Local Band Montopolis Scores a Multimedia Ode to the Texas Coast

Galveston (and you) will be blown away by this production

"...On Friday, August 2 of this year, the Texas city of Galveston gets blown to smithereens...."

Aug. 2, 2019 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Texas Book Festival authors, friends, and coordinators gathered at The..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Nukes Not So Nice for Texas Groundwater

South Texans are banding together to demand tougher regulation of uranium mining

"...the word, nuclear power is on the rise in Texas and nationwide. Eight new reactors have been proposed around..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Drought Prompts Call for Conservation

With Lake Travis and Barton Springs hit hard by the drought, the call for more conservation funding grows louder

"...Travis that discouraged Fourth of July weekend recreation, Environment Texas is calling on City Council to increase water conservation..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Texas Parks in Harm's Way

New report sounds alarm that Texas parks are being financially starved, warns that many of the state's open spaces and parks are under immediate threat

"...Last week, however, a coalition of statewide environmental and conservation groups released the report "Texas Natural Areas at Risk,"..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...• Meanwhile, the campaigns roll on in Texas – Bill Clinton was at the University of Texas..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

Big Bend Pipeline?

Conservation Alliance opposes international gas project

"...The Big Bend Conservation Alliance has launched a presidential petition drive to oppose..."

April 27, 2015 News Post by Michael King

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

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...space, fragile ecosystems, watersheds, and the rural character of Texas? Or should it be privately developed as a residential..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Becoming Drought Tolerant

Central Texas looks for ways to balance population growth with future water supplies

"...newspaper Bourbon News, a journalist wrote, "The drought in Texas is so intense that potatoes are cooked in the..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Water Fall

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

"...critical analysis, characteristically unsparing in detail, of Austin Water's conservation programs. He was laboring over the last fine points,..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Great Springs Project Proposes a Network of Trails From Austin to San Antonio

Squaring conservation with development

"...one of the fastest-developing regions in the country prioritize conservation? That's the hope of the ambitious Great Springs Project,..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Then There's This: Saving Water From Ourselves

Task force urges 'aggressive' conservation and reuse strategies

"...enough in reining in costs and implementing even greater conservation measures. Even so, the vote approving the report in..."

July 4, 2014 News Column

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles

“It’s about all of us”

"...own concerns for clean air and fresh water across Texas and Mexico in the now months-long struggle far to..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

SOS Files for Bankruptcy

The stalwart defenders of Barton Springs reorganize in face of court loss.

"...news, but not surprising following the Save Our Springs Alliance's recent blow in court. Here's SOS' press release: SOS..."

April 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...declared death by injection "cruel and unusual punishment." In Texas, the capital prosecution of Anthony Graves was undermined when..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

Austin Food Crafters Earn National Accolades From Good Food Foundation

Great news for good food

"...Considering the amount of breweries and distilleries in Central Texas – the scene's undergone a veritable renaissance since Tito..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Origins of a Green Identity Dives into the Growth of a Community

KLRU and Living Springs celebrate Austin's eco-pioneers

"...Mary Arnold in Origins of a Green Identity: Austin's Conservation Pioneers...."

Jan. 8, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...most powerful -- and most feared -- politician in Texas. His longevity, volatile temper, encyclopedic knowledge of state issues,..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

In Search of a New Agenda

What to look for in the 80th session of the Texas Legislature

"...some semblance of a comeback in the new, 80th Texas Legislature...."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...the late Congresswoman Barbara Jordan on the University of Texas campus, including this statue mock-up by sculptor Eddie Dixon...."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Alliance for a Clean Texas says lawmakers can create one

"...The Alliance for a Clean Texas, a broad statewide environmental coalition,..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...school administrators to talk about rebuilding public education in Texas. The Alliance Schools Conference begins at noon on Sunday,..."

Feb. 26, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

"...will be allowed to make two appointments to the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (TNRCC) during his term. The..."

July 14, 1995 News Feature

Public Notice: Trash Talking

More recycling and composting is about to take place in Austin

"...but registration is required; RSVP and learn more at www.austintexas.gov/uro...."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...vast underground reservoir that underlies much of South Central Texas. The aquifer is replenished by water soaking into the..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Council Watch

Details of the Bradley Settlement are finally made public and opened up to debate; Bill Spelman announces that he will not run for re-election to Place 5.

"...-- with no formal statements yet from the SOS Alliance or the Hays County Water Planning Partnership (HCWPP) --..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

No Surprises in City's Answer to WTP4 Suit

Water plant controversy keeps on churning

"...– filed July 29 by the Save Our Springs Alliance – over alleged environmental violations related to the ever-controversial..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "She made the state of Texas look like the face of Texas." – Former Dallas..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

Oh No, It's Mr. Bill!

Do Bill Bunch's Tactics Hurt the Springs He Loves?

"...sought to capitalize on the beauty of those plush Texas hills. "I won't be a partner in the destruction..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

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