The Road to Rail

Can light rail in Austin work well with Smart Growth?

"...you're giving the grandkids is not free-flowing traffic and country-fresh air. Even if light rail succeeds in Austin beyond..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Texas Turnpike Authority changes its position on SH 130; Max Nofziger has joined the anti-light rail campaign; Father Bill Elliott is not resigning, he's being forced out against his wishes; University of Texas makes another selection of short-listed architects for the Blanton Museum; Renetta Armadour is leaving OutYouth.

"...There was smiling and handshaking all around this week when the Texas Turnpike Authority..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Mayor Kirk Watson announces a transportation plan with something for everyone.

"...Mayor Kirk Watson finally showed everyone his tool box. And it's bulging...."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Roadblock

"...may complicate matters further. The Hays County Water Planning Partnership, an organization that formed around the battle to stop..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Take Five

In the Place 5 Race, Activism Is the Operative Word

"...means that for the first time, come what may, fresh blood will be injected into a council on which..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Postmarks

Readers take us (and each other) to task over mistaken identites and misguided ideas.

"...Count Down..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Column

Page Two

Don't be afraid of State Highway 130.

"...Read Mike Clark-Madison's piece on SH 130 in this issue. Whether or not this road..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

SH 130 toll road secures funding

"...SH 130 is a step closer to becoming a reality...."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Light Headed?

What Commuters Want

"...to implement more than one (if anything is being shoved down our throats by Capital Metro, it's this multi-modal..."

July 23, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Independence Day

"...mind that once you get past the admittedly breathtaking shots of our national landmarks being turned into kindling, the..."

July 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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

Controversial $1M+ McKinsey Homelessness Study Canceled

Mayor doesn’t “believe anyone has been misled”

"...As of Wednesday, Feb. 21, city staff expected to..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rolling Stone and Maker of Poo~Pourri Partner for Shits and Giggles at SXSW

Activation includes 30-foot-tall giant poo in Downtown Austin

"...Brought together by their shared ownership, Rolling Stone holders Penske Media Corporation acquired a..."

Feb. 14, 2024 SXSW Post by Miranda Garza

Slamdance Interview: Chris Jericho Takes The Death Tour

Wrestling GOAT on his new role as documentarian

"...[inset-1-right]These shows are nothing like when Jericho appeared in front of..."

Jan. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the Austin-shot Song to Song and his directorial debut, Lost River...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...several substantial and aggressive anti-immigrant bills. Senate Bill 4 – the racial profiling law set to go into effect..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature

JuiceLand Expands, Wax Myrtle’s Prepares to Close, the Museum of Ice Cream Goes Pink, Oseyo Debuts a Fantastic Brunch, Garbo’s Welcomes Santa Claus, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...smoothies, and a plant-based menu, has opened their newest shop at Ben White & I-35 (600 E. Ben White..."

Dec. 13, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips: Nativity Exhibit, Port Lavaca

Travel around the world through a Port Lavaca collection of Nativity scenes

"...Port Lavaca mixes religion, art, and culture in a show of family traditions that crosses boundaries...."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...of beer over its flavor. Taste mattered. The beer shelves reflected the creative whims of brewers: oatmeal coffee porters,..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Day Trips: Mission Dolores, San Augustine

East Texas historic site remembers an outpost of the Spanish empire

"...Mission Dolores was one of the most important Spanish missions in Texas for nearly 50 years. Today it's..."

July 28, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Common Law

TxDOT is expanding I-35 and taking my property

"...miles through Central Austin from U.S. 290 East to SH 71/Ben White...."

June 9, 2023 Column by Luke Ellis

TCEQ OKs Rock and Concrete Crushing Cluster in East Austin

Meanwhile, Lege may make it harder for residents with health concerns to weigh in

"...bend of the Colorado River between U.S. 183 and SH 45, is currently a collection of dusty roads for..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Plans New Emergency Homeless Shelter, But Without Much Community Input

A Southeast Austin warehouse will soon become a shelter

"...As Austin struggles to provide enough emergency shelter beds for the thousands of people living without shelter..."

May 12, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

What State Police Patrolling Austin Means

Send in the troopers

"...Public Safety troopers to patrol Austin was a threat – not the beginning of a welcomed partnership. On Oct...."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: It’s Mayor Wonderful’s Life

Look at all this sh*t getting done! Watson brings political chops back to City Hall.

"...Colorado River Authority in what proved to be a short-term gig from which he moved to Seton Healthcare, back..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

2023 Good Food Award Finalists Announced

Austin and Central Texas purveyors make a strong showing

"...marks the thirteenth year of the Good Food Awards, established by the Good Food Foundation to celebrate and support..."

Jan. 11, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Hays Project Threatens Aquifer, Pressures Small Town

Wading through MUD-dy waters

"...Commons, a 271-unit housing development at the intersection of SH 45 SW and FM 1626, would more than double..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: Democracy by Other Means

Contemplating our resistance as Ken Paxton wears out everybody’s welcome

"...first issue of last year, Kevin Curtin and I published our long-gestating recap of the curious relationship between Texas..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large – Texas: Still Broken, Still Sad

Abbott stays one step ahead of the mob amid Lone Star and Uvalde fallout

"...Some filmmaker – David O. Russell, Adam McKay, one of our local..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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