Naked City

Environmentalist George Cofer asks the "silent majority" to speak up for the Stratus deal. But so far it's a "majority" of one -- and 99 against.

"...proposed development agreement with Stratus Properties. That's according to George Cofer, a rare duck in the environmental community these..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Coming of Age

Earth Share Grows Greener Through Payroll Deductions

"...George Cofer photograph by John Anderson It's taken six years,..."

June 5, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Local Landfill Got Trashed by Garbage Giant, Jury Rules

Texas Disposal Systems wins its long-running defamation suit against Waste Management Inc. -- but isn't awarded damages.

"..."action alert." Attorneys David Donaldson and Jim Hemphill (of George & Donaldson, L.L.P.), representing TDSL, were prevented from introducing..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Enemies Mingle at Hill Country Conservancy Fiesta

Beer, brisket, and land preservation help unite political foes for a night

"...six years and about 8,000 acres preserved, Executive Director George Cofer thinks the HCC is making strides and has..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Radio Bullies

"...undermine Richter's cause. The petition assails KVET for calling George Cofer a convicted felon, which, in fact, is true:..."

July 18, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Up or Out?

Debates over open space and neighborhoods are the discourse of community

"...for Public Land, the Hill Country Conservancy. The HCC's George Cofer told me that in recent weeks and advocates..."

June 16, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Keeping Austin Wild

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

"...for. "I've heard different people suggest different numbers," said George Cofer of the Hill Country Conservancy. "Twenty-five million has..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Citizen Mary

A Profile of Mary Arnold, Advocate for Austin

"...of land-use history, and she remembered that when the George Brackenridge family had donated the land to UT in..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Symbolic ‘No’ to SH 45

Council passes resolution opposing toll road

"...he was introducing the amendment at the request of George* Cofer, executive director of the Hill Country Conservancy. The..."

May 19, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

HCC Celebrates Five Years

Hill Country land trust looks for further harmony in the future

"...first big, public coming-out party," said HCC Executive Director George Cofer...."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

An UnStratusfactory Process

Stratus plan heads back to the City Council for round two

"...backing of a few prominent community leaders. Longtime environmentalist George Cofer supports the plan and is urging council to..."

July 12, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...Springs Zone. Dripping Springs Mayor Todd Purcell, Austin engineer George Murfee, and County Judge Jim Powers are helping Baker..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Naked City

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department makes a timely hire: Jeff Francell, formerly of the Nature Conservancy as head of its land acquisition program.

"...of hard work on 30 complex business deals," environmentalist George Cofer recalled of Francell's work. "He has a good,..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Cast a Giant Shadow

Evaluating the mayoral legacy of Kirk Watson

"...where everyone else wants to go," says environmental leader George Cofer of the Hill Country Conservancy. "For example, when..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin May Join Effort to Buy Aquifer Property

Finally! A piece of environmentally sensitive property that won't be developed.

"...National Parks Service's Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program. George Cofer, executive director of the HCC, said the application..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

The Champion of Camelback?

Jonathan Coon pursues a complex project near the Pennybacker Bridge

"...does not take positions on proposed projects, but CEO George Cofer said the HCC is monitoring the Camelback process...."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Last Call for Lowe's? Council Ready to Split

It's still 4-3 and holding as the controversial big-box deal goes up for final approval

"...typically preceded by endorsements from key enviro "moderates" like George Cofer, Robin Rather and Brigid Shea, or the Save..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Bills that would create a special taxing and development district for Gary Bradley's Spillar Tract land move forward at the Lege, despite Bradley's apparent violation of his agreement with the city.

"...officers. Among those collateral issues, according to HCC Director George Cofer, was the fact that Bradley had apparently violated..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Council members' feuding bond proposals are sure to set off a major tectonic event at this week's council meeting.

"...is good, why wouldn't more be better? HCC director George Cofer says that while he's impressed with the art..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Robin Rather, Brigid Shea, Mary Arnold leave the SOS board; Town Lake park tree not 300 yeears old after all.

"...environment. I don't think that's such a radical concept." George Cofer, another former SOS board member who also supported..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Going, Going, Gone?

Gary Bradley agrees to sell 1,000 acres of land to the city

"...Rather and John Scanlan, the Save Barton Creek Association's George Cofer, and Council Member Daryl Slusher, Bradley agreed to..."

March 17, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...of providing "derogatory and false information" to Austin environmentalist George Cofer's Action Alert, an environmental news sheet that is..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature

Travis Bonds: Roadways & Park Ways

Road and pedestrian proposals draw no opposition so far

"...road reconstruction and "bike safety projects." Longtime environmental advocate George Cofer worked on the package in an unofficial capacity...."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Violet Crown Trail Opens

First six miles of a planned 30 miles of trail open to the public

"...invested in preserving Hill Country land, says Executive Director George Cofer. "The more people we can get onto the..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Point Austin: Raising the Bar

AMD opens its Lantana campus, and the questions continue

"...George Cofer, on hand to accept a $700,000 AMD grant..."

June 20, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Preserving What's Left

A 2,400-acre spot south of Buda could be the latest conservation easement purchased to maintain the health of the Edwards Aquifer

"...project, Braun said. The executive director of the conservancy, George Cofer, said the ranch's size and the enthusiasm of..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Naked City

Nonprofit director vows to continue promoting green space

"...went on to become Austin City Council members), and George Cofer, now executive director of the Hill Country Conservancy...."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Strange Bedfellows, Stranger Enemies

"...Stratus deal for the city of Austin; Jeffrey's [restaurant]; George Cofer, longtime local environmentalist and director of Hill Country..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Jacob's Well, one of the most prolific and celebrated springs in Central Texas, has stopped flowing.

"...is critically important to this region," conservancy executive director George Cofer said earlier this month during a press briefing..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Pro-light rail forces appear to have the advantage, both in numbers and funding, over light rail opponents.

"...chairwoman Mary Arnold and Hill Country Conservancy executive director George Cofer. If the pro-rail forces can rally the vaunted..."

Sept. 15, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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