Day Trips: Mother Neff State Park, Moody

Texas’ first state park is still going strong after nearly 90 years

"...Mother Neff State Park outside of Moody started one of Texas’ best..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Tyler State Park, Tyler

Appreciating the handiwork of Depression-era park built by CCC

"...The waterfall at Tyler State Park can be heard before it is seen. A..."

March 18, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Abilene State Park, Tuscola

An unexpected wooded oasis in the West Texas bushland

"...Abilene State Park, about 19 miles southwest of Abilene, is a..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Envisioning the Future of Austin State Hospital

What will it take to turn the former Texas State Lunatic Asylum into a world-class center of brain health?

"...was stigmatized a long time ago. So the Texas State Lunatic Asylum, opened in 1861, changed its name to..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Natural State

San Antonio-based Presidian wants to enter into public private partnerships with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

"...project could provide a partial solution to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's financial woes. The problems facing Texas..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Will Lege Rescue Starving State Parks?

Legislators claim help is on way for suffering parks system

"...Texas is among the nation's Top 5 fastest-growing states, but we rank second to last in per-capita spending..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Christmas Comes Early for Texas State

General Land Office gives the gift that keeps on giving

"...fighting, the rugged mountain range near Big Bend National Park is being transferred from the General Land Office to..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Park Acquistion By Decade

"...Here's a breakdown of 121 state park facilities, grouped by the decade in which the..."

April 16, 1999 News Feature

Texas State Makes the Leap to Big-Time Football

Bobcats enter FBS

"...stadium has been expanded to 30,000 seats. The Texas State Bobcats will compete at the Football Bowl Subdivision for..."

Aug. 30, 2012 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Day Trips: Texas State Parks

Celebrating 100 years of Texas parks and the contributions of Civilian Conservation Corps

"...Civilian Conservation Corps built the foundation of the Texas parks system. As Texas State Parks celebrate their 100th year..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...A mobility system that depends so heavily on people driving alone also..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Austin's Pool System Will Collapse If We Don't Save It

Shall we dive in?

"...The pitfalls of Austin's pool system are so enduring that they have inspired interpretive art...."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Robbing Pedro to Pay … Highland Park?

The funds in the latest public ed bill appear much less than meets the eye

"...to resolve the school finance crisis. (On Friday, the state Supreme Court agreed to hear the attorney general's appeal..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

APD's Early Warning System for Reckless and Aggressive Officers Is Broken. Is It Worth Fixing?

Falling into the GAP

"...public safety," it would be useful to have a system to identify which officers need help learning to use..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Public Notice: Rewilding Zilker Park

How do you polish a crown jewel?

"...written before, both here and elsewhere, about the Zilker Park Vision Plan process that's being conducted by the city's..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

In Leander and Cedar Park, Backlash Is on the Ballot

Moving away from Austin?

"...leave Capital Metro, with the ambitious Project Connect transit system expansion plan just beginning to bear fruit, but Leander..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Where to Park Your Van or RV During Your Pandemic Road Trip

And other socially distanced camping tips

"...of Land Management or the U.S. Forestry Service, plus state-sanctioned Wildlife Management Areas, are findable on a variety of..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Features Feature by Kevin Curtin

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 7 State and Local Election

Early Voting April 25-May 3 • Election Day May 7

"...still do, including Round Rock, Georgetown, Lakeway, and Cedar Park), but city voters have a citizen initiative to consider..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Developing Stories: Park Once, Invest Twice

Two new city-owned parking garages would pay for themselves under enterprising proposal

"...McCracken was presenting his initiative for a new municipal parking enter­prise, which would fund the construction of new city-owned..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Region/State/Etc.

"...in November 2000; since then, the San Antonio Water System has built 34 facilities to add the cavity-fighting chemical..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

State of the City Highlights

Mayor Leffingwell's annual address encourages a 'yes and' attitude

"...is an almost unbelievable 5%. That’s 1.1% below the state rate, and almost 3% below the national rate."..."

Feb. 5, 2013 News Post by Monica Riese

Council Notes: When To Park That Election

Downtown parking pulls in at City Council, and more

"...Changes to the fall expansion of parking hours Downtown – passed 6-1 earlier this year but..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Nature, history, and more to explore in 2023

"...This month starts the yearlong centennial celebration of our state parks; there’s also a Renaissance festival in Kerrville, Lunar..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Three Canyons

The Southwest Edge of Texas Hill Country -- Home to Lost Maples and Garner State Park -- Is Rich in Both Beauty and History

"...The three-canyon area includes two of Texas' major state parks, Garner State Park and Lost Maples. It also..."

May 18, 2001 Features Feature by Brant Bingamon

Christmas in September

General Land Office transferring Christmas Mountains to TSU

"..."Jingle bells, baby!" Texas State University System chancellor Brian McCall was all smiles this..."

Sept. 15, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

"...Tips State Recreation Area west of Three Rivers was one of..."

April 23, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Saddle up your reindeer

"...holiday with Christmas lights, festivals, and parades around the state, plus more winter fun...."

Dec. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...tire tracks mix on the trail at Lake Somerville State Park, one of the longest trails in the state..."

March 13, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...At Tyler State Park the raccoons are not only the park's mascots,..."

April 18, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Avoid Garner State Park between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and you'll have a great nature experience

"...Garner State Park is the most visited site in the 93-park..."

April 16, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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