Opinion: No Home Sweet HOME for Austin’s Black and Latino Communities

A member of the Planning Commission argues that Austin’s proposed new land use plan would result in another major forced relocation of Austin’s Latino community and its dwindling Black community

"...As a new appointee to the Planning Commission and as an African American mother who suffered the..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Alberta Phillips

Ken Paxton Seeks to Remove Eight of Austin’s Planning Commissioners

Lawsuit will target volunteer appointees in violation of City Charter

"...The Texas Office of the Attorney General has officially entered Austin’s..."

July 3, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

"...today." – Sen. Florence Shapiro, to Muslims in the Texas Senate gallery, after Sen. Dan Patrick left the floor..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...The town of Eldorado, Texas, seat of Schleicher County, flanks State Highway 277, approximately..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Shifting Landscape

Texas Parks & Wildlife at an organizational crossroads

"...suited to laying down the literal law of the land in Texas, where an estimated 94% of all land..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Dan Oko

Last Rights

"...it decided to take on the chairman of the Texas Funeral Commission over a piece of downtown property. Commission..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lone Stars Rising

The Lady Rancher: From Hogs to Boll Weevils

"...two candidates, Combs is a lot more appealing than Rylander. Barring some major misstep in her campaign against Democrat..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Developing Stories: The State Eyes an Eastern Campus

And about that regional plan …?

"...vision portrayed by Edward Johnson, executive director of the Texas Facil­ities Commission, for a new state campus that would..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...of a fourth vote, and the proposed Webberville tract landfill and utility facility will be put on the back..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Hold Those Tolls!

Road conditions: funding hazy, future unclear

"...a guest of honor at a meeting of the Texas Transportation Commission, across the street from his Capitol office...."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Larry Schooler

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...really parts of the same plan. Though the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority's toll-road system and Capital Metro's commuter-rail-and-bus..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Big City Blues

Although it has three of the 10 largest cities in the United States, Texas is still largely a state of home-rule cities. A brief look at the prospects for a real urban policy in Texas.

"...For decades, the state of Texas had a very straightforward relationship with its cities: You..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements

"...Development Zone into a developer's paradise? By leasing city parkland to sweeten the deal for a golf resort developer,..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...music festival, attend your first rodeo, or just explore Texas...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Guardians Sue DADS

Families head to court in a last-ditch attempt to keep loved ones at Austin SSLC

"...19 cover story "Evicted and Helpless.") The Sunset Advisory Commission separately recommended closing the Austin SSLC altogether, largely for..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State & City Redevelopment? Hold That Thought ...

The TFC wants to redevelop state land in Austin – Austin's not so sure

"...between the city of Austin and the state of Texas, a new development agreement between Austin and the Texas..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

CodeNEXT Cliffs Notes

Busy season begins for land use rewrite

"...6-4 rejection of Ora Houston's resolution to put the land use rewrite to a public vote. The same six..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Rodeo 80

The 2007 Legislature in a quick-step roundup

"...ask this to the people of the state of Texas: Is that your priority?" – Richard Whittaker Austin UnBashed..."

June 8, 2007 News Column

Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...and very uneven tradition of Keeping Waterloo Weird. The Texas capital city has also gone by other names, some..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...an awful lot we can do about it." – Texas Transportation Commission Chair Ric Williamson, referring to the massive..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...in policy discussions of school performance and accountability. The Texas Education Agency classifies 53% of AISD students as economically..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

New Rules for Old Buildings: The Historic Task Force

As the task force on historic preservation concludes its work, the outcome remains uncertain

"...to press; Baker discussed its findings with the Historic Landmark Commission Monday night. The panel, created and appointed at..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will He, Would He, Woodlawn?

Austin investor Jeff Sandefer plans to buy Woodlawn, the sprawling 22-room Pease Mansion in West Austin's Enfield neighborhood.

"...mansion in Austin: Submit your bid to the state land office. Choose which sections of the house you want..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Day Trips

"...County courthouses in Texas are some of the most beautiful and god-awful ugly..."

March 27, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Public Notice: Tracking the Major Arcana

Planning Commission took votes related to Planned Unit Developments and Neighborhood Plan Contact Teams

"...other half were across the river at the Planning Commission meeting. And a few split time and hit both...."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Raise Your Hand If You're Running for Mayor

It's impossible to ignore Council members' political aspirations

"...the lingering issue of whether to partner with the Texas Facilities Com­mis­sion on that agency's master planning effort, and..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Naked City

"...•The Republican Party of Texas hammered another nail in its 2008 coffin this week,..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...challenging the city's decision to grant "grandfathering" rights to developer/landowner Stratus Properties, allowing AMD to build an 860,000-square-foot campus..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

History vs. "Progress"

I-35 expansion opponents from Eastside neighborhoods plan to apply for national historic area designation and promise to fight TxDOT along the way to salvage historic structures in their neighborhood.

"...just about anything in their path -- and the Texas Dept. of Transportation earned a reputation for doing just..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...It looks like Texas Land Commissioner Garry Mauro is putting the brakes on..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Feature

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