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Vision of a New Republic
Plans for the Revitalization of Republic Square
"...was determined to focus attention on the historic downtown parks (Republic Square, Wooldridge Park, and Brush Square). "That's when..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Chale Nafus

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup
Art festivals and dance halls liven up the landscape in September
"...On Memorial Day 1972, the first Texas Arts & Crafts Fair was launched on the campus..."

Sept. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup
Autumn events you ought to check out
"...There must be a reason why the West Texas produces so many writers. This year the West Texas..."

Aug. 30, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...abuzz this week at the prospect of the city parks police getting a nice pay raise -- without even..."

Dec. 5, 1997 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup
Learn something new and explore what's out there this fall
"...of the most successful African American ranchers in West Texas. In 1877 he went to work on Clay Mann’s..."

Nov. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup
Updates from around the state and things to look forward to
"...not prohibit people from visiting grocery stores, gas stations, parks, and banks. Domestic travel remains unrestricted, but it advised..."

April 1, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup
Last call for summer fun
"...Every year the national and state parks in Stonewall and Johnson City hold special events to..."

Aug. 14, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
"...says he chose Sara Hensley to be Austin's new Parks & Recreation Department director because "she understands Austin's love..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...especially focusing on groups in Southern Utah, Arizona and Texas, have used terms such as 'fundamentalist Mormons,' 'Mormon sect'..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Column

From Austin to Travis County -- With $$$$$$
Travis County's upcoming bond election asks mostly urban voters to fund suburban sprawl.
"...Prop. 2: County Parks Project ($28.6 million)..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Past, Present, and Future of Waller and Shoal Creeks
Finally doing right by Austin's waterways
"...succeeded Sam Houston as president of the Republic of Texas, named Harrell's hamlet the capitol, and made us Austin...."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

To C-Boy, With Love
Continental Club maverick Steve Wertheimer pays tribute to his mentor – with a nightclub
"..."If it wasn't for C-Boy Parks, I wouldn't be in the music business," he told..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Feb. 17-24
"...of social justice in the Americas. Thu.-Sat., Feb. 17-19. Texas Union, UT campus, 24th & Guadalupe. Free. on.fb.me/eoRlcf...."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Column

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
"...have now had more than 30 DNA exonerations in Texas – more than any other state in the nation...."

May 2, 2008 News Feature

Sand Beach Battle
Sand Beach Reserve on the north shore of Town Lake is the subject of a land-use and legal dispute.
"...Will the rumored Texas A&M alumni center planned for the north side of..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Postmarks
Can't Handle Scamming
"...dramatic increase in arrests and citations issued by the parks police ["Environs"]. Obviously, the increase in city park citations..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Column

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup
Find fall foliage and festivities all over Texas
"...Walk like a camel. After Texas became a state in 1845, the federal government struggled..."

Sept. 6, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic
Texas travel updates as of Memorial Day weekend
"...Texas State Parks have resumed limited overnight camping. This gradual..."

May 22, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest
Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf
"...Station, for sure. Could be the difference from conservative Texas – A&M. A lot of the friends that I..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New 'Action' Park Rolls Closer to Reality
Skaters, BMXers collaborate on new digs
"...fill a longstanding gap in the city's park inventory. Parks Planning Department Project Coordinator Gary Gregson calls it "an..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Developing Stories
Two city boards and commissions take opposing stands on corridor preservation
"...chairs the Downtown Commission and also serves on the Parks and Recreation Board, in the controversial middle...."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories
Getting back to our Wooldridge Square roots
"...in June by a team from the University of Texas School of Architecture, sponsored by the Downtown Austin Alliance...."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Anger at Water Plant Plan Boils Over
City planners and residents at odds over future use of Guerrero Park
"...for nearly four solid hours at a special called Parks and Recreation Board public meeting held Monday night. Nearby..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Common Ground on the Colorado
The new Eastside Colorado River Park begins to take shape.
"...ground creates community," says Ted Siff of the Austin Parks Foundation, who has been helping marshal the latest efforts..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Dan Oko

Naked City
Austin parks are getting a much-needed infusion of cash in the latest city budget.
"...Austin's parks are getting a long-needed infusion of cash. This week,..."

Sept. 15, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

A Whole New Ball Game
Stakeholders say Colorado River Park can serve a lot of different needs.
"...and his nature-loving neighbors to be pleased. After all, parks advocates see this project as a way to expand..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Dan Oko

Merriment & What-Not
Will Eeyore Be Banished From the Hundred Acre Wood?
"...the west side of the Enchanted Place called Austin, Texas, U.S.A. And once again, all good hippies and Pooh..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week
Here's what we're listening to
"...of Austin marks the 1865 emancipation of slaves in Texas with a virtual concert featuring top names in the..."

June 19, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup
See what 2020 has in store
"...Guided Tours of Jacob’s Well Natural Area, Wimberley, 512/214-4593, www.hayscountytx.com/departments/hays-county-parks-recreation/jacobs-well-natural-area..."

Dec. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Waller Creek Comes to Life
Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown
"...can move forward on its plans to build world-class parks – if it can engage the hearts and wallets..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

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