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Sunset Commission Approves Final Recommendations
Increased transparency, some accountability for environment agency
"...a brief meeting Nov. 10, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission voted on its suggestions for the 88th Texas Legislature..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Violet Crown Amphitheater Plans Proceed With “Some Changes”
It's been a rocky road for the planned development off Highway 71
"...The Violet Crown Amphitheater, a planned development including condos, offices, and a 20,000-plus-capacity music venue off Highway 71..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Sunset Advisory Commission Takes Aim at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
State commission looks into concerns of transparency
"...12 years since 1977, the Texas Legislature's Sunset Advisory Commission reviews state agencies for evidence of inefficiency or redundancy...."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Planned 20K-Seat Amphitheatre Back to Drawing Board After Enviro Board Loss
Violet Crown venue withdraws city water and sewer extension request
"...Central Texas environmental organizations won their first battle last week in an..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Grassroots Organizers Take on Erin Zwiener in Redrawn HD 45
Shades of blue, red, and brown
"...Those mostly Republican voters in Dripping Springs, Wimberley, and Johnson City are now in neighboring districts, and the portion..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Boiling Water Has Some Boiling Mad
Seeking a definitive end to annual occurrences, Council calls for external audit
"...and unrelated to last week's ice storm (just a monumental coincidence)...."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Expectations and Explanations for the Boil-Water Notice
Plus, how to register for emergency alerts if you didn’t get one
"...On Saturday evening Austin experienced its third boil-water notice in..."

Feb. 7, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Samsung Spill Kills Off Aquatic Life Near Harris Branch
Up to 763,000 gallons of acidic waste discharged into Harris Branch Creek tributary
"...a January 27 memorandum to City Council, the Watershed Protec­tion Department revealed that over a period of more than..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: Making Good Trouble on I-35
America’s infrastructure systems are broken, but TxDOT has gone the extra mile
"...as a campaign operative – the 2006 Central Library bond and the 2012 Central Health/UT Dell Medical School tax..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4
Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall
"...been represented by Greg Casar, who's now running for Congress. Over these seven years, Casar has won four elections..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...while attending indoor gatherings, dining, traveling, and shopping, in addition to masking up at outdoor gatherings if they're unable..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature

Caldwell County Landfill Opens After Years of Dispute
Neighbor: "This landfill should not be where it's sitting"
"...in Caldwell Coun­ty near Lockhart, neighboring landowner Frank Sughrue contacted the Texas Com­mis­sion on Environmental Quality. He expected its..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Even the Winter Storm Disaster Couldn't Budge the Texas Lege on Climate Change
Maybe when hell freezes over?
"...When the Chronicle spoke to Rep. Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood, in January at..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Backs Parkland Preservation in Vote for New Dougherty Arts Center Site
Austin's oldest community arts venue would relocate to new facility in Butler Shores' southeast corner
"...The Dougherty Arts Center's new pad is one step closer to its long-awaited Butler Shores Park homecoming,..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Young People Power Texas Climate Plan
House Democrats package 41 bills to protect the environment
"...Texas is not known for its positive contributions to the ­climate movement. Runaway fracking, chemical plants, and..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Lege Finds Even More Funds for Anti-Choice Grifters
Alternatives to Abortion program gets $100M in House budget
"...human trafficking, Texas House members approved a record-breaking $100 million for the state’s Alternatives to Abortion Program (A2A), which..."

April 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Leans in Hard to Change TxDOT’s Mind on I-35
The road not taken
"...As questions, concerns, and cries for help from thousands of Austinites,..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Updated: Boil Water Notice Lifted for All Austin Water Customers
Tap water now cleared for consumption
"...in place since Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Customers no longer need to boil water used for drinking, cooking and,..."

Feb. 22, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Winter Is Still Coming: An Update on Water, Power and Other Relief for Austinites
As the city thaws, utilities slowly repair damage, restore service
"...Energy General Manager Jackie Sargent reported that as of noon on Friday, Feb. 19, just 22,000 of the public..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: The Way We Got Here
On the journey to today’s Austin, Ron Davis helped make the road by walking
"...of character that even in death, former Travis County Com­missioner Ron Davis stayed one step out of the spotlight..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Can Texas Clean Up Its Climate Footprint?
State Rep. Erin Zwiener outlines a House environmental agenda
"...Zwiener, D-Driftwood, a member of both the agriculture and environmental committees in the last House session (her first). "But..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

As Wastewater Plants Fail, TCEQ Fails to Regulate
Local conservationists seek to boost "beneficial reuse"
"...In October, Save Barton Creek Association released a "Hill Country Sewage Scorecard" grading..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Pipeline, Drought Key Issues in the Aquifer Conservation District Election
The Aquifer simmers in bottom-of-ballot race
"...The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is not only a mouthful..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election
Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot
"...We're bringing you our recommendations earlier than in the past, since voting – for..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Over Massive Opposition, State OKs Landfill
Travis County, nearby residents seek to overturn TCEQ decision to allow new ACL transfer station
"...The Texas Commission on Environ­ment­al Quality has approved the development of a..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Austin At Large: Keep Your Eyes on the Road
As we endure this age of clownery, we can have nice things in our future – even I-35
"...Lord knows we all need – I look like one of the Bay City Rollers – but which we..."

May 8, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

More Money, More Options for I-35
The decades-long plan to rebuild Interstate 35 through the heart of Austin is picking up speed
"...The decades-long plan to someday rebuild Interstate 35 through the heart..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Tries to Keep City's Trash Out of Hated Landfill
Waste not, what now?
"...A city of Austin contract with Waste Management, Inc. to collect waste from city..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Dirt on Grubs and Composting
Are black soldier flies the hot new sustainable fuel?
"...eat and are so rich in protein that they don't need to eat as much, which further cuts costs...."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin and Others Convince TCEQ to Change Graywater Reuse Rules
New rulemaking creates system of credits for beneficial reuse, incentivizes sound environmental practices
"...years ago that Austin and Dripping Springs had allied on an environmental issue, nobody would have believed you." So..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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