Then There's This: The Urge To Conserve

Council postpones action on drought contingency plan

"...lifted Stage 2 drought restrictions, July 16, Austin Water Utility customers used a mere 105 million gallons, the lowest..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Austin Energy: Rate Cuts Solve Everybody's Problems

Council votes to approve utility rate reduction

"...to an agreement with Austin Energy that will reduce utility rates for all AE's customers for the next five..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: AE and the Lege

City officials planning for the worst, hoping for the best

"...legal counsel to argue their case before the Public Utility Com­mis­sion. Lawyers like HURF attorney Roger Bor­gelt (who is,..."

July 20, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

AE Rate Proposal Double-Edged

Ratepayers expense also city income

"...income consequence to city programs currently sustained by the utility...."

Feb. 6, 2012 News Post by Michael King

SOS Files for Bankruptcy

The stalwart defenders of Barton Springs reorganize in face of court loss.

"...case Save Our Springs Alliance v. Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District, the Austin-based non-profit conservation group today filed for..."

April 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Council Uses Its (Public) Power to Soften Austin Energy Rate Hike

Utility says it needs to recover $104 million in excess costs

"...A benefit of buying electricity from a publicly owned utility like Austin Energy is that you can vote for..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Daily Hustle: 10/18/10

Neighbors sick of the WTP4 shaft

"...a minute since we checked in on Water Treatment Plant No. 4 and the latest front in that battle:..."

Oct. 18, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

What's Best for Frankie?

Williamson County wastewater deal yields the familiar odor of Commissioner Limmer

"...eye, Vollentine said, was another item, about a "sewer plant [going in] somewhere along Brushy Creek." It wasn't at..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: The End of the Roads

The toll plan takes us down the right path, but there's still a long way to go

"...I've found that citizens understand a lot more about planning, or policing, or environmental protection, or fiscal policy than..."

July 30, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Everything's Coming Up Green for City Employees in Better-Than-Expected Budget

Cronk: "We can be both lucky and good"

"...proposed fiscal year 2023 budget, a $5 billion spending plan buoyed by Austin's booming economy that manages to avoid..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

A Brighter Idea?

Morrison and Tovo propose smaller rate increase

"...Council Members Laura Morrison and Kathie Tovo have a plan that might buy everyone some more time...."

Feb. 8, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

'Shoddy' and 'Rushed'

Spicewood neighbors blast WTP4 water line plan

"...While Water Treatment Plant No. 4 construction continues as long as City Council's..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 4/19/10

This post is for the birds

"...Austin. Also, a familiar face joins the Austin Water Utility...."

April 19, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

How Cool Is Austin

2010 snapshot of the ACPP 'five plans'

"...Municipal Plan Make all city of Austin facilities, fleets, operations carbon..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 4/22/10 (Updated)

Better late than never, right?

"...agenda – adoption of Austin Energy's renewables-boosting Climate Protection Plan – there really wasn't too much else...."

April 22, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Taking Out the Trash

Delayed 'Master Plan' for Solid Waste Department is tip of the landfill

"...awarded a contract to develop an integrated management master plan for the Solid Waste Services Department. Thrilling stuff, I..."

May 29, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Cool City: Acting Locally, Cooling Globally

The Austin Climate Protection Plan takes form

"...since City Council unanimously approved the Austin Climate Protection Plan Feb. 15, city staff has steadily begun tackling the..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Beside the Point: Planning What's Affordable

The Downtown Austin Plan comes lumbering toward its official adoption

"...Hustle anticipated) the long-awaited and much delayed Downtown Austin Plan. After several hours of discussion, council tweaked the plan..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Cool City: The Leffingwell Lens

One council member's view of the Austin Climate Protection Plan

"...the City Council unanimously adopted the Austin Climate Protection Plan. Conceptually, it's perhaps the most aggressive and well-rounded local..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin @ Large: To Preserve and Thrive

Alvarez and Thomas' Eastside plan needs fine-tuning, but it's about time

"...Council Members Raul Alvarez and Danny Thomas unveiled a plan to designate most of East Austin as a "Community..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Devil in the Details

After 10 years, the Great Streets master plan runs into controversy over two-way streets.

"...Guidelines, echoing more than a decade's worth of policy, planning, and promises about the Central Business District (CBD). This..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: The 30% Solution

Capital Metro slow-rolls out the next draft of the rail plan

"...last month, focusing on the various ­segments of their planned light rail lines, Capital Metro has essentially laid out..."

April 29, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Could New EPA Haze Rule Push Fayette Power Plant Out of Favor?

Stricter pollution controls mean higher costs to keep it running

"...Austin Energy plans for 100% of its power to be carbon-free a..."

May 13, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Votes Flood in for Prop 6 Water Cash

$2 billion and a new water infrastructure bank get voter approval

"...2,912 (35.54%) of the state's 8,193 precincts reporting, the plan to establish a new $2 billion water infrastructure bank..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Urban Renewal, Sustainable Development, and ... Fluoride?

Preview Pt. One of a crowded Council agenda

"...the Urban Renewal Board, the Austin Resource Recovery master plan, and more. Check out part one of our agenda..."

Dec. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Fact Checking the Galindo Mailers (UPDATED)

'NO Green Tax' talk from self-described green builder Galindo

"...homes, as an initiative of the Austin Climate Protection Plan. Council's goals: Reduce needless energy consumption, while lowering monthly..."

June 3, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

City Council Notebook

A rundown of what's on the agenda this week.

"...to examine at the possibility of a regional water plant for Austin, Leander, Cedar Park and Round Rock –..."

Aug. 8, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Taming the 12-Lane Monster

Task Force Finalizing Plan to Limit Environmental Damage From Aquifer Freeway

"...on the north, between Williamson Creek and the Motorola plant. The plan would have left the existing US290 lanes..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 6/14/10

No future for Red River?

"...hubub was council's hearing of the Waller Creek Master Plan. Since the Hustle is for the kids, let's take..."

June 14, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Luv Doc: Moving Out

A leg shaker, not a plan maker

"...moved out of my house – clothes, shoes, furniture, plants – that she says she will be coming to..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

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