Friday, March 29, 2013

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Despite building boom, Central Texas apartment supply still...

Austin-area home sales up 26% in February

Novak: Finding affordable homes for Central Texas buyers is a...

Trinity East Appeals Plan Commission Defeat, Will Continue Fight for Drilling Permits

Trinity East Appeals Plan Commission Defeat, Will Continue Fight for Drilling Permits - DALLAS

Arts District leaders — including heads of DMA, Nasher and Perot — reject plan to assess special fees for Klyde Warren Park upkeep

Arts District leaders — including heads of DMA, Nasher and Perot — reject plan to assess special fees for Klyde Warren Park upkeep -DALLAS

Monday, March 25, 2013

An agreement to agree on fracking in the Northeast | Mike Norman | Fort Worth, Arlington, Nor...

Moody's lowers bond rating for DFW Airport | Airlines and Aviation | Dallas Business, Te...

Texas to appeal water ruling

In Texas, water use for fracking stirs concerns

Cy-Fair VFD proposes 1-cent sales tax increase - Your Houston News: News

Travis County to consider a $38.5 million building for...

Wear: Austin council looks to make downtown parking scarcer

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Trinity East Appeals Plan Commission Defeat, Will Continue Fight for Drilling Permits

Trinity East Appeals Plan Commission Defeat, Will Continue Fight for Drilling Permits - DALLAS

Klyde Warren Park Would Like to Begin Taxing Its Neighbors

Klyde Warren Park Would Like to Begin Taxing Its Neighbors - DALLAS

City Hall, Dallas PD to discuss an ordinance rewrite that would make it much, much harder to Occupy Dallas

At City Hall this morning a peek at the vision for Midtown Dallas, which will make over 430 acres of North Dallas

Jody Grant, chair of the Klyde Warren Park board, says money from PID is “very important” to park’s budget

Jody Grant, chair of the Klyde Warren Park board, says money from PID is “very important” to park’s budget - DALLAS

Dallas City Hall hiring fiasco becomes part of the discussion at District 13 candidate forum: ‘It’s huge red flags’

Klyde Warren Park wants neighboring property owners to help pay for operation, maintenance and programs

Township debates $5.5 million reserve fund - Your Houston News: News

EARTH HOUR: BBVA Compass Stadium joins worldwide conservation program - Your Houston News: News

EarthQuest Developers plan to close on East Montgomery County land in June - Your Houston News: News

Austin council delays decision that may bring denser development

Waller Creek tunnel project progressing smoothly, officials say

Map revisions will change who is in and out of Pflugerville...

Thursday, March 21, 2013

The Plastic Bag Debate in Texas Has Gone Off the Rails

The Plastic Bag Debate in Texas Has Gone Off the Rails - DALLAS

Trinity Forest Golf Course Backers Say They've Presold at Least 100 Six-Figure Memberships

Trinity Forest Golf Course Backers Say They've Presold at Least 100 Six-Figure Memberships - DALLAS

Hedge Fund Says Tottering, Dallas-based Electricity Giant is Screwing Creditors

Hedge Fund Says Tottering, Dallas-based Electricity Giant is Screwing Creditors - DALLAS

By Saying No to Xeriscaping, Heavy-Handed Historic Preservationists Fight to Keep Legacy of Waste and Slavery

By Saying No to Xeriscaping, Heavy-Handed Historic Preservationists Fight to Keep Legacy of Waste and Slavery - DALLAS

Klyde Warren Park Would Like to Begin Taxing Its Neighbors

Klyde Warren Park Would Like to Begin Taxing Its Neighbors - DALLAS

While Texas Plans Pipelines and Reservoirs, Activists Tout the Simpler Path: Conservation

While Texas Plans Pipelines and Reservoirs, Activists Tout the Simpler Path: Conservation - DALLAS

Willis to offer agreements to landowners - Your Houston News: News

Landowner sues Tarrant water district over pipeline | Fort Worth | News from Fort Worth,...

New Lakeway hotel tax being used to promote tourism to city

City officials to lawmakers: Leave Austin’s bag ban alone

Rich aquifer east of Austin could soon be tapped for...

$3 billion plan would end tolls on Texas 130

City Council could loosen Austin’s environmental rules for...

