Downtown's New Year

"...less optimism now than when we last covered the landscape in 2001 ("Deconstructing Downtown," April 20, 2001). At the..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

"...has worked tirelessly against extremely heavy odds for employee and civil rights; he has worked to the point of..."

April 20, 2001 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...perfectly clear: I oppose HJR 6. It is unnecessary and doesn't even do the one thing that its supporters..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Hyde Park lawsuit sutra, Glen Maxey's retirement dilemma, parking lot battle in Judges' Hill neighborhood, Sixth Street recycling, and the anti-growth blues

"...Throw it at the wall and see if something sticks. That appears to be the..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature

Diving Right In

The new 10-1 Council begins to re-invent Austin government

"...Down at City Hall this month, optimism, ambition, transparency, and earnestness are the watchwords and order of the day...."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

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Our readers talk back.

"...LCRA's electric customers tired of subsidizing LCRA's unprofitable water and wastewater division ["Who's Paying for the LCRA Growth?," News,..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...strong statement. The momentum is very heavy right now, and those in the Senate who vote against the marriage..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Into the Gap

The city manager's new budget squeezes city services that are already tight

"..."I am truly grateful for the expressions of solidarity and for the spirit of 'sharing the pain' that have..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council: Time for Some Halloween Horrors

Featuring The Unholy Return of the Short-Term Rentals Ordinance

"...Waldo Wittenmyer) break council meetings at the evening hour, and while always enthusiastic, are often of particular interest only..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Lay Of The Land

The Inner Sanctum

"...Office Budget in Millions Employees Dept. Head Salary Mayor and City Council $0.8 16 Mayor Kirk Watson $35,006 Offices..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature

Council: Midterm Report Cards

The Chronicle grades new Council members

"...minimal fuss, putting to rest a few persistent issues and cleaning up the matters left over from the lengthy..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...The legislative dust hasn't settled yet, and even the authors are uncertain what's in the omnibus..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

Council Watch

Water Gate: Is LCRA Offering City a Whale of a Deal?

"...Water rights are one of the more complicated legal and public policy topics in existence. They depend not only..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Beside the Point

Council on deck to approve slip-n-slide water deal with LCRA

"...platform afforded me. Not that markets rise, chests heave, and women swoon over my unyielding column inches, but still:..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point: City Budget

Council goes for the rollback rate, gives early Christmas presents

"...her $525.3 million General Fund budget, largely public safety and social-service needs. Council spent most of its Monday meeting..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Hitting the Books

Budget Schedule

"...the rest of the budget schedule of work sessions and three public hearings leading up to adoption in mid-September...."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Draft Unveiled

"...1704. Addressing a crowd containing representatives from developers, environmentalists, and the Legislature (Austin Senator Gonzalo Barrientos), the Mayor continued..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Feature

CodeNEXT's Delay, "Good for Austin"

Land-use rewrite gets punted to little complaint

"...pertains to what's happening next with CodeNEXT. The third and final draft was originally promised for release on Nov...."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

There's Something About Mary

Mary arnold gets down to brass tacks on bradley deal

"...directors, Arnold has served on both the Parks Board and the Planning Commission, has run for City Council, and..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

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Our readers talk back.

"...Act, where officials label horrible legislation with cute names, and the people roll over and accept it. These propositions..."

April 21, 2006 Column

Back ~ In Black?

SOS Is Arisen: Let the Confetti Rain Down

"...the words of the city's attorneys, the city council, and of special note, not the words of the daily..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...with his opinions that school spending is both inadequate and inequitable. See "Beyond City Limits."..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Hill Country Militia

Grassroots homesteaders tighten ranks to fight urban encroachment

"...At what point does dissatisfaction become dissent, and dissent a full-fledged movement?..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Greg Harman

The Signs of Degradation

Key findings from the Fish & Wildlife Report on Barton Springs

"...Wildlife's findings on construction activity in the Barton Springs watershed and the health of Barton Springs. The report is..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council Watch

Peace at Last? City, Gary Bradley Strike the Deal to End All Deals

"...an agreement ending legal hostilities between developer Gary Bradley and the city of Austin -- could come to pass...."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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Our readers talk back.

"...I would like to both thank you and chide you for your article published in today's Chronicle..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Column

Dead Salamanders

Salamanders Dying as Endangered Debate Continues

"...A dozen dead salamanders were found in the Eliza Springs outlet at Barton..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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Our readers talk back.

"...as yours seem to be ["Page Two," Jan. 21], and I have no desire to see a local replica..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"..."Did SOS Matter?," appeared this phrase ... "the Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance, just about the only piece of evidence that..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

Naked City

A roundup of local news, rumors, and factoids from around Austin

"...Maj. David Balagia (who heads the county's corrections bureau), and County Judge Sam Biscoe appeared before the Texas Commission..."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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