Flippin' the Birds

Closing parts of Balcones Canyon Preserve angers mountain bikers and doesn't do enough to save wildlife.

"...gate near the Forest Ridge section of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) wasn't in the mood for love. Instead,..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Not Clucking Around

East Texas chicken magnate Bo Pilgrim wants a state permit to build a bigger chicken slaughterhouse and waste disposal facility -- right across the creek from Sen. Bill Ratliff's in-laws' vacation home.

"...There is no doubt that East Texas chicken magnate Lonnie "Bo" Pilgrim is flying in style...."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

On the Waterfront

As development accelerates along Town Lake, Austin faces urgent choices

"...In 1999, a proposed residential high-rise called the Gotham (later rechristened the Mirabeau) on the shores..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

An Alliance of Friends

An Alliance of Dripping Springs residents forms to defend itself against unregulated development.

"...Transcendental Meditation colony, and a Hindu temple are all landmarks within a few miles of one another along a..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

CodeNEXT: Will We or Won’t We Vote on It?

From the petition hearing to Council, this week's land use code updates

"...Judge Orlinda Naranjo spent Monday morning presiding over Aus­tin's land use petition case, but dismissed the court before 1pm..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Looking Back on the Champions Tract Rezoning

Does this development belong in this particular corner of the Hill Country?

"...Champions Tract 3, a slim triangle of undeveloped land along FM 2222 in what still looks like relatively..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Ladrones

Comic Mexican caper draws weight from its historical slant

"...immigrants. Afterward, Toledo turned to business, and Lopez (now called Sánchez) went to work for the FBI, but when..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

UT's Brackenridge Tract: Speculating on Speculation

What will become of these coveted 345 acres where Lake Austin Boulevard meets Enfield Road?

"...Washington Brack­en­ridge donated 500 acres to the University of Texas in 1917, his plan was to make the tract..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...discourse." – U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Sugar Land, talking out his hind end. See p.26...."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Neighbors vs. Neighbors

A profile of the Central Texas struggle over Alcoa Rockdale and its plans for expansionAlcoa announces new "voluntary" emissions reductions.

"...doggedness, and a little bit of luck, the Central Texas community organization called Neighbors for Neighbors has latched onto..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...the rockets with not just a few titles for this year's film festival, but the complete list of all..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wild Horse, Wild Ride

In this documentary, nine horse trainers have 100 days to transform their mustangs from wild creatures to trusting companions before competing in the Extreme Mustang Makeover.

"...Gricus, open their film with some precredits, ad-copylike hokum: “This is the story of a few wild spirits –..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Envision Next Session

Having lost its two big battles at the Lege, Envision Central Texas retrenches to win the war

"...local communities to make decisions on their own" regarding land use and transportation authority. "I misjudged it," admitted Watson,..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Natural State

San Antonio-based Presidian wants to enter into public private partnerships with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

"...Bridges. But instead of going into acting, the 42-year-old Texas native attended the University of Texas, became a natural..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Warblers, Not Cars, on 2222

illustration by Doug Potter

"...Northwest Recreation Center's basketball court last Thursday was a land swap, of sorts, whereby the city wanted to sell..."

Aug. 1, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Great Springs Project Proposes a Network of Trails From Austin to San Antonio

Squaring conservation with development

"...goal of a national parklike trail connecting two of Texas' most populous cities...."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Ballot Lawsuits Simmer at Supreme Court

Ellen Troxclair, Texas Public Policy Foundation file briefs supporting audit and CodeNEXT petitioners

"...City Council concerning the "efficiency audit" and the comprehensive land-use code revision (e.g., CodeNEXT), filing directly with the Texas..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

CodeNEXT Prepares to Rewrite Austin

Sound Check, a week of city development code-related events, kicks off Nov. 16

"...In case you haven't heard, Austin is rewriting its Land Development Code. CodeNEXT is the name for the ongoing..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Katie Matlack

'Nothing Is Done Alone' Extended Interview

The TxCC and their role in Bastrop's recovery after the fires

"...In late October, I visited the HQ of Texas Conservation Corps at American YouthWorks, here in Austin. I..."

Dec. 2, 2013 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

A Sunday at the Capitol

Orange-clad abortion bill opponents witness House floor folly

"...further demolish a woman’s right to an abortion, the Texas Legislature convened Sunday with the emphasis on Senate Bill..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

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

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...You make thought-provoking points in your analysis of the Temple-Inland (not quite yet official) proposal ["Time to Repeal SOS?,"..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Seaholm: 'We Can Do This'..."

June 21, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...fulfills its responsibility for the protection of children of Texas. I believe it will demonstrate that the charge of..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

On a Short Lease

"...soon they'll be asking, "What's that big chunk of land?"..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

The Clark-Madison brouhaha continues amidst tributes to Mambo John and more.

"...all. I already had a campaign manager when I called. I simply asked Alfred whether he was already committed..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Column

Postmarks

The Real Obscenity

"...This theatre was opposed by many for being a "blight"..."

April 30, 1999 Column

Solar-Powered Suds

Texas breweries reducing beer's carbon footprint

"...brewpub in every town," says Ian Davis, co-owner of Texas Beer Company in Taylor. "And it's just getting back..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Booze News & Reviews

Seven Things to Know In the World of Spirits

"...so much happening in Austin and the rest of Texas, especially, everything starting to open back up as these..."

April 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...where Mayor Steve Adler, to a mixed audience reception, called the decision to shut down SXSW "something that had..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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