February 26-March 4, 1999


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Articles and Features


Taking Off by Mike Clark-Madison

The second part of a report of life after Robert Mueller Airport examines neighbors' hopes and fears.



The Price of Progress by Charles Nafus

Sitting in the path of impending Convention Center expansion, Ash Corea's Empanada Parlour challenges the city's conception of "Smart Growth."


City News

Naked City edited by Lisa Tozzi

"Postmarks" regular Amy Babich might run for City Council; a public hearing on a proposed Texas Music Museum will take place this week; affordable housing slated for East Austin's Indian Hills neighborhood; George W. Bush lays low on environmental issues; some new buzzwords you should know; and more local politics news.


On the Lege edited by Lisa Tozzi

Accusations of racism and homophobia fly over proposed James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Bill; a wage hike for state and public university employees is drafted; freshman lawmaker Rick Green proposes bill that would protect gun manufacturers; and more state politics news.


Council Watch by Jenny Staff

No council meeting this week, but a short rundown of the meaty agenda for the weeks ahead.



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