No Growth at the Growth Fund

Despite charging millions of dollars in management fees, the Texas Growth Fund has returned zero to the state

"...said Stephen Soileau, a managing partner of the Texas Growth Fund – a $577 million pool of public money..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

The Growth Word

Schoolhouse Rock and a Hard Place

"...southwest schools would encourage development away from Austin's preferred growth corridor. Meanwhile, AISD officials have hunkered back down on..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Austin Is Not a Helpless Victim of Growth

"...to the issue of the high cost of Austin’s growth in the Jan. 29 “City Hall Hustle” [News]. If..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Postmarks

Sons of Smart Growth

"...been hearing (and saying) for a while that Smart Growth is dead, it was only last week that City..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Smart Growth Lineup

"...The Partners for Smart Growth Conference runs from Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 15-17 at..."

Nov. 27, 1998 News Feature

Point Austin: Growth Pays

Echoing anti-tax advocates, Statesman editors miss the way to true community investment

"...of this page continue to question why Austin's explosive growth – financed in part by public dollars – is..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Round Rock Growth Explosion

SH 130 likely to shift epicenter of growth in Round Rock from land around Dell to one-time farmland on northeast end of town

"...Highway 130 is likely to shift the epicenter of growth in Round Rock from the land around Dell Computer..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Texas Growth Fund

The Texas Growth Fund is a bipartisan creation.

"...to credit the Republicans with responsibility for the Texas Growth Fund and any successes -- or scandals -- that..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Benign Growth?

The State of Affairs

"...a cooperative player in the management of inevitable population growth and development. At stake is the content of the..."

April 16, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Street Fee Coming for Developers in 2022 to Help Offset Growth Costs

New fee will be charged to developers

"...a project is being built, to help "pay for growth." State law mandates that such fees can only be..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Growth Hormones Are an Important Topic

"...Dear Editor, Jim Hightower's growth hormone point is important [“The Hightower Report,” News, March..."

March 7, 2008 Postmarks

Growth Needs to Be Carefully Controlled

"...Dear letters to the editor, Growth is an important aspect of a vibrant city. Redundant..."

June 4, 2007 Postmarks

Austin @ Large: Smart Growth: The Good, the Bad, and the %$@!-ing Ugly

"...GOOD SMART GROWTH!..."

July 4, 2003 News Column

The Elements of Smart Growth

"...As of April 10, the City of Austin's Smart Growth Initiative includes: All three May 2 bond propositions; The..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature

Can Plum Creek Handle City of Kyle’s Exponential Growth?

Plum dumping

"...would allow that much discharge: "Kyle has experienced unprecedented growth over the course of the last 15 years. Our..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

What Does Austin’s Explosive Growth Mean for Capital Metro?

Big changes are coming, but it’s not clear yet what they will be

"...core in particular. "They look at everything," said Watson. "Growth, development, demographics, ridership, efficiency."..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Smart Growth Is Dead, Long Live Smart Growth

As Sixth + Lamar teeters, the Domain aims to pick up Austin's new-school incentive package.

"...first, says Sue Edwards, manager of the city's Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office. The Domain, she says, addresses..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Price of Smart Growth

A Summary of Incentives for Smart Growth

"...officials say such incentives are needed to achieve Smart Growth goals of shifting development into downtown and other Desired..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature

At Mohawk’s Reopening, an Air of Gratefulness and Growth

Heartless Bastards and the Tender Things soundtrack return

"...the lines, you could hear something many related to: growth - beautiful, painful, emotional, transcendent, personal growth...."

May 28, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Now Streaming in Austin: “If You Ever Hurt My Daughter, I Swear to God I'll Let Her Navigate Her Own Emotional Growth”

How Meghan Ross got Jon Hamm to voice her feminist comedy short

"...to God I'll Let Her Navigate Her Own Emotional Growth” in its Daily Shouts & Murmurs humor column. It’s..."

July 28, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mart Growth

Will the city stand up for its neighborhoods and urban vision against Wal-Mart?

"...Northcross Mall. The surrounding neighborhoods, collectively organized as Responsible Growth for Northcross (RG4N), have asked council to revoke the..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Southwest Growth: A Free Way to Bergstrom?

"...the aquifer; it's merely supplying road capacity for inevitable growth. However, just as the US290 Task Force was shifting..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Forced Growth

"...here is a good example of Austin's needless, forced growth...."

Nov. 29, 2022 Postmarks

...&More... Premieres Growth Through Acceptance

An ATX hip-hop soundtrack to futile existence

"...wellbeing so far in life. [It’s] an attempt at growth through acceptance,” continues the duo’s memo...."

Feb. 13, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Growth Funds: ACC's Bond Proposal

Community college asking for $386 million

"...Prop. 1: Future Growth: $224.8 million • Phase II of Highland Campus •..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Growth Could Be Managed

"...to return to its Eighties' and Nineties' idyll, some growth can and should be managed. Originally, SXSW was a..."

April 28, 2014 Postmarks

Public Safety: A Growth Industry

As the city grows, so does the public safety budget

"...1,240 sworn officers. In an effort to address population growth, the APD proposes adding an additional 22 patrol positions..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Smart Growth' Is Way Too Loud and Noisy

"...Dear Editor, Speaking of “smart growth” … at 2301 S. Fifth, some new (“really nice”)..."

June 2, 2008 Postmarks

Austinites Prevent Smart Growth, Not Facilitate It

"...up with most NPs being used to prevent Smart Growth, not facilitate it, and to encourage sprawl, not limit..."

May 17, 2007 Postmarks

Responsible Growth for Northcross' Attorney's Take

April 23, 2007 Postmarks

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