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Oct. 11, 2002 Column
Rock Creek Rolls Forward
Cypress' Rock Creek project moves along after Fish & Wildlife approves its permit.
"...why the agency is prohibiting Cypress from drawing ground water from the increasingly challenged Edwards Aquifer. But that leaves..."
March 29, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith
Point Austin: From Earth Day to Climate Strike
In a dark time, it's worth recalling decades of progress
"...oceans and cryosphere (ice caps, snow ice, all frozen water). It is neither easy nor reassuring reading. Although the..."
Sept. 27, 2019 News Column by Michael King
Lake Austin Shoreline Shortcuts Raise Alarm
A new grassroots group aims to draw City Council's attention to environmental concerns of Lake Austin
"...centered on addressing lakeshore erosion, unpermitted tram construction, and water quality. Alan Roddy, founder of the collective, has been..."
Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham
Birds vs. People at BCP
At least one Austin resident questions wildlife
preserve's human-access policies
"...voters "the acquisition and improvement of land to protect water quality, conserve endangered species … and open space for..."
Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Capitol Chronicle
Political commentary on the career of Henry B. Gonzalez
"...Anglos that Mexican-Americans and other minorities are entitled to equality, he was in Texas 50% Tom Paine, 50% Thomas..."
Dec. 8, 2000 News Column by Michael King
Something Worth Living For
Michael Fracasso's World in a Drop of Water
"...and most recent album, World in a Drop of Water, and it provides the two easiest and hence most..."
May 8, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin
Opinion: More Transit and Housing Options in More Locations Are Critical for Austin’s Future
The executive director of Transit Forward on the positive environmental impacts of greater density
"...frequent, historically speaking) rain, we’re still in Stage 2 water restrictions and Lake Travis is at some of its..."
Sept. 20, 2024 Column by Bill McCamley
Council Advances Plan to Replace Dairy Plant With Housing
Borden redevelopment passes hurdle
"...accordance with Planning Commission recommendations, plus dark sky and water quality protections, but Alter flagged that the type of..."
June 16, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come
Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water
"...that left large parts of D10 without power (and water) both before and after the blackout caused by the..."
May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Controversial Pipeline to Cross the Hill Country
The PHP presents potential risks to Edwards Aquifer, and there is little Austin can do about it
"...leaking or spilling into "a major source of drinking water for two million people." Beyond those immediate threats, the..."
Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup
Get ready for baby sea turtles, balloon launches, and more
"...is just about that time of year when the waters of the Texas Coast begin calling. The Texas General..."
April 30, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Chronicle Endorsements: City Propositions
Up or down, yes or no
"...and middle-class households working to keep their heads above water. If passed, the bond will be used to purchase..."
Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
Forklift Danceworks' Dove Springs Swims
The company's latest community production showed why Dove Springs' pool matters to that neighborhood and to all of us as well
"...are better – by virtue of being in the water. The water lifts us all...."
July 20, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires
Looking Back on the Champions Tract Rezoning
Does this development belong in this particular corner of the Hill Country?
"...grievances with the development, including unmanaged traffic, risks to water quality, environmental degradation, and a general disregard for relevant..."
June 30, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas
How to Build Neighborhoods
Erin McGann is the sole newcomer in a race dominated by incumbents
"...climate change, but her environmental activism tends more toward water-quality regulation – the very issue that gets pushback from..."
Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith
Then There's This: Whither Vested Rights?
Rejection of first case under new regs portends cloudy future
"...proposing legislation that threatens Austin's rulemaking ability to protect water quality in the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards..."
July 18, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith
Pct. 2 Candidates Face Off
Commissioner hopefuls tackle gun shows, immigration laws
"...which helped win the passage of a pivotal 1992 water-quality protection ordinance, has garnered endorsements from a long list..."
Dec. 11, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks
SXSW Eco: The Culture War to Save the World
Punk, hip-hop and literature sign up for the eco fight
"...about the environment. We're looking at problems with air quality and problems with water quality. They're things that are..."
Oct. 9, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker
First Project Under New Ordinance Gets Nod
Project in Barton Springs Zone wins unanimous council approval
"...Save Our Springs Ordinance, lauded the project for improving water quality standards at the site and the developer's agreement..."
Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith
The Daily Hustle: 4/19/10
This post is for the birds
"...in Austin. Also, a familiar face joins the Austin Water Utility...."
April 19, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Wal-Mart Case Could Take Several Weeks to Decide
Complexity of Wal-Mart case, not to mention Thanksgiving, could delay judge's decision
"...An enormous amount of testimony focused on floodwater drainage across the Northcross property onto Northcross Drive, which..."
Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Strengthening the Ordinance
"...greater uncertainty. A limited pilot program could test the waters, but result in missed opportunities...."
Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature
Naked City
"...oppose BFI's application at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which will decide on the expansion next year. County..."
Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature
Blizz Sandbags Statesman on SOS
More fallout from the reporting on Lee Leffingwell's new SOS proposals.
"...the Statesman's letters-to-the-editor page, something stands out amidst wheezing, watered-down Las Manitas outrage and a confused offering of "but..."
Aug. 15, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Article on Oak Hills Redevelopment Is Off-Base
"...city requires a decrease in impervious cover. The average drinking-water protection zone impervious cover is 55% on older commercial..."
July 3, 2007 Postmarks
Going Vertical
The new VMU zoning could transform your neighborhood – and you have 90 days to help decide how
"...ills of sprawl – environmental, economic, social equity, and quality-of-life – Austinites are being asked to accept increased density...."
Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Babel
Four disparate stories are woven into an eloquent and electrifying depiction of mankind's increasingly fractured state.
"...vacationing in Morocco. She is concerned about the local water, quality thereof, but more worrying is the bullet in..."
Nov. 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Election Info
Dates, voting locations, and ballots
"...Angelita Mendoza-Waterhouse (R)..."
Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature
Barton Springs 'Facts' in Letter Are Wrong
"...of the contributing zone is developed. Even then, substantial water-quality degradation has been documented at Barton Springs (www.ci.austin.tx.us/watershed/oprslade.htm). Although..."
Jan. 11, 2006 Postmarks
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