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City Gets Street-Smart About Bikes
Local task force formed at behest of Mayor's Fitness Council and Urban Transportation Commission gets rolling
"...of the Mayor's Fitness Council and the Urban Transportation Commission – which passed a resolution during the debate over..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Media Watch: Marfa Ready for NPR?
An attempt to bring public radio to West Texas shows that no good deed goes unpunished
"...February, backed by a group of prominent Austinites, including Texas Monthly Editor Evan Smith and KUT general manager Stewart..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Building Utopia
After years of pipe dreams, politics, and planning, the new Mueller Neighborhood is rising at last
"...native landscaping. The Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas will open in summer 2007, surrounded by a pediatrics..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Capital Metro Stays Its Course
All Systems Go!, but no extensions added, to a November commuter-rail vote
"...Austin Mayor Will Wynn, and the city Urban Transportation Commission's Patrick Goetz, who noted he "somewhat reluctantly" supported what..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Showdown at Lick Creek
As once clear water runs dark, a community defends its natural heart
"...Moore had hoped to finish repairs on the dam facilities by this week, and Hegemier said Tuesday that work..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

There Goes the Sun
Austin's clean-energy industry appears poised to take off -- but city leaders seem surprisingly unenthusiastic.
"...gas-fired plants (and, lest we forget, from the South Texas Project, when it's actually operational, although the actual cost..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City
Austin Stories
"...decade of wrangling over overcrowding and other issues, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards has given the Travis Co...."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Culture Cash
Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.
"...a landmark study two years ago: The arts in Texas are responsible for more than $5.8 billion in economic..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City
Council approves the relocation of the city's Central Booking Facility; the divisive East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan goes through first reading; and Lumbermen's Investment Corp. presents a tentative agreement on its property near the Seaholm Power Plant with the city.
"...voted Thursday night to move the city's Central Booking facilities into the county's new Criminal Justice Center building at..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Dancing About Architecture
What's up in the live music capital this week
"...One way or the other, local songwriter and Music Commission member Larry Cordle pleads that "you'd do me a..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Classical Revival at the Blanton
The Art of the Deal
"...So what's all this about the University of Texas being a slow, confused bureaucracy? When UT sets its..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks
CSC: It's a Good Thing
"...Hispanic Architects Association; Juan E. Cotera, Chair, Austin Design Commission; Marta Cotera, Mexican American Business Professional Women's Association; Perry..."

April 2, 1999 Column

Endorsements
City Propositions
"...The Travis County Commissioners Court is poised to become a leader on regional..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Dead Salamanders
Salamanders Dying as Endangered Debate Continues
"...nearly 50 years ago at Eliza Springs. University of Texas zoology professor David Hillis, who has studied the salamander..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

After The Fall
Tank Farms: What Now?
"...claims brought against oil companies who operated petroleum storage facilities in East Austin. Coastal States Crude Gathering Company, the..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

City of Dreams
Visions in Earlier Austin Plans Not Unlike Our Own
"...Then Mirabeau Lamar, vice president of the Republic of Texas, came by on a buffalo hunt, liked what he..."

Dec. 1, 1995 News Feature

Point Austin: The Budget Wrangle Resumes
City Council attempts to spend more, cost less, and ... sustain services
"..."available," and the early responses around the board and commission tables vary. At the close of the July 27..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Guardians Fight On to Save SSLC
Following Senate vote to close SSLC, guardians turn to House for hope
"...intellectual and developmental disabilities – and to establish a commission to decide how many and which of the other..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

More Abortion Reporting Requirements Proposed
After the Lege shot them down (four times), new rules have made their way to committees
"...In each of the four previous Texas Legis­lat­ive sessions, anti-choice lawmakers tried and failed to dramatically..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Preparing for Takeoff
Plans under way for major redo of Airport Boulevard and Highland Mall
"...Bart Whatley – Austin Design Commission..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Eco-Currents: Party Circuit
Solar trailer makes the social rounds; wind power blows hot and cold
"...is almost as cool as the Don't Mess With Texas campaign's "swirling chamber of litter" making an appearance this..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Daily Hustle: 4/12/10
Board and commission round-up
"...for People with Disabilities meets in the Boards and Commissions Room in City Hall, 301 W. Second, noon. Subcommittee..."

April 12, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Bike Mobility Task Force Wheels Out Initial Recommendations
Final recommendations due by end of November, go to council in December.
"...• Build bike stations, including shower facilities, lockers, and covered bike parking, possibly Downtown at the..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City
Substance-abuse treatment program gets stripped of state funding
"...and 120 children currently residing at the home. The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse delivered the devastating..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Road Show
watson goes to washington to talk transportation; city backs off of terrace pud money, no settlement yet with gary bradley, city may step in to stop expansion of hyde park baptist church, council to consider retail space at csc.
"...(Names being mentioned as sources for such opposition include Texas Turnpike Authority chair Pete Winstead and Austin American-Statesman publisher..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Cemetery Master Plan Inches Closer to Life
Boards & commissions pass graveyard draft
"...massive graveyard master plan passed out of boards and commissions last week, and now heads to Council...."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Roger Duncan's Night Visions
Austin Energy's GM invites us to wrestle with the conundrum of clean energy
"...prices (due to the current transmission bottleneck from West Texas). "If some of those wind farms can't make it..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Bike Mobility Task Force Wheels Out Initial Recommendations
Street Smarts Task Force makes bike infrastructure and safety recommendations to city
"...•Construct Bike Stations, including shower facilities, lockers, and covered bike parking, possibly downtown at the..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Double Vision
When in Doubt...
"...adjacent to Commons Ford, a city park with picnic facilities and lake access, the developer feared that wayward swimmers..."

July 30, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...A Year of Dobbs: In Texas, which is home to 10% of the country’s women..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature

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