Road Show

watson goes to washington to talk transportation; city backs off of terrace pud money, no settlement yet with gary bradley, city may step in to stop expansion of hyde park baptist church, council to consider retail space at csc.

"...(Names being mentioned as sources for such opposition include Texas Turnpike Authority chair Pete Winstead and Austin American-Statesman publisher..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Cemetery Master Plan Inches Closer to Life

Boards & commissions pass graveyard draft

"...massive graveyard master plan passed out of boards and commissions last week, and now heads to Council...."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Roger Duncan's Night Visions

Austin Energy's GM invites us to wrestle with the conundrum of clean energy

"...prices (due to the current transmission bottleneck from West Texas). "If some of those wind farms can't make it..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Bike Mobility Task Force Wheels Out Initial Recommendations

Street Smarts Task Force makes bike infrastructure and safety recommendations to city

"...•Construct Bike Stations, including shower facilities, lockers, and covered bike parking, possibly downtown at the..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Double Vision

When in Doubt...

"...adjacent to Commons Ford, a city park with picnic facilities and lake access, the developer feared that wayward swimmers..."

July 30, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...A Year of Dobbs: In Texas, which is home to 10% of the country’s women..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: Pandemic's Effect on Travel

Out of town closings due to the threat of COVID-19

"...Texas State Parks are all open as of March 13...."

March 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...Mike Clark-Madison FEB. 16: The Austin City Council adopts Texas' first ordinance to guarantee paid sick leave..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mug Life

Austin isn't a world-class beer destination, but it's close

"...economy is at the moment. With nearly 50 Central Texas production breweries and brewpubs in various stages of operation,..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Jumping the Shark on Women's Health

For the sake of anti-abortion politics, the governor and the Legislature turned their backs on women's health care – with disastrous consequences. Is there any way to fix this mess?

"...for the 83rd legislative session: Increase regulation on abortion facilities and doctors, and outlaw all abortion after 20 weeks..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Your City Manager Semifinalists (Updated)

"...and City Council Select Semi-Finalists for City Manager AUSTIN, Texas (January 03, 2008) - Mayor Will Wynn announced today..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...was attempted by Rep. Ron Wilson for the West Texas nuclear waste dump. The dump had apparently died an..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Burnin' Rubber!

Tires: A Burning Question in Buda

"...using about a ton of tires per hour, the Texas Lehigh plant, located 20 miles south of Austin, may..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...streets safer and increases engagement with businesses. Some Planning Commissioners oppose the plan, saying it’s not friendly to people..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature

How a Small Town Has Fared as a Microchip Factory Brings in Billions

Has Taylor, TX, become Boomtown, TX?

"...Brandt Rydell, the mayor of Taylor, Texas, traces his family's roots in the area back to..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade, The Texas Tribune reported. Heavy-hitting Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Ilhan Omar,..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature

Austin Excels in LGBTQ Scorecard

Austin continues to lead the nation in offering inclusive policies to the LGBTQ community, according to a new report

"...Dallas and Ft. Worth were the two other Texas cities to receive final scores of 100. San Antonio..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Earns Top Grade in LGBTQ Scorecard

HRC report: Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, most LGBTQ-friendly in state

"...The city earned a top score of 100 from..."

Oct. 18, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...suspected of setting fire to a car outside the Texas State Capitol has been arrested. Texas Department of Public..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Urban Rail: Which Way to Connect?

Project Connect recommends a rail corridor – and transit advocates board opposing trains

"...of Austin, but also other destinations in the Central Texas region, such as San Marcos and San Antonio. Still..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

Prop. 6: Strange Bedfellows on Both Sides

Boondoggle or necessary step? Odd alliances form on both sides of state water proposal.

"...on the 2012 State Water Plan, authored by the Texas Water Development Board. It lists $53 billion worth of..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...ran [for council]. I initiated joint use of the facilities with the school district, I initiated joint meetings, and..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Top 10 Education Stories

Edukayshun 'r' us

"...2) Facilities Fail AISD's Facility Master Plan was launched as a..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

First Generation

The 2011 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...officials from state government and the then-new University of Texas, as well as art teachers, students, the upper crust..."

June 3, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...of Austin and the Clean Air Force of Central Texas. Last month, the CAF announced the "Big Push," an..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature

From Penitentiaries to Picture Shows

Spiderwood Studios founder Tommy Warren follows the dream

"...If you know anything about the state of the Texas film industry, then you know that "if" is an..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...the criminal justice system as of Dec. 31, 2007. Texas ranked No. 1 in the number of people on..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature

Beyond City Limits

"...• The Texas Democratic Party's two-step presidential nomination process may be complicated,..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature

Art for Healing

The stunning art collection of the Dell Children's Medical Center

"...experience working at Laguna Gloria Art Museum and the Texas Commission on the Arts and serving as executive director..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Coal Hard Reality

Still cloudy over TXU

"...as the 11 pulverized coal plants currently proposed in Texas, by TXU Energy and other utilities. Although TXU's recent..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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