City Expands Recycling Reach

Office and multifamily complexes will have a home for paper, cans, and bottles

"...City Council took the first steps toward citywide recycling last..."

Nov. 12, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Go Foodie and Multiply

Council sings happy food trails to you

"...Today (Thursday) the issue comes to City Council, and no, they're not parking a taco truck..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Take a Boardwalk With Me

While Council takes off, the bond battle heats up

"...Suffice to say, City Council's summer hiatus is imbuing the Hustle with a..."

July 16, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: You, Too, Can Be Historic

A herd of West Austin historic house claims worries City Hall

"...tedium-inducing standards of the zoning agenda, the scene in City Council chambers last week, Dec. 10, was a real..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Fun and Games With the City Budget

The city takes its budget process on the road

"...By the time you read this, the city will have completed three town hall meetings concerning the..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...are slated to move out by 5pm Friday. The city says it has had "overwhelming success" at finding housing..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Sparks fly over property tax rate

"...At the end of last Thursday's City Council meeting squatted Item 8, setting public hearings for..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...work on renewable energy and conservation initiatives for the city of Austin was noted in the appointment. On May..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Member Betty Dunkerley, discussing the imminent transfer of the city's health care portfolio to the Travis Co. Hospital District..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Unions Slam Police, Fire Cuts

"...gathered June 5 to decry potential cuts to the city's public-safety budget that, they say, could cripple basic services...."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Reveals More of Its Plans for City-Run Bail Hearings

Behind-the-scenes plans coming into view

"...forward with a pilot program that would allow the city to completely run initial bail hearings for some arrests..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Tries to Keep City's Trash Out of Hated Landfill

Waste not, what now?

"...A city of Austin contract with Waste Management, Inc. to collect..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Hustle: Last-Minute Shopping

No Silent Night here

"...Santa ain't the only one making a list: City Council is in a year-end hurry of its own...."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Got an App for That?

From the lobby to the parks, council has an item for you

"...items from council are the beating heart of any City Council agenda – where, week after week, in writing,..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Recycling an Old Issue

Council weighs giving one company the entire heap

"...Talks on awarding the city's long-suffering long-term recycling contract dominated City Council's meeting last..."

April 1, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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

City Hall Hustle: Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Gale's farewell hymn closes the council year

"...The singing was faint in City Council chambers, but it was there, accompanying the disembodied..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...immigrants, families, and friends marched from the Capitol to City Hall on May 1, joining nationwide demonstrations in support..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...days of mediation but allowed the company to acquire city permits to begin construction...."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...members announced their opposition to the "Clean Water/Clean Government" city charter amendments written by the SOS Alliance. See "Point..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Julie Schroeder, have filed a federal lawsuit against the city, charging excessive force and racial discrimination. Schroeder was dismissed..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Election Advisory Committee's deliberations, at a public hearing at City Hall, 7-10pm. There also will be subcommittee meetings on..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

City in Court Against SoCo Cafe

City files charges against South Congress Cafe owners for unpermitted construction of fence, deck, and outdoor bar

"...The city of Austin is scheduled to go to court July..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...for Lowe's, as the big boxer – and its City Hall dance partners – is shot down (and shut..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...for Austin transportation projects -- including $375,000 for a city-sponsored Bicycle Commuting Project -- that will help employers create..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...Former City Council Member Eric Mitchell filed to run for mayor..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...Last week, "Naked City" reported that a community meeting on Austin's proposed Empowerment..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...voting for the Nov. 3 general election and the city special bond election begins on Saturday, Oct. 17. For..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

A City With Smarts

Austin Wising Up to Growth Plans

"...(well, maybe one in 10 of us, if the city is lucky) will troop to the polls to yea..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...In the spirit of compromise between two embattled city departments, the Barton Creek Preserve (BCP, formerly Balcones Canyonlands..."

July 4, 1997 News Feature

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