Day Labors - Night Falls

Austin's Day Labor Site Attracts Drugs, Criminals

"...the time, it seemed like a good idea. The Texas Employment Commission (TEC) set up an office on the..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature

Corner to Corner

There's more development slated for the already-crowded RM 2222 and Loop 360 interchange.

"...Champion family first acquired 240 acres of Bull Creek bottomland and the overlooking bluff. Getting into Austin was an..."

Sept. 10, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Long Arm of the Lege May Strangle Webberville

Industry-backed bills would strip the newly incorporated village of its power to control strip mines and gravel pits.

"...voted to incorporate in February, lives next door to land owned by mining behemoth Texas Industries Inc. Across the..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...city already owns, and it struggles to acquire more parkland and amenities to serve a fast-growing population. To help..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...drug-investigation suspect Daniel Rocha Headlines• At press time, the Texas Supreme Court delivered an eagerly anticipated but mixed ruling..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

"...to it as it flies away from you." – Commissioner Ron Davis on BFI's inability to find a site..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

CodeNEXT Wrecks Austin

Or did Austin wreck CodeNEXT?

"...16 months. Even hopeful holdouts like Zoning & Platting Commission Vice Chair Jim Duncan have grown disillusioned with the..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Level Playing Field

Due to a city loophole, a charter school can build a campus in less than half the time AISD can

"...On May 24, on a 7-4 vote, the Planning Commission sent an ordinance to City Council to close the..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

We Can't Make It Here Anymore

As the city's Economic Development Department readies its recommendations to City Council on Mayor Adler's Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, is it already too late for local artists in terms of local affordability?

"...town, in the limbo of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, unincorporated land near the Austin city limits. Short drive, but a..."

May 27, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Evicted and Helpless

Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center

"...be "even more challenging" in light of the state commission's recommendation. DADS called for the permanent closures of seven..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Developing Stories: Where Are They Now?

The latest on this year's big digs

"...had been at an impasse in negotiations with their landlords, the Finley Co., and White Lodging Services, which intends..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Council Watch

City Council considers status of various development-related lawsuits in executive sessions.

"...courts, that is. If the 1999 session of the Texas Legislature wasn't enough to convince you, and if the..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Supermajority Rules

Planning Commission sends PUD tweak to Council sans blessing

"...Though at various points in the Jan. 12 Planning Commission meeting it was pointed out that the proposed changes..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Imagining Austin

Austinites begin a new comprehensive plan for the city's future

"...council's policies for growth, development and beautification of the land."..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• The Texas House hiccuped on the way to expanding coverage of..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Police believe Benesh was murdered by members of the Texas-based Banditos motorcycle gang in response to his reported desire..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

Travis County Bond Election

"...preservation acquisition (500 acres to become Southwest Metro Park land), as well as nearby open space, the Onion Creek..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

Endorsements

No on everything. Double no on Proposition 2.

"...On Nov. 8, Texas citizens will once again be asked to go to..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

"...$1.4 million (the final cost is disputed) for the land, and eventually figure out what to do with it...."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Squaring the Triangle

The Three Austins Collide at a Central-City Crossroads

"...three cities we call Austin -- the Capitol of Texas, the People's Republic, and the City on a Hill...."

July 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Proposed Development Would Revive Austin Opera House but Faces Neighbor Opposition

200 Academy Drive: Big hit or last call?

"...looks wholly unremarkable today. But it's an Austin cultural landmark dating back 45 years, home to vitally important sites..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Devil's River You Know

Sierra Club fears impact of state park swap

"...The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department would like to trade the..."

Oct. 25, 2010 News Post by Kelsey McNiel

Endorsements

No on everything. Double no on Proposition 2.

"...preservation acquisition (500 acres to become Southwest Metro Park land), as well as nearby open space, the Onion Creek..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature

Mueller: The Art of the Deal

Will the City Give Away Mueller Airport to Save Barton Springs?

"...So. Let's say you have this big chunk of land. And let's say you've got big plans for it...."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Take Five

In the Place 5 Race, Activism Is the Operative Word

"...day job as a professor at the University of Texas. Whom to choose? The careful council watcher will recognize..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The Texas Triangle celebrates its sixth anniversary this week -- this..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature

CodeNEXT Public Hearings Open to Austin Residents

When and where you can give feedback on the land use code rewrite

"...Recommendations from both land use commissions (Planning and Zoning & Platting) are expected..."

April 18, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Big changes are afoot for Austin's physical landscape – there's zoning around State Highway 130 to consider,..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...have gone from beleaguered to brilliant overnight, or the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills is not quite a..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The Texas Commission on a Representative Student Body will unveil its..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature

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