Learn Your EATs

An epicurean orientation for students new and returning, but also for ACL visitors and recently arrived residents

"...authentic Thai cuisine in large portions at very good prices. The food is as good as that found in..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Y Not?

The battle over AMD's move to Lantana is a one-tract skirmish in a larger war over the uncertain future of Central Texas

"...and roads and driveways, all the motor oil and gas and lawn chemicals and other household goo, all that..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the practice of medicine was regulated, creating a monopoly. Prices soon began an inexorable rise. In 1914, the income..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the practice of medicine was regulated, creating a monopoly. Prices soon began an inexorable rise. In 1914, the income..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The United States leads the world in global-warming gas emissions. Bush's proposal will continue to aggravate the international..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Southern Living

A Vested Interest

"...restrictions, which apply to everything from off-street parking to gas stations to veterinarians, go too far. Jim Lloyd, president..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

... In With the New

More on Upgrades for PCs

"...make to your system is a new monitor. Monitor prices are way down and now might be the time..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Screens Feature by John Avignone

Austin Energy Gives Up on Fayette Plan, But Not on Climate Goals

Keep Austin dirty?

"...to produce a "projected 34% annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as the carbon intensity of Austin..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Future-Proofing the Fruits of Austin's Building Boom

ULI Greenprint sets a net-zero carbon emissions goal for 2050

"...nonrenewable energy (either from the grid or from natural gas), according to Athens. Another 40% comes from transportation, which..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Banana Peel, a Diaper, and a Plastic Bag Walk Into Austin's Composting Program

How can a whole city compost, is it working, and can we reach zero waste by 2040?

"...and waterways. Not only do landfills give off methane gas – one of the worst contributors to global warming..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...management, defending local control, better oversight of oil and gas operations, adequate funding for public resources, and water conservation..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

'Fayette'

First-Place Winner

"...tweezers, against my protests. There was a very nice gas station that also sold scrapbooks and then next to..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Books Feature by Burke Nixon

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Scientists offers explanations and solutions. "As demand for natural gas continues to grow, domestic production levels have struggled to..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Texas biodiesel industry faces brick wall

"...Biodiesel also results in essentially zero contributions to greenhouse gas carbon emissions because the creation and combustion of biodiesel..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Gas Tax Instead of Tolls..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Column

Land Mine

"...52, the millionaire president of the Houston-based oil and gas co-generation corporation Falcon Seaboard, also spent the summer and..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Ahead of Farm Bill, Rep. Casar Taps Central Texas Farmers for Input

Roundtable discussion urges quicker loans, more land access, and easier paperwork

"...year for the first time since 2018, soaring food prices have puffed up already bloated agricultural monopolies with massive..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Uses Its (Public) Power to Soften Austin Energy Rate Hike

Utility says it needs to recover $104 million in excess costs

"...through to customers the prorated cost of the natural gas or coal used to generate their power; right now..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

House Makes Its First Post-Freeze Moves to Fix the Grid

Who's got the power?

"...Craig Goldman, R-Fort Worth, to require hardening the natural gas infrastructure that delivers the fuel to generate close to..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Holiday Gift Guide: Film Fan

From up on the screen to under the tree

"...tour covers locations from the entire series, from the gas station in Tobe Hooper's classic to the Hewitt house..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Is Austin's Growing Dance Music Scene in Need of Its Own HQ?

We talk to a dozen members of ATX’s electronic music community

"...the far other side of the spectrum sits Vulcan Gas Company, which borrowed its name from the landmark Congress..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Getting to Zero

Will Austin's green seif-image be realized with its "zero waste" goals?

"...a glittering half-ton cube – and sold when commodity prices are right. But Gregory says TDS would prefer to..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Estate Sale Roundup: February 21-23

This town has something for everyone this week.

"...February Warehouse Combo Sale Leftover items with reduced prices from last month's Vint's Rainbow Ranch Sale. Rugs: 7’8”..."

Feb. 20, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

EPA Flexes Federal Muscle on Texas Air

Gov. Perry's huffin' and puffin' in defense of dirty air

"..."It will also likely curtail energy supplies and increase gasoline prices nationwide." He cited no evidence to support that..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

AE's Coal Conundrum

Energy planners and the fight over Fayette

"...the ideal mix of solar, wind, biomass, coal, natural gas, and nuclear power – known as the 2020 Generation..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Day Trips

The Cele Store in northeastern Travis County continues a barbecue tradition that goes back to dirt roads and farmers' tans

"...and Marilyn Weiss bought the general store, saloon, and gas station in 1951, the farm economy was in full..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Letters at 3am

The "Situation" is upon us: China and Southern Asia can support their own growth and have no more use for us

"...it has a sweet deal with Australia for natural gas (while we spend millions "defending" Australia against – China!)...."

Aug. 1, 2008 Column by Michael Ventura

Taste Select Wines

Downtown Austin's wine bar business is surging; come have a Taste

"...and their 350 retail wines are available at reasonable prices, close to or just more than what you'd expect..."

May 2, 2008 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Houston Confronting Peak Oil

2007 Houston World Oil Conference focused on eventual point at which world oil production outpaces global demand

"...available oil supplies. What is certain is that as prices reach unprecedented highs, the costs of commuting and commodities..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...about 900 homes and 100 hotel rooms Downtown. (Condo prices are anticipated to start at around $200,000 for a..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

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