Naked City

Council comes back after a month's hiatus with a number of potentially divisive issues on its plate.

"...the first council meeting since June. Council Member Beverly Griffith, resuming her past habit of tugging on Superman's cape,..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Willie Lewis and Danny Thomas campaigns turn ugly; Jeff Jack gets aide appointment in Beverly Griffith's office, Richard Arellano leaves Jackie Goodman's office.

"...got this straight: Willie Lewis' campaign accuses opponent Danny Thomas of violating the city's Fair Campaign Ordinance, and the..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Car Croquet

Neighborhood leaders seek stronger code enforcement front-lawn parking.

"...align behind an ordinance proposed by Council Member Danny Thomas that would regulate front-lawn parking. Last week, NACA hosted..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The City, the New Women's Hospital, and UTMB

"...in February 2002, only two council members -- Beverly Griffith and Danny Thomas -- voted "no," arguing that the..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Handicapping the yet-to-be-announced mayoral race.

"...Beverly Griffith: In the Headlights..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature

Naked City

Despite an expected cancellation of the scheduled public hearing on the city's settlement with Stratus Properties, two council members have put forth a motion to start negotiations on a land or development rights swap between Stratus and the city's land at the former Mueller airport.

"...Of course, Council Member Beverly Griffith does not agree; she wants a full scientific study..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Stratus Flows Downhill

A description of the Stratus Properties / City of Austin development negotiations, and the historical precedents (Freeport-McMoRan)

"...trade the valuable land at Mueller. Council Member Beverly Griffith said the developer who ends up controlling the Mueller..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

City council continues to keep public out of Stratus negotiations. Paul Robbins urges individuals and publications to count Floridal votes, A Georgia company sold a flawed list of ineligible voters to Florida.

"...A separate agenda item filed by Council Member Beverly Griffith calls for a more open process. SOS Executive Director..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

Dessau Road zoning case moves forward

"...development at far Northeast Austin's Dessau Road, with Danny Thomas and Beverly Griffith abstaining. Community Partnership for the Homeless..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Maurice Joyce; with the voices of Thomas McHugh, Becca Lish, Fred Newman, Chris Phillips, Alice Playten,..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...kidnap his employer Ð the wealthy, casually racist Thaddeus Thomas (Belafonte) Ð in order toÉ what? He doesnÕt know,..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...along Barton Creek.1996May: Daryl Slusher and neighborhood/enviro activist Beverly Griffith win council seats (replacing Max Nofziger and Brigid Shea);..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

May 4 Election Wrap-up

"...the run-off -- which ended Monday when incumbent Beverly Griffith withdrew -- previous contributors who had already hit the..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

"...20% of homeowners. On March 8, Council Member Danny Thomas' office will begin putting together a map of neighborhoods..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Brackenridge Choice Still Pending

The city is still weighing options on how to provide reproductive services at Brackenridge.

"...Among council members, Danny Thomas and Beverly Griffith have questioned the deal most vociferously...."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Austin @ Large: End Games

The end of the Watson Era, Slusher's predicament, and corrected Austin demographics

"...have five, and they don't expect to get Danny Thomas' vote (since he's a minister and is highly unlikely..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Compromising Raul

Raul Alvarez was elected by environmental community but is not yet voting with it.

"...affordable housing was second in boldness only to Beverly Griffith's high-dollar parkland proposal. And Alvarez did join fellow freshman..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

Six months after its well ran dry, Northridge Acres gets a begrudging promise of water from the Austin City Council.

"...the pipeline was made by freshman council member Danny Thomas over protests from other members, who said they would..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Who's on First?

United -- for Now

"...time. (If anyone could justly deny that tag it's Griffith, who's been turning up more and more often on..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

No Dominion

A partial roll call of people who died in 2003.

"...by bandmate John Cale with a reading of Dylan Thomas' "And Death Shall Have No Dominion," a more appropriate..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...a second term, and that's why we endorsed Beverly Griffith last year, knowing full well she had been and..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...a second term, and that's why we endorsed Beverly Griffith last year, knowing full well she had been and..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Pondering the Charter

"...Committee's recommended 10 districts-plus-mayor plan. Passed last week 6-1 (Griffith)...."

March 15, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Council members announce Planning Commission appointments that promise to calm the harsh political winds that have blown through the commission of late.

"...as both Mayor Kirk Watson and Council Member Danny Thomas have filled their slots. (Two consensus appointments remain.) Their..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Danny Thomas gets the Austin Police Association PAC endorsement; city signs contract with CSC; Bill Gates appears via satellite at the Austin Convention Center; election workers needed for the March 14 primary

"...threw their weight behind one of their own, Danny Thomas, who's been with APD for 21 years. "As a..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

October Previews

"...D: Antonio Banderas; with Melanie Griffith, David Morse, Cathy Moriarty, Lucas Black, Meat Loaf Aday,..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

John Carpenter's Vampires

"...John Carpenter. Starring: James Wood, Daniel Baldwin, Sheryl Lee, Thomas Ian Griffith, Maximilian Schell, Tim Guinee, Gregory Sierra and..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Willie or Won't He?

Willie Lewis Draws Two Opponents in Place 6

"...Both Linder, a 41-year-old independent insurance agent, and Danny Thomas, a 49-year-old police officer and minister, believe that Lewis..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Griffith Alienated Voters..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The City Council prepares to decide which charter amendments go before the voters.

"...may be what Daryl Slusher, Jackie Goodman, and Beverly Griffith showed in backing amendments to repeal both the term..."

March 15, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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