Cool Cities: AE Task Force

Austin Energy moves one step closer to a generation plan

"...For the last four months, nine representatives of local consumer, environmental, commercial, and industrial..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

City Hall Hustle: Water on the Brain

Council wades into the conservation wetlands

"...obviously a fan of broad humor – and props don't come any more obvious than the one wheeled into..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Deep Conservation Needed

"...Drought Tolerant" [News, Aug. 29] well reviewed how this region may respond to and/or learn to live in a..."

Sept. 2, 2014 Postmarks

Leak No More: Paul Robbins on Austin Water

New report criticizes Austin Water's conservation efforts

"...Last week, environmental activist and gadfly Paul Robbins released a report –..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Drying on the Vine

Water shortage forces family farms into survival mode

"...the Austin area are wrapping up a devastating summer season. Some are facing potential extinction, while others have simply..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Conservation: How We're Doing

A progress report on the city's water-saving initiatives

"...In May 2007, City Council approved a list of recommendations expected to save up to 32 million gallons of..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

One Fiscal Year Down, Another on the Way

Council gives thumbs up to 2010 budget

"...the city's 2010 budget in just under an hour Monday morning. Several minor amendments were adopted, but the bulk..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Misrepresented Council Meeting on WTP No. 4

"...does an excellent job misrepresenting the City Council meeting on the continuing debate on Water Treatment Plant No. 4..."

Nov. 3, 2009 Postmarks

Austin Falling Short on Clean Air

New rules could pressure Austin to clean up its act

"...On July 29, the U.S. Environmental Pro­tec­tion Agency is expected..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

On the COVID-19 Front Lines, Providers Feel Exposed

Seeking protection

"...an invisible fog over Austin, as residents enter their second week of sheltering in place. Many businesses are now..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Lee Leffingwell Makes a Splash

Council member named Conservationist of the Year

"...you the Texas chapter of the American Water Works Association's Conservationist of the Year title. Granted, retrofitting water-gulping commodes..."

April 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Then There's This: Saving Water From Ourselves

Task force urges 'aggressive' conservation and reuse strategies

"...June 25 with the approval of a draft report containing far-reaching recommendations for ensuring Austin's water future...."

July 4, 2014 News Column

Ending the Water War

What if enviros and the city partnered on water conservation?

"...Utility are boxes and boxes of brochures about water conservation. I'm thumbing through a selection now, provided by AWU..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Taming the 12-Lane Monster

Task Force Finalizing Plan to Limit Environmental Damage From Aquifer Freeway

"...that it will knock him out of a livelihood. Convict Hill resident Greg Erwin says, "They've written our neighborhood..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department makes a timely hire: Jeff Francell, formerly of the Nature Conservancy as head of its land acquisition program.

"...be, but local enviros see a flicker of hope on the horizon now that Jeff Francell is commandeering a..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Gov. Bush presents a new plan to clean up "brownfields," or abandoned industrial sites, across Texas, but environmental leaders say the plan greenwashes his poor environmental record.

"...what chance does Gov. George W. Bush have of convincing voters he cares about the environment? Not much, says..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Natural State

San Antonio-based Presidian wants to enter into public private partnerships with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

"...Attorney Joseph Fitzsimons has a charming manner and a smile that makes..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

The Fight of His Life

Are Ronney Reynolds' Mayoral Hopes on the Ropes?

"...Mayoral Candidate Kirk Watsonphotograph by John Anderson It was a blustery October afternoon..."

Dec. 6, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Capitol Chronicle

An Update on Work in Progress at the Lege

"...For the Texas Lege, this has been a session of many regrets...."

April 27, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Water Fall

Between Austin Water's conservation goals and its execution ... lies a shadow

"...On the Sunday afternoon this past April when Paul Robbins..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Daily Hustle: 5/11/10

City Council highlights this Thursday

"...Council meets this Thursday, facing an assortment of intriguing action items including water conservation, urban rail and our potential..."

May 11, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...why people should be horrified." – Democrat Chris Bell, responding to an election trivia question thrown at him during..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

'A Mayor Who Listens'

Sheryl Cole talks about her skills, her record, and what she learned on her 'house party tour'

"...2006, Cole was the first African-American woman to sit on the dais and, if elected in November, would be..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

May 12 Municipal Election: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...The Chronicle "editorial board" – in this instance, the News staff..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature

Dumping the Water Pump

Should Austin's conservation success forestall WTP 4?

"...A coalition of environmental groups has again taken aim at WTP..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

WTP4 Still Running?

More on the controversial waterworks

"...Had we spoke too soon Thursday in proclaiming Water Treatment Plant No. 4 dead..."

Aug. 13, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TribFest Recap: Can Texas Plan Properly for Droughts and Floods to Come?

Are we "thinking as preciously about water as we can"?

"...“Is this the new normal?” That was the first question from Kiah Collier, reporter for The Texas Tribune and..."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• BUS DRIVER STRIKE LIKELY Members of Amalgamated Transit Union 1091, representing Capital Metro's bus drivers and maintenance workers,..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature

City Planning: Goodbye Riley, Hello Weiss

Planning Commission loses attorney, gains architect

"...The city Planning Commission saw the departure of member Chris Riley this week...."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Beside the Point: Game Over

How to win friends and influence budgets

"...Whittaker, the blogging British bruiser we keep chained to one of our ancient iMacs in the gutted boiler room..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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