Rock Crusher Stonewalled

Lawsuit seeks to overturn TCEQ permit of Buda operation

"...efforts to stonewall the operations of Austin-based KBDJ LP's rock crusher and quarry facility, which set up shop last..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Rock Crusher Concerns

"...Ranch in Buda, I am very concerned about the rock crusher operating west of Buda on 967. Our community..."

March 14, 2005 Postmarks

Rock & Roll Books

Gift guide

"...Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosionby Paul Grushkin and Dennis King..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Naked City

Residents claim crusher threatens Edwards Aquifer and roadway safety

"...complaints ranging from noise and air pollution to the crusher's location atop the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, as well..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Buda rock-crusher and quarry continues to make waves

"...Austin-based KBDJ LP's controversial Buda rock-crusher and quarry operation has been making news since May,..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Working 'The Corner'

Neighbors and officials plan one more effort to save the neighborhood around 12th and Chicon

"...and wanted to help, so he put together Operation Rock Crusher. "It was very secretive, and it went on..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...beautiful area surrounding the Salt Lick: There is a rock crusher/quarry that has temporarily opened (awaiting final permits by..."

April 15, 2005 Column

Preserve Tranquility

"...beautiful area surrounding the Salt Lick: There is a rock crusher/quarry that has temporarily opened (awaiting final permits by..."

April 11, 2005 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...19 announcement that "this skate park is going to rock." – W.D...."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Our readers talk back.

"...Doug and the Sir Douglas Quintet inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, under the category of..."

March 18, 2005 Column

Frustration At Being Excluded

"...are in favor of round 'em up approaches like Rock Crusher. The community's reservations with DMI are that it..."

Aug. 1, 2012 Postmarks

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...postponed a decision to permit a new Capitol Aggregates rock crusher and quarry on U.S. 281 south of Burnet...."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Music Live: Mastodon

Brutally efficient as equally heavy

"...showcase at Empire otherwise dedicated to punk and alternative rock acts...."

March 18, 2017 SXSW Post by Michael Toland

Good Night Austin, Texas, Wherever You Are

Dweezil Zappa returns some ‘Bongo Fury’ to Austin, this time at Stubb's.

"...Plays Zappa performance at Stubb’s into perspective. The first rock show I attended was Frank Zappa & the Mothers..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Long Arm of the Lege May Strangle Webberville

Industry-backed bills would strip the newly incorporated village of its power to control strip mines and gravel pits.

"...though last year residents did successfully challenge Trinity's proposed rock-crusher permit before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Nonetheless,..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• On Friday, KBDJ, operators of a controversial Buda-area rock quarry and crusher, announced they would restrict outgoing traffic..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Record Reviews

Ibrahim Ferrer

"...a variety of artists as well as the entire Rock En Español movement. This record greatly captures the essence..."

June 11, 1999 Music Review

Xenophobia?

International Acts at SXSW

"...make up Exit. Less than two years old, the pop/rock band is another in the long line of Next..."

March 7, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Dancing About Architecture

Knocking 'em Dead in the Streets

"...Wall presents a benefit with a twist. It's "Chick Rock" night, and the likes of Quatropaw, Bongo Hate, Deep..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Playback: The Westin Sues the Nook Over Sound

And “Playback” votes in the Austin Music Poll

"...clever hacker changed the hotel's Google business listing to "crusher of local music venues."..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Liquid Black Licorice

Jägermeister and music go together like clubbing and hangovers

"...challenged him to complete the flip again. In true rock star fashion, the guy swigged back the ounce-and-a-half of..."

July 5, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Luv Doc Recommends: Micro Championship Wrestling

AFS Cinema, Friday, August 6, 2010

"...Irish Curse,” Umaga “The Samoan Bulldozer,” or “The Spaniard” Crusher Verdu? If none of the preceding sound familiar to..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Record Reviews

"...they're dead wrong. There's still tons of the car crusher-force riffs these four built their name upon, but with..."

June 21, 1996 Music Review

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jane Leo, a Sharon Jones tribute, a Genuine Joe fundraiser, and more recommended shows

"...the Kentucky garage fiends' firmament. "Fog Machine" smokes classic rock through contemporary melodicism, while "Funny Farm" burns at a..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

DVDanger: 'Heavy Metal Movies'

A literary diversion over the long weekend

"...Lone Wolf, or a metal storyline, like demon glam rock horror show Trick or Treat (famously starring Ozzy Osbourne..."

July 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...• Buda-area rock quarry and crusher operators, Austin's KBDJ LP, suffered another..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin-based KBDJ LP last Friday to cease quarrying and rock-crushing operations at its Buda-area facility. The directive came in..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature