The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...Revision Committee member; civic activist Issues: transportation, affordability, equity, environmental protection (FB) Delia Garza for Austin City Council, District..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Saying 'No' to AMD

As the company moves forward, the culprits are wiping away their fingerprints

"...– not to mention extra expense – to meeting environmental concerns." Actually, from the outset AMD and CEO Hector..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Column by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...council members, especially in a first term. He is environmentally engaged and politically pragmatic, bringing together diverse or even..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...council members, especially in a first term. He is environmentally engaged and politically pragmatic, bringing together diverse or even..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Born to be Reviled

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

"...construction is exceedingly complex, given intricate funding-approval processes, detailed environmental assessments, and public meetings to gain citizen input and..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Naked City

"...America interview with Smitty tells the story of his eco-activism and impact.) Smitty told the Chronicle, "The honor really..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature

Senate Bill Threatens Local Water Quality Standards

Armbrister attacks Austin's control over the aquifer ... again

"...Capitol every other spring to convince lawmakers that Austin's enviro-activism movement is just a little too cumbersome and a..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Enviro Activist Jones Takes On Austin Energy 'Tree Butchers'

Tim Jones' complaints about the utility's brutal tree trimming spawn a new city task force

"...companions -- his camera, which he uses to document environmental misdeeds, and his girlfriend, Jenny Clark, who owns the..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of Austin want very much to live with minimal environmental impact and with efficiency in their lives. But it..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Column

Postmarks

"...especially enjoy the attacks on one another by the environmental faithful. I say "faithful" because the fervor, basic disregard..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Column

Stratus Sparks Citizen Uprising

Hundreds of citizens turn out to denounce the proposed Stratus deal.

"...Fresh from a decade-long hiatus, local activism is making a comeback. That was the view from..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Last week you reported that the city's Environmental Board had decided that the $15 million subsidy package..."

June 21, 2002 Column

Endorsements

"...and efficiency. He would encourage small-scale farming, work on environmental cleanup, reduce the power of corporations, reform campaign finance..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Seeing the (Green) Light

Environment, Neighborhoods Set the Tone for Place 2 Race

"...Credit the appeal of environmental and neighborhood activism -- or at least fear of..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

And the Winner Is...

Who Will Benefit the Most From Annexation?

"...their wealth escapes to the suburbs; multi-governmental jurisdictions inhibit environmental protection and infrastructure planning; economic and social equity suffers;..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...him a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023 for his environmental contributions...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...services case worker, all the while engaged in civic activism on neighborhood, citywide, and social justice issues. Like her..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...county operations are impressive; and Shea's lengthy record of activism – working on progressive causes ranging from environmental issues..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

Holly Won't Go Lightly

Nobody said this demolition job would be cheap

"...how city staff settled on its top choice, TRC Environmental Corp., which submitted the second-costliest proposal out of six..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

How Cool Is Austin?

With a deep, collective breath, the city rolls out a world-class – but as yet unproven – climate-protection plan

"...said Jim Marston, director of the energy program for Environmental Defense in Austin. "It's put a spring in my..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Green Wave

Virgina Fleck's 8,000-shopping bag mandala, 'Laguna Gyra,' swirls in imitation of a significant environmental disaster and sends an urgent, powerful message about the need for environmental restoration

"...mandala, Laguna Gyra, swirls in imitation of a significant environmental disaster: the 1,000-mile-wide subtropical Pacific gyra with a vortex..."

July 15, 2005 Arts Review

Identity Politics Color County's Precinct 1 Race

The Ron Davis-Celia Israel showdown splits the Eastside racial and political coalition

"...Council of Austin (like RECA's lobbyist Mignon McGarry). Israel's environmental credentials have also been questioned; she was one of..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond.

"...A coalition of environmental groups and elected officials charged Wednesday that Lowe's big-box..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements

"...and efficiency. He would encourage small-scale farming, work on environmental cleanup, reduce the power of corporations, reform campaign finance..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...and efficiency. He would encourage small-scale farming, work on environmental cleanup, reduce the power of corporations, reform campaign finance..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

War of Words

Hays County planning battle turns into a war of words.

"...LCRA to backtrack on its promise to do an Environmental Impact Statement before building its water pipeline to Dripping..."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Endorsements

"...boast a long record of community involvement and political activism, particularly in the fight for affordable health care. While..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

Travis Co. Democrats:

"...overtures to the enviro community, promising to enact regional environmental policies and offering his candidacy as an avenue to..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Postmarks

Lewis Rebuts Ads

"...It has been an unshakable principle of environmentalists, progressives, and others familiar with Austin, that growth should..."

May 30, 1997 Column

SXSW Film Review: It's Only Life After All

Indie folk legends Indigo Girls as warm and humble rock stars

"...not just through their music that they’ve changed lives. Environmental and social justice activism is front and center for..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Katherine McNevins

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