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AMD Sets Its Site on Lantana
Company trumpets facility greenbuilding; opponents ask what's downstream
"...In making its formal announcement, AMD has pulled out all the stops to promote its..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

AMD Not Budging Under Pressure to Reconsider Move
Enviro groups, public officials still pitching an eastern option
"...discussion of the matter. Because the Lantana tract, where AMD intends to move, was already fully entitled and required..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Point Austin: Saying 'No' to AMD
As the company moves forward, the culprits are wiping away their fingerprints
"...at anyone who might raise a question about the AMD project – exactly one day after the official site..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Column by Michael King

AMD and the Edwards Aquifer
SOS says mitigation offers aren't enough
"...By most indications, AMD is poised to abandon the Desired Development Zone for..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Headbutting Over AMD Development Continues
Were traffic study's numbers dishonest?
"...the Lantana tract on Southwest Parkway. All the while, AMD spokespeople have insisted their commitment to their plan is..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AMD Not So Clean?
Sediment-laden runoff spotted flowing from Southwest Austin construction site of company's controversial Lone Star campus
"...spotted flowing from the Southwest Austin construction site of AMD's controversial Lone Star campus. On Wednesday, the city of..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

AMD's Favorite Charity
Our Top 10 list of organizations and causes we believe AMD might like to consider sponsoring
"...many questions – ranging from, "What the heck isn't AMD sponsoring these days?" to "Do you think they would..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Rather Visits, Weighs in on Local AMD Debate
Iconic TV anchor Dan Rather wades into local debate over Advanced Micro Devices' proposed development plans
"..."If anybody thinks that by speaking here I'm endorsing AMD, let me make it clear that I am not,"..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

AMD's Plans Call for ...
"...AMD has committed to follow green-building design standards and water-quality..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

AMD, SOS, PR – It's War!
Shots fired in Aquifer battle ... and the target is you
"...norms – don't belong. More than six months after AMD announced its plans, opponents who see the move as..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Watershed AMD Saga Bulldozes On
A favorable City Council ruling brings development closer to reality
"...questioned the legitimacy of the grandfathering claims on the AMD site. The original plans for the site called for..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Against AMD
"...Dear Editor, Is the environmental community serious about stopping AMD? If so, what would happen if a nationwide boycott..."

June 29, 2006 Postmarks

Stratus Busted for Runoff Pollution at Future AMD Site
Activists say early problems foretell future of construction over aquifer
"...on complaints filed last Sunday by activist Stefan Wray. "AMD hasn't even started construction and already there is damage,"..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Doesn't Support AMD's Move
"...Dear Editor, So now computer company AMD admits their justification for moving to the Barton Springs..."

Sept. 28, 2005 Postmarks

Unhappy With AMD's Plans
"...Dear Editor: I was very disturbed to hear about AMD's plans to move 2,000-to-3,000 employees from offices in East..."

May 11, 2005 Postmarks

Pollution Runoff at AMD?
SOS asks Counil to consider stop work order at the AMD site.
"...and recorded large amounts of silt-laden water leaving the AMD construction site on Rialto Boulevard. The dirty runoff was..."

March 29, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

AMD 'Propaganda'
"...nice package in the mail today. It was from AMD, and I was wondering what they wanted to tell..."

March 6, 2006 Postmarks

Top 10 Ways to Convince AMD Not to Move to Lantana That SOS Hasn't Tried Yet
"...2) A Move AMD reality show, in which three activists live with three..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

AMD Tricks Won't Protect Springs
"...Thank you for the cogent coverage of the proposed AMD move into the Barton Springs Watershed [“Point Austin,” News,..."

Jan. 4, 2006 Postmarks

Back to the Trenches
AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in
"...consortium in India – all of which play into AMD's long-range goal of hammering arch rival Intel and claiming..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Y Not?
The battle over AMD's move to Lantana is a one-tract skirmish in a larger war over the uncertain future of Central Texas
"...The environmental community is taking AMD's announcement as a slap in the face. Keeping major..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Isn't It FABulous?
Austin considers a $95 million incentives package for AMD
"...called the proposal in his April 26 letter to AMD President Hector Ruiz...."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Blame It on Grandpa
In search of heroes and villains over AMD
"...hardly bodes well for the Edwards Aquifer beneath it. AMD corporate has responded with a resigned, pragmatic shrug; this..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Naked City
Enviros question whether employees would really drive fewer miles to new campus
"...member Steve Beers took it upon himself to test AMD's assertion that the Lantana site is more convenient to..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Point Austin: Raising the Bar
AMD opens its Lantana campus, and the questions continue
"...was a lot of rhetorical high-jumping Monday evening at AMD's grand opening of its new Lone Star Campus on..."

June 20, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Naked City
Some companies never learn ...
"...bother them that much.) According to In Fact Daily, AMD intends to announce today (Thursday) that they are going..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

It Came From Barton Springs!
"...To ensure their good name during the building process, AMD years ago enacted a clever policy of underwriting everything..."

Oct. 2, 2007 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Who's Your Grandpa?
Critics say older case gives ammo against AMD, but city staff say they are apples and oranges
"...on the site instead of "office." Therefore, says Bunch, AMD's office plans constitute a zoning change, which would automatically..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Top 10s
2005's biggest City Council moments; ten ways to convince AMD not to move to Lantana; top 10 drug war stories; and more

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Point Austin: Refighting the Last Wars
Prop. 1, Prop. 2, Saving Barton Springs ... and Everything Else
"...weeks ago, Advanced Micro Devices distributed a tabloid-sized, full-color AMD advertisement across the city, devoted not to marketing computer..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

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