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New York Deli
New York Deli in Round Rock has attitude. Chronicle Cuisines writer MM Pack explains why she likes it that way.
"...most unlikely of places. Like in a busy Fina gas station on I-35 in Round Rock, for instance...."

Sept. 29, 2000 Food Review by MM Pack

Naked City
In the ongoing trial in Waco, the Branch Davidians’ attorney is arguing that the FBI was too quick to resort to massive weaponry during its siege on the Davidians’ compound, endangering the lives of women and children inside.
"...Add another 300 tons or so of trucks, helicopters, gas masks, tents, generators, and a cargo plane, and the..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...bike lanes, building bike trails, or even buying natural gas or electric vehicles for the city, it's ironic that..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature

Public Notice
Mow Better
"...You've got gas? Your gas-powered lawn mower is stinking up the place,..."

April 11, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Killer Green Information Environmental BBSs
BBS Basics
"...They've also been known to buy food and pump gas into their cars, but I hope that hasn't stopped..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature by R.U. Steinberg

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...coal-fired Fayette Power Project, the largest producer of greenhouse gases in the area...."

March 15, 2024 News Feature

Debate Heats Up Over How to Wean Austin Off Fossil Fuels
Electric Utility Commission and Austin Energy at odds
"...Fayette Power Project and the Decker and Sand Hill gas plants – Fayette alone accounts for 29% of the..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Will the Grid Hold Up? Arctic Blast Not Expected to Be as Severe as 2021’s
Grid should remain stable despite freezing cold and high demand
"...How much precipitation there is, and 3) How many gas plants go offline and how much renewable energy there..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election
Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.
"...for a transparent rulemaking process. 7) Incentives for New Gas Plants: No..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Council Set to Ask TxDOT to Pause I-35 Expansion Until Regional Climate Plans Done
If approved, the resolution will be the strongest stance the City of Austin has taken against the highway expansion
"...decision to prove that the project would increase greenhouse gas emissions. It then asserts that that is "unacceptable and..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Renew Our Energy
"...unarguably much better for the city than their natural gas alternative. They produce long term offsets to the cost,..."

May 23, 2023 Postmarks

Recipes to Reimagine Your Holiday Feast
It’s time to revamp your end-of-year celebration menus
"...cooking and build a medium fire, or heat a gas grill to medium-high...."

Dec. 9, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"..."G" Is for Gasoline: After 12 weeks of continuous price decreases, some North..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature

Opinion: Don’t Ask Texas Schoolchildren to Fund Your Corporate Expansion
Central Texas Interfaith calls on tech companies to withdraw their applications for Chapter 313 tax breaks
"...per year, while the biggest winners are major oil, gas, and [liquefied natural gas] companies like Corpus Christi Liquefaction,..."

April 22, 2022 Column by Michael Floyd

Austin Energy Gives Up on Fayette Plan, But Not on Climate Goals
Keep Austin dirty?
"...to produce a "projected 34% annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as the carbon intensity of Austin..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Pressure Grows for Austin to Settle With Protesters Injured by APD
Nearly a dozen of those most seriously injured last summer are suing the city
"...with violence intended as riot control. They beat and gassed protesters and shot dozens with "less lethal" munitions, such..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Future-Proofing the Fruits of Austin's Building Boom
ULI Greenprint sets a net-zero carbon emissions goal for 2050
"...nonrenewable energy (either from the grid or from natural gas), according to Athens. Another 40% comes from transportation, which..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe
More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation
"...and 2am, generators that power the grid using natural gas (responsible for most of the overload), coal, and nuclear..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

The Eighth Street Survivors
They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.
"...In response, APD gassed them by the dozens, if not hundreds. Officers shot..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Resources for Those Experiencing Income Loss Due to COVID-19
Efforts to help Austinites struggling to make rent or pay bills
"...Call for more details. Atmos Energy and the Texas Gas Service..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Post by Evan Rodriguez

Getting Tough on APD
Council: Reforms and budget cuts only the first step
"...to prohibit Austin Police Department officers from using tear gas, set new goals and metrics for police reform, established..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: A Quick Start, But No Victory Lap, on Reworking Public Safety
Council unites behind prompt reforms, big APD budget cuts
"...Council voted to prohibit APD officers from using tear gas, set new goals and metrics for police reform, established..."

June 12, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Drinking, Writing, Staying Sober
You can’t do all three at once, no, but check this out
"...And finally, a recently posted, terribly short (and totes..."

April 3, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak
Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands
"...On the housing front, the groups encourage halting water, gas, internet, and phone shut-offs; suspending evictions (commercial and residential)..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

A Banana Peel, a Diaper, and a Plastic Bag Walk Into Austin's Composting Program
How can a whole city compost, is it working, and can we reach zero waste by 2040?
"...and waterways. Not only do landfills give off methane gas – one of the worst contributors to global warming..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Biomass ≠ Snake Oil
"...wood waste would be a cheaper fuel than natural gas. They, and the rest of humanity, didn’t realize fracking..."

April 30, 2019 Postmarks

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session
Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more
"...management, defending local control, better oversight of oil and gas operations, adequate funding for public resources, and water conservation..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Cap Metro Hangs Hopes on “Connections 2025”
High frequency bus lines attempt to increase commuter freedom
"...at least occasionally. "Sometimes I might not have the gas money," she explains. "Transit, it can be a hassle..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

The Luv Doc
Leave the milk in the refrigerator
"...and utter bullshit. I personally can't think of one gas station/convenience (See? It's right in the name) store in..."

July 7, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Climate Change: Still Not a Hoax
Reducing carbon emissions with Austin Energy, without the Fayette Power Project
"...carbon dioxide, producing roughly twice as much as natural gas when processed. The Fayette Power Project (FPP), co-owned by..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

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