Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...and serving as a member of the Capital Area Planning Council Area Agency on Aging, says voters want a..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

City Manager Threatened to Quit Rather Than Meet With Council Over Acevedo Hire

The planned closed-door meeting never happened

"...legal, and personnel issues – especially in terms of long-range planning. “We used to have these regular updates with..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Clearing the Decks for 2021 in a City That Never Stops Growing

Zoning, housing, and COVID relief dominate year's final meeting

"...similar scale and type is envisioned by the master plan for the Brackenridge campus, owned by Central Health; the..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: AISD: How Low Can We Go?

Let's hope we don't have to find out

"...be finalized by that date, what are the district's plans for an interim?..."

May 1, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Gondolas to the Rescue?

Austin considers long-shot urban cable system

"...Wire One would replace if all goes according to plan – carried 4,273 riders each weekday...."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Caleb Pritchard

Bringing Body Cameras Into Focus

Public Safety Committee considers new technology

"...the police themselves – to come up with a plan...."

Sept. 29, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Council Budget Afterthoughts

Council members offer post-approval thoughts on FY 2016 budget

"...• $500,000 for master planning and construction for the Georgian Acres Park. Instead of..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: It Doesn't Get Easier

Council gets no rest after marathon budget sessions

"...pressure is really going to mount is at the Planning and Neighbor­hoods Commit­tee's special-called meeting at 1pm, Tuesday, Sept...."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Food-o-File

Austin's newest culinary hot spot

"...open in 2015 along Airport, and now two new long-range projects for the area have been announced. First, the..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

First Look: Olamaie

Chef team brings modern Southern food to namesake eatery

"...make out of it," Fojtasek reports. Fojtasek says they plan to use seasonal local produce as well as ingredients..."

Aug. 26, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

'It's an Egregious Lie'

"...was approved in 2010 as part of Capital Metro's ServicePlan2020." This is at best misleading; under the circumstances it's..."

Dec. 16, 2013 Postmarks

Don't Miss the Bus Stop

Makeover creates accessible bus stop

"...35 to 40 thus far in FY 2011. “We plan to work aggressively on this effort as the year..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Getting It Done

More trees

"...– an objective now in need of an action plan. Trees are a "carbon sink" that absorbs CO2; when..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Aquifer Board Seeks to Expand Its Regulatory Reach

Groundwater agency wants to tighten its grip in western Travis County

"...As part of a long-range regional water-use plan, the state of Texas authorized the..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Sunset Staff: Scrap TTC, Overhaul TxDoT

Legislature's Sunset Commission staff make their sweeping recommendations for state transportation agencies

"...Issue 2 The State’s Complicated Transportation Planning and Project Development Process Frustrates Understanding of How Important..."

June 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cap Metro on the Rails

Cap Metro's first rail car is ready … in Switzerland.

"...begun static testing of the vehicle at its manufacturing plant in Switzerland. • Track testing will follow in the..."

March 27, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...week, local biodiesel retailer Austin Biofuels on Wednesday released plans to open a public biodiesel station at the Fuelman..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Planning Commission has recommended that Envision Central Texas lead the..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Bull Creek Foundation Proud of Record

"...includes participating in the city's Long Range Watershed Master Plan, which deals with water quality, flooding, and erosion. Together,..."

Dec. 14, 2004 Postmarks

Can Walgreens Be SNIMBY?

Even Maria's Taco Xpress might not make the chain 'something nice in my backyard'

"...the year already spent trying to negotiate a compromise plan that would make everybody happy...."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Your Questions, Comments, and Concerns ...

How to get info about and give feedback for the city budget.

"...executive summary, and the even more massive detailed performance plan -- is available on the city's Web site at..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature

Page Two

"...or so, the city has systematically gutted its own city-planning functions, leaving it unable even to defend its own..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

Events

".... Panel discussion about sexuality education hosted by Planned Parenthood of the Texas Capital Region. 6-8pm. Trinity United..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature

Council Watch

Council approves spending $15 million on the Convention Center Hotel; City Manager Jesus Garza presents the Draft Policy Budget; and Roma Design Group announces its vision for the south shore of Town Lake.

"...years. Surely, council members calculated, that's the kind of long-range investment the city needs to make, both in terms..."

July 7, 2000 News Column by Kevin Fullerton

The New M.O. at City Hall

City Manager Marc Ott opens up on his new job, his new city, and his philosophy of governance

"...services. There, Ott was also responsible for comprehensive strategic planning for growth. Previously, he'd steadily moved up through the..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Meet the AISD Bonds

A thumbnail introduction to the $890 million bond package on the May 11 ballot

"...the specific dispute was over the next "Facilities Master Plan" – AISD's periodic blueprint for how best to use..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...resident who said the top priority of that neighborhood's plan is preserving single-family housing: "Any plan that calls out..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Wall of Separation

Neighbors of Hyde Park Baptist Church Take a Final Stand Against Its Proposed Parking Garage

"...for neighborhood groups that are appealing the church's site plan to do anything about it...."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Use Only as Directed

Patenting the Formula

"...in 1994 when the city first formed the Citizens Planning Committee, whose report is the Magna Carta of Austin's..."

Aug. 20, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Towers of Power

Are high-rises the key to a middle-class Downtown?

"...like 501 Congress, or the Novare Group/Andrews Urban tower planned for Third and Nueces, next to the Austin Music..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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