Time for a Change

A look back at Cristina Tzintzún's time fighting for immigrant rights

"...and now, WDP has released a study examining the construction industry in five Texas cities, won an ordinance ensuring..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Building Austin

As the city grows, is it being cavalier about the well-being of the laborers who are assembling Austin's new face?

"...It's been two months since construction worker Ramiro Loa fell to his death while working..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

The Road to Ruin

US290: We Built It, and Dammit, They're Coming

"...Austinites can- not view the towering freeway ramps under construction at the intersection of Ben White and South Lamar..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

Waller Creek Comes to Life

Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown

"...Design work on the park, closed since 2011 for construction of the flood-control tunnel's main inlet, began in September...."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

That Humongous Hotel Going Up Next Door to The Hideout Downtown?

Yeah, say Badr & Janik, it's gonna impact a thing or two, alright.

"...wi-fi and tasty noms, during the tourist-oriented behemoth's lengthy construction process? That's what we're reporting on here – the..."

April 21, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Over Their Dead Bodies

The Texas Rangers want to expand – the dead will just have to move

"...for a Ranger headquarters and education center. Prior to construction, Waco hired Lampasas-based American Archaeo­lo­gy Group to survey the..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Women Dig In

The contractors' boycott against Planned Parenthood won a battle, but it's a long war.

"...It's been a month since an anti-abortion boycott brought construction to a halt on a new Planned Parenthood clinic..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Deconstructing Downtown

The Economy Sneezes -- and Austin's Central Business District Catches a Cold

"...the town with the news that it was halting construction on its downtown office project. At the meeting, the..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Bill of the Week

Building a Better Texas

"...Construction is big business in Texas. But it's also a..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Column by Jordan Smith

Arms on Brazos

As it nears completion of an extended 'Great Streets' rehab project, has Austin learned any lessons?

"...and regulars. After more than two years of ongoing construction, Brazos Street is scheduled to reopen in September. With..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Three More Casualties of Austin's Growth

A deadly accident in West Campus highlights the dangers of construction work in Texas

"...men who died June 10 while working on the construction of the 21 Rio high-rise apartment building at 21st..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

The Big Picture Map

A comprehensive map of Town Lake Corridor public and private development projects

"...Mexican American Cultural Center Phase I is finally under construction; it includes a two-story story education/exhibit/rehearsal/office building and outdoor..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

Road Rage

The Barton Springs Road project has encountered more than few speed bumps

"...is right outside the window, where an army of construction workers effectively set up camp on Barton Springs Road..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Traffic Stop

Neighborhood Concerns

"...of the Delwood II Neighborhood Association, wonders how the construction will affect Delwood neighbors who live just northeast of..."

June 11, 1999 News Feature by Lee Simmons

Proposed Federal Rest Break Mandate for Working in the Heat Faces Uphill Battle

AFL-CIO says breaks don’t stop building, but make it safer

"...Administration (OSHA) could play a dramatic role in protecting construction workers from the effects of extreme heat, but it’s..."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Courting Change

Travis County needs a new civil and family courthouse – and a new way of doing business

"...the largest building west of the Mississippi Riv­er, should construction eventually extend to all of the nearly 2 million..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

To the Lighthouse

After 20 years, WTP4 returns to a still unanswered question: Do we need it?

"...(Fire station No. 39 opened in 1999.) But before construction of the treatment plant could get under way, the..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic, Grease ...

The Fish & Wildlife Service faults the EPA for failing to protect the Barton Springs Watershed.

"...wildlife service would review the EPA's implementation of the "construction general permit" process, which authorizes the discharge of storm..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

It’s Expensive to Build in Austin, and Regulations Are Adding Cost

Red tape raises rent

"...But in a hot real estate market with rising construction costs nationwide, what power does local government really have..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cheer Ups Cheerless Over Development

Construction of parking garage threatens rock wall

"...It’s the beginning of a construction project that the Red River club is begrudgingly hosting..."

June 24, 2015 News Post by Kevin Curtin

WTP4: What's $15 Million Among Friends?

One expects Council will be more vigilant the next time around

"...thing, roughly $359 million of which was dedicated to construction ... in 2009. That's a full quarter century of..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...big dream into a concrete reality, starting with the construction of a purpose-built racetrack...."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: When a House Is Not a Home

Workers and homeowners seek justice from home builders

"...to demand that Centex take responsibility for paying some construction workers who have been stiffed by Centex subcontractors. At..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Column by Michael King

AMD Not So Clean?

Sediment-laden runoff spotted flowing from Southwest Austin construction site of company's controversial Lone Star campus

"...sediment-laden runoff were spotted flowing from the Southwest Austin construction site of AMD's controversial Lone Star campus. On Wednesday,..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

ACC South Austin: Plain, Weird, or Just Plain Weird?

Board spends $1.1 million on architecture fees and gets a Kleenex box

"...May 2003 voters passed the bond issue to fund construction, but SACAC members complain that ACC took too long..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Showdown at Lick Creek

As once clear water runs dark, a community defends its natural heart

"...east fork of Lick Creek, pollution discharging from a construction site storm-water detention pond and dam has turned the..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Downtown Developments

"...haven't seen nothin' yet. No doubt you've noticed several construction projects in the Sixth and Lamar area and other..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

What Price Labor?

Business as Usual

"...union leaders say happens virtually every day in the construction business. In this line of work, they say, fly-by-night..."

Nov. 27, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Taming the 12-Lane Monster

Task Force Finalizing Plan to Limit Environmental Damage From Aquifer Freeway

"...Hamner argued that putting freeway lanes underground would double construction costs, eliminating any chance of TxDOT funding the project...."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

The Thin White Line

Wage fight involving White Lodging moves to Council

"...number of hotels in Austin and is spearheading the construction of the upscale JW Marriott at Congress and Second...."

Aug. 7, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

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