Getting to Zero

Will Austin's green seif-image be realized with its "zero waste" goals?

"...a few things stand out. Mattresses. Lots of plastic water bottles...."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

District 9 Post-Mortem

Kathie Tovo and Chris Riley speak post-election

"...be spent on further contesting the newly approved Austin Water usage rates via the Austin Water Utility Financial Plan..."

Nov. 11, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Smart Meters, Fluoride, and Guns

Things Laura Pressley doesn't want to talk about

"...all about her fight against fluoridation of the city's water supply, her belief that Austin Energy's "smart meters" caused..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...real target of budget adjustments should be increasingly regressive utility fees, which have become a means for Austin Energy,..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Becoming Drought Tolerant

Central Texas looks for ways to balance population growth with future water supplies

"...It Never Rained, author Elmer Kelton recalled, "Ranchers watched waterholes recede to brown puddles of mud that their livestock..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Betting on Cloud Juice

Richard's Rainwater keeps its eye in the sky

"...and sell straight-from-the-sky (and sent through a state-approved filter) rainwater in Texas keeps three sealed, largely untouched bottles of..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Food Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The 10-1 Ticker...

Election updates!

"...for an operational and financial audit of the Austin Water utility... Council will officially order the Nov. 4 election..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature

Affordability Key to Climate Plan Goals

City task force makes its recommendations for 2024 climate change protection goals

"...sources another 22% of its energy from nuclear, the utility is already poised to pass the halfway mark even..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Then There's This: Saving Water From Ourselves

Task force urges 'aggressive' conservation and reuse strategies

"...a draft report containing far-reaching recommendations for ensuring Austin's water future...."

July 4, 2014 News Column

'A Mayor Who Listens'

Sheryl Cole talks about her skills, her record, and what she learned on her 'house party tour'

"...on now with urban rail, housing, affordability, transportation, and water, what in your opinion is the most critical issue..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Estate Sale Roundup: June 12-15

If you don't have a truck, shop small and stuff the trunk

"...Apple MacBooks; Canon EOS 3 camera; Kef Sound Bar; Waterford lamp; two hanging tapestries; cloth napkins; ladies clothing; sterling..."

June 12, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Todd Phelps: 'Creativity and Common Sense'

"...And the water issue. The water issue is one that's on everybody's..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...the big decisions. One was the decision to build Water Treatment Plant No. 4. Some people still approve, others..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Headlines

"...› Faced with mounting financial instability, the Austin Water Utility is proposing deep budget cuts, possibly up to..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Steve Adler: 'New Way Forward'

"...some pretty significant challenges: traffic congestion, education, resources, affordability, water. Austin is at a tipping point; we're at the..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Headlines

"...› Austin Water Utility officials this week presented several alternative water-supply options..."

May 23, 2014 News Feature

Then There's This: Water Talk Bubbles Forth

Exploring the unknown future of Austin's water supply

"...which there is increasing uncertainty at this juncture, it's water. Where will it come from? How much will we..."

May 16, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Catching up with 10-1

Candidates queuing up at sound of the money bell

"...occupied with big issues like Austin Energy and the water utility and the comprehensive plan– “the big stuff” –..."

May 9, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Breaking Chains, Bending the Knee

'Game of Thrones’ complex consideration of freedom and slavery

"...Beyond the practical utility of army-building, why has Daenerys taking on this mission?..."

May 7, 2014 Screens Post by Rod Machen

Water Use Sinking, Rates Rising

Austin Water officials agree something's got to give

"...Austin Water customers may see up to a 16.6% rate increase..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...› The Austin Water utility told the Statesman this week that it might..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature

Then There's This: Hard, Coal Reality

Breaking up with Fayette Power is hard to do, AE officials say

"...goes, just got longer and more complicated. On Tuesday, utility officials delivered the grim news to the City Council..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Top 10 Environmental Stories

The state dealt with a drought as the city took on some prickly issues

"...for the 600-acre site, with voter-approved bond money for water-quality-protection land acquisitions...."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council Preview: Only Reconnect

Agenda weighed down with zoning

"...agenda and perhaps even a new policy: revising the utility's "deferred payment" program offered to residential customers fallen behind..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Austin's Water Prospectors

New city rules have slowed the demand, but urban wells remain a hot commodity in wealthy neighborhoods

"...There's a price to pay for watering lawns and filling swimming pools, but hundreds of Austin..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Then There's This: High and Dry

When it rains it pours, but the drought doesn't budge an inch

"...Add the upcoming statewide campaign races to the water-and-politics mix and you've got an even stranger brew. Earlier..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Fun Fun Fun Fest Live Shot: Body Count

Ice-T’s ‘Cop Killer’ crew made no friends with the law

"...the group’s eponymous 1992 debut. With grinning assistance from utility pinch hitter Bushwick Bill, Ice-T proclaimed “tonight we get..."

Nov. 10, 2013 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Votes Flood in for Prop 6 Water Cash

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

"...reporting, the plan to establish a new $2 billion water infrastructure bank is cruising to an early and easy..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City Council: No Tubes for You!

Tubing, 24-hour bike trails, and zoning on this week's agenda

"...Or perhaps everyone was just bummed out by Austin Water Utility Director Greg Meszaros' grim briefing on the continuing..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Quote of the Week

"...– Austin Water Utility Director Greg Meszaros to City Council, Oct. 3..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Column

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