Sinclair Black: Transforming Visions

Sinclair Black – Austin's original New Urbanist

"...by concentrating new development in four- to six-story buildings Downtown. His models included Paris; Washington, D.C.; and Barcelona, all..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Run for Shelter

City takes first significant step toward relocating Town Lake Animal Center

"...took its first major step toward relocating the decaying Town Lake Animal Center from West Cesar Chavez (on Town..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...two of the most ambitious, high-profile projects, a new Downtown facility for the Austin Museum of Art and the..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Please, Clean Up After Your Dog

"...letter is especially to that couple that was on Town Lake last Sunday afternoon. Hey! Your fake display of..."

Aug. 21, 2007 Postmarks

The Bloodthirsty Killers of Circle C

Victims take flight! ... Officials shrug! ... Stealthy predators stalk the suburban streets!

"...she's personally trapped 18 cats, which she delivered to Town Lake Animal Center to slay no more. (One of..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

More Shelter No. 11

"...Make a donation to Animal Trustees of Austin, EmanciPet, Town Lake, or any of the wonderful animal rescue groups..."

Dec. 1, 2005 Postmarks

Naked City

Moving treatment plant draws both applause and scrutiny from enviros

"...Green is the city's oldest plant, processing water from Town Lake since 1925, and you wouldn't be remiss in..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Northfork

"...completed will unleash its waters and submerge the entire town of Northfork underneath a big lake. Homes, businesses, graveyards..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

The rejection of Lumbermen's Town Lake proposal doesn't necessarily mean their tower plans are dead.

"...(and perhaps obvious) fact: Austinites don't like towers on Town Lake and never have, even though several already exist...."

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

Under One Roof

Can the City Make Good on Its Affordable Housing Promise?

"...this insane real estate market and moving out of town? Maybe your hand didn't go up, but your mailman's..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

A Whole New Ball Game

Stakeholders say Colorado River Park can serve a lot of different needs.

"...how it must have run before the creation of Town Lake. Given that last year voters approved bonds that..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Dan Oko

The Arts-Park Plan

"...development (or lack thereof) of the south shore of Town Lake, have been controversial since the barn was built..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

Austin's Waterloo

Taking a Walk along Waller

"...and Sixth) Streets, making those streets the major east-west downtown thoroughfares. Before the bridges, people and things either rode..."

July 7, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Long Activist Legacy Survives on the Eastside

Holding on to El Barrio

"...of Mexican American Aus­tin­ites who claimed this crescent of lakefront land as their own. Those who have followed have..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Public Notice: Love Your Mother Earth

"...Here in town, the annual Austin Earth Day event is Saturday, April..."

April 22, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Making of Downtown North

The Domain may sound like just another fancy mall – but planners say it's the seed of a second Austin

"...what appears to be a recently refurbished, meandering European town street – three- and four-story buildings with apartments above..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

We're sorry you feel that way.

"...the facts. Anti-rail hired gun Wendell Cox came to town last week to tell Austinites that he's here to..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Column

Proposition B Swaps Parkland for ... More Parkland

City seeks voters OK of land swap proposed by Oracle

"...granted, in return for the CMC site at South Lakeshore Boulevard and Pleasant Valley, PARD will ask for at..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Lakes Latest: Barton to Open, Travis Stays Closed

Will Lake Travis be open for the weekend?

"...Lower Colorado River Authority is going to be keeping Lake Travis shut for boating until at least Friday, and..."

July 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Austin Myths

"...around here call live oak is not oak. 6) Town Lake is not a lake. 7) Austin is a..."

July 2, 2007 Postmarks

Variances From Recommendations Aren't in Anyone's Best Interest

"...Dear Editor, The Austin Town Lake Waterfront Overlay Advisory Board, on which we served,..."

Nov. 9, 2006 Postmarks

Study: Parking Lots Pollute

Common pavement sealant could be damaging waterways

"...could be a significant breakthrough in efforts to protect lakes and streams in Austin, and elsewhere. "If you can..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...would like to call the Lower East Side of Tarrytown.) Property taxes are high in Texas because we are..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Column

Why Crazy Carl Is Called Crazy

"...readers understand that it's not safe to swim in Town Lake because it's not crowded with outboard motors. It's..."

Oct. 6, 2003 Postmarks

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Crenshaw Walkway -- the MoPac pedestrian crossing on the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail. Crenshaw's lifelong dedication to..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...This is concerning the "Townes Without Pity" feature article, dated June 14. It was..."

June 28, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...Has a new attitude taken over Georgetown's city hall? At a June 12 press conference, Georgetown..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Council approves the relocation of the city's Central Booking Facility; the divisive East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan goes through first reading; and Lumbermen's Investment Corp. presents a tentative agreement on its property near the Seaholm Power Plant with the city.

"...Center building at 10th and Nueces, just west of downtown. Aloud, residents speaking at the hearing fretted about increased..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

Three bonds proposals up on the city ballot Nov. 7 may strike a sense of deja vu in longtime Austinites.

"...say you can't book a conference in this hayseed town, and the waters of Barton Springs run murkier than..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

A Change of Scenery

What It Looks Like

"...between I-35 and Waller Creek, Cesar Chavez Street and Town Lake. Most of the property lying to the east..."

July 16, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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