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News Roundup: Council and the Court
Scalia's death shakes up high court; Council continues Uber battle
"...the transportation network company ordinance to the voters; the Lions Municipal Golf Course wins nomination support for the National..."

Feb. 15, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Council: UnLocal Control
Lawsuits, Lions Municipal, and a little land use mixed between
"...for Items 20 and 21, concerning the future of Lions Municipal Golf Course. In reaction to various UT-Austin proposals..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council Recap: It's a Long Way From City Hall to the Landfill
Tensions over trash, and wheeling and dealing to Save Muny
"...potential deal with the University of Texas for the Lions Municipal Golf Course and preliminary approval to new housing..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

UT's Brackenridge Tract: For Love or Money?
West Austin readies for another battle over redevelopment
"...development. Neighborhood groups, university departments, graduate students, and local golfers are all wary of what redevelopment might mean. The..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Hancock Not Up to PAR(D)
The Community Engagement Process has begun
"...its Community Engagement Process regarding the future of Hancock Golf Course by calling a meeting with representatives from several..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Kite vs. Crenshaw
Golf pros Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw agree on a lot of things, except the future of Lions Golf Course
"...UT's NCAA Championship honors. Both played on the Professional Golf Association Tour, with distinguished pro careers that earned them..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide
"...weeklong camps with differing weekly themes. Activities include swimming, golfing, skating, and bowling. Ages: 5-12. June 4-Aug 10. 1601..."

May 4, 2001 Features Feature

Brackenridge Scorecard
On one side, you have the UT Regents and proponents of redeveloping the Lions Golf Course. On the other side, you have a long list of folks who want to preserve a piece of Austin history.
"...The battle over Lions Municipal Golf Course and the entire Brackenridge Tract is..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Citizen Mary
A Profile of Mary Arnold, Advocate for Austin
"...stop the University of Texas regents from selling the Lions Municipal Golf Course property to commercial developers. The city..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Staking Out the Brack Tract
West Austin residents participate in Brack's planning process but question whether their concerns will be taken to heart
"...notable developments sit on the tract, including the city-leased Lions Municipal Golf Course ("Muny" for short), the UT Bracken­ridge..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Playing Through
Lions Municipal Golf Course is an Austin treasure that deserves to be saved
"...didn't want to get caught up in the controversy. Golfers seldom do. Playing a game that puts a high..."

July 18, 2008 Column by Thomas Hackett

Put This in Your PUD and Smoke It!
While the mayor backs the Pilot Knob PUD, the rest of the dais express hesitation
"...• Save the Lions (Item 13): The latest wrinkle in the fight to..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City
UT regents reject renewal of city's lease
"...Two Steps Brackward The ongoing campaign to save the Lions Municipal Golf Course took a blow last week when..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature

Brack Tract Plan
UT has big plans for its West Austin property
"...aspect of the plan centers on the tract's historic Lions Municipal Golf Course. One camp has organized a campaign..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

City, UT Agree to Change Red River’s Flow
One of central Austin's main thoroughfares to be realigned and reconstructed
"...trade the city's assets for equity in UT System-owned Lions Municipal Golf Course, which the regents would like to..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Muny Isn't Part of UT's Grand Plans
Consultant rolls out two master plans for UT's Brackenridge Tract
"...governing body. Most notably, neither plan includes the popular Lions Municipal Golf Course, or Muny – though both plans..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Citizen Mary at Work
Highlights of the Activism of Mary Arnold
"...role in fight to stop UT Regents from selling Lions Municipal Golf Course for commercial development...."

April 5, 2002 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: Puttering Around
Saving Muny (again) and watching the economic clouds
"...Gramps was a golfer. The Hustle would often find clubs, tees, and –..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Adler Offers Olive Branch After Second Reading of Land Development Code
Code compromise?
"...University of Texas on a month-to-month lease agreement for Lions Municipal Golf Course, which occupies 140 acres of UT's..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Playing Through
While only a freshman at Westlake, Brenden Redfern is already putting adults to shame on local golf courses
"...any fist pu mps. I mean, his favorite professional golfer is Retief Goosen. The famously phlegmatic South African can..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Column by Thomas Hackett

Council: Whatever It Is, I’m Against It
Council blocks vaping, punts AFD overtime, and commissions students
"...appointments), Council eventually approved the resolution unanimously. In due course, staff will return with a draft ordinance to establish..."

May 15, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Civics 101
"...LIONS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE Save Muny representatives offer comments about..."

June 29, 2012 News Column

UT's Brackenridge Tract: Speculating on Speculation
What will become of these coveted 345 acres where Lake Austin Boulevard meets Enfield Road?
"...married students. The other half is home to the Lions Municipal Golf Course, known as "Muny," along with a..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Happenings
July 5-11
"...See www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/central_west_austin.htm for planning-process details and meeting minutes. 6:30-8:30pm. Lions Club House, Lions Municipal Golf Course, 2901 Enfield, 974-2865..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

Public Notice
Holiday Hades
"...bogeys and birdies can be, especially at their Annual Golf Classic, Sun, Oct 13, at Lions Municipal Golf Course,..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Envisioning the Future of Austin State Hospital
What will it take to turn the former Texas State Lunatic Asylum into a world-class center of brain health?
"...and lily ponds, and lots of trees, and of course roses, and gravel paths to stroll or, back in..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Beside the Point
Disneyland has its civic virtues
"...looks like itself, only more so. I'm talking, of course, about "the Happiest Place on Earth" (after 301 W...."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Voter Information for December 15 Run-Off Election in Travis County
Early Voting Dec. 3-11 • Election Day Dec. 15
"...Lions Municipal Golf Course, 2901 Enfield..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature

Headlines
"...where they'll discuss "real estate and legal matters" concerning Lions Municipal Golf Course, the ongoing lawsuit by Reagan National..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature

Point Austin: Breaking Down the Bonds
Affordable housing headlines, but there's plenty in the package
"...this bond targets parkland acquisition (in theory, including UT's Lions Municipal Golf Course); $40 million is for a pool..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Column by Michael King

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