Naked City

"...ongoing conflict between two Northeast Austin landfills and surrounding neighborhood groups, among other things. Commissioners will consider two versions:..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...the sale of 11 tracts in the Alta Vista neighborhood -- a cluster of 107 modest homes tucked behind..."

June 29, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Fantastic and Utterly Disreputable History of the Bevy of Sin Known as Guy Town

Before downtown Austin had the Warehouse District, it had the Whorehouse District: a notorious neighborhood of brothels and fandango houses called Guy Town.

"...This neighborhood was home to hundreds of prostitutes, slowly building momentum..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Ian Quigley

TV Eye

Here, for your consideration, are the Emmy nominations for dramas, along with nominees selected by columnist Belinda Acosta for her second annual Clare Awards.

"...Outstanding Drama Series: ER (NBC), Law & Order (NBC), The Practice (ABC), The Sopranos (HBO),..."

July 28, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

Benefits of Frankenfoods

"...needs to challenge HB 1704, the new, retroactive grandfather law that could allow two or more downtowns to be..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column

Agreeing to Disagree

The Cedar Park Lawsuit: Fighting on Principle

"...time it could be worse. On February 8, city lawyers go to court to challenge the constitutional wisdom of..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...is the landmark story of women fighting to hold law enforcement accountable, with resounding relevance worldwide. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"...of the stop and see an example of how law enforcement should not interact with people. Austinites have protested,..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Luv Doc: Pot Smokers

What kind of monster doesn't feel a paternal urge to shelter the innocent?

"...wine, and I only drink on social occasions. My brother-in-law has always been a pot smoker and doesn't really..."

July 29, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Autonomous Vehicles Are Making Deliveries in South Austin

We have seen the future, and it brought pizza

"...Your new neighbor Elon Musk, visionary though he might be, has struggled..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Coverage: Election Miscellany

Here's to some losers and assholes

"...Was it so much to ask that our top law enforcement official not be credibly accused of breaking the..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

What Is CodeNEXT?!

What is a land use code and why are we rewriting ours?

"...you’ve at least heard of CodeNEXT. Maybe you’ve seen lawn signs protesting it or been asked to sign a..."

Jan. 30, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Who Killed Jim and Tina?

Why has the murder of two people in Kyle, Texas, eight months ago not led to a single arrest?

"...Chronicle that the Department of Public Safety and "other law enforcement agencies" were assisting KPD detectives. (The U.S. Marshals..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

STR Debate Unresolved

Ordinance is updated, but issues remain

"...keeping property owners who participate at peace with their neighbors and the city's laws...."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Natalia Ciolko

10-1 Ticker... Run-off Election Updates!

Never a dull moment

"...allegedly "controlling the City Council" along with other (unnamed) lawyer/"fixers." The ad – paid for by the previously unknown..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

Executing Youthful Offenders: The Doyle Case

Death Watch

"...Doyle any money. He dumped the body in a neighbor's trash can and tried to clean the blood before..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News Ticker: November 6

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Sen. Troy Fraser says the voter ID law actually helped high voter turnout in yesterday's election, which..."

Nov. 6, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Perry Signs Education Bill: Now What?

Gov signs off on HB5 after veto speculation

"...neither signed nor vetoed, and looks set to become law without Perry's signature...."

June 10, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Second Chance for Drug Dealers on 'The Corner'

The Drug Market Intervention project in action

"...will be prosecuted, to the fullest extent of the law...."

May 8, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

‘Downton’ or Bust

Financial ruin and a wedding in peril kick off season 3

"...Grantham’s bad investment has bankrupted Cora’s fortune, and heir/future son-in-law Matthew is in line to inherit a good chunk..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...him and talk about this program. He's a retired lawyer from Haynes Boone. He's a good-hearted – despite being..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Headlines

"...set for noon on Saturday, July 16, at the law offices of CELOC attorneys Armbrust & Brown, 100 Congress..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature

Reefer Roundup: 7/4/11

Your patriotic drug news roundup

"...home-grown film about a pot-dealing old dude, growing your lawn greener, the Supremes trade their robes for flip-flops, and..."

July 4, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

TDH: 6/7/11

Butler Park completion, F1 agreement, Willie Nelson statue on agenda

"...Item 41: Per neighbor complaints about leaving Butler Park unfinished, a resolution from..."

June 7, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Judge Denies Laura Hall New Trial

Prosecutors failed to disclose crucial evidence during trial, appeal attorney argues

"...jail on an appeal bond – possible under Texas law when a defendant receives a sentence of 15 years..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Happenings

September 20-26

"...everything from education and employment to parent-teacher interaction and law enforcement. 10am-2pm. LBJ High School, 7309 Lazy Creek Dr...."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature

Eating Fresh in Texas

Local foodies are reveling in a festival of produce

"...tells of her solo journey north to meet her in-laws during World War II. My dad was out fighting..."

June 22, 2007 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Naked City

"...requiring a higher traffic count – but only if neighborhood groups represented by Responsible Growth for Northcross withdraw any..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature

South Congress Cafe to 86 Deck?

Jury finds restaurant guilty of violating agreement it made with city to bring eatery into compliance with city building and zoning code

"...spin-off of local Tex-Mex chain Trudy's, keeps fighting the law only to see the law keep winning. A municipal..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The fast moving targets of Fix290 and Oak Hill neighborhood planning efforts make it difficult for reporters and readers..."

June 16, 2006 Column

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