Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Creedmoor, does not itself cross the Edwards Aquifer, but SOS and SBCA fear it will eventually connect to other..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Wal-Mart War

Citizens continue to battle the Beast of Bentonville on several Southside fronts

"...city Zoning and Platting Commission will be fast-forwarding its action on a proposed South Austin Supercenter and delivering a..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond.

"...Commerce. While here, he gave a speech on affirmative action and electoral activism at Huston-Tillotson and spoke to voting..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Austin Stories

"...waged a campaign to pressure the feds into taking action against Bradley. (The SOS "Make Gary Pay" Web site..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Since Bradley filed for bankruptcy, SOS Alliance has urged the FDIC to fully explore allegations..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column

Beverly Besieged

Mike Clark-Madison previews the Place 4 City Council race.

"...the other hand, many Griffith supporters watched Dunkerley in action crafting the Seton-Brack deal and were not impressed. Griffith's..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...However, those promises were not enough to sway the SOS Alliance to sign on to the deal. Rural residential..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

News Top 10s

"...What's been done since then? Nothing, which is why SOS has filed a second lawsuit against the two behemoth..."

Jan. 4, 2002 News Feature

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"...were pleased that the Zoning and Platting Commission postponed action Tuesday on Stratus Properties' proposed Bear Lake PUD, but..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

A mixed salad of Green letters and more.

"...Your statement suggests that the strength of the SOSA organization has been compromised due to the loss of..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...SOS Alliance..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...going to be scientific, if the record of human action is going to be set down with that accuracy..."

June 30, 2000 Column

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Off the Desk

"...page four for a list and the Chronicle's endorsements... SOS Legal Defense Fund president Kirk Mitchell is coveting a..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

1,400-Acre Development Near Hamilton Pool Ignites Push to Protect Salamander

Environmentalists petition to list Pedernales River springs salamander as endangered species

"...or "threatened" under the federal Endangered Species Act. The action is a direct response to the planned 1,400-acre Mirasol..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Battle Lines Drawn on Convention Center Expansion

Arguments escalate on how to spend hotel occupancy tax revenue

"...cost more than $1 billion. Unconventional Austin, a political action committee formed by leaders of the Austin Independent Business..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Lines: The Voters Speak, the Governor Listens

Abbott leaves the red-state red-meat back at the mansion

"...Secre­tary of State – but Dems did not. "The SoS partook in an organized illegal attempt to purge Latinos..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Playback: Death by David Vincent

Hanging with Morbid Angel singer-turned-country outlaw David Vincent and other dark tales of the live music capital

"...Southwest 2018. A week later, consider the announcement an SOS signal intending to, in the short term, implore property..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: Imagine That

Land development code draft ready at last

"...Austin. Given the makeup of the participating groups – SOS Alliance, Sustain­able Food Center, Clean Water Action, PODER, Sierra..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Laugh on Laugh

The Globe stage is comedy central for Sound on Sound

"...Sherwood Forest ringing with laughter. Almost all of the action is on the Globe stage, as detailed below, but..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"...of the Chronicle. After an all-night City Council meeting SOS is born. After almost a decade of struggle the..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

#AustinRecallAll

"...Various political action committees are pushing a variety of other causes. A..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Church and State

"...getting to know Steve better before allowing her political action committee to attack him. Steve also loves Barton Springs..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Postmarks

Then There's This: Dangerous Path

Commissioners commit to $15 million toll project, minus enviro study

"...The swift action also raises concerns about proceeding with the toll project..."

March 21, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

'Zombie' Projects and Lake Austin

Council will consider remedy for expired site plans and lake protections

"...39 would require site-specific amendments to the 1992 voter-approved SOS ordinance, which limits development over the Barton Springs segment..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Looks to Outside Counsel

Repeal of land code 'not a black and white legal issue'

"...RECA’s president, expressed her dismay over Council’s lack of action. “The question before the city is whether its laws..."

March 25, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

May 12 Municipal Election: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...be redesigned with affordability as a primary standard. That reaction, and the ongoing rate revisions, refutes the charge that..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature

BATPAC Swoops Into Austin

POW! SOCK! BATPAC comes out fighting.

"...somewhat dubiously dubbed BATPAC, or Better Austin Today political action committee makes their inaugural appearance today at City Hall...."

Jan. 8, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Happenings

Dec. 6-12

"...OUR SPRINGS HOLIDAY PARTY & SILENT AUCTION Join the SOS Alliance for food, music, and a silent auction. All..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature

City Council Notebook

Agenda highlights (?) for the Thurs., Nov. 8 City Council meeting.

"...density bonus report. Item 121: Public hearing and possible action on Leffingwell's Barton Springs Zone amendments allowing for redevelopment..."

Nov. 7, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Happenings

May 17-23

"...draft of the city's Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Action Plan. 6pm. Austin City Hall. Free. www.ci.austin.tx.us/housing/publications.htm. FRIDAY, MAY..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature

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