Conservancy Groups Split on Grove Flood Control

Common goal is to prevent any added runoff into Shoal Creek

"...developers paying a fee in lieu of on-site storm control measures. The Conservancy, which hasn't been a player in..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Travis and Hays counties Team Up for Flood Prevention

Two counties are better than one

"...Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement (ILA) to help handle flood mitigation efforts with Hays County. There'd been a push..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Commissioners Court: A Flood of Planning

Travis County takes up the Onion Creek flood plan, and other regional matters

"...Onion Creek, who have been waiting years for significant flood relief. Transportation and Natural Resources Executive Manager Joe Gieselman..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Austin @ Large: Before the Flood

The Waller Creek Tunnel could have been a boon to Downtown; now its just another failed proposal in the City of Ideas.

"...price tag for the tunnel -- which would divert floodwaters underground from Waterloo Park to Town Lake -- was..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood

Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.

"...Austinites remember the big floods – the expanding, treacherous storms that ransack homes and..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...the same sentiment: It's not if, but when, an out-of-control, California-sized wildfire could ravage Central Texas...."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

ABIA Rebuilds After Flood

Flights continue to be delayed

"...Federal Aviation Admini­stration as engineers try to get the flood-damaged air traffic control facilities at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport repaired...."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

When a Hard Rain Falls

Flood Plain Residents See Ray of Hope in Prop. 3

"...dry area of Walnet Creek, which is targeted for flood control improvements under Prop.3 photograph by Robert Bryce Whenever..."

April 10, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Anatomy of a Drowning

A Flood of Bad Blood Deluges Onion Creek

"...the boundaries, as presently defined, of Onion Creek's 100-year floodplain, though the creek itself is more than 1,000 feet..."

Sept. 6, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin's Waterloo

Taking a Walk along Waller

"...Creek), made its basin prone to dangerous and frustrating floods. Drainage across downtown, from the Capitol southwest to Sixth..."

July 7, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Waller Creek Comes to Life

Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown

"...Seventh Street tunnel marked the height of the 100-year floodline. Columns of glowing, white LED tubes stood atop poles..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Tunnel Vision

The New Waller Creek

"...Waller Creek -- clean it up, keep it from flooding and turn it into a commercially viable downtown destination..."

July 12, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Conventional Thinking

Supporters Say Prop. 1 Is Key to Downtown's Future

"...two longtime dreams of downtown boosters and partisans: A flood bypass tunnel for Waller Creek, and a major-league expansion..."

April 10, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...thinking that 12 guys smoking cigars in three-piece suits control the world, so why bother? This is not an..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...thinking that 12 guys smoking cigars in three-piece suits control the world, so why bother? This is not an..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...thinking that 12 guys smoking cigars in three-piece suits control the world, so why bother? This is not an..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Public Notice: Remember Memorial Day

What floods around, comes around

"...issue, covering, among other things, the 1981 Memorial Day flood that had recently trashed businesses all along Lamar Boulevard..."

May 29, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

"...& Associates, won't hold much sway in the next Democratic-controlled Congress. Twelve Democratic members of Texas' congressional delegation have..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

Grove at Shoal Creek Inches Forward

Council to finally consider contentious zoning case

"...residential to commercial and office uses, traffic, parkland designation, flood retention and mitigation, and much, much more...."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Public Notice: Houston, You Have a Problem

Let's not make the same one here

"...morning – in between a number of others regarding flood relief efforts and preparedness – saying "To any who..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

ECSD Plays Musical Chairs, but the Music Never Stops

Environmental Shuffle

"...The new department will put the city's water quality, flood control, and erosion control specialists into one agency. At..."

Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

Losing Our Lunch

"...the possibility of building a greenway ... as a flood control measure. We need your input." Wording on the..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

Endorsements

"Smart Growth" Bond Proposals:

"...Prop. 3 (Walnut Creek Flood Control): Yes AISD Board of Trustees:..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Endorsements

"Smart Growth" Bond Proposals:

"...Prop. 3 (Walnut Creek Flood Control): Yes AISD Board of Trustees:..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Princess and the Goblin

"...prince Froglith (voice of Mayall). Froglith's plan is to flood the mines of the “sun people” and regain control..."

June 10, 1994 Movie Review by Alvaro Rodriguez

Texas Flood: The Inside Story of Stevie Ray Vaughan

A Texas Flood of new interviews paint an intimate portrait of late Austin guitar god

"...the authors lean heavily on that oral history, but control the myriad voices into a tight focus that propels..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Music Review by Doug Freeman

The Past, Present, and Future of Waller and Shoal Creeks

Finally doing right by Austin's waterways

"...astride a river that is now a lake, which floods when we need it to and at no other..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...maintaining momentum on the Waller Creek Project, a combination flood-control and economic development effort in which she partnered with..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...AC: How much does the city control and how much the state on that specific issue?..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two: Bond on Bond

All seven propositions on the current ballot represent a triumph of thought, vision, and planning

"...Prop. 2: Flood Control, Open Space Acquisition ($145 million): $95 million to..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column by Louis Black

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