Navigating Rideshare's Course

City begins stakeholder meetings

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

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Yellow Bike Project Rolls Into New Home

Nonprofit collective adds community programs to its mission

"...painted them yellow, and left them unattended around the city in utopian hopes of creating a fleet of community..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...• The city of Austin has fired Fleet Services Tire Program Manager..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature

Another Ill Wind

Ike's aftermath leaves Red Cross, schools, charities picking up the pieces

"...state and federal agencies focus on coastal reconstruction, the city will play an evolving support role for weeks and..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Green Guide

A preview of our ongoing guide to green living

"...firm sells to gas stations and also deals with fleet contracts. 677-3231. [email protected], www.austinbiofuels.com...."

April 20, 2007 News Feature

Beside the Point

Wynn is leading the way in cities' efforts to curb greenhouse gases

"...an industry jump-start through converting the U.S. Postal Service's fleet to hybrids...."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Now Appearing on Local Stages: Willie Nelson and Austin Biofuels

The Red-headed Stranger tries to cut down on smoke in the air. The bad kind, that is.

"...fuels reinstated late last year. Kurt Lyell, Austin Biofuel's fleet sales director, says savings from the measure will be..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Dancing About Architecture

The city's noise ordinance proposes to drown out live music in Austin.

"...Bush show, all at Waterloo Park -- as the city's plans for the future feasibility of such concerts have..."

April 26, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...years of experience, Austin especially needs their leadership at City Hall during these challenging budgetary times...."

Feb. 22, 2002 Column

Day Trips

San Antonio streetcar moves to the Northwest

"...district. Once the pride of San Antonio's public transportation fleet, the polished railroad car now carries tourists on a..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

An Eye for History

"...Born in 1923 in Kansas City, Mo., Duncan became one of the most accomplished and..."

April 23, 1999 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

County's Parsimonious Budget Plans Ockham's Razor

The New County Order

"...has an "executive manager" - sort of like the city's assistant city managers, except there's nobody for them to..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Travis County Needs to Double Its Emissions Reductions by 2030

No strategy too small for tackling climate change

"...efficiency in county buildings, adding electric vehicles to its fleet, and enacting one of the most ambitious remote work..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Autonomous Vehicles Are Making Deliveries in South Austin

We have seen the future, and it brought pizza

"...Refraction AI's fleet of REV-1s is still small, both in Austin and..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What Are the "Next Normals" for Scooters in Austin

The pandemic takes on personal mobility

"...SXSW – was waiting right there, along with its fleet of pedal-powered units. Suddenly, the seemingly dowdy and obsolete..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Six New Novels of Note by Austin Authors of Fantastic Literature

Previewing releases by Elizabeth Moon, Robert Jackson Bennett, Stina Leicht, Marshall Ryan Maresca, Lee Thomas, and C. Robert Cargill

"...Dark, this kickoff of the Vatta's Peace series has space-fleet commander Kylara Vatta returning to her home planet, only..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback: Come & Take It

On Austin as a metal town, and a leaked shortlist for the next Austin Music Office boss

"..."hook 'em," while a similar gesture in the Alamo City translates to "hail Satan."..."

July 7, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Mr. Lincoln); and Houston-based horror master Justin Cronin (The City of Mirrors)...."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Homeless Help

Homeless-backed trucks deliver food, clothing, and blankets to their own community

"...food and other resources to homeless residents of the city. Click on each truck and you'll see details for..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

On the Move at SXSW

Get everywhere, no car needed

"...those crashing outside of the beating heart of the city, there are the standard cabs, but also the slightly..."

March 11, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Sustainable Biodiesel: Made in Austin

How two guys are putting Austin on the biodiesel map … again

"...Austin had more biodiesel pumps than any other U.S. city, a distinction that owed much to Jeff Plowman, who..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Postmarks

The 'Chronicle' Sells Out, Again; Go Ahead, Lament Us; Table of Contents Not Useful on Page 4; Envision a Correct Map; Fair Reporting on Police

"...best -- suitable for a community newsletter, not the city weekly...."

Nov. 7, 2003 Column

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...its chosen genre with staunch attention to twangy, salt-sprayed authenticity. After being an instrumental trio for most of their..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

TV crews come to cover Austin's music scene as more musicians split for more lucrative climes; the Flatlanders keep it intimate, and more stuff happens, too.

"...Carlos Santana -- and their involvement with the Austin City Limits 25th anniversary. Ray Benson and a portion of..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Major Budget Initiatives

"...Health 153,318 General Fund All depts Pays for increasing City's minimum wage to $8 by year-end Transportation, General 1,714,201..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature

Scanlines

Less Than Zero

"...McCarthy, Robert Downey, Jr., James Spader Bright Lights, Big City..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Balcones Responds

"...business sought to recycle the curbside collections from any city where we operate. We wouldn't take the business if..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Column

Restaurant Review: Cozy Digs and a Truck-Free Dining Program at Radio Rosewood

Radio Coffee and Beer’s third location gets an urban makeover

"...outdoor space and smaller indoor space, a food truck fleet, a similar coffee, beer, and cocktail menu, and plenty..."

May 30, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Music Grants, Reexamined: The city’s Music Commission is establishing a working group to examine..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...for a drop of precious gay comedy in our city. We-ll, I’m here to deliver some excellent news to..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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