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

B-cycle program expands with Missions

B-cycle program expands with Missions - SAN ANTONIO

Dwaine Caraway Wants a Plastic Bag Ban Right Now, Thank You Very Much

Dwaine Caraway Wants a Plastic Bag Ban Right Now, Thank You Very Much - DALLAS

Plan Commission Prepares to Vote for the Second Time on Fracking Along Trinity River This Thursday

Plan Commission Prepares to Vote for the Second Time on Fracking Along Trinity River This Thursday - DALLAS

Dwaine Caraway has asked Dallas city attorney to draft an ordinance that would ban single-use plastic bags

One neighborhood’s plan aims to create “the walkable, bikeable, livable community Dallas wants to be”

New Orleans developer of hotels, apartments to take over long-promised redo of LTV Tower in downtown Dallas

“A big game-changer”? Next week, Dallas’ plan commission to get first glimpse at future of Valley View-Galleria area

Texas homeowners may have drought-resistant lawns

Buyer in place for high-profile Sixth and Congress property

Buyer in place for high-profile Sixth and Congress property - AUSTIN

County reconsidering loans for affordable housing projects

County reconsidering loans for affordable housing projects - HARRIS COUNTY

City of Austin finds hotels failing to pay tax

Monday, March 18, 2013

Bridge work to cause traffic issues on both ends of downtown Fort Worth | Your Commute |...

Oil and gas creating boomtowns in Texas | Barnett Shale | Dallas Business, Texas Busines...

Lawmakers strive for stronger protection for Texas homeowners from squatters | Texas Legis...

Wendy Davis Aims to Restrict Seizure of Private Land for Pipelines -- But Not the Keystone

Texas Historical Commission charges ahead with a new vision

Residents work together on new evacuation route

Residents work together on new evacuation route - CENTRAL TEXAS

District reviews plan for $102 million high school

District reviews plan for $102 million high school - AUSTIN

Development company files defamation lawsuit against...

Development company files defamation lawsuit against...- GEORGETOWN

Old story, new chapter: Austin leads U.S. in growth among...

Boardwalk takes shape along Lady Bird Lake

Boardwalk takes shape along Lady Bird Lake - AUSTIN

It's time to consider long-term costs of fracking

Some tax breaks have become par for the course

Friday, March 15, 2013

Retail Task Force Proves Demand For Downtown Retail Task Force Aimed At Adding, Enhancing Retail Options For Downtown Houston

Retail Task Force Proves Demand For Downtown RetailTask Force Aimed At Adding, Enhancing Retail Options For Downtown Houston

Expert: Sea level rise in Texas will get worse without action - Your Houston News: News

Officials urge local control of port - Your Houston News: News

Tree-cutting bill threatens local powers and our natural resources - Your Houston News: Opinion

WIND ENERGY: A faith based initiative - Your Houston News: Opinion

West U City Council calls April 8 public hearing for ZPC proposals - Your Houston News: News

Boomtown Rats: Why is Dallas Being Left out of Region's Growth? Ask Our Leaders

North Texas Senators Beg TxDOT Not to Screw Up This High-Speed Rail Thing

Locating stations may determine high-speed rail's future in North Texas | Your Commute |...

Locating stations may determine high-speed rail's future | Your Commute | News from Fort...

Explosive growth continues in Dallas-Fort Worth | Census | News from Fort Worth, Dallas,...

House panel approves $1.5 billion more for schools

Pflugerville council approves water line to serve Manville...

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Metro Debuts New Smaller Bus

Metro Debuts New Smaller Bus - HOUSTON

Trinity East, Staunch Defender of Truth and Above-Board Dealing, Threatens to Sue an Environmental Group

Trinity East, Staunch Defender of Truth and Above-Board Dealing, Threatens to Sue an Environmental Group - DALLAS

Meet Dallas' New Oak Cliff Streetcars

Meet Dallas' New Oak Cliff Streetcars - DALLAS

Looks Like the City May Allow Free Speech on JFK 50th After All

Looks Like the City May Allow Free Speech on JFK 50th After All - DALLAS

A Dallas Lawmaker Wants to Turn Central into George W. Bush Expressway

A Dallas Lawmaker Wants to Turn Central into George W. Bush Expressway - DALLAS

Community News: Stage 2 water restrictions start Monday in San...

