Rio Grande No Longer?

An overview of the ecological crisis along the Rio Grande

"...Amistad Reservoir and Brownsville. Teams of border patrol agents cruise the landscape in white and green jeeps, hoping to..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

The LCRA Moves to Turn on the Tap

Future of Hill Country waits on Authority's decisions on water plan

"...– Invocation at the Sept. 14 LCRA board meeting..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

SOS sues the EPA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to do enough to prevent runoff pollution from despoiling Barton Springs.

"...week against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, claiming that the agencies do..."

June 23, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

A/k/a Tommy Chong

Chong cuts a hugely sympathetic figure in the story of his legal troubles after Operation Pipe Dreams, an anti-paraphernalia sweep that specifically targeted his bong business.

"...massive anti-paraphernalia sweep led by John Ashcroft lieutenant and U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan. The tale begins on September..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Naked City

FWS's Frederick Moves On

"...David Frederick, a field supervisor in the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Austin office, is headed for..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

United States Department of the Interior

Fish and Wildlife Service,

"...also being sent to Andy Sansom, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and William Burnett, Texas Department of Transportation...."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Westward Ho!

In-progress or proposed developments for near-western Hill Country rise overnight like so many toxic mushrooms

"...the wide-open spaces west of Austin while you can – before the creeks turn muddy, the swimming holes run..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Born to be Reviled

Interstate 35's worst stretch is also its most politically organized -- and that's a problem for TxDOT.

"...over design and placement of exit ramps to larger questions about the rationale behind the entire project. Everyone agrees..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Cowboys & Critters

Take Back Texas' Marshall Kuykendall Says It's Simply a Choice Between...

"...up with government regulators whose actions imperil their land values. Kuykendall, 60, galvanized that frustration into Take Back Texas,..."

Jan. 26, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

A Liquid Proposition

Austin's Water Quality Protection Lands are few and far between: can they do the job they are meant to do?

"..."We've got rattlesnakes on this property, so watch where..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

City Staff Reports on Risks of Natural Gas Pipeline Through Edwards Aquifer

Council hears from Environmental Officer on Permian Highway Pipeline

"...Aquifer protection rules.” Limited oversight is provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (endangered species), the Texas Commission..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...First of all, of course, there's Barton Springs Pool, the magnificent 68-degree spring-fed swimming..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Day Trips

"...photograph by Gerald E. McLeod The Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery southwest of Burnet isn't your typical tourist attraction...."

July 25, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...today is mere minutes from the Circle C golf course in Travis County...."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Shattered Icon

Living Legend Ann Richards Steps Off the Pedestal

"...illustration by Doug Potter..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Is the Austin Aquarium Fishy?

Vince Covino defends the family business

"...tell it, he, his family, and importantly, their businesses – aquariums in two western cities, and a third slated..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

High and Dry

LCRA Approves Controversial Pipeline to Dripping Springs

"...that has the power to manage water and wastewater service. And most importantly, he adds, the LCRA has finalized..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World

Albert Brooks again sallies forth where others fear to tread, although his comic results are more mildly amusing than riotously funny.

"...then receiving an unexpected call to glory from the U.S. government (in the form of real-life politician Fred Thompson),..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Sparks Sparks EPA

"...With razor-sharp satire and sternness, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks last week chastised the Environmental..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Other Sister

Multiple Personalities

"...Through the middle of this diamond cuts Spicewood Springs..."

July 2, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dead Salamanders

Salamanders Dying as Endangered Debate Continues

"...illustration by Doug Potter..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Lone Justice

To Protect Resources, Judge Bunton Defies Politicians

"...our state's leaders been when it comes to these issues? Ever since May of 1991, when the Sierra Club..."

Sept. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...African-American rodeo rider and a young women on the outskirts of Houston, played last March at Cannes as part..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jollyville Salamander Not So Jolly

Save Our Springs Alliance files suit against U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to respond to petitions to add the rare Jollyville salamander and Val Verde County's San Felipe gambusia to the endangered species list

"...ago since George W. took over the White House – plenty of time, one would think, to beef up..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...like this, the liability that then is created is substantial." – Chicago City Council Member Edward M. Burke, after..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Slimed!

Is Barton Springs Pool Losing Its Soul to Algae?

"...to a new maintenance regimen at the pool. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service decreed that the city may..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...a new downtown regional facility, the Library Commission recommended Tuesday in a 7-1 decision. The vote followed a lengthy..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature

Austin Aquarium Under Scrutiny Again After PETA Investigation

One fish, two fish, red fish, dead fish

"...once again from regulators, including the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, after a scathing investigation report from People for..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...environmental groups and the conservation district sue the Texas Depart­ment of Transportation to halt construction of the southern extension..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"..."I have learned from my service over the decades that the first, last, and most..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

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