Off the Desk:

Naked City

"...puts us somewhere between the holidays and next spring's City Council elections. On the latter, the RECA PAC has..."

Dec. 6, 1996 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...CITY UNPLUGGEDD: Ilkka Jarvilaturi; with Ivo Uukkivi, Milena Gulbe, Juri..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

“Attainable” Tiny Homes, RVs Will Be More Widely Allowed in Austin

In backyards, no less

"...City Council Member Leslie Pool continued her campaign to increase..."

Sept. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Can Austin Become Carbon Neutral by 2050?

The city stepped up its game, but it'll need your help

"...before the September climate crisis protests in Austin, the city of Austin declared a climate emergency in response to..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Francesca D'Annunzio

News Roundup: Congress, Council, & Concealed Weapons

Guns in; refugees out

"...candidates to fill, a former Council candidate says that city hall must allow concealed guns on site, a U.S...."

Sept. 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Growing Pains

HausBar dispute shadows city's urban farms

"...Following an official city review, HausBar's site plan to operate as an urban..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Then There's This: Excuse My Biomass

Revisiting the city's decision to hook up with a chip-burning plant

"...you know it. Nearly four years after the Austin City Council unanimously approved a $2.3 billion deal to build..."

April 6, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...• City Council meets today, Thursday, Aug. 25. And no, you..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 2/15/11

Looking ahead to tomorrow's Council agenda

"...So the City Council gets back at it Thursday, but not before..."

Feb. 15, 2011 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

Headlines

"...• City Council meets today (Thursday, April 29), mulling items including..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 4/28/10

No 15% reduction to the Hustle's grind 

"...forecast, this round focusing on the state of the city's utilities...."

April 28, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Heritage Tree Ordinance Takes Root

Tree lovers stand their ground – and win

"...in Austin. In a unanimous vote last week, the City Council passed a so-called Heritage Tree Ordinance, which aims..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Acting on Directors

The spring retirement announced by City Manager Toby Futrell raises the question of how the city will fill key openings

"...The spring retirement announced by City Manager Toby Futrell raises the question of how the..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Council Notes

City Council heads into the budget season, looking to restore previously cut services

"...Last Thursday, City Council preened for their annual close-up as the proposed..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Austin girds its loins for its biennial journey up Granite Mountain.

"...local TV stations reported, with appropriate shock, that the city of Austin spends your tax money on lobbyists. Apparently,..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

No Dove of Peace Over Georgetown

Charges continue to fly over the defective Dove Springs Wastewater plant.

"...confirmed structural problems at the plant, and the former city manager claims the former mayor is trying to smear..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tips for Freezing Temperatures in Austin and Where to Go to Stay Warm

It’s gonna be cold! Here’s what you should do.

"...With cold weather on the horizon, all Austinites are..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

How Austin's Performing Artists Are Reopening Their Spaces

After months behind screens, the folks who run the city's theatres, concert halls, and comedy clubs are welcoming audiences back inside

"...From the minute the city went into lockdown last March, performing artists companies and..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Hunkers Down and Waits as the Pandemic Grows

It’s closing time

"...service workers and of the food they prepare. The city is considering bringing on additional health inspectors if it..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Speed Limit?

City government: Rebuilt in two weeks

"...• City Council Committee appointments, plus Council appointments to some 22..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Daily Hustle: 10/11/10

House the Homeless founder now author

"...giving them homes” – homelessness is again on the city's radar...."

Oct. 11, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...• City Council doesn't meet this week. Members return to the..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature

Austin Energy GM Hunt Narrows

Burbank candidate drops out, AE adds forums

"...This leaves two candidates in the hunt, and the city has added two extra panels to Wednesday's public forum...."

June 28, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 4/22/10 (Updated)

Better late than never, right?

"...A busy and not-so-busy day at City Hall. Once City Council finally got through the cornerstone..."

April 22, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

McCracken Named Pecan Street Project Executive Director

Former council member to head smart grid group

"...With the legal wrangling that prevented former City Council member and mayoral candidate Brewster McCracken from heading..."

Dec. 15, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Don’t Drink That Water! Vote for Prop K Instead?

Council member pushes efficiency audit after boil notice

"...politicize an issue that was handled relatively well by city officials. That's the plan for outgoing Council Member Ellen..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fluoridation Survives

Zimmerman proposal to end city healthcare practice fails

"...Late Wednesday afternoon, a City Council committee motion by District 6 Council Member Don..."

Aug. 19, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Mayor Appoints Council Committees

10-1 Council members begin to take their places

"...On Monday, Mayor Steve Adler announced his City Council committee appointments, which are subject to Council approval..."

Feb. 10, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Public Forum Tonight: Austin Energy GM Candidates

Much rides on the decision over who will be the utility's next boss

"...general manager candidates up close and personal before the city decides who gets AE's top job...."

June 30, 2010 News Post by Nora Ankrum

The True Cost of Renting a Trash Can

"...you cannot do that," a pleasant voice with the city utilities responded when I asked here if I couldn't..."

April 28, 2008 Postmarks

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