Unstable Element

Are Austin's water fluoridation policies dangerous? It depends who you ask.

"...it's hard to single one thing out. But I started hearing a little bit here, a little bit there,..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

AE's Coal Conundrum

Energy planners and the fight over Fayette

"...Task force member Cyrus Reed, conservation director of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, helped Sloan develop..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

When Does Toxic Become Too Toxic?

"...of reference Neil Carman, clean air director for the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, can readily use..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...management. Jennifer Walker, the water resources specialist for the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, praised the decision...."

April 17, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

"...tackle what Neil Carman, clean air program director for Sierra Club's Lone Star Chapter, has called a "toxic chemical..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature

Looks Like a Straus Waltz to House Speaker

With the help of House Democrats, San Antonio Republican locks up votes for speaker

"...With the 81st Legislature starting on Jan. 13, everyone expected the session to begin..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Thinking Beyond Coal

Coal mines are mucking up the environment, from the Appalachian mountains to the outskirts of Austin

"...are 11 new coal-burning power plants proposed for Texas alone, adding to the 36 already operating. Discussions of coal..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...influx of international musicians for the Festival will help jump-start the plan globally. For more info, e-mail paulthr@gmail.com. –..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature

No Christmas Present for Private Land-Purchasers?

School Land Board says will give National Park Service time to make offer on Christmas Mountains

"...as the commissioner," said Ken Kramer, director of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club. "There's a real..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

There Are Problems, but There Also Are Solutions

Aug. 13, 2007 Postmarks

Capitol Briefs

"...and acknowledgement of the environmental flow issue got gold stars from many in the audience. Environmental flows are those..."

March 9, 2007 News Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...LNG with gas instead of water. See www.gulfrestorationnetwork.org or www.sierraclub.org. – D.M...."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

FWS Punts Salamanders to TCEQ

Environmentalists decry shift in enforcement responsibility

"...a Barton Springs salamander in the flesh, you're not alone. It is, after all, endangered; it is also very..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

"Upset emissions" pose a not-so-nonroutine threat to air quality

"...defines upsets as "non-routine events, such as equipment breakdowns, startup, shutdown and maintenance, at industrial facilities that cause them..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

No Quiet on the Eastern Front

The choice for Place 2 presents two approaches to Eastside issues.

"...ally, and had been environmental justice director for the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, working specifically on..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Reclaiming the Land

"...takes over the park." Adds Brian Sybert of the Lone Star chapter of the Sierra Club: "At the federal..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Naked City

Mayoral and City Council candidates announce their intent to run for office.

"...Rather, Hill Country Conservancy Executive Director George Cofer, the Sierra Club's Lone Star Chapter director Ken Kramer, and SOS..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Sea turtle advocates say Gov. George W. Bush should do more to protect endangered species of turtles, many of which are indigenous to the Gulf Coast and are harmed by pollution and the shrimping industry.

"...going to do," she says. Brian Sybert of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club says that the..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Council Watch

Several prospective candidates are expressing an interest in running for the council seat Gus Garcia is vacating

"...that he would not seek re-election, the tributes have started to flow in. (A more thorough one was Arnold..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...year's city budget, at its Aug. 5 work session, starting at 9am. For more info on the upcoming election,..."

July 31, 1998 News Feature

God's Steward at the TNRCC

In Barry McBee's Environment, Politics and Religion Mix

"...Environmental Protection Agency. The first McBee occasionally goes it alone -- at least more often than either of his..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Fight of His Life

Are Ronney Reynolds' Mayoral Hopes on the Ropes?

"...Despite Watson's running start, however, political aficionados say it's too early to count..."

Dec. 6, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Postmarks

The Chronicle endorsements (or lack thereof) under fire.

"...met him, having only read his writings in The Sierran. I must say that they don't make him sound..."

May 5, 2000 Column

Naked City

"...Early voting on a variety of races and issues started yesterday and continues through Tuesday, May 11. Among the..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• On that note, early voting starts Monday, Oct. 23. Election Day is Nov. 7. Naked..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Austin Says, 'No, Thanks,' to Investing in New Nukes

City's decision based on an 'apolitical' financial risk analysis, Wynn says

"...in San Antonio did and help us build this bastard? ..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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