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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...2-1, Wal-Mart -- the retailer won approval from the city Zoning and Platting Commission for its planned Supercenter projects..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...dismissed the Hyde Park Baptist Church lawsuit against the city concerning the church's proposed construction of a parking garage...."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Clean Campaigns heat wave, Alcoa's new problems, No Pipeline solutions at AAS, Personnel puzzles at AISD, City resignations, Mueller redevelopment candidates, Hyde Park meets again & Ed Herman's letter to the Times

"...is wrapping up its petition drive for a campaign-financing city charter amendment, which would in fact amend the current..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Café Mundi, already nearly invisible thanks to its location on a remote portion of East Fifth Street and a curb that cuts off customers' access, became even more inaccessible last week.

"...a curb put up on Fifth Street by the city of Austin when Plaza Saltillo, located at Fifth and..."

May 11, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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Tarrytown residents wonder whether the city will ever finish construction on water mains and sewers in their neighborhood; the city says it's just doing what it has to do.

"...No, responds the city -- in this particular operation, it was necessary to..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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Off the Desk:

"...file the plan as a zoning case with the city within 10 days. That's just before the Nov. 14-17..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature

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Off the Desk:

"...the Colorado River. In a letter to LCRA General Manager Mark Rose, Sierra Club Chair Steve Beers warns that..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Feature

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"...Asking for a moment to confer with his two assistant attorneys, Minton whispered loud enough to be heard several..."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Feature

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...five district leaders who served on the first 10-1 City Council. Each of the five incumbents face at least..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

City Plots Rideshare's Course

Stakeholder meetings begin on TNC pilot program

"...25 members representing various stakeholding entities – including the city’s uninvited but fully operating guests of honor Lyft and..."

June 12, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

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"...after the Bush administration is history in 2009. Naked City..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...This week marked the beginning of both the 2005 City Council election season and of bill-filing for the 79th..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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The state attorney general tells the city what it already knew.

"...September, but has stayed under wraps ever since. The city had asked the AG's office to weigh in on..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Off the Desk:

"...water from the Lower Colorado River Basin to the City of San Antonio. The group of mayors has been..."

June 28, 1996 News Feature

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...community art project, will also be on display at City Hall, Whole Foods Market (Sixth Street), and other locations..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

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More sponsors are added to A2K New Year's Eve party, Austin Energy Green Choice program is about to be announced.

"...It's all hands on deck at City Hall as A2K (party-party) and Y2K (prepare for the..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Off the Desk:

"...physician and PAN member who sits on the Juárez City Council, and Miguel Angel Garza Vasquez, a Green Party..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

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Farewell to ECB, Return to Tulia, APD Extends Knee, Ramping Up I-35, AAN Awards and Slacker Editor

"...that made them possible, while keeping consistent attention on inner-city Austin's longest neighborhood streetfight, the expansion programs of Hyde..."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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A pipeline explosion in North Austin raises questions about Longhorn Pipeline's plan to run gas through a 50-year-old pipeline across the Edwards Aquifer.

"...drew crews from Jollyville, Cedar Park, and Austin. Jollyville Assistant Fire Chief John Kirachofe says the workers at the..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Why Is Art Acevedo Back Overseeing APD?

City manager picks controversial former chief as top deputy

"...chief of the Austin Police Department, is now an assistant city manager at City Hall with a $271,000-a-year salary,..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Huffman Heads Out!

Assistant City Manager Laura Huffman leaves to head Nature Conservancy of Texas

"...Big news landing in our inbox: Assistant city manager, loyal lieutenant to former CM Toby Futrell,..."

May 1, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

RG4N's 11th-Hour Gamble

RG4n wants a third party to reconcile their Northcross plans with the developer's.

"...project. The press release: RG4N CALLS FOR THIRD-PARTY FACILITATOR City Management and Outside Counsel Fail to Move Northcross Negotiations..."

March 27, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

Just like your college-ball hopefuls, several city manager picks won't go the distance

"...Thursday, Jan. 3, after 3½ hours of consideration, the City Council emerged from executive session to name eight semifinalist..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Insiders

Meet City Hall's local candidates for city manager

"...holidays, national personnel search firm Arcus will bring the City Council a "big, fat three-ring binder" stuffed with names..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Who Is Jesus?

It's Judgment Day for Austin's City Manager

"...council were gunning for him. After all, as a City Manager notorious for what some have characterized as a..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Ott Taps More Fort Worth Talent

Anthony Snipes named city chief of staff

"...Hot off the wires: city manager Marc Ott today named Anthony Snipes to fill..."

May 8, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops

"...5:15pm In an explosive pair of letters sent to City Manager Spencer Cronk, Travis County District Attorney José Garza..."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Managing Secrets

Council's search for city manager may be confidential ... or not

"...Like nature, City Hall abhors a vacuum. Among many administrative vacancies bubbling..."

April 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

More Q&A with Marc Ott

The new city manager on council initiatives, city planning priorities, and the change in the weather at City Hall

"...Austin Chronicle: How does a city manager take an even-handed approach to fairly allocating resources..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Jesus Saves

With the city facing its biggest budget crunch in a decade, city manager Jesus Garza has begun to make some tough financial choices.

"...Suggest to Betty Dunkerley and John Stephens, the city's former and current CFOs, that citizens may be caught..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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