Stories from the Midway

Hot Purple Thunk

"...Water parks -- all youth, false danger, and skin --..."

May 10, 2002 Features Feature by Sarah Hepola

Georgetown Recalls -- and Recollects

The latest salvos in the Georgetown Smackdown

"...strife to a 1999 plan to build a Schlitterbahn-like water park along I-35, and the proposed use of state..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Day Trips: Lake Wood Recreation Area, Gonzales

It’s water over the dam at this scenic park

"...Wood Recreation Area west of Gonzales encompasses a small park in a grove of pecan trees below the dam..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

It's the most wonderful time of the year

"...In honor of Schlitterbahn Water Park’s 40th anniversary season in New Braunfels, the park..."

Dec. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Watergarden, Corpus Christi

Back and better than ever after seven-year dry spell

"...The Watergarden in Corpus Christi has reopened after seven dry years,..."

May 17, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Travel Roundup

Flowers, birds, and more to spy on spring road trips

"...Brighton Layson will demonstrate their artistry daily in the park. Through August 8, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Dallas,..."

May 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Latest on Local Singer Chameleon Foster's Disappearance

His family requests help from the public to bring him home

"..."Chameleon" Foster was seen at Hippie Hollow. Despite land, water, and air searches by officials, the local singer is..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Jessi Cape

Day Trips

"...still stands vacant on the southern edge of Landa Park. It has been 20 years since the power plant's..."

April 11, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Member Lyda is referring to when talking about the water park. The city of Georgetown had a 30-day cancellation..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Column

Day Trips: Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area, Spicewood

Popular mountain biking park shouldn’t be overlooked for its swimming and camping

"...reaches of Lake Travis, the Lower Colorado River Authority park is a scenic mixture of open space and tree-shaded..."

July 7, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Central Heat (No AC)

The 12th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Sunday, August 25, Waterloo Park

"...Sauce Festival, this Sunday, August 25, from 11am-5pm at Waterloo Park (12th & Red River). Admission is FREE, with..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Food Feature

Black Knight

"...who passes the days working at a medieval theme park that's seen better days. The script by Big Momma..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fun in the Sun: Outdoor Activities in Austin

Where to hike, bike, and wade into cool water

"...Springs Pool (2201 Barton Springs Rd.). Both are natural waterways full of plants and animals. As are Jacob's Well..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Features Feature by Ashley Moreno

Coal Hard Cash

Alcoa has applied for a mining application in Elgin, near Austin.

"...of rich black soil and an ample supply of groundwater just below the surface, the land was once part..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...the deal with Tesla aren't sure exactly how much water the factory is using or will use, despite repeated..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Will Metz Stay Open?

Recently announced closure draws ire

"...the summer after determining it was leaking too much water...."

May 4, 2015 News Post by Tony Cantú

APD Is Enforcing the Doggone Spillway Ban

Police and Parks Department crack down on hot spot for dogs and swimmers

"...surprised to find that no one was in the water. Thornberry has been coming to the spillway with his..."

Aug. 4, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

City Council Notebook

A rundown of what's on the agenda this week.

"...Leffingwell's conservation task force, including a prohibition on daytime watering and a switch to a twice-weekly watering schedule. Item..."

Aug. 8, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Hollow Man

"...and can only be seen when foreign objects (dirt, water, blood) cling to his naked skin. Since the actor..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Princess and the Goblin

"...in which a juice company was caught selling colored sugar-water as baby apple juice. The children sitting in the..."

June 10, 1994 Movie Review by Alvaro Rodriguez

All 'Round Republic Square

A new context of major civic buildings may yet make a people place of our historic downtown park

"...What makes or breaks an urban park like Downtown's Republic Square Park is how well it's..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Ways for Grownups to Act Like a Kid This July

Youthful diversions from kickball to video games

"...and skating. Registration required. Fri., July 15, 7-9pm. Gregg-Clarke Park, 1231 W. Center St. Kyle. $3-6 per person. cityofkyle.com...."

June 30, 2022 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

First-Ever Comprehensive Plan Looks at Zilker's Future

The Zilker Park Vision Plan starts rolling

"...Last Tuesday, June 29, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department hosted its first community meeting to..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Action Point

Johnny Knoxville takes one for the team (again)

"...amusement attraction – based on the legendarily dangerous Action Park in New Jersey – and the last summer there..."

June 8, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

From Runways to Sidewalks

The Mueller neighborhood at midcourse

"...Austin). CARE included Cherrywood resident Girard Kinney and Windsor Park resident Rick Krivoniak, who chairs today's Mueller Commission. The..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Off the Record

The Dawg Days of Summer: Introducing Cameron Smith and Austin Backstage Live

"...Texas tourist attraction cobbled together into one giant theme park. That's essentially Austin Backstage Live. Located at the corner..."

July 23, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Daily Hustle: 5/11/10

City Council highlights this Thursday

"...Thursday, facing an assortment of intriguing action items including water conservation, urban rail and our potential transportation bond election...."

May 11, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Sundance Announces Shorts Program

Texans get the nod

"...and a handful of Texans made the cut, including Park City regulars the Zellner Bros...."

Dec. 8, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Beside the Point

Jennifer Kim fights a lonely battle to get the new Green Water Treatment Plant built

"...complicated events transpiring the night before – approval of Water Treatment Plant 4 over Green Water Treatment Plant, or..."

June 30, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Day Trips & Beyond: June Travel Updates

Safe daytripping as coronavirus continues

"...The City of San Marcos has closed its river parks until further notice. Parks affected by the closure are..."

June 26, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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