Amy Smith
Amy Smith has been writing about Austin policy and politics for over 20 years. She joined The Austin Chronicle in 1996.
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County Candidates Vow to End S-Comm
Sheriff’s deportation program becomes campaign issue
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Then There’s This: Working Man of Green Gables
Condo developer targeted for claims of unpaid wages, unsafe conditions
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Judge Biscoe: No Hurry to Make Changes
County Commissioners hire consultant to review county management structure
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Council Set to Tackle ‘Stealth Dorms’ Next Week
No meeting this week, but plenty of contention next week
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Then There’s This: Hard, Coal Reality
Breaking up with Fayette Power is hard to do, officials say
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Then There’s This: High Water
After losing everything in the flood, Onion Creek residents still have nothing
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Council Notes: Incentives, Booze, and More
Not quite as exciting as mayoral race buzz, but today’s agenda matters
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Then There’s This: War on Wendy
The Davis narrative has been co-opted by a bunch of dudes
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Then There’s This: Overlooking the Springs
A planned subdivision and code conflict spawn enviro headache