Bondology

How does one schedule a bond? Very carefully, and with a lot of advance planning.

"...Prop 2 (69%-31%): $145 million, flood control..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dip, Sip, & ’Que: A Texas Trilogy

Day Trips on the best barbecue and swimming holes in Central Texas

"...was created in the Thirties and Forties to provide flood control, hydroelectric power, and a water supply for the..."

June 30, 2016 Columns Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Point Austin: How Much Money Is Too Much?

As Uber and Lyft's millions flood, Austin voters may have had enough of Prop 1

"...that state lawmakers are always ready to sacrifice "local control" to major business priorities, and that in general, state..."

May 6, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Paying for Waller Creek

"...The flood-control tunnel, and the surface improvements such as parks and..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Council Preview: Short Termers

City Council resumes regular business today, on a short-term fuse

"...An eminent domain action for a public park (also flood control) on what used to be an Onion Creek..."

Sept. 17, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Grove Concerns

"...should only be for pedestrians and possibly bicycles. 6) Flood control for neighborhoods adjoining the Grove 7) Traffic at..."

Aug. 17, 2015 Postmarks

Fighting for Common Sense

Texas Gun Sense Rally speaks to power

"...Capitol Saturday afternoon, hoping to keep the rational gun control momentum going in the wake of the Newtown massacre...."

April 6, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Going With the Flow

The next life of Waller Creek

"...(to development) or defense (from development) – its 100-year floodplain. The flood control will allow redevelopment of about 28..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Ari Phillips

'Design Waller Creek: A Competition'

Winning design for Waller Creek Conservancy's contest creates civic spaces amid greenery

"...efforts with the city's construction of the $146.5 million flood-control tunnel below the creek. The MVVA design is expected..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Creating Sustainability

City plans Colony Park project as a long-term Eastside neighborhood

"...million into Turner-Roberts and $22 million into infrastructure and flood control for Loyola Lane. "You're looking at an area..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cherrywood: Neighbors Fear City Project's Impact

Willowbrook Reach could be victim of city's good intentions

"...the project. At issue is whether the erosion and flood-control project, as designed, works against preserving the natural environment..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Day Trips

Possum Kingdom State Park is one of the most popular boating and fishing spots in North Texas

"...formed behind the Morris Sheppard Dam, the first major flood control and water storage impoundment built in the upper..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Hill Country Militia

Grassroots homesteaders tighten ranks to fight urban encroachment

"...electricity first arrived in 1940. And, now, a county flood-control project may place a dam in the heart of..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Greg Harman

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...lots magically turned into green space). The problem: These flood-control tunnel engineering designs, by KBR Inc. and Espey Consultants..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature

The Downtown Austin Plan

The city unveils its Downtown Plan in progress

"...selected cafe and music venues (in tandem with the flood-control improvements making this land newly developable). In the Waterfront..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Council Notebook

Council goes balls out for their last meeting of the year.

"...homes as part of the FEMA-affiliated Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout...."

Dec. 12, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Light at the Beginning of the Waller Tunnel

Long-awaited Waller Creek Tunnel Project shows a glimmer of light

"...advisory committee. And because the tunnel is primarily a flood-control device, four inlets will be carved out along the..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Developing Stories

Neighbors file similar suit to RG4N's

"...a plat note requiring a higher redevelopment standard for controlling rainwater runoff. The city has chosen not to enforce..."

July 6, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

No Relief Upstream

More rain, more closed lakes, more safety warnings.

"...and Travis County have been closed for safety reasons. Floodgates will continue to operate, so the LCRA is hoping..."

July 3, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Breaking: Second Lawsuit Filed Against Northcross Wal-Mart

Allandale Neighborhood Association joins in the legal battle against the supercenter at Northcross.

"...a plat note requiring a higher redevelopment standard for controlling rainwater runoff. The city has chosen not to enforce..."

July 3, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Local Lawyer Plans to Run for Council

Robin Cravey throws his hat in ring

"...some sustained effort into that." Waterwise, he'll focus on flood control, restoring the city's urban creeks, and further protecting..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Local Results

"...Prop. 2: Flood control, water 68.7% (105,396 / 47,878)..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Travis Counting Complete; Bolton Wins

"...of 201 precincts have reported) 1 (Roads): 72% 2 (Flood Control & Open Space): 69% 3 (Parks & Rec):..."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin Municipal Bonds: The 'CliffsNotes' version

It's real simple:'yes' seven times

"...• Prop. 2: $145 million for flood control/drainage, including $50 million for open-space acquisition and aquifer..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Point Austin: Why Vote?

Here are 10 good reasons to mark your calendar for Nov. 7

"...bonds. The bonds will cover everything from street reconstruction, flood control, open-space acquisition, parkland, cultural facilities, a new central..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Beside the Point

Dollars in the details

"...unexpected repurposing of bumped-up transportation bucks. Riveting as multi-objective flood-control projects undoubtedly are, the real bated breath was reserved..."

May 12, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Sonleitner Failed to Bring City and County Closer Together

"...of the county pitching in on the Waller Creek flood-control tunnel downtown – this despite the fact that transforming..."

March 1, 2006 Postmarks

The Hightower Report

Bush tries branding his critics as unpatriotic, wailing that it is 'deeply irresponsible' to question his motives

"...to ethics what a New Orleans levee is to flood control: porous to say the least. Exactly who is..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Nickels and dimes add up to $1.8 million for a cash-strapped city budget

"...fee (on your utility bill) in line with what flood control and watershed protection actually cost. As in years..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will Walgreens Save Taco X-Press – or Vice Versa?

Neighbors torn over union of chain store and Southside icon

"...is also proposing to widen Bluebonnet and to install flood-control measures...."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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