Postscripts

How to pun your way to fame, how to meet lots of Texas writers, and how to discover the truth behind the mysterious and controversial de la Peña diary.

"...Texas Writers Month kicks off with a party at the..."

April 28, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

The Participants

"...and a member of the city of Austin's Planning Commission, where he chairs the Codes and Ordinances subcommittee. Before..."

Dec. 3, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips

"...The Civilian Conservation Corps built the backbone of the Texas park system. Between 1933 and 1942, the CCC worked..."

April 23, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Council Watch

Too Big for Our Bridges: Will Pedestrians Take Back Seat to Traffic? That's an Easy One

"...existing bridge could hold the cantilevers, Hatch and Black commissioned their own study, on their own dime. And Hatch..."

April 14, 2000 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

A Long Time Coming

Why Now?

"...power plant is removed and the cleanup done. The decommissioning of the plant -- with Austin Energy, the city..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Public Notice

Home & Heart

"...Almost one month has passed since the rain-swept Central Texas floodplains burst at the seams and set in motion..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Winedale's Lauds and Losses?

Shakespeare program earns honors as historic buildings fade

"...performed in the old hay barn at the Winedale Historical Center – a run begun by Dr. James Ayres..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Point Austin: A Tale of Two States

How you see Texas depends on where you're standing

"...you might think about the governor's "unwavering optimism" about Texas, surely "by any meaningful measure" is a recklessly callous..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...and suffered permanent brain damage, is also suing the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice. The two were convicted and..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Noise ordinance debate blows over -- for now -- while Internet radio crisis threatens, and SIMS crisis subsides.

"...Texas Music On the Road..."

May 10, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Day Trips

"...More frontier forts were built in Texas than in any other state between 1848 and 1900..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Recommended

"...African-American culture both homemade and imported -- an all-around historical landmark. Since the Texas Historical Commission recently acknowledged this,..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...into The Lone Star Report for regular doses of Texas politics, wrought by a right-wing hand. The publication is..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature

How Estate Services of Austin Finds New Homes for Treasures Left Behind

In the saddest times, Carl McQueary and the Estate Services team are there to help

"...been a museum director, author of multiple books on Texas history, and an acknowledged expert on Texas modernism –..."

July 22, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

Seven state parks to be closed or transfered

"...or closing of seven state parks will reduce the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's budget by $7.8 million for..."

June 24, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Roped-Off Governor

Temporary barrier part of permanent changes to capitol

"...supporting a demonstration by disability rights advocates Adapt of Texas were ticketed outside of the office on March 1...."

March 4, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Losing Old Austin

"...immediately e-mailed and called the City Council, Heritage Foundation, Texas Historical Commission, and countless others and received only one..."

Oct. 9, 2008 Postmarks

New South Bathhouse

Needs more scrubbing

"...new bathhouse to an array of city boards and commissions as well as neighborhood and environmental groups. He says..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...parking in the front or side yards. The Planning Commission offered an alternative that sets occupancy limits for duplexes..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Museum Comes of Age

"...easily torn down because of potential intervention from the Texas Historical Commission. Again, Canales could not get into specifics...."

July 23, 1999 Arts Feature by Mary Jane Garza

Dream Homes in East Austin?

"...for $200 each, could by no means be considered historical or worth salvaging...."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

ARA Given Ultimatum on Redevelopment Plans

Either bid redevelopment projects as they were outlined in the city's original plan or city will seek outside partners to redevelop East 11th Street

"...amendment and a number of waivers from the Planning Commission...."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October

"...than it will be in a long swath across Texas to the south and west of the capital city...."

Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

News and events from Corpus Christi to Fort Davis

"...And the winners are… This year’s Texas SandFest in Port Aransas was as marvelous as the..."

May 4, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...Day Trips column about the lack of monuments in Texas to women. In one fell swoop, “#IfThenSheCan – The..."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Travel Updates

Go the social distance

"...Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site joined the Texas Historical Commission’s list of 32 state historic sites this..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Stay home, stay safe, and still scratch that travel itch

"...Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state of Texas. This executive order allows physical activity like going on..."

April 8, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Out of Town Closures Due to COVID-19

Here are the latest updates

"...In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19,..."

March 24, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin

A quick guide to the propositions you'll be yea-ing or nay-ing

"...years – the November elections following sessions of the Texas Legislature – Texas voters have been asked by lawmakers..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Fall into fun!

"...time for Buddy Holly’s birthday, the State Fair of Texas, and a host of activities in between...."

Aug. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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