Stratus Flows Downhill

A description of the Stratus Properties / City of Austin development negotiations, and the historical precedents (Freeport-McMoRan)

"...Moffett's PUD -- now being pushed by the Hicks-controlled Stratus Properties -- are back, slated for discussion at Nov...."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Buying Certainty for Stratus

"...Bob Moffett -- is in the driver's seat at Stratus Properties. He's going to stay rich -- and Stratus..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Art of the Deal

City Coucil wants to cut a deal with Stratus Properties on the Barton Creek properties because they think House Bill 1704 gives them no other option.

"...to sign off on a deal that would allow Stratus Properties to build 1,400 homes, nearly 5,000 apartments, and..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...In wake of bankruptcy of Connally and Barnes, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. buys 2,200 acres of the former Barnes-Connally development, the..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Text of the Resolution:

"...Whereas, Stratus Properties, Inc. has significant holdings over the Barton Springs..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Despite an expected cancellation of the scheduled public hearing on the city's settlement with Stratus Properties, two council members have put forth a motion to start negotiations on a land or development rights swap between Stratus and the city's land at the former Mueller airport.

"...public hearings about the city's proposed development deal with Stratus Properties, anyway? Those looking forward to a reprise of..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Robert Bryce responds to Richard Suttle's letter claiming that our statements about the ownership and control of Stratus Properties were incorrect.

"...Last week, Richard Suttle, a lawyer who represents Stratus Properties, wrote a letter admonishing the Chronicle to "check..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

An S-O-S for SOS

What will the Stratus deal mean for the Springs?

"...If not for Stratus Properties, the 10th anniversary of the Save Our Springs..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...shortly before press time on Wednesday. Aguero, ACC prez since July 1, 2004, has been on unpaid leave since..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...It is incorrect to say that Austin school trustees ended their budget..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Politics & music & the politics of music.

"...the author's assertions about the ownership and control of Stratus Properties Inc. ["Stratus Flows Downhill," Dec. 1] (It is..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...several viewpoints on the matter, the handling of the incident by the city and police is a civic embarrassment...."

March 26, 2004 Column

This Must Be a Joke, Right?

"...Dear Editor, The statement, "Land has been donated by Stratus Properties Inc. near Circle C Ranch" appears in "AISD..."

March 23, 2004 Postmarks

Benzene Questions at Crestview Station

Benzene discovered in groundwater under portion of former Huntsman chemical-testing facility property, potential snag for Crestview Station developers

"...left behind by previous occupants, Trammell Crow Co. and Stratus Properties Inc. appear ready to begin transforming the former..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...am quite confused why the last paragraph would be included by the author and the editor...."

Sept. 6, 2002 Column

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...think you're looking at the official Web site of Stratus Properties Inc. (www.stratusprop.com) -- until you spot the telltale..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Proposition 5: The Middle School at Edwards Aquifer

The controversy over the proposed Southwest middle school has a long history

"...to the AISD board of trustees in March, it included funds for some new elementary campuses in the southwest..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Behold the New Drafthouse

Groundbreaking imminent for new Parkside Alamo at Circle C

"...Last week, local developers Stratus Properties Inc. started the environmental protection process needed before..."

March 3, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Inquiring into the city's new music program manager position, trick-or-treating with the Butthole Surfers, and introducing Thenewno2

"...the Wu-Tang Clan, The Grey Album, and more at austinchronicle.com/earache. Robin Shivers (1956-2009)..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

AISD Board to Consider $420 Million Bond Package

The Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee settles on a figure that offers relief while still being acceptable to voters

"...systems. It will be AISD's first major bond initiative since 1996, when voters approved a $369 million package that..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."The authorization I issued ... was that anything we..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "My family and I are..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Written in Stone

UT's Jim Bob Moffett and Freeport-McMoRan ride a new wave of allegations of business as usual: exploitation, cronyism, and environmental devastation

"...the chairman of New Orleans-based Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc...."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

"...off developers. Both want the city to continue using incentives and expand them to promote adherence to the voluntary..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...• The Washington Post obtained a copy of a..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

The city of Austin is ready to publish its request for proposals for a master developer for Mueller, and a dozen or two potential builders are already lining up to answer the call.

"...Naturally, since the New Mueller is a 709-acre, 20-year, maybe-$500-million-or-more project,..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Turning Points

"...the Barnes-Connally development, the Estates of Barton Creek, which include the Barton Creek Country Club and an 18-hole golf..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Who's Your Grandpa?

Critics say older case gives ammo against AMD, but city staff say they are apples and oranges

"...the Save Our Springs Ordinance is either a "lead-pipe cinch" or a questionable judgment call that wouldn't hold up..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Stories

"...Council Member Daryl Slusher, much maligned during the Stratus debate, spent much of the past week promoting his..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

"...Hundreds crowded Thursday's City Council meeting to oppose the Stratus deal; the public hearing will be continued July 11..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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