Day Trips

Steam trains played a leading role in the development of Texas

"...trains ushered in a period of remarkable development in Texas. For more than 60 years, beginning in 1853, the..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

For Their Eyes Only

TWP says there isn't enough money to give them all canes

"...It's tough to be a Texas blind salamander. Not only are you ugly, slithery, and..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Houston Toad Clings to Survival in Bastrop

Worldwide study lists local amphibian as candidate for extinction

"...in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science and drew on data from the World Conservation Union. It..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Short news items from Austin, the region, and the world

"...Policy Advisory Committee endorsed the creation of a Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority with the authority to build toll..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Day Trips

"...Once painted with red, white, and black stripes, the lighthouse at Bolivar Point across the..."

June 5, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...a public entity, controlled by our elected City Council, and the electorate has voted time and time again for..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: April Is the Coolest Month

Council staffs up, swings into committee action

"...all of which have now met at least once, and are starting to get down to substantive work...."

April 10, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

"...mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly development in the central business district -- and still very much supports the concepts, but commissioners agreed..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Day Trips

The summer drought is making historical Indian sites throughout Texas more accesible to archaeologists ... and to looters.

"...Texas history is being stolen. Antiquities collectors who dig through..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I'm a Texas certified biology teacher, and I testified against the addition..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Column

Naked City

"...1! (Early voting dates remaining are May 23, 24, and 28.)..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Bikes, Beets, and Bastrop.

"...P.R. puff piece on the dispute between Capital Metro and Don Cheatham's Longhorn Railway ["Shaky Railing," Dec. 10]. If..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Column

Day Trips

The 1999 Best of Just Out of Austin awards.

"...hold up the beam of coffee above the brown Texas desert spotted with small green shrubs. The royal blue..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...new owner at the helm. The homemade white fiberglass and polished wood boats still give visitors a look at..."

March 19, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Off the Desk :

"...Here's a political deed you can perform and still feel good about yourself. The Travis County Democratic..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature

1% for Soul

Weighing the Costs of the Art in Public Places Program

"...South Austin Senior Activity Center hums with activity. Men and women sit at round tables and play dominoes and..."

March 7, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

311 Story in Error

"...Police department says may have a lax door policy and therefore be responsible for serving an intoxicated 19-year-old who..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...highlights of the just-announced SXSW Film 2011 lineup – and they're keeping mum still on the Midnighters, SXFantastic Features,..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Environs Observer

"...Fries the day he asked, not accosted, Dick Droese and his two friends not to enter Barton Creek at..."

July 25, 1997 Column

Daytrips

"...The heavy logs of old Fort Parker stand as a monument to the pioneers who settled in..."

May 12, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Music Pro Tips

Prepare thy self

"...A Soft Place to Land..."

March 5, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: November Song

Will Council make a golf course its parting act?

"...that Austin has one of the 25 largest urban parks in the country, according to the Trust for Public..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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