Cedar Park, Over Ice

Southwest Sports Group's high-powered campaign to win voter approval for an ice rink/concert complex could "put Cedar Park on the map."

"...-- the foreplay to a final contract if the bonds pass -- does not memorialize this actual deal with..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Before the Flood

The Waller Creek Tunnel could have been a boon to Downtown; now its just another failed proposal in the City of Ideas.

"...sum for which voters would later (in 1998) approve bonds. Today, though, the tunnel is estimated to cost $46..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...and utility building, the district board may issue government bonds to investors and levy taxes from residents of the..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

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.

"...list of transportation projects from the 1998 and 2000 bonds is even longer, but the transportation fee on your..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Developer Gary Bradley pulls back on legislation that would create a special development district for his Spillar Ranch property southwest of Austin, but the development could move forward anyway.

"...boon for the developer, allowing the district to issue bonds, build roads, and condemn property even outside district boundaries...."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Mystery Train

Light Rail's narrow defeat at the polls has probably spared Capital Metro an assault by legislators in January. But the agency is trying to figure out how to keep rail on track while satisfying Republican legislators who want sales tax returned.

"...which even after passing nearly $250 million in transportation bonds since 1998 does not have access to enough funds..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements

"...also includes money for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Travis bonds and $150 million of the Williamson bonds are attached..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...also includes money for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Travis bonds and $150 million of the Williamson bonds are attached..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

Watson's Way

In Austin city politics, it's Mayor Kirk Watson's way or no way at all.

"...mano with Beverly Griffith over a package of additional bonds that Griffith wanted for affordable housing and parks acquisition...."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Green Queen

Beverly Griffith's populist ideas, once held by a majority of the council, are finding few friends as Mayor Watson turns the council's agenda toward transportation.

"...August, proposing to place it alongside the mayor's transportation bonds on the Nov. 7 ballot, it looked to some..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Lumberman's Investment Corporation has offered a compromise to the city on its plans for the Sand Beach Reserve, located just north of Town Lake; the CityCouncil approves a $1.8 billion budget.

"...instead using funds from the $150 million in transportation bonds on the November ballot (assuming they pass) to pay..."

Sept. 15, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

It could be that the 20 reporters who showed up at the Governor's Mansion on the Sunday before Labor Day saw the only presidential debates that will occur this year; Hyde Park Baptist Church seems intent on moving "Forward Forever"; The light-rail train ride to the polls continues to build steam.

"...venture capitalists, elected officials, and other proponents of light-rail bonds gathered at the Hyatt Wednesday to kick off a..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Postmarks

I never thought the letters in "Postmarks Forum" were real until this happened to me ...

"...Road Bonds Counterproductive..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Column

Going, Going, Gone?

Gary Bradley agrees to sell 1,000 acres of land to the city

"...acquired over the last couple of years with voter-approved bonds (see map). The total price tag of about $10..."

March 17, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Craig's Wife, Harriet Craig, The Little Foxes

Stephen MacMillan Moser celebrates those glamorous, backstabbing, deliciously bitchy divas: Rosalind Russell in Craig's Wife; Joan Crawford in the remake of that film, Harriet Craig; and Bette Davis in The Little Foxes.

"...a plan is engineered to "borrow" $75,000 in railroad bonds that Horace keeps there ("He won't miss them. Besides,..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Screens Review by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Something for Nothing?

"...Convention Center hotel," Hilton and Landmark can sell tax-exempt bonds to support the project. (They're doing the same right..."

July 30, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No Green Acres

Crumbling Landmarks

"...to the agency's annual budget of $150 million. The bonds will be repaid by the agency through additional general..."

April 16, 1999 News Feature

Postmarks

"...of the City Council. They failed to derail the bonds, but this biggest Pct. 3 box voted 1,315 for..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Column

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...Propositions 1-5 (G.O. Bonds): YES. To turn them down because you don't like..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...see http://www.co.travis.tx.us/elections for early polling places and times, or http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/bonds for details on the bond election. For a list..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

The Prop. 2 Coup

Not Your Same Old Song and Dance

"...The public's approval of the bonds, said S.O.S. Alliance president Robin Rather, proved that conservative..."

May 8, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...PAC had registered in opposition to any of the bonds. The lack of PACs may be due in part..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature

The Bear Truth

Council Meetings Ain't Nothin' Like Alaska

"...hours, or tryin' to make funny jokes. Fact is, bonds and annexation and childhood anecdotes are just torturously boring...."

Dec. 5, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Wild, Wild Wildlife

Texas Parks & Wildlife's Andy Sansom

"...the authority to issue about $60 million worth of bonds, which is what I've got on the table right..."

May 9, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Pro Venues

REUNION ARENA, Dallas

"...Opened: 1980. Cost: $27 million, paid for with bonds; plus $5 million for renovations in 1987. Venue Owner:..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Column

Get on the Bus

"...Starring: Ossie Davis, Charles S. Dutton, Richard Belzer, Deaundre Bonds, Andre Braugher, Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Gabriel Casseus, Albert Hall,..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

All in the Family

Elizabeth, Bruce & George: Love, Austin Style

"...$370 million in Austin Independent School District (AISD) school bonds among a tax-hating public in last April's special election,..."

July 19, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

New Rail Options for Capital Metro

"...left Capital Metro with an ever-increasing need to sell bonds in order to finance a light rail starter line,..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

Heal Thyself

City to Perform Self-Reflection

"...water utilities. Well, Austin ranks high even in non-utility bonds, but here let's examine the claim that our overall..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

State Constitutional Amendments A voters' guide and recap of Chronicle endorsements

"...#1: Authorizing $300 million in general obligation bonds to finance student loans. Yes...."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

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