Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...has ramped up its offensive against the Save Our Springs Alliance, the lead opponent of the proposal. The HPRA..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

When Is a Threat Not a Threat?

"...presumes it will be for speaking out against Parker Springs, a low-income condo complex currently planned near his neighborhood..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature

Postmarks

Readers are baffled by the Chronicle's "no endorsement" for the mayoral race.

"...the bond propositions to purchase $65 million of Barton Springs aquifer land and/or conservation easements. That ultimately is the..."

April 28, 2000 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...appreciation for your steadfast support over the years. Barton Springs Eternal!..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Column

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Off the Desk:

"...order at 6pm at Town Lake Center, 721 Barton Springs... And food is another thing we don't want to..."

Jan. 23, 1998 News Feature

False Accusations

"...The letter falsely accuses both the management of Barton Springs and the City of Austin Aquatics Department of wrongdoing..."

March 21, 1997 Column

Off the Desk:

"...Bruce Babbitt has decided not to list the Barton Springs Salamander as an endangered species. The U.S. Fish and..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...experience for all involved!   – Kat McNevins Spicewood Springs Mystery Book Club: Holmes, Marple & Poe..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hairy Situation

"...since the city admits that “the extension of Wyoming Springs has been in the City’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP)..."

March 1, 2025 Postmarks

Austin Chronic: Getting Terpene Boosted With Tejas Tonic

In a crowded industry, Texas’ first cannabis seltzer still stands apart

"...Entering a ranch house outside Dripping Springs, I take note of the cowboy boots laying on..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Travis, Hays County Get More Than $800,000 in Park Grants

Emerald Crown Trail will get a quarter of a million dollars

"...Among the projects with more funding is the Great Springs Project, which aims to establish a green protected corridor..."

May 29, 2024 News Post by Neha Kondaveeti

Zoé Tong Is Making Dinner Fun

Modern Chinese restaurant brings to Zilker big flavors, sincere hospitality, and a ballsy refusal to be boxed in

"...in fact. But this new Chinese-ish restaurant on Barton Springs Road makes the risky choice to break with any..."

April 5, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Austin at Large: And Still, We Rise

Austin has liberated itself from exhausted narratives before. It's time to do it again.

"...years ago, in 1990, June 7 marked the Barton Springs Uprising, or PUD Night – when more than 1,000..."

June 12, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

What Happens When Two Academics Fall in Love and Start a Farm?

TerraPurezza Farm studies regenerative agriculture just outside Austin

"...on rehabilitating soil health, rebuilding native grasslands, and restoring natural water cycles." Its goals are twofold: 1) Restore soil's..."

April 3, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: LCRA’s Water Marketing Ambitions Could Lower the Colorado River Below Austin

Environmental activist Rusty Middleton raises concerns over a groundwater pumping plan

"...this process has occurred with regularity. Many streams and springs in Texas have declined or stopped flowing altogether because..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Column by Rusty Middleton

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

A new draft code has risen out of CodeNEXT's ashes

"...lower-income areas. The city can also act to preserve "naturally affordable housing units" – those that have aged to..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Event Menu

Foodie events for April 8-13

"...• The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts (1700 S. Lamar, 476-2276)..."

April 8, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Climate Change Crosses County Lines

Study predicts how climate change will affect Texas' future water needs

"...but a new study released last week by the Natural Resources Defense Council brings the problems created by climate..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Game-Changers

The 2009 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...most watched in the nation may feel like a natural aspect of life here, like live oaks or Barton..."

May 29, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off the Record

Striking down the Thunder of Gods Festival

"...airport. Held at the Recreation Plantation Campground in Dripping Springs, with ticket prices ranging from $60 to $105, the..."

May 22, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Hays County Turns Blue – and Green

New county leadership is keen on environmental stewardship

"...a common vision and a common commitment to preserving natural resources in Hays County. It is that commonality of..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Beside the Point

New council begins – then takes a month off

"...accommodate that kind of growth and still protect our natural environment, our quality of life, and our essential character..."

July 4, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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"...at 8:30am and noon. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd. See "How Not to Pick a Police Chief."..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

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"...See austinchronicle.com/sports for more. Naked City• The Save Our Springs Alliance filed for bankruptcy in federal court Tuesday, after..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

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"...across the Hill Country and over the fragile Barton Springs Watershed...."

Oct. 20, 2006 Column

Sprawl Ain't All

Want to know what 'conservation development' means? Then head to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, or – if you're interested, but not that interested – just read this story.

"...traction in Texas, offers a way to have our natural open space and build on it too. While it..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Day Trips

Government Canyon State Natural Area helps protect the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone while giving visitors a beautiful new area to explore

"...Government Canyon State Natural Area, on the northwestern edge of San Antonio, opened..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Green Energy Stars Get Their Props

Companies and utilities recognized for commitment to renewable energy

"...more fiscally stable than traditional fossil fuel sources like natural gas...."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Monkey Time

How communing with the apes inspired the artists of the Texas Monkey Project

"...at Primarily Primates, a nonprofit animal sanctuary in Leon Springs, where for nearly 30 years Wally Swett has taken..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Arts Feature by Cindy Widner

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP plans to convert to natural gas. The request follows the same recommendation made by..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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