Page Two: All in the Family

Debunking the hippie Mafia theory, and starting to say goodbye to Rollo Banks

"...was very distant from Dean Moriarty's rhythms, but it opened up travel for me in a way I had..."

April 20, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...microchip giant has ridden a heady wave of expansions, opening a new factory in Germany, a research center in..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...files fraudulent government documents (or lies under oath in open court), but that he has the power to recommend..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Column

Postmarks

"...speed is over 100 miles per hour and its range is about 600 miles per tank of gas. Extremely..."

July 19, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...to keep Lake Travis' Hippie Hollow (aka McGregor Park) open to kids under 18. In 1995, the Travis Co...."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Downtown de-vitalization, flying Ron Wilson, Hyde Park flood & Ed Herman speaks

"...the luxury Nokonah condos at Ninth and Lamar (price range: $190,000 to $2.7 million), points out that unlike the..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Under One Roof

Can the City Make Good on Its Affordable Housing Promise?

"...label seems less appropriate than "housing continuum" -- a range of affordability that allows techheads and wage-earners to share..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Public Notice: Government by Committee

Council committees get up to speed

"...at 4pm; Housing and Community Development, Wed. at 9:30am; Open Space, Environment, and Sustainability, Wed. at 2pm; Mobil­ity, Wed...."

April 24, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Red River Valley

Red River, home to Austin's real live music venues

"...club community's future plans at all. The places that opened offered brewpub suds, swing, oldies, disco, and salsa. Transplanted..."

June 22, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Public Notice: Density vs. Affordability

It is categorically impossible for market forces to build housing in the central city that is affordable by any definition of that word

"...to be legal as an unintended consequence of an ordinance allowing the development of existing undersized lots which would..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Usual Suspects

The first year of the Will Wynn era closes to very mixed reviews, as Austinites wonder whether the city leadership is floundering.

"...to live up to his potential is still an open question."..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...RMA's $2.2 billion toll-road proposal into the official regional long-range transportation plan, the anticipated battle royal was avoided (at..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Road to 10-1

The City Council districting destination is settled. Is anybody driving the bus?

"...end up in Council hands if there were matters open to interpretation – a recurring problem. The Auditor's Office..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Developing Stories

More lessons from Seattle

"...Zoning Department in February 2006, represents fresh leadership more open to neighborhood empowerment. Mahoney says he has found Guernsey..."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

TCB

SXSW looms on the horizon, and "TCB" is already neck-deep in it.

"...Floodgates Open Soon..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of this pending development is exempted from the SOS ordinance -- "grandfathered" under old water quality rules. This is..."

April 26, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Keep Off Barton Creek

"...be found at Mike's Pub -- a small place open only for lunch located in a parking garage next..."

July 18, 1997 Column

Missoula, Montana and Boulder, Colorado

Tale of Two Cities

"...that once sprawled there, just east of the mountain range separating Montana and Idaho, are steadily succumbing to smaller..."

Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 14 City Council elections

"...all sides." While she may indeed hear a wide range of views, we suspect her decisions are made far..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature

Fun, Healthy, and Green

A profile of the practice and business of pedicabbing

"...but make their money in customer tips, which can range anywhere from nothing to $3 for a group of..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Sofia Resnick

Postmarks

The Clark-Madison brouhaha continues amidst tributes to Mambo John and more.

"...cover story on the Georgetown City Council's emergency development ordinance ["Georgetown Smackdown," Aug. 17] failed to explain why such..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...will hold a public hearing on toughening up the ordinance governing city street closures for entertainment purposes on Tuesday,..."

June 21, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

"...rejuvenated the Downtown Subcommittee, and shepherded the sidewalk cafe ordinance through to council approval...."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

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

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

"...Ann Kitchen, Kathie Tovo, and Alison Alter against). The ordinance will go into effect on Dec. 21, but fee..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council OK's Motel Purchase to Help Homeless

Also on the dais: parks, trains, trails, diapers

"...believe hotels (are) a good step towards that.” Once opened, the shelter will have 24-hour security, with people forbidden..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

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

"...variety of housing, through mixed forms, available to a range of income levels. (The Blueprint sets a target of..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Spring Has Sprung

A light agenda promises an early farewell

"...Council decisions going forward ... is very much an open question...."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

New City Man­ag­er Spencer Cronk: “Engagement and Transparency”

New city manager emphasizes community outreach

"...a five-hour finale over the proposed paid sick leave ordinance ("It's About Damn Time," Feb. 19). Several witnesses welcomed..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Amnesty Now!

Council expected to tackle the issue of small-lot amnesty

"...a legal lot in their current zoning. So an ordinance was proposed, designed, and vetted, to allow construction on..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Meet Your New City Council, Austin!

Recapping the run-offs

"...Todd Phelps and Randall Stephens, as well as a range of others: D7 candidate Ed English, Dick Lavine of..."

Dec. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

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