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May 30, 2008 News Feature
Developing Stories
CAMPO's new executive director plans to get busy planning
"...brand-new executive director of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the affable and accomplished Cantalupo could be just the..."
May 16, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor
Likes Float Attacking Governor
"...of a parade float depicting our Texas governor sucking on a smoke stack [“Naked City,” News]. The Midlothian, Texas..."
May 5, 2008 Postmarks
The Smog Cometh
Alternative transportation programs help keep Austin in line
"...Ozone season is approaching, bringing with it those confoundingly hot..."
April 25, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Six-Card Stud
It's a wide-open Place 4 race
"...term-limited Place 4 has drawn six candidates – half seasoned hands, half jokers. The crowded game means a June..."
April 25, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
"...– how cool is that?"– District attorney candidate Mindy Montford, after her resounding loss to new Travis Co. District..."
April 11, 2008 News Feature
Dispersal of Wastewater a Major Problem
"...Dear Chronicle, Your article “Curious Development Afoot Over Aquifer” [News, March..."
April 1, 2008 Postmarks
Curious Development Afoot Over Aquifer
Proposed development in sensitive recharge zone prompts requests for contested case hearing with commission charged with reviewing developer's land application permit
"...Growing concerns over a proposed subdivision in northern Hays Co. have..."
March 28, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham
Naked City
"..."So?" – Vice President Dick Cheney, in response to ABC reporter Martha Raddatz pointing out that "two-thirds..."
March 28, 2008 News Feature
Can Austin Meet New Air Rules? Don't Hold Your Breath.
Onward through the smog
"...Austin will need to adjust its air-quality attitude in the near future, following the U.S. Environmental..."
March 28, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Spring Training
Seasonal snapshots of the council candidates
"...If our national hysteria over what Roger Clemens may or may not..."
March 21, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Biodiesel Industry Fumes Over State's Heavy Hand
Texas environmental regulators come down hard on fledgling biodiesel industry
"...Has the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality finally found an industry it doesn't..."
March 14, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Time to Put a Stop to Environmental Atrocities
"...Travis County resident, I’m touched by Lee Leffingwell’s sudden concern for the ecologically fragile land under the former future..."
March 7, 2008 Postmarks
Naked City
"...who will work for all Texans in Austin and Washington." – Texas Democratic Party Chair Boyd Richie Headlines..."
March 7, 2008 News Feature
Naked City
"...a first in order for there to be a second. I understand that, and I understand the responsibility that..."
Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature
Can Austin Waste Not?
City vows to cut landfill-bound garbage to zero
"...George Carlin once joked that the only reason human beings were given..."
Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
The Bigger Picture
Planning comprehensively
"...With a quiet Dec. 13 resolution authorizing an update to the city's comprehensive plan –..."
Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Assessing Texas’ True Energy Needs
Chet Edwards gets the GAO involved in clean air.
"...In the ongoing, albeit slightly scaled-back rush to build new coal-fired power..."
Jan. 10, 2008 News Post by Daniel Mottola
Naked City
"..."We must begin by making the common rescue of the global environment the central organizing principle..."
Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature
Yes, We Have Candidates!
Filing for March primary elections officially began Dec. 3; incumbents, others stake their places on ballot
"...December is the season of good cheer. It's also the season of pancake-breakfast..."
Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Naked City
"..."I am proud that Texas has taken bold, visionary steps toward our looming infrastructure problems. There is no..."
Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature
Coal News: Sierra Club Still Watching TXU, Ranks of Greenhouse-Gas Reduction Accord Grow, and Coal-Fired Power Plant Investments Protested
"...That's a mouthful. The Lone Star Sierra Club is prodding Dallas utility TXU, now..."
Nov. 21, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola
Dumped by County, BFI Takes Landfill Plan to TCEQ
County rejects BFI deal but isn't willing to fight landfill proposal at state level
"...Landfill has sporadically soured the air at Travis Co. Commissioners Court for well over five years. Each episode has..."
Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Developing Stories
Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town
"...On the city-making circuit this fall, something feels different. At..."
Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor
Serious Concerns Over Amending SOS Ordinance
"...it easier for redevelopment of existing buildings in the Barton Springs Watershed. Katherine Gregor’s article “Watershed Redo” [News, Nov...."
Nov. 6, 2007 Postmarks
Naked City
"...to it as it flies away from you." – Commissioner Ron Davis on BFI's inability to find a site..."
Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature
Watershed Redo
How redevelopment can save the springs ... or not
"...Austin, we still have a problem – the continued commercial pollution of our Barton Springs Watershed creeks as..."
Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Strengthening the Ordinance
"...City Code: Section 25-8, Article 12 (Save Our Springs Initiative)..."
Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature
Naked City
"..."I'm hell bent on having an election in one year." – Mayor Will..."
Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature
Finding the Sweet Spot
For Austin's 'density bonus' development program – what's on our wish list?
"...That negotiation lies at the heart of a planning tool known..."
