February 12-18, 1999


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Articles and Features


Spinning Out of Control? by Robert Bryce

Some say that the revolving door that takes in public officials and spits out lobbyists compromises public interests.

Top Guns by Robert Bryce

A list of the "200 Club," lobbyists who are expected to rake in over $200,000 in lobbying fees this year.

Nouveau Hugo by Erica C. Barnett

Can former House Representative-turned-lobbyist Hugo Berlanga perform pricey miracles for Austin?


True to Their Cause by Jay Trachtenberg

The Travis County Child Fatality Review Board tracks the causes of child deaths in an attempt to curtail further tragedies.

City News

Naked City edited by Lisa Tozzi

Opposition to proposed AISD boundary changes not reflected at the ballot box; prospects for a Austin-San Antonio commuter rail line looking brighter; Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu speaks at Southwestern University; and more local politics news.


On the Lege edited by Lisa Tozzi

House Speaker Pete Laney wants to derail the "late train" as part of campaign finance reform; UT's University Staff Association seeking ways to educate Legislature about the need for a wage increase; a quick change for the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles; and more state politics news.


Council Watch by Jenny Staff

Conspiracy theorists sing a song of praise while council tackles bonds.



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