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The 'Chronicle' Sells Out, Again; Go Ahead, Lament Us; Table of Contents Not Useful on Page 4; Envision a Correct Map; Fair Reporting on Police

"...the Chronicle is so vocal in opposition to an ordinance getting smoke out of the bars. Gee, I wonder..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Column

Wal-Mart, Lowe's, and Their Friends and Foes

Big-box battles from South Austin to Lakeway

"...boards and commissions to weigh in on a proposed ordinance limiting the size of retail buildings in the sensitive..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sunset vs. Goliath

Tiny Sunset Valley defends the aquifer -- but could use a little neighborly help

"...crank down the windows and set off on a tour of this little speck of a town, where donkeys..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lowe's, Austin, and HB 1204: Who's Got the Cards?

Are Austin's hands tied on another land-use battle over the aquifer?

"...Valley assumption then was that Austin would enforce its Save Our Springs water-quality ordinance and cap the development at..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

No Worries for Wal-Mart? Not So Fast

"...Then came the threat of a lawsuit from the Save Barton Creek Association, which would have challenged the city's..."

Oct. 10, 2003 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

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Forget the little boxes -- it's the big boxes we need to knock down

"...It writes itself. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Enjoy your evening...."

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

The Wal-Mart War

Citizens continue to battle the Beast of Bentonville on several Southside fronts

"...Wal-Mart. The neighborhood association's proposed conditional overlays -- no 24-hour operation, for example -- would essentially kill off any..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond.

"...-- get them before they get us." -- Yes, our American president, George W. Bush, speaking at a fundraiser..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Here a Box, There a Box, Everywhere a Big Box

One Lowe's, two Wal-Marts, and three sets of angry Southside citizens

"..."In order to preserve the quality of life our community is accustomed to, it is important to change..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Slusher: Go Slow on Lowe's

"...of compliance with the impervious cover limits of the Save Our Springs Ordinance...."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lowe's Offers City a Deal

The big-box retailer makes an "SOS-equivalent" proposal for its project over the aquifer.

"...big-box retail project on Brodie Lane in the Barton Springs recharge zone. "Even though not required by law, [the..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...like that, then you have too much time on your hands. You should either focus on helping others or..."

July 25, 2003 Column

Naked City

Two cities. Two mayors. Two big ugly stores. One aquifer.

"...corner of MoPac and Slaughter Lane in the Barton Springs Recharge Zone. With an impervious cover level of 51%..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...note: The City Council's Thursday meetings now convene two hours earlier, at 10am. Citizens communication opens at noon, not..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Battle of the Big Box

Enviros and Southwest neighbors find a common cause: fighting Wal-Mart and its plans for a Supercenter on the aquifer

"...Supercenter planned for a 29-acre tract in the Barton Springs Recharge Zone. Moderating the proceedings was former Mayor Frank..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Austin Stories

"...Did we say smoking ordinance? The political newsletter In Fact Daily reported Wednesday that..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines

"...17 meeting will start the official Kill the Smoking Ordinance countdown. Watch this space next week...."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

County Goes Slow on Lowe's

"...Shudde Fath to Lowe's: "Get off of our watershed and find another location." The stern words of..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Austin Stories

"...and driveways, mandated trip-reduction programs for major employers, and discouraging use of drive-through facilities on ozone action days. The..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Austin Stories

"...death. Huffman said she called the department "as a courtesy" so that Coffey would be aware of what was..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature

Austin @ Large: The Big Mac Attack

The landslide victory of Brewster McCracken may have significantly mixed messages.

"...than 100 votes; this time she only won by four points and only pulled 100-vote margins in five boxes...."

June 13, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...have only been in the Austin area for almost four months now. I consider myself socially and fiscally conservative,..."

June 13, 2003 Column

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...bills passed (or failed to pass) in the final hours. All bills enacted by the Legislature remain subject to..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

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"...to vote, right?) we want them to know why our organizations, the Save Our Springs PAC and the Austin..."

June 6, 2003 Column

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Happenings

"...of the Congress Avenue Bridge and turn west at Fourth Street. At Fiesta Gardens, a women's dance gets under..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Domain of Wal-Mart

"...corner of MoPac and Slaughter Lane, within the Barton Springs Recharge Zone but grandfathered since 1996 with an exemption..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Headlines

"...to regulate ground-water quality -- superseding not only Austin's Save Our Springs Ordinance but local laws throughout the region...."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...and Patrick Goetz for having the energy, time, and courage to choose bikes as their mode of transportation. I..."

May 30, 2003 Column

Wal-Mart or No, Council Defers to Endeavor's Domain

Only Daryl Slusher votes against the city's $37 million tax rebate for a North Austin "urban village."

"...whose firmly delivered "no" marked the end of the three-hour hearing on the proposed 42-acre, $130 million project at..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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