Mike Denton Jumps Into County Attorney Race

As expected, just-retired judge announces campaign for Dem nomination

"...County Attorney's Office. He said he would expand its environmental enforcement division, focusing on corporate polluters to "hit them..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

TCEQ can't agree on punishing profitable polluters

"...Pay The appointed leadership of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the state's environmental agency, isn't quite sure if..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

God's Steward at the TNRCC

In Barry McBee's Environment, Politics and Religion Mix

"...and the chairman of one of the most powerful environmental agencies in the country. As the latter, he's an..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Chronicle Endorsements

"...a serious job that touches on the state budget, environmental issues, and property rights. As such, former state rep...."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...over $100 million to corporations, under the guise of environmentalism. Why haven't you asked Wynn, a downtown developer, how..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Council Watch

Peace at Last? City, Gary Bradley Strike the Deal to End All Deals

"...declared decision date of March 9, the Planning Commission, Environmental Board, and Water and Wastewater Commission will examine the..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Dumping on Del Valle

Residents wary of waste processing site

"...literal dump. The facility in question, owned by JV Environmental (formerly JV Dirt and Loam), was permitted in March..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

News Roundup: Jail, Traffic, & Politics

Video visitation under fire, again; traffic experiments

"...successful; Assistant Chief of Police Chris McIlvain said additional enforcement will come from APD’s existing highway enforcement division, “fine-tuning”..."

March 30, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Back ~ In Black?

SOS Is Arisen: Let the Confetti Rain Down

"...No, those are not the words of environmentalists Bill Bunch, Robert Singleton, Mary Arnold, George Cofer, or..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Dem Results: Few Surprises

Several Democratic incumbents easily secured victory Tuesday night

"...for a second term is beefing up the office's environmental prosecutions division. – J.S. Travis County Sheriff: Greg Hamilton..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...office, one of my priorities was that state court environmental prosecutions were sporadic, and the feds were cutting back..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...have begun publishing a handy weekly list of "traffic enforcement locations." Today's (Thursday) hot spots include North I-35, West..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Tire Mound of Mystery

Thousands of city tires lie moldering southeast of town – and the city is claiming ignorance

"...could cost as much as $50,000. It's a thorny environmental problem for sure – scrap tires provide an excellent..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Showdown at Lick Creek

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

"...or the reflexive expectations of "economic development" often trump environmental concerns, or even ordinary precautions. As an example, Travis..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Silence of the Dan

The AG Keeps a Lid on It

"...Dan Morales," says James Marston, the director of the Environmental Defense Fund's Southwest office...."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...list runs from better prosecutorial intake procedures through reduced enforcement of minor offenses to establishment of a mental health..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Westward Ho!

In-progress or proposed developments for near-western Hill Country rise overnight like so many toxic mushrooms

"...the next generation of concrete-and-asphalt sprawl over miles of environmentally sensitive terrain. Right now, a few developments are already..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Fun and Games With Stratfor

APD and DPS collaborated with private 'geopolitical intelligence firm'

"...worked, to find examples of overlap between government, law enforcement, and private intelligence. You don't even need to leave..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by John Anderson

Naked City

"...– December 2003 staff memo of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, concluding that the proposed..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Keeping Austin Wild

As the population swells, officials and activists look for ways to preserve open space

"...Transportation and other highway entities for inadequately assessing the environmental impacts of the planned expansion of U.S. 290 into..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...victims from their captors. "If members of the law enforcement close down a brothel, or a massage parlor, it..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...but a study released this week by the D.C.-based Environmental Working Group puts Texas among the nation's hot spots..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Reading the Meter: The Robbins Report

Highlights from Robbins' report 'Read It and Leak'

"...Environmental activist Paul Robbins charges that misallocation of resources among..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Off the Desk:

"...real estate deal, amid whoops and hollers from approving environmentalists. Now, all is quiet as ACC's bean counters tally..."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...race causing a split among green Dems? Three major environmental groups - Save Austin's Neighborhoods and Environment (SANE), the..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature

Event Horizon

As festivals, crowds, and expenses proliferate – is Austin approaching major event overload?

"...largest attendance. Says Don Pitts of the city's Music Division – who put in over 100 office hours during..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Naked City

"...the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services office's Cultural Arts Division is reminding all applicants that the application deadline for..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...predawn arrest in their home by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in November. Salaheddin Ibrahim, Hanan's husband and the..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...the Eanes Independent School District, and the Lost Creek subdivision.1988 Circle C opens to homebuyers...."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Election Endorsements

"...Web at /election/, or call the Travis County Elections Division at 473-9553...."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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