Shining Star: Dripping Springs Conquers Light Pollution

Ranch town awarded for outdoor lighting ordinance

"...The cause is light pollution. And it's not just a threat to natural..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Please Write About Light Pollution

"...he will give us an equally informative article on light pollution. I have heard that some cities have already..."

Aug. 25, 2011 Postmarks

Light Versus Night

UT's video guide to cutting light pollution

"...many starts in the city at night, it's called light pollution. UT Austin and the McDonald Observatory are spending..."

July 1, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Don't Go Into the Light

It's time to lighten the load of light pollution

"...the U.S., and the northern hemisphere is afflicted with light pollution. That's the ambient glow in the night sky..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Light Rail Debate

Max Nofziger argues that light rail is too costly and will destroy the Austin we love.

"...do something about the horrible traffic on the highways? Light rail ain't it. Wanna do something about our ever-dirtier..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Max Nofziger

Light Rail Debate

Former City Council Member Max Nofziger vs. Current City Council Member Daryl Slusher

"...Light Rail: Now --- or Houston Tomorrow In almost a..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

LIGHT RAIL 101: The Facts, Figures, & Terms You Need to Know

"...Light Rail: According to the experts at the American Public..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature

Opinion: Wildflower Center Fails Its Conservation Mission by Lighting Up Its Landscape

Field of Light exhibit glamorizes outdoor landscape lighting and ignores light pollution's harmful effects on wildlife, plants, and human health

"...leadership role in educating Central Texans about the harm light pollution does to our view of the sky and..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Column by Soll Sussman

The Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast Dims the Lights

Fleet Services, MRF, light pollution - that's just how we roll

"...Did you know it's Light Pollution Week? The Totescast does. More on that in..."

July 1, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

AFF Review: The Stars at Night

Texas-filmed doc laments the night sky lost to light pollution

"...so. And in nearby Austin, with its skyscrapers blazing light at all hours? Don’t bet on it...."

Oct. 30, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Lights of Texas Are Upon UT

What is UT doing about its light pollution?

"...a week to explaining to Texans the dangers of light pollution ("Don't Go Into the Light," July 2). The..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Capitol Chronicle

The TNRCC reports that the Voluntary Emissions Reduction program has produced zero reductions in air pollution

"...the "Voluntary Emissions Reduction Permit" program. The VERP air pollution control initiative was announced with great fanfare by then-Governor..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Proposed Sports Complex Threatens Dark Skies in River Hills

Westside project faces new wave of resistance

"...resistance from a nearby neighborhood wishing to protect its low-light, star-filled sky. The 12 Fields Foundation, a partnership of..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Wrong Side of the Tracks?

Light Rail May Be a Heavy Burden for East Austin

"...While light rail is being touted in some circles as the..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

All Roads Lead to Bergstrom

Light Rail Ignored as City Airport Planners Encourage Vehicle Use

"...of the community. A neighborhood appeal for a traffic light and crosswalk at the intersection of Patton Avenue and..."

March 7, 1997 News Feature

Cast Away

Pure Castings, Zavala Elementary, pollution, jobs ... and the neighborhood

"...unfair and inaccurate to suggest that every molecule of pollution comes from his facility or his vehicles. He recalls..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Turn Off the Lights! Birds Are Depending on Us.

During migration season, we can lower bird mortality rates by lowering lights

"...Excessive artificial light causes birds to shift migratory and communication patterns, which..."

March 24, 2023 Column by Caley Zuzula

SXSW Film

Daily reviews and interviews

"...as the universe. Living in New York City, where light pollution creates a hazy glow behind which the real..."

March 18, 2011 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I can't imagine the amount of damage the additional light and noise pollution, among other detrimental effects, the proposed..."

Sept. 26, 2003 Column

Opposes Wal-Mart

"...I can't imagine the amount of damage the additional light and noise pollution, among other detrimental effects, the proposed..."

Sept. 17, 2003 Postmarks

How to Sleep Better and How to Fall Asleep?

10 tips to sleep better at night

"...thing for you. Its primary purpose is to prevent light from entering your vision, making it perfect for naps...."

Sept. 29, 2020 Events Post

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Ground: The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport had more than 140 flight cancellations Tuesday. Southwest Airlines accounted for 120 of those..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature

Public Notice: What’s Up With the Orange Line?

Plus, turtles and other pets in need

"...starting to feel a little nervous about Project Connect's light rail Orange Line – that's the one with the..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

This Week in Council

"...Travis Country subdivision say is producing traffic, noise, and light pollution. Neighbors want the city to annex the 164-acre..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Elgin Agrarian Community Promises Co-op Living on the Blackland Prairie

“It’s like an urban twist on traditional farming.”

"...EACo's case] the future residents have had a fairly light load, whereas in the typical cohousing group that meets..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Beside the Point: Their Northcross to Bear

Council wades into Wal-Mart's waters

"...hours around the clock – possibly via noise or light pollution constraints or its incompatibility with commercial design standards..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Billboard Blues

East Cesar Chavez Plans

"...calls for new housing, retail, shops, offices, parks, and light rail. Council will vote on the plan April 15...."

Feb. 19, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Qmmunity: Stick Together

In light of frightening futures, the queer community must stand together

"...Good Pollution This show hosted by Clara Jubilee and Perpetual Oyster,..."

May 12, 2023 Column by James Scott

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Sweden housed bat colonies, but no more thanks to light pollution...."

April 21, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Coalition Fighting Another Proposed Amphitheater Near Dripping Springs

Environmental groups call on TCEQ to reject wastewater permit

"...spring, arguing that it would unsustainably increase noise and light pollution, traffic along the rural two-lane road, and runoff..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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