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"...by” line. You’ve got Democrasexy, URGE TX, TENT, Equality Texas, Texas Freedom Network, and ACLU TX bringing a night..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lighten Up at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Luminations

Santa Claus won’t be there, but nature will

"...display. Those creatives include Cicada Lighting, dadaLab, Art Seen Alliance, Austin Projection Mapping, and Ion Art – each contributing..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by Amber Williams

Can a Veteran Oil Man Clean Up the Railroad Commission’s Mess?

Bill Burch is running to raise awareness of groundwater contamination

"...as a Democrat is never an easy task in Texas, where a Dem hasn’t won since the Nineties. It’s..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election

Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.

"...Texas already has a broad Right to Farm statute, which..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...the hottest and driest months on record, the Central Texas water supply is severely stressed. In a late July..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: The Pigs Inside Our Python

Austin takes a looooong time to digest what it swallows

"...trying to kill them off, with groups like Central Texas Interfaith demanding that school districts just say no. This..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Lege Ticker: From Voter Suppression to Salamanders

GOP bills spell trouble for voting rights, Barton Springs

"...hearings on two restrictive voting bills sputtered in the Texas House and Senate...."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

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

Neighbors and Green Advocates Slow TxDOT’s Roll

“Parkway” no more?

"...groups like Barton Springs Conservancy, Clean Water Action, Environment Texas, and Save Our Springs Alliance, have adopted trees in..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines

"...Racial Disparities in Drug Arrests: The Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, Grassroots Leadership,..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...Michael Cooper www.cooperfortexas.com ENDORSEMENTS: N/A..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

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

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...coming back. Yes, they have to. Will the 86th Texas Legislat­ure be as horrific and hostile as its recent..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Land for Water

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

"...Bill Bunch, executive director of the Save Our Springs Alliance. "There was more of a citizen community and public..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Headlines

"...turned the corner on its potable water shortage, as conservation had reduced demand sufficiently to allow treated water supplies..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Art festivals and dance halls liven up the landscape in September

"...On Memorial Day 1972, the first Texas Arts & Crafts Fair was launched on the campus..."

Sept. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fear & Loathing

Travis County says goodbye to a coyote-killing machine

"...If you live in Central Texas, chances are you have a coyote story to tell...."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Public Notice: Soccer at Last

Pro team, stadium planned at COTA

"...The Texas Colorado River Rolling Exhibit, aka the Mobile River, is..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...10-19) is Jessica Shortall, managing director of business coalition Texas Competes, which uses data to prove the value of..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

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

Mayor Appoints Council Committees

10-1 Council members begin to take their places

"...to “important” or even “critical” committees – just like Texas House members anointed by Speaker Joe Straus – it’s..."

Feb. 10, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: Endorsements (Ouch)

How could we be so stupid?

"...Bikefest: This Saturday, Oct. 25, 10am-5pm, Bike Texas will showcase "everything bicycle" at this inaugural event. A..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Campaign Snapshots

City Council Districts 5 and 6

"...Ann Kitchen, an attorney and former Texas Rep. for Austin, offers her years of political experience..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

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

Then There's This: Water Talk Bubbles Forth

Exploring the unknown future of Austin's water supply

"...looming prospect of rural-vs.-urban water wars breaking out across Texas as municipalities seek to fortify supplies, and concerns formally..."

May 16, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

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