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Before and After at Austin Studios

The long-awaited takeover of the National Guard Armory by Austin Studios finally happens this October, and the Austin Film Society already has very specific plans for the space – plans they believe will attract big productions and nurture local talent. Read More | Comment »

Developing Stories 12:11PM Thu. May. 10, Richard Whittaker

Thanks a Million!

Somebody believes that the arts belong in Austin’s schools and is backing that conviction to the tune of $1 million. The anonymous gift, announced at a press conference on May 14 at Lamar Middle School, will establish a new resource for AISD teachers to enhance their coursework with creative learning projects and boost student access to the arts. Read More | Comment »

Local 7:20PM Tue. May. 8, Robert Faires

Last Day of Early Voting

Early voting closes in the City of Austin elections today. Turnout is still depressingly low, with Travis County reporting only 3.6% of registered voters making it to the polls so far. Read More | Comment »

Local 8:00AM Tue. May. 8, Richard Whittaker

North Austin Hammered by Storm [Updated]

So much for a mild May. For the second time in three nights, storm conditions have knocked out power in areas of Austin. Read More | Comment »

Local 11:54PM Mon. May. 7, Richard Whittaker

Game of Senators

We've always had a lot of time for Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, but when he calls Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, "a snake oil salesman" and "a narcissist," well, our ears prick up. Especially when the cause is palace intrigue over the race to become Lieutenant Governor. Read More | Comment »

On the Lege 1:29PM Mon. May. 7, Richard Whittaker

FIfth Circuit Lifts Stay, Planned Parenthood Remains in WHP...For Now

A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this afternoon lifted the stay imposed by Judge Jerry Smith, which would ban Planned Parenthood from participation in the Women's Health Program. Thus, the injunction granted Monday is now back in effect and blocks, for now, the state's plan to ditch PP from the program. Read More | Comment »

State 5:57PM Fri. May. 4, Jordan Smith

Early Turnout Low As Always

After four days of early voting, turnout in the May 12 council elections has staggered into single digits – just. Read More | Comment »

Local 1:40PM Fri. May. 4, Richard Whittaker

UT Regents Vote for Med School Plan

University of Texas regents today voted in favor of a plan to bring a medical school to Austin. Read More | Comment »

Local 1:22PM Thu. May. 3, Jordan Smith

Report: WHP Planned Parenthood Ban Puts Patients in Jeopardy

Community health centers will have to expand significantly in order to compensate for the exclusion of Planned Parenthood clinics from the Women's Health Program, according to a new report released by the Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health Policy at George Washington University. Read More | Comment »

Local 9:38AM Thu. May. 3, Jordan Smith

Yassine Money Laundering Trial Set For Oct. 1

With one of their co-defendants skipping bail, it may not have been the best day for Mike and Steve Yassine to ask to be let out on bond. However, there was one piece of bright news for the pair: At least they now have a trial date, with jury selection set for Oct. 1. Read More | Comment »

Local 10:56PM Wed. May. 2, Richard Whittaker

CCA Considers Hank Skinner's Death-Case DNA Appeal

Whether death row inmate Hank Skinner will be given access to DNA testing that could demonstrate he is not guilty of the 1993 killing of his girlfriend and her two sons is now in the hands of the Court of Criminal Appeals, which considered the case during oral argument this morning. Read More | Comment »

State 2:04PM Wed. May. 2, Jordan Smith

Scott Quitting Texas Education Agency

Normally the exit of a state agency appointee causes nary a flutter, but not so today. Commissioner of Education Robert Scott – possibly Texas' most widely-known and controversial agency boss – is resigning his post, effective July 2. Read More | Comment »

State 5:34PM Tue. May. 1, Richard Whittaker

Fifth Circuit Blocks WHP Ruling in Favor of Planned Parenthood

In a late-night ruling, a single judge of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Jerry Smith, issued an emergency stay of yesterday's ruling in federal district court that the state would not be allowed, at least for the time being, to exclude Planned Parenthood from participation in the Women's Health Program. Read More | Comment »

State 11:24AM Tue. May. 1, Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Wins Preliminary Injunction

Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel today ruled in favor of nine Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas that sought to block the state from going forward with a new rule that would ban their ability to provide services as part of the successful Women's Health Program. Read More | Comment »

Local 12:04PM Mon. Apr. 30

Vote!

Today is the first day for early voting in the May municipal election. Get out. Vote. Find a sample ballot and early voting locations here. If you didn't register in time to vote in this election, you have through today to register to vote in the May 29 primaries. Read More | Comment »

Local 9:09AM Mon. Apr. 30, Jordan Smith

The Smartest Kids in the Room

Between budget cuts and the unrelenting anti-intellectualism of standardized testing, there is no place for skills like rhetoric and public speaking for Texas school kids any more. So two Austin ISD students – Callier Creedle of Kealing Magnet and Eastside Memorial Junior Elijah Cofield – used the board meeting to show their skills. Read More | Comment »

Local 12:50PM Sun. Apr. 29, Richard Whittaker

Black Helicopter Alert

If you see black helicopters over Austin on Saturday, don't panic! Austin Energy will be doing line aerial inspections between 9am and noon, and the helicopter they are using happens to be black. Read More | Comment »

Local 7:16PM Fri. Apr. 27, Richard Whittaker

On the Avenue

NewsDesk dropped in Thursday evening at the Frost Bank Plaza for a twirl with the Downtown Austin Alliance's latest outreach venture, "PlazaLife": "performance, music, games, business gatherings, yoga and more." There's still time for you to get your plaza on, today and Saturday. Read More | Comment »

Local 5:00PM Fri. Apr. 27, Michael King

FCC: Local TV Affiliates to Post Political Buys

There will be a little more transparency in campaign spending, after the Federal Communications Commission issued new rules this morning that will make Austin's local TV affiliates place details of their political advertising sales online. Read More | Comment »

Media Watch 4:11PM Fri. Apr. 27, Richard Whittaker

Rescued Pups Ready for Adoption

Forty-one dogs taken in by the Humane Society of Williamson County in connection with a large seizure of neglected animals from the Uvalde Animal Shelter are healthy and ready for adoption, the shelter reports. Read More | Comment »

Local 10:31AM Fri. Apr. 27, Jordan Smith

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