Hays County Water War Continues

Lawsuits and legislation address water regulation

"...water a day from a currently unregulated area of the Trinity Aqui­fer in Hays County. The Houston-based company is..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Standard of Care

Are pregnant inmates receiving adequate medical treatment?

"...keep track of every assault on reproductive freedom. While the constitutionality of HB 2, the notorious anti-abortion bill, continues..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Our Fair Share

Good food doesn't have to cost the Earth

"..."We imagine a world where food production returns to the neighborhoods. Empty lots, rooftops, front and back yards, and..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Politics Gift Guide

For the person who has everything but still could use another thing

"...Transit Authority Fig­ures: This project started a few years ago as an absurdist fantasy..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

TWG Considers Green Line

A rail line along the Austin-Manor-Elgin corridor could decrease traffic congestion and minimize air pollution

"...The Transit Working Group reconvened Dec. 1 to begin evaluating..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Radical Inclusion: A Morality Tale

Halfway through the 365 days of 365 Days/365 Plays, Suzan-Lori Parks' dramatic project has everyone making theatre and in new ways

"...We are about at the halfway point of the 365 Days/365 Plays cycle, written..."

April 27, 2007 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

Developing Stories

The Heritage neighborhood suspects it's receiving political payback from the city manager

"...Could city management be "punishing" the Heritage Neighborhood Association for its successful lawsuit against the..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"The time to kill a snake is when you've..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...thrilled to read Mike Clark-Madison's relatively good take on the absolute necessity for many neighborhoods to take a more..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Column

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

As other cities catch up, 'Solar Austin' advocates look to prime the green-power pump

"...Austin Energy likes to call itself the greenest utility in the country, and Austin would like..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...After nearly a year of legal wrangling, the city's independent investigation into last summer's fatal shooting of..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature

Great Streets, Not So Great Parks

Battle at the park over Riverside Drive

"...a 54-acre green space and arts area conceived as the Central Park Austin Doesn't Have, landscape architect Earl Broussard..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Summer Film Previews

A.I.

"...and a June release date -- sounds like just another garden-variety, CGI-heavy, summer sci-fi blockbuster. But few such entertainments..."

May 25, 2001 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Differing takes on Town Lake going Greek; too many zeros for Babich; and the Chronicle film reviewers take another hit.

"...and staff have worked "long and hard" to make the transition to Datatel as painless as possible for our..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Column

Cruise Central

"...Speed Levitch (l) in The Cruise. In digerati circles, Bennett Miller's new documentary The..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Coming of Age

Earth Share Grows Greener Through Payroll Deductions

"...to work. In 1992, Cofer and a handful of others launched a fundraising project based on the idea that..."

June 5, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Musical Fajitas, Mama Fried Papas, Les Dames Are Recruiting, El Alma Turns 10, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering …

"...of what’s happening in Austin’s vast culinary scene, as the pandemic continues to fade (at least for those who’ve..."

June 23, 2021 Food Post

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...Every seat in the house is taken at Tamale House East on a..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"..."We call it 'the Main Street of Texas' for a reason," says Randy..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Gay Place

Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer

"...means summer kicks off at approximately ... now. And the city is ripe with late-night parties – like Friday..."

May 26, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Homelessness Rises in AISD

More Austin students than ever have no permanent address

"...The number of homeless students in Austin ISD is rising..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

One in a Crowd: Children of Morta

Help crowdfund a return to the glory days of 2D gaming

"...For the last month or so, our weekly crowdfunding spotlight has..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Reconnect Austin: Part One

The Great Depression

"...The YouTube video begins with a black-and-white photo of tree-lined..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

News Ticker: August 1

All the news that's fit to blog

"...and Wendy Davis racks up expenses. Excuses are on the News Ticker...."

Aug. 1, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...Lucia Athens is the City of Austin's Chief Sustainability Officer. Hired..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...be – we all have to be proud of the way our economy has performed here in a very..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Web Awards Announced

At Sunday's ceremony, emcee Doug Benson dished out prizes for superior web content

"...The SXSW Web Awards went down Sunday evening, emceed by..."

March 14, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

A Claimed Space

Mexic-Arte blazed a trail in Texas by making a place for Mexican culture in a museum

"..."Maps are defined by what they include but are often more revealing in what they..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Arts Feature by Belinda Acosta

Roger Duncan's Night Visions

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

"...manager of Austin Energy, with ultimate responsibility for keeping the city's lights on, Duncan has good reason to wander..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Myth Steps

Trenton Doyle Hancock's mythic creatures rise from the canvas, with help from Stephen Mills and Graham Reynolds

"...The Vegans are dancing!..."

April 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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