Extend Our Trail (If Not Our Sympathy)

New astroturf org backed by developers pose as anti-developers.

"...and been so blatantly disrespectful of WO [waterfront overlay] values, SaveTownLake.org never would have formed. Few things galvanize this..."

Oct. 2, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Town Lake Setback Variances Non-Starters for Martinez, Leffingwell

CMs already against variance request coming before boards and commissions starting tonight.

"...or amended in that same manner. If there are property owners and community members who believe there should be..."

Aug. 28, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Learning From Portland

"...stakeholders identified by Cap Metro – as well as property owners and residents along the route. It was this..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Beside the Point

The budget circus rolls into town

"...presentation, Futrell queried council whether to consider raising the property tax above her proposal of the "effective rate" (39.54..."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Whose Budget?

The council asks for a new budget, and Futrell delivers the same old bill

"...last year – at 40.66 cents per $100 assessed property valuation, or 3.64 cents lower than the current ("nominal")..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...any new revenue for education will come only after property taxes are reduced Headlines• Early voting ended Tuesday for..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...proposed measure state that "due to an increase in property values and the desire to live in Austin's central..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

Council Notes

City Council heads into the budget season, looking to restore previously cut services

"...Futrell's script started with discussion of the proposed property tax rate she used drafting the budget: 43.95 cents..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Forgione on the Stand

"...to the case: It's a school district rich in property taxes but dominated by poor, high-needs students (now 58%..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Owl, the Chicken, and the Beast of Bentonville

Environmental and community groups have come together to defend South Austin against plans for three new Wal-Mart Supercenters.

"...is the linchpin in the whole Wal-Mart debate. That property is smack-dab on top of the Edwards Aquifer and..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

New Money for AISD Raises

"...abolish the "Robin Hood" school-finance equity system, under which property-wealthy districts like AISD must share tax revenues with poorer..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...After receiving a call from a neighbor, the errant property owner will receive two verbal warnings, then a citation...."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

The city's way of handling the proposed ordinance banning lawn parking causes a rift in South Austin.

"...signs, and the like. Anyone who resides or owns property within the 18-month-old association's boundaries can join and vote..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

The Downtown Austin Alliance presented its annual Impact Awards to groups and individuals responsible for "revitalizing" the Central Business District, but not everyone is happy with what they consider downtown gentrification.

"...retailers and club owners who've become casualties of skyrocketing property values...."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Council Watch

Council divided on Gotham condo project; Jesus Garza gets a big raise; East Austin residents voice concerns about the future of the brown building and flood control.

"...on that land would be anything but affordable, as property values would drive lot prices alone up near $100,000...."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Postmarks

Housing, ACC, and Spooner.

"...I now strongly support raising the cap on ACC's property tax. I urge all Austin progressives to vote for..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Who has the ego problem?

"...idea is that we make an area more attractive, property values rise, more people move in and pay more..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Column

Council Watch

The Gotham Cometh: Town Lake Condo Clears First Hurdle; Council Moves On to Water

"...earlier this year (over the objections of some area property owners who wanted to see their neighborhood's redevelopment subject..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Postmarks

Don't Cry for Rainey

"...These mini-mall/train stations accelerate the rapid increases in neighborhood property values and are placed all along rail lines into..."

July 23, 1999 Column

Safety First

Broken-Window Theory

"...the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA), an association of downtown property owners. The DAA's $1 million budget is largely funded..."

April 2, 1999 News Feature by Bryan Mealer

Postmarks

Mueller Will Gentrify

"...article had to say about the likelihood of rising property values and rents in the adjoining neighborhoods. I admit..."

March 5, 1999 Column

Postmarks

"...Ms. VanScoy is also, admirably, up on her property values. I would suggest that if she is worried..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...can now square off directly against young Republican and property rights advocate Todd Baxter. — K.F...."

Sept. 4, 1998 News Feature

The Laws of the Land

Hatfield and McCoy Drama Unfolds Over Aquifer

"...only cutting off their water, but trying to lower property values so developers could snatch up cheap land. With..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

Can't Handle Scamming

"...apartments in their neighborhoods because the lower-cost housing "decreases property values"; downtown businesses increasingly direct their products and services..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Column

The Shark Bites Back

Mitchell Says the Eastside Needs Sharp Teeth

"...signs, and are backing his most viable opponent, rental property owner Willie Lewis. "I feel like any change would..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature

Off the Desk

"...senses that although people are always worried about rising property taxes, interest in passing the bonds is also rising...."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

State Rep. Bucy Hosts Town Hall on Schools, Border Crisis

Freshman legislator praises bipartisan support for “Texas values”

"...seen during the 86th Legislature for laws addressing "Texas values," instead of the "visceral" and "nasty" culture-­war battles of..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Megan Menchaca

Mueller and Travis Central Appraisal District Sing Kumbaya

Agreement in dispute over affordable housing tax appraisals

"...District have (via mediation) tentatively resolved their disagreement over property tax appraisals on homes in the Mueller Neighborhood’s Affordable..."

July 12, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Waller Creek Comes to Life

Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown

"...two of its three sections were complete, nearby land values increased by 103%...."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

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