements near its future downtown location out of the goodness of its heart; rather, it's being subsidized by the city.

"...One source familiar with the negotiations said the $25 million figure..."

Nov. 24, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

RomaDesign Group prepares to present its revised redevelopment plan for Robert Mueller Airport to theCity Council; now the ex-airport just needs some tenants.

"...the new streets through the site were at least four lanes wide; the new version includes only one four-lane..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Robin Rather, Brigid Shea, Mary Arnold leave the SOS board; Town Lake park tree not 300 yeears old after all.

"...set of events has started to unfold within the Save Our Springs Alliance. Two key players -- SOS chair..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...her environmental roots as the executive director of the Save Our Springs Alliance. After leaving her battle-weary city council..."

Feb. 21, 1997 News Feature

Election Ticker: Democracy, Dollars

Austinites for Progressive Reform, opposition PACs report campaign finances

"...groups (including Clean Water Action, the Sierra Club, and Save Our Springs Alliance) that came out against the strong..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Point Austin: Greens vs. Greens

Charter election rhetoric begins rising all around

"...intended, would neither protect the Edwards Aquifer and Barton Springs, nor make city government effectively more "open" to the..."

March 31, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...See "1 Man 'n' 1 Women 4 Ever" for your weekly moral values update...."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hospital District Campaign Ready to Roll

Backers and opponents gear up for a May 15 vote on a Travis Co. health care taxing district

"...College trustees and for the board of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, along with a city proposition allowing..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Wal-Mart, Always

The mayor's rebate idea bombs as foes contemplate dragging the Beast into court.

"...The Save Barton Creek Association and neighborhood groups are set to..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

From Austin to Travis County -- With $$$$$$

Travis County's upcoming bond election asks mostly urban voters to fund suburban sprawl.

"...fervor died down considerably last week after the Commissioners Court removed the most volatile proposition from the ballot: to..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

CSC: It's a Good Thing

"...Dear Mr. Black, We find your editorial ["Page Two," Vol.18, No.30] about the city's CSC..."

April 2, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...buildings, and to expand the Terrazas, Carver, and Spicewood Springs branches. The Commission's recommendations -- which include a request..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...$1,000 on last year's Penn State game and "let your bet ride through the next seven Texas games, today..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Todd and the city legal staff settled out of court, agreeing to pay Hadden's attorney, Jim Harrington of the..."

Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature

Then There's This: Waste Over the Aquifer

With settlement, city must now support treatment plant in recharge zone

"...on a segment of the aquifer that feeds Barton Springs Pool, the Save Our Springs Alli­ance is left to..."

Sept. 13, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Pollution Runoff at AMD?

SOS asks Counil to consider stop work order at the AMD site.

"...Colin Clark at Save Our Springs CC'd us on the following letter he..."

March 29, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Anger at Water Plant Plan Boils Over

City planners and residents at odds over future use of Guerrero Park

"...week, speakers from across Austin gushed frustration for nearly four solid hours at a special called Parks and Recreation..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the article, was provided to the Chronicle by unnamed sources. The Austin Police Department is unable to provide details..."

July 23, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and we urge voters Saturday to reject the issue. Our organization supports and appreciates firefighters generally, but not the..."

May 14, 2004 Column

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Speaking of mall projects, the Save Our Springs Alliance filed suit Monday against the Village..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...as the church's religious freedom under federal law. The court did not rule on the merits of those claims,..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Manager Jesus Garza sent out pink slips to AMN's four full-time staffers, noting that although the budget is "contingent..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Feature

Another Movie About People Wreaking Havoc on the Earth

"...wreaking havoc on Mother Earth” [“You Do It to Yourself, and That's What Really Hurts,” Screens, April 18]. You..."

May 5, 2008 Postmarks

Magic Time

Oh, the sights you'll see at First Night Austin

"...starts at 3pm on Monday, Dec. 31, with three hours of events geared toward families, followed by a parade..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Props. 1 & 2 Supporters Lick Wounds, Ponder New Strategies

Bunch and Maxey admit strategic failures

"...urgency we perceived in the immediate threats to Barton Springs did not justify bypassing a more inclusive process," he..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Beside the Point

The tentative bond election starts solidifying this week

"...to have a problem with inopportunely placed proclamations – our top-secret insider files still rustle at the mention of..."

May 19, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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