Austin @ Large: New (and Improved)

The new Liveable City survey confirms a community consensus on development and governing issues.

"...those are yesterday's causes, then tomorrow's is probably renewable energy; a huge, huge majority approved of local government "using..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...2576 would allow retail electric providers to receive renewable energy credit for up to 50 megawatts of electricity produced..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...their taxes. Let's support more money in building more solar PVs and windmills and fuel cells. That's where we..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...try to deceive your readers into thinking that this energy debacle comes back to Bush's doorstep. This is unfair..."

May 24, 2002 Column

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...of correct placement for optimal living. The home is energy efficient to the core and includes a solar hot..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Beat Currencies

In a look at some recently reprinted classic works by the Beats, Chronicle writer Dale Smith examines why being on the road was such a dangerous place -- and why it no longer is.

"...and I don't think we've had this kind of energy, these voices for a while." As a document of..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Books Feature by Dale Smith

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...couple of horn players), and cartoony compositions with ebullient energy that drive every tune. (Elephant Room, 11pm) -- Christopher..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

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"...Two would fund buying Seaholm Power Plant from Austin Energy, which is not the case...."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

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Apology Demanded

"...to build large new transmission lines to distribute the energy. These lines are not only extremely expensive and intrusive,..."

June 13, 1997 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...-- A.M. Viva Chicken Little Last Thursday, the Sustainable Energy and Economic Development coalition (SEED) released the most complete..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...based on Sustainable Community Initiatives such as rebates for energy conservation, the city's Green Builder program to make residences..."

Aug. 16, 1996 News Feature

From Country to Blues, Check Out These Austin-Area April Music Festival Lineups

Peruse new 2024 plans from Eclipse Utopia, Two Step Inn, and more

"...this idyllic gathering returns to mark the upcoming total solar eclipse following a recent rendezvous celebrating the October annular...."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Review: “If the Sky Were Orange”

Journalist Jeff Goodell curates the Blanton’s call to action on climate change

"...is organized almost in chapters, from "the romance of energy" to "the age of abundance" to "consequences" and finally..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Arts Feature by Lina Fisher

Welcome Home Festival Brings New Blood to Kerrville

Adrianne Lenker, Daniel Fears revitalize at folk sibling fest

"...and the latest iteration proved no exception. Following a solar eclipse sound bath, vocalist/guitarist Grace Rowland (of Austin psych-folk..."

Oct. 16, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Hail Storm Caused Nearly $250,000 in Damages to City Buildings and Cars

200 city-owned cars were damaged

"...the Austin Fire Department’s Fire Station #14, several rooftop solar panels at Austin Energy’s Mueller headquarters were smashed, and..."

Oct. 4, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

How Bad Is This Heat, Really?

Better than 2022, but still deadly

"...records by a wide margin, though it predicts enough energy supply to keep the A/C on, largely thanks to..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Chill Out, America!

Too many stupid shootings; TGI 4/20

"...and will be entered in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Build Challenge...."

April 21, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...The Power Goes Out: More than 18,000 Austin Energy customers lost power Wednesday morning after about 11 separate..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest

Adrian Quesada, Big Boi, and painting the town P!nk

"...“Proud Mary” that blew out into full hair-flipping, high-kicking energy. By the end of the set, half the band..."

Oct. 9, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Ramblin' Soul of Songwriter Melissa Carper

Following the critically acclaimed Daddy's Country Gold, the spotlight-averse artist is primed for broader attention

"...in Bastrop flares with a feral charm. There are solar panels on the roof of the rented tiny cabin,..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Day Trips: Wind Turbines

Fun facts about the giant pinwheels along Texas highways

"...on U.S. Highway 180 you can see three major energy sources – oil pump jacks, solar panels, and wind..."

July 22, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Faster Than Sound: Nine Records That Inspired Austin Author Fernando A. Flores' Valleyesque

From Pauline Oliveros to Big Boys, sounds behind the surreal South Texas-rooted story collection

"...up I'd try to siphon some of that creative energy and use it to write. At least two stories..."

June 3, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Power On: Since Winter Storm Uri in February, Austin Energy has seen an unprecedented demand among its customers for..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature

Opinion: Looming Climate Disaster Is Obvious. What Are You Doing About It?

"...are no electric cars. There is one house with solar. There are a few electric mowers. But most everyone..."

July 2, 2021 Column by Martin Luecke

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Monarch butterflies' wings function as solar panels, converting sunlight into energy for flight...."

May 7, 2021 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...asks Sun Radio this Labor Day weekend. Dripping Springs' solar-powered frequency (100.1 FM Austin) packs 78 hours of concert..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Round Rock and Elgin – now use 100% renewable energy, making ACC the first community college district in Texas..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature

Public Notice: Happy Earth Day!

"...sock puppets. Then comes Back to the Future: Renewable Energy (April 28), wherein you'll build your own solar pizza..."

April 17, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Glass Half Full Theatre's Once There Were Six Seasons

Using innovative puppetry, Glass Half Full Theatre dukes it out with climate change in an invigorating way

"...as larger-than-life characters duke it out. Alternative Ener­gy (think: solar, wind) and The Resourcerer (Recycle Man) tag team against..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...to help him cope. Charismatic and full of manic energy, "Daniel" helps Luke to achieve his dreams, before pushing..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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