The Re-education of Historic Tax Breaks

AISD looks for reforms to next year's historic property program

"...comes to providing tax breaks for old buildings, the city of Austin and Austin ISD run separate programs but..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Still Unsettled

The Sanders saga, set to close before a changed council

"...One year and one election later, it looks like City Coun­cil has the votes to settle the lawsuit brought..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

War Being Waged Against 'Austin Environmentalists'

"...is another hit in the war being waged against "Austin environmentalists" [“Postmarks,” Aug. 5]. This is a complex issue..."

Aug. 7, 2011 Postmarks

City Hall Hustle: Skid Marks on the Dais

The (slightly) new council takes up high-speed chicanes

"...By an initially uncertain but finally unsurprising margin, City Council approved, on a 5-2 vote, a suite of..."

July 1, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Grackle Eaten Here

There's a bitter taste accompanying any Formula One deal – good or bad

"...eat crow if what I had written (see "Point Austin: Race-Off," May 6) about Austin's pending Formula One deal..."

June 17, 2011 News Column by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Twisting the Knife

Is Austin heading for a double-dip recession?

"...Is Austin heading for a double-dip recession?..."

April 22, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Stop Me If You've Heard This One

Can the mayor persuade Austin voters this is a real city?

"...I suppose it's a bit hyperbolic to compare Austin's serial flirtation with single-member districting to the labor of..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Park neighbor Joe Wheeler filed a lawsuit against the city of Austin hoping to stop further work on Water..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Says 'No Scanners' At its Dec. 14 meeting, the Austin Airport Advisory Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that City..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature

End of the Road for Eastside Urban Renewal?

Urban Renewal Board doesn't relish extending life of ARA

"...are the odds that the tri-party agreement between the Austin Revitalization Authority, the Urban Renewal Board, and the city..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin Energy GM Hunt Narrows

Burbank candidate drops out, AE adds forums

"...In a surprise turn of events, Ronald Davis, general manager of Burbank Water and..."

June 28, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Did City Pay Twice to Scrap Tires?

The tires are gone, but the controversy still molders

"...Did the city pay twice to have thousands of scrap tires hauled..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Longhorn City

Libraries and social services to the rescue?

"...The traditionally fraught relationship between UT and the city of Austin – local entities with powers and agendas..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: The Chief Considers His Options

Dallas' recruitment of Art Acevedo deals him a very strong hand

"...Likely by the time you read this, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo will have completed his two..."

April 2, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and nowhere else

"...So much for University of Texas President Bill Powers' oft-repeated claim that students want..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...student government's cozy relationship with the administration at UT Austin, Scott Parks and Muneezeh Kabir won the March 10..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature

City Takes Business to Task Over Cleared Trees

Cleared trees could lead to flooding and other hazards, says city

"...Fittingly, coming just a week before City Council is due to discuss strengthening protections for Austin's..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: How Much for a Hanger?

Austin ponders the latest corporate incentive proposal

"...more enthusiasm, one way or another, over the pending city economic development deal with Hanger Orthopedic Group, if I..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Column by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Fluoride, Firewalls, and Fusion

The fluoride fight goes on, and in other news ...

"...The city manager's report was just the tip of the fluoridated..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Audit

The city auditor's review of the Austin Revitalization Authority is very mixed

"...The Austin Revitalization Authority has improved conditions in Central East Austin..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...In his State of Down­town address on Oct. 28, homeboy Mayor Lee Leffingwell..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature

City, Firefighters Shake Hands on Tentative Contract

Both sides say they're satisfied with the deal

"...Early Tuesday morning, negotiators for the city of Austin and the Austin Firefighters Association tentatively agreed..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

City Sorting Through Web of Options

Website redesign process still in the works

"...The redesign reboot of the city of Austin website continues as the city..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Separation of Church and Taser

Did APD get rid of a cop because of his religious beliefs?

"...After nearly three years of legal wrangling, it appears the city of Austin will..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: Trouble Abhors a Vacuum

There's always room for argument at City Hall

"...gonna be something," said Laura Morrison at the last City Council meeting, explaining her "conservation of controversy" theory. Any..."

June 19, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Austin Musicians Need to Organize

"...Dear Editor, So the city of Austin wants to start enforcing a sound ordinance..."

April 20, 2009 Postmarks

City Counseling: Website Redesign Crashes

City goes back to the drawing board

"...Plans to award a contract redesigning the city of Austin website hit the municipal equivalent of Microsoft's..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Taylor facility. The group will gather at 3:30pm on Austin Avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets, and then walk..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature

Live Music Task Force (of Millions)

There's the 15-member task force, which makes its recommendations to council this week, and then there's you – what are your plans for saving Austin music?

"..."At the risk of sounding dramatic, this is a landmark week in Austin..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Adds Costs and CO2 to Recycling Program

Our milk jugs, newspapers, and cereal boxes are shipped to Dallas for sorting and selling

"...Single-stream recycling is the biggest and best change to Austin's trash handling since the introduction of dual-stream in 1994...."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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