Lake Ban: They're Not Kidding

Latest on the lake boating ban

"...City of Austin has been saying "Don't go in Town Lake," and the Lower Colorado River Authority is saying..."

July 15, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lake City

A heavy-handed melodrama that features a young, brooding antihero and Sissy Spacek as his emotionally paralyzed mom.

"...the curse of Billy (Garity), the brooding antihero of Lake City, a movie that approaches drama with a heavy-handedness..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Saving Lady Bird Lake

City's Parks and Rec Board votes to uphold protections against high-rise development too close to lake's shores

"...development too close to the shores of Lady Bird Lake. The developer of 222 and 300 E. Riverside –..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Public Notice: Something at Lake Long?

If not golf, what?

"...opted not to ask Council to consider the Decker Lake Golf Course proposal at their final meeting today (Dec...."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Lake Latest: Floodgate Closed

Now the floodgates are closed, will the city re-open the lakes for the weekend?

"...finally closed the last floodgate on Mansfield Dam on Lake Travis. With the lake now at 683 feet above..."

July 19, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Technically, It's Not Even a Lake

"...Regarding "what locals are pleased to call Lady Bird Lake" – this local is more comfortable calling it Town..."

Feb. 1, 2024 Postmarks

'Mistake on the Lake' Nominees

"...Dear editor, Since Cleveland's Lakefront Stadium is no more, the moniker "Mistake on the..."

June 29, 2004 Postmarks

An 'Our Town' for Our Town

With 100 Austin stories, Zach builds a city on a stage

"...is that, as the title says, it's about a town. Not to slight young Emily and George or that..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'Chronicle' 2011 Lake Food: Trailers

Cupcakes take over Lakeway; citizens rejoice

"...Trailer action out by the lake is centered along Ranch Road 620, and compared to..."

July 1, 2011 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Holiday in Town

Bed, Breakfast, and a Whole Lot More

"...Lake Travis Bed & Breakfast 4446 Eck, 78734 266-3386, 888/764-LTBB..."

May 26, 2000 Features Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Head Out to Caddo Lake

"...points with my folks with your story about Caddo Lake [“Texas Parks in Harm's Way,” News, March 3]. My..."

March 7, 2006 Postmarks

Pohl-Brown Town

Will the State Turn the Hog Farm into Edge City?

"...A bit further south, you'll find the extensions of Lakeline Mall Boulevard and Lake Creek Parkway -- major arterials,..."

Dec. 5, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips: Top 10 Out-of-Town Spots of 2021

Looking back at a year of Texas travel

"...Bois d'Arc Lake began filling in April. The first major reservoir project..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Big Ideas Behind Tiny Town

High school students use STEM skills to create a miniature wonderland at Zilker

"...is again in miniature, at the heart of Tiny Town. Unlike its giant counterpart, this one changes color, with..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Town Was Hoppin'

Austin's music scene of the Fifties lives on in Ray Campi

"...1959. He's a man of the Fifties in his hometown, so in his mind the Magnolia Cafe on South..."

March 30, 2012 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

DVDanger: The Burning and The Town That Dreaded Sundown

Another gruesome twosome for your weekend's viewing

"...some time back in the sun, and now The Town That Dreaded Sundown gets a Blu-ray outing, courtesy of..."

May 25, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Delysia’s Golden Chocolate, Texas French Bread’s Wheat, Cinful Sweets on the Food Network, and Mozart’s Lights Up Lake Austin

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

"...Bread owner Murph Willcott’s out in the rurality beyond town, checking on the field of Turkey Red wheat he..."

Nov. 2, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Batman’s Iconic Emblem Lights up Lady Bird Lake for Caped Crusader’s 80th Anniversary

Congress Ave. Bridge and its resident bats proved the perfect backdrop

"...calls the Gotham Gangbuster into action shone in our town, and because it's Austin, where we have to keep..."

March 18, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen

The team behind the West Lake Hills outpost has another success on their hands

"...The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen3001 RR 620 S., Lakeway, 512/263-2366 Sun.-Thu., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm www.grovewinebar.com..."

July 19, 2013 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Lady Bird Johnson's West Lake House: The Legacy Conveys

Lady Bird's Westlake house is for sale

"...Stonewall, Texas as Lady Bird's home, but her West Lake house was also a sanctuary from which she could..."

Aug. 3, 2009 Design Post by Anne Harris

Into Town

Will Austin shoppers support a Downtown farmers' market?

"...Market opens this weekend in Republic Square Park, the downtown block will once again be the site of commerce,..."

May 2, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

This Town

The Go-Go's Kathy Valentine takes the Zilker Park train back to her Austin upbringing

"...In the spare elegance of her West Lake Hills home, Kathy Valentine curls up in a comfy..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Eugenic Circus Comes to Town

A Downtown hotel is hosting a natalist, eugenics-aligned conference in December. Why Austin?

"...conference is coming to the shores of Lady Bird Lake next month that hopes to save humanity from an..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Los Pinos Restaurant

The Chile Con Queso Especial is a thing to be reckoned with

"...are the most dependably delicious handmade corn tortillas in town. Be sure to dip them in the fantastic house..."

July 19, 2013 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Veteran Lays Siege to Library, West Lake ... and Laura Bush

West Austin man on crusade against naming area's new library branch after first lady

"...Roddy, when he heard Mrs. Bush would be in town. He bought plywood for an "Honor Our Troops" sign..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Andrea Grimes

Holiday In Town

Bed, Breakfast, and a Whole Lot More

"...The buildings are design firm Lake/Flato's magnificent, olive-green reconsideration of the 1936 originals, and they..."

May 26, 2000 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

On the Waterfront

As development accelerates along Town Lake, Austin faces urgent choices

"...want to reference "The Big Picture Map" to locate Town Lake Corridor development projects...."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Big Picture Map

A comprehensive map of Town Lake Corridor public and private development projects

"...To help convey the changing nature of Town Lake's shorelines, this map provides a comprehensive look at..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

The Common Law

Boating on Town Lake – what's the law?

"...I usually see kayaks and canoes on Town Lake, but sometimes I've seen small motor boats cruising..."

March 17, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

Sorry, No Boating for You This Weekend

City bans boating on portions of Town Lake and Lake Austin through Monday

"...At least not on Lake Austin and Town Lake. Relating to our previous post..."

June 22, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

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