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April 21, 2006 Column
What Now for SXSW?
A year after tragedy, the city and the Festival look to a sustainable future
"...nine different talking points ranging from "event sprawl" to "impact of queuing lines into open streets" that mostly boiled..."
March 13, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
City Hall Hustle: What the Scan Revealed
Spelman's anti-airport scanner resolution can't quite achieve liftoff
"...these particular measures," with consequences, he worried, that could impact the federal dollars on which the airport is so..."
Feb. 25, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Dale Dougherty: Hacking the Physical World
If you can "mod software," you can mod the real world
"...from an IT background. Part of the team behind Global Network Navigator, the world's first commercial website, he's commonly..."
March 1, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Can the Bands Play On?
The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame
"...Cole, Wynn also launched in January a separate city initiative, the Live Music Task Force. Its charge: A holistic,..."
July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Will Austin's Silicon Hills Supply Plug-In Hybrids' Techno Entrails?
How Austin's inherent intellectual, industrial, and human resources can take charge in supplying technological guts for plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles
"...Dave Tuttle is heading up the Digital Horsepower Initiative for the Austin Chamber of Commerce, which pimps local..."
Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Austin Climate Protection Plan
The five components
"...This initiative strives to make the city of Austin – all..."
March 9, 2007 News Feature
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...February 2024, the Round Rock-based tech company has 120,000 global employees. It’s unclear how many Austin employees have been..."
March 29, 2024 News Feature
Happenings
September 27-October 4
"...about the student movement in Cameroon and the lasting impacts of colonialism in Africa. 7pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E...."
Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum
Naked City
"...weekend while supporting fair trade and learning about the impact globalization has on people in other countries? The American..."
Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature
Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less
The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town
"...been on TxDOT's to-do list for several decades, will impact us more than anyone else, both positively and negatively...."
June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
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"...in Seattle. The Greens, in 76 countries, are a global party, with 72 elected U.S. officials...."
April 14, 2000 Column
The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow
Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future
"...To be fair, those two years also included a global pandemic and a major rupture in police-community relations, during..."
Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Treats for Voting and Pearl Fest Announcements
Exercise civic duties for a sane government and a biscuit
"...They’re partnering on this initiative with World Centric, a manufacturer of compostable products that..."
Oct. 25, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda
Headlines
Breaking news from Austin, Texas, and elsewhere
"...the group needs some 20,000 signatures to put the initiative to voters in May, meaning it could preempt a..."
Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature
Tomorrow, the World
Craig Hella Johnson's company of voices has long been world-class; now the world is hearing it
"...he and his company of voices are on a global trajectory that could bring them well within a breath..."
June 20, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Texas Biodiesel Industry Talks Big Business in Austin
Conference and Expo drift: Those who have raised biodiesel industry out of infancy seeking sustained growth
"...biodiesel, something he says "will make a big national impact without forcing people to change their behavior." The low..."
Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Cool City: Water Utility Flows Green
Daryl Slusher hops from Austin Energy to Austin Water Utility to serve as first assistant director of environmental affairs and conservation
"...The result has been repeated problems with the environmental impact of water-utility projects – which have drawn fire from..."
May 25, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
How Green Is the Music?
Festivals, bands, and musicians seek environmental harmony
"...local tree-planting – part of the city's larger climate-protection initiative. Johnston said her motivation was in part to "show..."
April 20, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
District 50
Mark Strama tries to exploit his opponent's weakest points
"...of them didn't vote!" His point here was that global events and a polarized America have effectively turned apathy..."
Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith
Texas Faith and Freedom
Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas
Freedom Network
"...helps regular people have a voice in and an impact on the political process, and especially people who have..."
Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
Naked City
Vignette's incentive package to move downtown wins easy approval; East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan moves forward despite loud and lengthy protests.
"...in a very rapid growth mode with a growing global presence. It has elected to support the city's Smart..."
Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle
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"...After the Save Our Springs Citizens Initiative was passed by 60% of Austin voters, I am..."
Dec. 31, 1999 Column
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