Keeping Austin Wild

As the population swells, officials and activists look for ways to preserve open space

"...propped himself up against a tree to wheeze. "Hill – wheeze wheeze – of life," he gasped. "Sure doesn't..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the Week"We want the quality of life for everybody – not just certain pockets of people – but everybody..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

More Study, No Money

"...At long last, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has finalized an ambitious blueprint..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

The Balcones Situation argued, "Zionism" attributed, and some retaliatory kudos for DAILY TEXAN comics.

"...crying out loud!, where there are confidentiality and ethics issues); a union contract does not protect employees who refuse..."

April 20, 2001 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...60% reduction in traffic should significantly help our neighborhood issues," said BFI spokeswoman Lynda Rife. "We're more than willing..."

Jan. 8, 1999 News Feature

New Lawsuit Again Aims to Remove Endangered Status for Warbler

TPPF refuses to leave the birdies alone

"...behalf of the Texas General Land Office against the U.S. Fish and Wild­life Service "for continuing to disregard the..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The China Hustle

The next global economic meltdown, in terrifying detail.

"...This is the story of a massive scam. "There..."

April 20, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report: Rabbits, Endangered Rhinos, and the Dallas Safari Club

Rabbits, endangered rhinos, and the Dallas Safari Club

"...all wild-eyed and screaming at the others: "Run, run – the rabbits have guns!"..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Column

Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Still Struggling

With only 2,500 acres to go in the full 30,000-acre Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, Travis Co. has realized that its anticipated dollars won't go far enough fast enough to meet the federally mandated 2016 deadline set by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under the preserve's permit application

"...to meet the federally mandated 2016 deadline set by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under the preserve's permit application...."

April 27, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

I'm Lovin' the All-American Tennis Clown

There were a lot of clowns at the All-American Tennis Shootout.

"...in the world, James Blake; his brother Thomas; reigning U.S. clay court champ Mardy “Go” Fish; and the No...."

Dec. 18, 2006 Sports Post by Taylor Holland

Reports Detail Threats to National Wildlife Refuges

Energy exploration endangers refuges, including ones in Texas

"...new reports call renewed attention to the vulnerability of U.S. national wildlife refuges. Defenders of Wildlife, a 475,000-member nonprofit..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Signs of Degradation

Key findings from the Fish & Wildlife Report on Barton Springs

"...Here are some of Fish & Wildlife's findings on construction activity in the Barton..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Living on the Edge

"...This pattern is commonly referred to as "the edge..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Naked City

Rep. Ann Kitchen prepares to file a pipeline safety bill. Judge Sam Sparks questions the Longhorn Pipeline permit process. Ken Herman goes after a Pulitzer Prize.

"...On Tuesday, the Statesman's Ralph Haurwitz reported that U.S Fish and..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

"..."The truth is the security workers do not have guns," contended Egan. In his rebuttal, however, Press backed up..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

1,400-Acre Development Near Hamilton Pool Ignites Push to Protect Salamander

Environmentalists petition to list Pedernales River springs salamander as endangered species

"...of environmental scientists have filed a petition with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the Pedernales River..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "Clean darky." – KVET deejay Sammy Allred, satirizing Joe Biden's characterization of..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Day Trips

The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge encompasses a rare island of native grassland and its natural occupants

"...The Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Southwestern Oklahoma was once a part of..."

June 10, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Not Saving the Salamander

"...Nearly a year after the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service sounded the alarm over lax..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Clouds Over Dripping Springs

As the pressure for growth continues, Dripping Springs residents question the role of city government insiders

"...humble, out-of-the-way place on the city's eastern edge. Of course, the property owes much of its charm to its..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Saving Our Salamander

"...this week against the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, claiming neither agency complied with..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature

FWS Approves Stratus-pheric Development

"...C property has received the all-important blessing of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, laying a significant piece of..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Saving Grace

"...mirthless creep. The story belongs to Brenda Blethyn (Secrets & Lies, Little Voice), who stars as Grace Trevethen, a..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Off the Desk:

"...You heard it here first: U.S. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt has decided not to list..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature

Heritage Lost

"...Texas, is being exterminated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The program, which researches and evaluates endangered..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

Night of the Living BCCP, Part 37

Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan: Half a Loaf?

"...prepare and submit a 10(A) permit application to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Endangered Species..."

May 19, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

The weather’s ideal to learn about Bob Dylan or see hot air balloons

"...On May 10, 2022, the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, OK, opened. Fourteen days before his 81st birthday. Dylan..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

City Hall Hustle: Hell or High Water

WTP4 opposition increasing – and increasingly not on the same page

"...Texas biology professor Mark Kirkpatrick and Environment Texas, claims U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Birds vs. People at BCP

At least one Austin resident questions wildlife preserve's human-access policies

"...Who comes first on Austin's preserved public lands – the endangered species or the people? That's a question..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

News Top 10s

"...rolling downhill like a snowball headed for hell. City services, already cut to the bone, now face ugly budget..."

Jan. 4, 2002 News Feature

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