Another Side of Travis Heights

In a South Austin apartment complex, residents organize for change

"...By more than one account, the Travis Park Apartments, just inside I-35 on East Oltorf, are..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Courtroom Reprieve for Congress Mobile Home Park

Tenants at the Congress Mobile Home Park have won a temporary restraining order against Congress Corner LLC to postpone their evictions

"...Tenants at the Congress Mobile Home Park have won a temporary restraining order to postpone their..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

News Roundup: Use of Force, Apartments, & TNCs

Jury awards $1M in civil rights suit; SOI ordinance halted

"...Chacon was driving his BMW around the motel’s parking lot when the officers arrived; the officers drew their..."

March 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Naked City

"...with the 2005 murder of Jennifer Cave, began in Travis Co. district court on Tuesday. See "Was Laura Hall..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in the neck and back and died in the parking lot of the Travis Park Apartments on East Oltorf..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...was unable, and Carver drove to a North Austin park and sexually assaulted him before driving him home. Carver's..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• In a lawsuit filed to force Travis County to reform its electronic voting system in order..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Drainage and Water Quality Protection (Prop. 2, $145 million); Parks Facilities and Parkland (Prop. 3, $84.7 million); Community and..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature

Culture Flash!

Police believe they have the killer of Esther's juggler Warren Ryder Schwartz, Jenny Hart puts 'Space Ghost's Brak in stitches, more stage hits are back by popular demand, and construction starts on Ballet Austin's new dance center

"...the fatal stabbing of the 39-year-old performer in the parking lot of Travis Park Apartments on Sunday, May 28...."

Aug. 18, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...No Place Like Home: Travis County officials celebrated the grand opening of Travis Flats..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature

Grow and Prosper

With neighbors still reeling from 1990 expansion, Hyde Park Baptist plans another growth project.

"...To those unfamiliar with its history, Hyde Park seems an unlikely outpost for a contingent of religious..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

RunTex Gets Run Out of Shop

Court order shuts down running store

"...were numbered at Riverside and South First, where luxury apartments are slated for development, but today’s court-ordered store lockout..."

April 4, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Saturday Night Live

Mayor Kirk Watson takes his downtown vision to the streets

"...a great time drinking coffee, shooting pool, looking for parking. A typical leisurely Saturday night in Austin...."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Postmarks

Can't Handle Scamming

"...Thomas Boggs Park Police Not Understaffed To the Chronicle:..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Column

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...drove across Airport Boulevard to a cluster of low-rent apartments separated from the I-35 frontage road by a graying..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...68-degree spring-fed swimming hole that's the centerpiece of Zilker Park on the south shore of Town Lake. People call..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Downtown's New Year

"...The existing parking garage here might see a complete transformation into 20..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Under One Roof

Can the City Make Good on Its Affordable Housing Promise?

"...core by promoting the construction of entry-level homes and apartments affordable on working-class incomes, we pat ourselves on the..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

"...bonds is basics -- public safety, transportation, flood control, parks, libraries, water, and wastewater. Also, propositions 11&12 would approve..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...For info on polling locations and times call the Travis County Voter Registration Office at 473-9553, or the Williamson..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...among other things restricted the total density, mandated additional parking, and required specific pedestrian improvements in the public right..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...to preserve the balance of the city's current affordable apartments. Throughout October, the committee will be meeting with focus..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Feature

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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

Downtown Developments

"...What: 90 loft-style apartments..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature

Sidewalk Fail!

"...Twitter: "Ramp to gravel to dilapidated stone stairs by @TravisCountyTX Courthouse. @AustinChronicle #sidewalkfail."..."

Aug. 28, 2014 Photo Gallery

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Our readers talk back.

"...there were 8,647 alleged victims of child abuse/neglect in Travis County alone. Of the 1,653 who were confirmed victims..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...700 cars into the neighborhood and only provides 395 parking spaces" when the project allows for a maximum of..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Here Today, There Tomorrow

Austin ISD Schools grapple with high student turnover – and all its consequences

"...Street just off Airport, pile into principal Joaquin Gloria's sparkling white SUV and ride across Airport Boulevard to a..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Making Waves

The growing number of cellular towers in Austin has prompted changes to the ordinance regulating the towers.

"...that someone who isn't concerned about a 52-acre trailer park going in down the street is concerned with two..."

Sept. 10, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

Postscripts

Shuttle Carnage Looms

"...of this excellent affordable housing. I'm sure the Hyde Park residents would support more affordable housing. The developer wants..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Column

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