Council Recap: $15M in SAVES Funding for Venues, Child Care, Iconic Biz

Efforts to raid Convention Center reserves turned back

"...one-third exclusively available to music venues (Austin Music Venue Preservation Fund), one-third for childcare centers (Austin Childcare Provider Relief..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Music Workers Rally for Dedicated City Funding

Will Council reshape the SAVES Resolution at today’s meeting?

"...not something we’ve been hearing form the city or state. The ‘live music capital of the world’ is us...."

Sept. 17, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...times due to polluted water. One year later, real estate developer Gary Bradley started on his huge Circle C..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Austin's Pool System Will Collapse If We Don't Save It

Shall we dive in?

"...Jane Rivera, chair of the city's Parks and Recreation Board...."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Elgin Agrarian Community Promises Co-op Living on the Blackland Prairie

“It’s like an urban twist on traditional farming.”

"...combine sustainable agriculture, cooperative ownership and governance, and the preservation of local culture in one 24-acre parcel – if..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

This Is the Box We're In

Council doesn't have a budget, but they're cutting it nonetheless

"...Even should the challenge succeed, and the Appraisal Review Board conclude that the city is right and the appraisals..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Saving Rain Forests, From Austin to the Amazon

Nonprofit links people to people for a sustainable future

"...completely different. She ended up in Texas, worked in state government for a number of years, and then ran..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Rest of the Dais

The candidates and issues of Places 2, 5, and 6

"...On affordability and neighborhood issues, Martinez (with local and state officials) has championed an Eastside Homestead Preservation District, which..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Six-Card Stud

It's a wide-open Place 4 race

"...member, he hopes to sit on the Capital Metro board of directors...."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

How Green Grows My County?

'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands

"...to the river's simple charms. Life-vested governmental types like state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, former Travis Co. Commissioner Valerie Bristol,..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Back to the Trenches

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

"...than $21 million into a chunk of top-drawer real estate to build a state-of-the-art "green" office campus, a $230..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Another Slowdown on Rainey Street

Staff redevelopment plan hits a roadblock at the Design Commission

"...just studied Rainey but studied it to death. The state and fate of the neighborhood – a traditionally low-income,..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...the Ideal Village Development Cooperative of Austin, a governing board of sorts that integrated a business plan and some..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Condo Clash

The Gotham Has Neighbors Up in Arms

"...argument is more likely to dissolve into development vs. preservation controversies. At least that's how the public comment portion..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Downtown's Promise

"...In medieval Italy, the various city-states had to borrow their judges from other cities, because..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Heritage Tree Ordinance Takes Root

Tree lovers stand their ground – and win

"...hearing (preceded by months of being vetted by various boards and commissions), the council approved an ordinance creating the..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...public as to when the strike may start. Because state law forbids public agencies such as Capital Metro from..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...April 17. Emphasizing the property-tax reform mandated by the state Supreme Court, Perry said he wants the Lege "to..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...Fine Arts Houston, and even a stint on the board of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. She will..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin ISD Begins to Move Eastside High Schools

New Eastside Memorial campus breaks ground, and more school shuffling

"...stir among the district's Eastside communities. While on the board, former District 1 Trustee Ted Gor­don took issue with..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Convicted Killer Cites Inept Counsel

Arturo Diaz makes bid for new trial to avoid Sept. 26 execution date

"...What is in question is whether Diaz's trial and state habeas attorneys were so ineffective as to call into..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Crash-Scene Budget

The budget balances, and stitching is transparent

"...run. Lowering the rate might get the daily's editorial board off his back – although somewhat surprisingly, Sunday's Statesman..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 9 municipal election (early voting, April 27-May 5)

"...The Chronicle board discussion of the candidates even suggested an apt and..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...speak English to be a voter in the United States." – Congressman John Carter, R-Round Rock, quoted in the..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...sound green while not offending the road and real estate lobbies." Read the study at www.sustainlane.com. – Daniel Mottola..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...clout to point out what goes on in Texas state prisons and jails on a daily basis ["Beaten by..."

July 12, 2002 Column

War of Words

Hays County planning battle turns into a war of words.

"...horns and went to work enacting some of the state's most progressive regulations to protect their rural lifestyle. They..."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...core subjects: transportation, government, local business, economic development, real estate.”..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...list of what is and isn't exempt, visit the state comptroller's website at www.window.state.tx.us. – Richard Whittaker..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...are limited, the county's leadership could well influence counties statewide and result in significant land conservation...."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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