The View From 21 Rio

Workers mourn and OSHA cites contractors in fatal accident

"...Grande normally shows little sign of the June 10 construction accident that claimed the lives of three ­workers in..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: They Died in Your City

Austin is built by workers subject to institutionalized injustice

"...they are perhaps more likely recognized as service or construction industry workers, but their histories are much the same...."

June 19, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Beside the Point

The city and county play chicken over Bull Creek and Cortaña

"...why did the hearing end with the announcement that construction was already under way at Bull Creek?..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...north of Eldorado's sleepy downtown. Allred was in the construction business, he told several residents, and was going to..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City in Court Against SoCo Cafe

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

"...13 after filing class C misdemeanor charges for unpermitted construction on the South Congress Cafe, owned by the Truesdell..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Born to be Reviled

Interstate 35's worst stretch is also its most politically organized -- and that's a problem for TxDOT.

"...would require roughly $2 billion and 10 years of construction, resulting in untold effects on Eastside neighborhoods and bedeviling..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Pete's Principle

Ex-Chamber Head Winstead Takes Us to the Toll Road

"...sea of familiar faces -- bankers, real estate executives, construction contractors, and high-tech industry VIPs -- the corporate lawyer-turned-public..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Dream On

Austin Museum of Art Re-Examines Its Downtown Plans

"...house. Unfortunately, just as you were set to start construction, you suffered your own personal Black Monday. Your finances..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Golden Opportunity

SB1704's Repeal Gives Austin a Turn at the Helm

"...sheetrock of La Zona Rosa's dining hall, currently under reconstruction; some bid on T-shirts at a silent auction, others..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Feature by John Spong

Walking the High Finance Wire

Bergstrom Costs Going Up and Up

"...First of all, while the costs of actual construction for the airport total $624.9 million, the Federal Aviation..."

May 12, 1995 News Feature by Dave Cook

Public Notice: Coming Soon to a Corridor Near You

Hopefully in fewer than four score years ...

"...On Wednesday, the city released a proposed Corridor Construction Program that would implement the $482 million authorized in..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Plaza Saltillo Ground-breaking Set for Wednesday

After a long wait, the Eastside redevelopment finally kicks off

"...Barring any unforeseen circumstances, construction on the 10-acre Plaza Saltillo redevelopment will begin Wed.,..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Then There's This: Water for Sale

WTP4 has to pay for itself, by hook or by crook

"...Construction of the plant, the city's biggest public works project..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Water Fall

Between Austin Water's conservation goals and its execution ... lies a shadow

"...Council's decision in fall 2009 to move forward with construction of Water Treatment Plant No. 4. As AW officials..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Running the Numbers

Today only: Council holds off-campus meeting

"...Fifth streets, abutting I-35, which will be the primary construction entrance and a temporary construction site for the Waller..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Rush Hour 2

What did Will Wynn say about traffic at council the day of his meltdown?

"...West Fifth Street. Obviously there’s lots of both private construction going on in Downtown, but also a fair amount..."

Nov. 28, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the city planners? Why is the city allowing ongoing construction on I-35 South and North? Can we not have..."

July 29, 2005 Column

Is This Responsible Progress?

"...the city planners? Why is the city allowing ongoing construction on I-35 South and North? Can we not have..."

July 25, 2005 Postmarks

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...of Trustees as it grinds through the 1996 bond construction program. Monday the board swallowed hard and expanded its..."

July 2, 1999 News Feature

Chaos as City Hall Encampment Cleared by Police

Sweeping the plaza

"...officers and other city workers – citing upcoming sidewalk construction – cleared the encampment that had emerged there as..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Passes COVID-19 Relief Package Amid Pushback on Building Ban

City Hall is here to help

"...creative, hospitality, service, retail, restaurant, music, child care, and construction sectors among them. [inset-1-right]..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Soccer Watch

"...a little good news amid all the closures: The construction camera at the McKalla place stadium site was still..."

March 27, 2020 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Big Money for Big Roads

Deciding how the Mobility Bond is spent on Austin's most traveled streets

"...those principles are what resulted in the proposed Cor­ri­dor Construction Program that Council will review next month. The program..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...will see districtwide improvements, plus specific upgrades and new construction at 15 campuses (see below)...."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Level Playing Field

Due to a city loophole, a charter school can build a campus in less than half the time AISD can

"...close the loophole and revise the rules for charter construction. As scheduled, it should reach Council by June 9:..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Beside the Point: Your Job or Your Life

It's time for workers to have better choices

"...Did anyone die or lose a limb during the construction process? If you can answer any of these questions,..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Remembering an "Unknown Worker"

Construction workers demand "No more deaths"

"...who fell to his death while working on the construction of the Eastside Station Apartments...."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...tie my decision to a demand index that says construction won't start and/or expand until demand reaches X point...."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Reconnect Austin: Part Two

It's a beautiful vision, but could it work?

"...is planning to expand I-35, with the goal of construction beginning around 2020. It's considering two main alternatives for..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

White Lodging: Wage Dispute Prevails ... 'Til August

Absent Bill Spelman, Council punts the issue

"...deal that extended $3.8 million in fee waivers for construction of a new JW Marriott Hotel at Second and..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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