Clips and Sips at Republic Square Park

New Belgium Brewing hosts short film festival Downtown

"...& Film Tour will be held at Republic Square Park, and all events will last from 7 to 10pm,..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Screens Feature by Joey Keeton

Wimberley Water Wars

Community activists protest Needmore Ranch development

"...The simmering politics of water scarcity in Central Texas boiled over last Thursday night,..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Rusty Middleton

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

Day Trips: Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park, Smithville

Discover the hidden charms of a Central Texas gem

"...Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park in Smithville offers a nice outdoor destination whether you’re..."

April 4, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Village Creek State Park

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of providing diverse forest along a free-flowing creek

"...Village Creek State Park on the outskirts of Lumberton in southeast Texas preserves..."

May 10, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Day Trips: Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch

The crown jewel of the Guadalupe River

"...Guadalupe River State Park outside of Spring Branch is nearly a perfect example..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Eisenhower State Park, Denison

Activities abound at this state park

"...Eisenhower State Park on Lake Texoma outside of Denison is a fine..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Colony Park: Finding a Middle Way

City planners struggle to find the 'just right' in a new mixed-use development

"...last week what designs were "just right" for Colony Park. "Block length" was a case in point: They decided..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Guerrero Colorado River Park Gets Its Day in the Sun

Festival de las Plantas spotlights attempt to reforest Eastside green space

"...East Austin ecology and heritage at Guerrero Colorado River Park. The festival included presentations on natural cooking and organic..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Water Seeks Its Level

A timeline for WTP4

"...apparently sudden and controversial emergence last year, in fact, Water Treatment Plant No. 4 has a long, contentious history,..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature

Hyde Park Theatre's The Wolves

This fun, honest, real production of Sarah DeLappe’s play zeroes in on the best part of playing a sport: being on a team

"...Traditionally, athletes and theatre geeks are oil and water, but I have a confession to make. Before I..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Ascension Seton Construction Plans Threaten Water Flow

Seiders Springs eternal?

"...revise their current development proposal to build an underground parking garage right where the springs water source flows...."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Leila Saidane

Day Trips: Athens Scuba Park

Underwater obstacles make spring-fed lake a diver's paradise

"...Athens Scuba Park is one big exotic lagoon in the Piney Woods..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Hyde Park’s My H-E-B Shows Humanity, Explored

Like the store, in this work the people matter

"...Food, water, shelter. The basic human needs. Hunger, thirst, protection. Basic..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

SpaceX May Get Chunk of Boca Chica State Park From Texas Parks and Wildlife

Swapping 43 acres of public beach for 477 of wildlife refuge

"...Next Thursday, January 25, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider swapping 43 acres of..."

Jan. 18, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Zilker Revamp Plan Dead in the Water(shed)

Mayor Kirk Watson calls it off

"...After a rapid series of events over the weekend,..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Review: Hyde Park Theatre's St. Nicholas

Conor McPherson revival is a retelling of a tall tale worth repeating

"...in 1998, was staged in Austin by by Hyde Park Theatre in 2006, and is being staged there once..."

March 21, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

This Is Who We Are #11: Frontera@Hyde Park Theatre's blood pudding

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...blood pudding Hyde Park Theatre Through May 2 Running Time: 1 hr...."

May 26, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Council: Water Into Whine

With this week's Council late start, what will happen to Citizens Communication?

"...Pflugerville ISD PD; and the city PDs for Cedar Park, Kyle, and Buda...."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Luke Savisky: Hands across the water

Images of hands projected across Wooldridge Park illuminate our assault on and communion with the environment

"...Chores and Joys of Urban Life, presented in Wooldridge Park on Friday, Oct. 26, is one of two prelude..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Benné Rockett

Then There's This: High Water

After losing everything in the flood, onion creek residents still have nothing

"...It's been three months since the Hal­lo­ween flood waters tore through neighborhoods in southeast Austin, killing six people..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Blood in the Water

'Blackfish' is a whale of a nightmare for SeaWorld's PR department

"...began and ended my SeaWorld career in the Texas park," he said. Then, last August, he walked away and..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Slippery Slope

To water-park jefe, Schlitterbahn's Jeff Henry, salvage equals whimsy not whim

"...job," says Jeff Henry, principal and co-owner of Schlitterbahn Water Parks, as he thumbs through a ream of 8.5-by-14..."

May 16, 2014 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

The Way, Way Back

In this indie comedy, a young teen finds confidence at a local water park after suffering emotional abuse from his insensitive, would-be stepfather.

"...Owen (Rockwell), the somewhat irresponsible manager of the local water park, offers Duncan a job. In short (and largely..."

July 12, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Rust and Bone

The unlikely relationship between two damaged souls is made deeply palpable by the stunning performances of Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard and rising star Matthias Schoenaerts.

"...of prison – far from the azure skies and waters of Antibes on the Mediterranean coast where Rust and..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Springs Under Threat

Visit these five watering holes while you can

"...pool with your feet dangling in the ice cold water on a hot summer’s day...."

April 20, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Get ready for summer with Texas beaches and Texas peaches

"...the Texas Beach Watch map to see if the water quality is at a safe level...."

May 29, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Schlitterbahn North!

Long awaited grand opening of rejuvenated Bartholomew Pool

"...the rebuilt, redesigned, and rejuvenated city of Austin Bartholomew Park Pool opened Saturday morning, welcomed by the Windsor Park..."

June 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Dining del Lago

Lakeside Dining 2000: Many Restaurants, Not Much Water

"...a recent Statesman article revealed, the neighbors of this water park are not necessarily among its biggest fans, but..."

July 7, 2000 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

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