6 April 2013
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/court-to-hear-case-on-naming-of-iconic-site/nXDqJ/
Oral arguments are set for May 8 in the 3rd Court of Appeals in the case of a group of local citizens who say that Mount Bonnell is named for the wrong man.

21 March 2013 - By Elizabeth Pagano
The fight to replace a marker on the top of Mount Bonnell moved to a committee of the Parks and Recreation Board this past Monday, where it encountered more opposition from the city.

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Mt Bonnell Monument Saga.pdf

28 Feb. 2013
Mt. Bonnell is an important landmark to Austinites.  But now a controversy has arisen over which "Bonnell" is the landmark's true namesake.

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WAN, 2-28-2013.pdf

13 Feb. 2013
http://dailytexanonline.com/news/2013/02/13/historical-monument-at-mount-bonnell-may-be-replaced-other-fixtures-added
Both natives and visitors to Austin who enjoy the expansive views of the city from Mount Bonnell may see changes to fixtures at Covert Park if a proposed plan is approved by Austin City Council.

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Mt Bonnell story DT 02 13 13.pdf

6 Feb. 2013
http://www.kvue.com/news/local/Proposed-changes-for-Mt-Bonnell-190099981.html
Since the 1840s historical documents have recorded visitors taking advantage of the sweeping views of Mt. Bonnell. More than 170 years later, the scenic area attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year.

10 Jan. 2013
West Point Society of Austin hosted its ninth Mount Bonnell cleanup event in November, after adopting the historic park several years ago.

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JAN102013_WAN.pdf

Dec. 2012
PARD, in partnership with the West Point Society of Central Texas and a partial grant from Keep Austin Beautiful, has recently completed construction of a permanent double sided kiosk on Mount Bonnell's summit.

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Kiosk, HPWBANA News.pdf

9 Oct. 2012
Article from In Fact Daily reporting Austin City Historic Landmark Commission opposition to WPSCT proposal for restoration and improvement of visitor amenities at Covert Park

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1009 In Fact Daily News WPSCT Story.pdf

Monday, 13 Aug. 2012, 7:50 pm
http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/austin/mount-bonnell-faces-identity-crisis
One of the tallest peaks in Travis County might have fallen victim to an error in history. The namesake of Mount Bonnell now hinges on a court battle, pitting the state against some retired members of the military.

Saturday, 11 Aug. 2012, 9:17 p.m.
http://www.statesman.com/news/local/spat-over-mount-bonnell-plaque-heads-to-appeals-2434443.html
A group that passionately maintains that an iconic northwestern Austin park suffers from a case of mistaken identity is not backing down despite a dismissal by Travis County District Court.