The Choice

Nicholas Sparks' romantic yearnings once again flood our screens

"...a novel by bestselling author Nicholas Sparks scales new heights of mediocrity and then some. For Sparks’ fan base,..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Better Eating Through Chemistry

Miche Bread rules the boule

"...year ago, during one of the weekly tastings at Travis Heights Beverage World, a young man showed up with..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Poison in the Park

Plants and trees in Stacy Park began to die after a Parks and Rec volunteer sprayed herbicide

"...that the neighbors of Stacy Park, in South Austin's Travis Heights, feel they know for sure, it's that Daniel..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Problem Is the Quality of Education

"...dramatic gentrification. We all know this. The collars of Travis Heights and Bouldin Addition are whiter today than ever..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Postmarks

Naked City

South Congress' 1400 block would be completely overhauled with condos, garage

"...two proposed structures are of acute concern to surrounding Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek residents. First, a five-story, mixed-use..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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"...Travis Heights is an old, established neighborhood. Our centuries-old trees..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Column

Replacing Trees With Buildings Ludicrous

"...large cities breed – then add long hot summers. Travis Heights is an old, established neighborhood. Our centuries-old trees..."

Sept. 16, 2003 Postmarks

The Worst Is Yet to Come

Austin's Emergency Operations Center

"...upper Colorado River lake levels have risen to dangerous heights, the creeks running through town are swollen, and some..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature

Celebrity, South Austin Style

The Mayor of South Austin

"...see everything and everybody there, from the old big-money Travis Heights people to whoever the newest immigrant wave coming..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature

It's Not Just a ZIP Code

Neighborhood Associations

"...As with Bouldin, the neighborhood we call "Travis Heights" -- which is itself much larger than the..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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The Real Obscenity

"...Because I am no longer a resident of Travis Heights, and because I appreciate many of the social..."

April 30, 1999 Column

Neighbors to TxDOT: Don't Close Woodland Underpass

Residents urge alternate plan

"...project designed to increase traffic capacity on I-35 through Travis County...."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Senate

Redistricting

"...dozen counties, is now remarkably compact, and people in Travis, Hays, and Williamson Counties no longer need a street..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fever in the Bunkhouse: Hotel San José Sold?

Diffusing rumors and starting new ones with Liz Lambert

"...Bunkhouse continues to expand its reach. New projects in Travis Heights (the Terrace Hotel, adjacent to the Saint Cecilia)..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Pause/Play

Filmmaker Andrew Shapter's battle to make art and beat cancer

"...Framed on the wall of Shapter's Travis Heights home is a photo used in a By..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Board Discord on Single-Sex Schools

Little consensus leading up to Jan. 29 vote

"...Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations (see "AISD: IDEA Down, Travis Heights Up," Dec. 21, 2012). However, Board President Vince..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Education Stories

School finance lawsuits, AISD board shakeup, and more

"...vertical team, and approving a new in-district charter at Travis Heights Elementary. Both actions reflected the overwhelming support of..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Run This Letter as Written or Not at All

"...trees growing in the triangular area immediately north of Travis Heights Elementary could perhaps be called a "swath." By..."

Sept. 27, 2011 Postmarks

78704 Is a Historic State of Mind

The Louis and Flossie John House opens to the public

"...The historic Louis & Flossie John House will open..."

May 19, 2010 Design Post by Anne Harris

Developing Stories: The Norwood Posse Wants You!

Travis Heights neighbors have revived the Norwood House restoration effort – are they too late?

"...history. An elegant showplace for hosting society parties, Norwood's Travis Heights home boasted Austin's first swimming pool (spring-fed) and..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: Protecting the Waterfront (Part 2)

Council vote to determine future of waterfront

"...Robert Heil recently noted, the 1999 rewrite removed maximum heights from the ordinance because its language was supposedly muddled,..."

May 1, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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"...predicament three years ago when our daughter first attended Travis Heights Elementary. The school was at its lowest point...."

May 27, 2005 Column

Parents Can Make a Difference in Schools

"...predicament three years ago when our daughter first attended Travis Heights Elementary. The school was at its lowest point...."

May 23, 2005 Postmarks

Saving South Congress - for Whom?

This weekend's street fest raises questions about the future of the Southside's main drag

"...To some residents in the adjacent Bouldin Creek and Travis Heights neighborhoods – who have chafed over First Thursday..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Schools, Sprawl, and Citizenship

Vote begins on $520 million school bond package

"...And to the board, that means a commitment to Travis Heights and Circle C neighborhoods alike – which brings..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Neighbors are pleasantly surprised with their Supercenter deal.

"...Long-range plans call for more quality-of-life investments in the Travis Heights neighborhood, he added. (The SRCC boundaries stretch from..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Land Use Code Paranoia

"...Regarding the recent tree murder in Travis Heights, C.T. Curtin ["Postmarks," Sept. 19] writes "To consider..."

Sept. 23, 2003 Postmarks

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Our readers talk back.

"...In "A Tree Dies in Travis Heights" [Sept. 5], city arborist Jim Rhoades implies that..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Column

Election Wrap-up

"...Wynn enough to make a difference. Witness box 422 (Travis Heights Elementary), where Max got 35% and Wynn 52%...."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...trees, birds, and flowing water of Stacy Park in Travis Heights are a source of tremendous healing for me,..."

March 8, 2002 Column

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