Austin Aquarium Manager Sent to Federal Shark Tank

Covino gets a year behind bars

"...of wildlife," according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida...."

Dec. 4, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reinventing Airport Boulevard

Can 'form-based zoning' transform a suburban drag into walkable neighborhoods?

"...Chris Riley's assessment: "We can do better than this." Cruising along the street (there's no way to walk it),..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cap Metro Shifts Routes, Riles Drivers

Transit agency says budget crunch prompted changes

"...amounts to a 0.2% reduction in total yearly operation hours...."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...order to block any attempt by House members to unseat him. See "Point Austin" and "On the Lege."..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...QUOTE OF THE WEEK "He is losing the war...."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature

Day Trips

When discussing the finest cuisine in Central Texas, barbecue has to top the list

"...my voice back, I said: "To talk about food outside of Austin, you have to start with barbecue." The..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...challenge to re-redistricting fails -- barring intervention by the U.S. Supreme Court -- politicos on both sides prepare for..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...The City Council won't meet this Thursday. Council will resume April 4, with an agenda highlighted..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Southwest Key Faces Student Walkout

East Austin College Prep youth challenge embattled nonprofit

"...At least 100 students at East Austin College Prep..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Event Menu

Iconic local restaurant closes, farmers' market relocates, fundraising party for Barr, and two Austin sweet spots get some screen time

"...truly iconic local restaurant that has served authentic Tex-Mex cuisine to generations of Austinites since the 1930s, has lost..."

July 16, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

How Many Cats Did Austin Save Last Year?

By the numbers, shelter and animal advocate efforts show significant progress

"...these gross and variable estimates make no attempt to distinguish between the necessary killing of ill or dangerous animals..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...met with the members of the Eastside community on Tuesday night to urge them to help him create a..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

'Y' Can't We Be Friends?

The Fix290 Coalition provides a test case for highway and community compatibility

"...boards of being comprised of nothing but "crooks" and "sellouts," to recruit candidates whose sole qualification for office is..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

The Trials and Tribulations of Sexy Panhandling

"...Justice (or something) prevailed last Thursday, April 14, as 25-year-old Stephanie Bryan avoided paying a..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Day Trips

Before a big plate of smoked brisket and ribs became the national dish of the Lone Star State and the fare of fancy restaurants, it was a quick bite to eat from roadside stands.

"...Lazy T's BBQ in Hamilton continues a Texas barbecue..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...will, for now, only spray selected areas if residents request it, with approval from the county commissioner for that..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature

This Week in Council

"...the Texas School for the Deaf's East Campus, off U.S. 183 just north of the Montopolis Bridge. It would..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature

Unloading Frate

"...a controversial road bond proposition, the Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to remove the potential liability from the Nov. 6..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Facts So Far

"...dust settled the new Cap Metro decided to make substantial changes to that project, which slowed everything down. The..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

When and Why Is It OK for APD to Beat Up Trespassers?

Two Austin police officers caught on video beating an unhoused woman have been cleared of wrongdoing

"...Simone Griffith, an unhoused woman struggling with mental health issues, was beaten by two Austin police officers during an..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Trains! Tunnels! Billions! Austin Gets First Look at Proposed Transit Plan

Next steps: public input, May Council vote, November election

"...That financing strategy, which the city's staff will discuss..."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Tool of Racism?

CodeNEXT fears aired; hopes expressed

"...of racism" by the mayor's own Task Force on Insti­tu­tional Racism. Ouch...."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Defers on Decker, Approves Onion Creek Buyout

Golf project goes to committee, and Garza Ranch put to bed

"...City Council meets this Thursday, March 12 (work session Tuesday), with an even lighter..."

March 10, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Campaign Snapshots

City Council Districts 5 and 6

"...District 67pm, Tuesday, Sept. 23 Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline, 14028 U.S. 183 N...."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Council on Transportation: Pondering the Bond

On Aug. 7, Council will discuss putting a $1 billion bond proposal on the Nov. 4 ballot

"...• $34 million: The U.S. 183/Riverside interchange, constructing "a new grade-separated overpass and interchange,"..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Point Austin: Mapping Difference

Voting picture suggests the next Austin politics

"...didn't know what it was. "I'll venture a wild guess and suggest," I wrote the day after the election,..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Run for Shelter

City takes first significant step toward relocating Town Lake Animal Center

"...During a bitter and sometimes rowdy session last Thursday, the City Council took its first major step toward..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Hells Angels Hit

Anthony Benesh was shot down by a sniper – the suspects, and theories, are legion

"...might have come from a car somewhere on the U.S. 183 access road or nearby overpass. "We have very..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

McCracken Charges Toll Road Cover-up

Council Member says toll road proponents overplayed direness of funding situation

"...toll road plan, and concealed confidential documents that show substantial state funding already available for a number of highways...."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

A grand jury declines to indict in the death of Lennon Johnson.

"...of Smith and Bolm roads (near Bolm's intersection with U.S. 183 in Govalle) just after 7:30am on July 24,..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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