Community News: Stage 2 water restrictions start Monday in San...- SAN MARCOS

Leander council promotes disability awareness

Travis County approves $1.3 million in tax breaks for National...

SideCar sues Austin, saying city can’t stop paid ride sharing

AMD sets $164 million sale-lease back deal for Austin campus

Environmentalists handed victory in whooping crane water case

Environmentalists handed victory in whooping crane water case- AUSTIN

Monday, March 11, 2013

Declining Enrollment Triggers School Consolidation Plans

Major Construction Project Begins on Westheimer

Houston Paves Way for Special Parking Districts

Dallas Commuters Map

Houston Commuters Map

Mapping Houston's Mega-Commuters

TxDOT Discusses Plans For Congested US Highway 288

Solar Project Languishes in Deregulated Texas Electricity

Comerica Expects Texas, Houston Job Growth To Slow

TABC dismisses neighbors’ protest against Katy Trail Ice House

Robert Groden’s not done battling the city of Dallas over his right to sell JFK conspiracy materials in Dealey Plaza

Court says Dallas can’t stop vendors from hawking conspiracy theories at Dealey Plaza

It Seems the Morning News Thinks the Olympics Can Help Save Southern Dallas

Arlington gets sales tax windfall, a $10.4 million check | Arlington C-J | Arlington Cit...

Nursery industry looks to Austin for action on water | Business | Dallas Business, Texas...

DART tries to make Tarrant County inroads with bid for Arlington service | Arlington C-J ...

Community News: Buda voters select council member; Hutto...

Community News: Buda voters select council member; Hutto...CENTRAL TEXAS

Saturday, March 9, 2013

City creates entertainment district surrounding Cedar Park Center

Site permits filed for Westlake sports complex

Site permits filed for Westlake sports complex - CENTRAL TEXAS

Community News: Expanded ‘Art Unhitched’ returns to San...

Community News: Expanded ‘Art Unhitched’ returns to San... CENTRAL TEXAS

State Water Planners are Giving Lip Service to Conservation. Environmental Groups Want Them to Do More

Take a Video Fracking Tour with Dallas Environmentalists. And the Beatles

Could Fort Worth's Opposition Derail the Cotton Belt?

Friday, March 8, 2013

Community News: Cap Metro workers, company reach agreement

Community News: Cap Metro workers, company reach agreement - AUSTIN

City OKs $1.7 million in incentives for National Instruments

City OKs $1.7 million in incentives for National Instruments - AUSTIN

Watson, Abbott propose updating open meetings law

Austin council OKs money for wildfire protection plan,...

Thursday, March 7, 2013

McKinney Sen. Ken Paxton's Tax-Credit Voucher Bill a Sneaky Way to Route Public Money to Private Religious Schools

Dallas Will Ask the State for $7 Million to Fund Cycling Infrastructure and Education

Don't Stop Renewable Energy Subsidies. Just Make Them Better

Legislature Once Again Considering Taking Cyclist Protections Statewide

Central Texas cities look to apps to better serve residents

Bill would require free toll roads for some veterans

Bill would require free toll roads for some veterans - AUSTIN

East Riverside development rules come back to council for vote

East Riverside development rules come back to council for vote -AUSTIN

Costs cause delay in design work on Arlington park | Arlington | News from Fort Worth, D...

Vote could be start of transit system for all of DFW | Bud Kennedy | Fort Worth, Arlington, N...

Fort Worth faces a $50 million budget shortfall | Fort Worth | News from Fort Worth, Dal...

Arlington council says no to joining DART | Arlington C-J | Arlington Citizen-Journal

Fort Worth council vote dims hopes for Cotton Belt rail project | Your Commute | News fr...

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

City Preps For $1.1 Million Renovation of White Rock Dog Par

City Preps For $1.1 Million Renovation of White Rock Dog Par - DALLAS

State Department's New Keystone XL Pipeline Report Proves Battle to Stop Tar Sands Is Probably Already Lost

Six Months After New Ordinance, Two-Thirds of Dallas Boarding Homes Still Aren't Licensed

As Legislature Mulls State Parks' Closure, Would-Be Sites Languish For Decades

Scott Griggs on Drilling: There Was "Systemic Failure," and No One Asked "Tough Questions"

Scott Griggs on Drilling: There Was "Systemic Failure," and No One Asked "Tough Questions" - DALLAS