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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Top 10 Environmental Stories
The state dealt with a drought as the city took on some prickly issues
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Then There’s This: The Big C Stands for Corruption
Even after reforms at CPRIT, Rick Perry remains in charge
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Then There’s This – Poor People to AE: We’re Not Deadbeats
New ordinance gives needy ratepayers a payment plan they can work with
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Brown and Eckhardt Make Some Distinctions
What’s the difference between the Dem Travis County Judge candidates? It all comes down to personality.
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Parks Board Supports Shrinking Off-Leash Area
Suggested plan would require new Downtown housing to provide dog play areas
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Then There’s This: Turf Fight at Auditorium Shores
Dog owners challenge city’s plan to shrink off-leash play space
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Then There’s This: The Road of Many Sagas
As SH 45 revs up (again), group sues for commissioner’s emails
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Then There’s This: Sex on Campus
In lawsuit, Kearney claims other coaches, profs have affairs with students
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Austin’s Water Prospectors
New city rules have slowed the demand, but urban wells remain a hot commodity in wealthy neighborhoods