Other Immigration-Related News

Congress reportedly strikes green card, H-1B visa amendments from Labor/HHS appropriations bill; Bush administration gets called out for trampling Constitution to expedite border-wall construction.

"...• On Friday, Nov. 2, Congress reportedly struck two noteworthy amendments from..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...• Tuesday, Nov. 6, is Election Day – your..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

Border Wall Opposition Mounts

Immigration and environmental groups alligne4d against wall.

"...decrying the wall. Sierra Club state director Ken Kramer said, “A wall along the Texas-Mexico border would undermine decades..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"..."I chose to run for the presidency at this moment in history because I believe deeply..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Fast Times With Darondo

Doin' the splits with a lost soul singer

"...Area boulevards in his custom Rolls Royce. His flashy ride and gold jewelry earned him a reputation – he’s..."

March 25, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

By the Time I Get to Phoenix

SXSW Grace Note: Glen Campbell at the Austin Rodeo.

"...end of town, Austin Rodeo, installed there since 1984, didn’t blip my radar until last year when Joan Jett,..."

April 4, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Like the Rest of Us

Atmosphere's Slug isn't dead from tequila poisoning yet

"...they've released six LPs, thirteen EPs, and a two-album side project with buddy Murs as Felt. The Minneapolis duo’s..."

Nov. 5, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...delivered his State of the City Address before the Real Estate Council of Austin today. Reprinted below is the..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

After Bin Laden

Local experts discuss how one raid reshapes the world

"...the world. So we thought we would ask some real experts: Kamran Bokhari, an analyst with Austin-based risk assessment..."

May 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...Downtown Austin in the grip of one of Katrina's side effects. They had stepped outside the Austin Convention Center..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Find a December adventure

"...are warm and the evenings picturesque. Read all about holiday light shows to visit here...."

Nov. 29, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fizzy Logic

Drink local soft drinks – from Dublin to Maine

"...handshake to soda-savvy consumers. "Dublin Dr Pepper was a really cool indicator that this person cares," says Mark Seiler,..."

March 2, 2012 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...rookie cards for all his favorite players. He loved kids and sent little presents to my daughter...."

May 26, 2006 Column

Rodeo 80

The 2007 Legislature in a quick-step roundup

"...he could still veto. As Rep. Jim Dunnam, D-Waco, said in a joint press release with fellow Dems Garnet..."

June 8, 2007 News Column

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...Pease Elementary School, where students voted in a mock presidential election. The vote was overwhelming: George W. Bush 46,..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Jim Caligiuri Exit Interview

Ten minutes, 20 questions, and 20-plus years of Americana chronicles

"...day before Jim Caligiuri left Austin for California, we said goodbye outside Magnolia Cafe on South Congress. A rare..."

April 13, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

All That Remains

Roxanne Paltauf vanished three years ago, leaving her family with only memories and investigators with few clues

"...In the shadows of the hallway outside the bedroom door, the air feels thick and gloomy;..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Five Austin Filming Locations to Make You Feel Like a Star

Get your cameras out for the most memorable Austin movie moments

"...sound stage at his Troublemaker Studios, the exterior is real: the Catholic cathedral in the heart of Downtown...."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

District 52 Republicans Vie to Replace Krusee

Southern Williamson House seat up for grabs

"...1992. "They spent 20 years as a bedroom community," said Krusee, but with much of Round Rock now built..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...me, and it should show us all, that the real terrorism in this country is poverty." – Rex Castle,..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...people and we will bring them to justice." -- President Bush, in Monday remarks with his Iraq viceroy L...."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...corruption, if you are to believe there is sufficient evidence to connect police officers to wrongdoing." -- Austin Police..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...after country radio dumped the Chicks when Maines criticized President Bush four years ago. Headlines• Neighbors of the beleaguered..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

West Side Showdown

The new political year begins with a four-way speed race for House District 48

"...covering West Austin and western Travis Co. – should provide a useful weather vane for party strategists looking to..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...it definitely sets limits on how and when he did the creating."..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Column

How Austin Is Tackling Homelessness on the Street and at City Hall

More shelters, more beds, and more fights about ordinances ahead

"...Health team when the call came in, and the incident was described to her as an explosion. "We keep..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Playback: Roky Erickson at 70

Austin's native psych and horror rock pioneer Roky Erickson reaches 70 and throws himself a birthday concert to mark the milestone

"...the song "We Sell Soul" for Zero Records. We did a show over a place called Le Lollypop where..."

July 14, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

We P.2ed

Art that surprises, delights, disturbs and, yes, bores.

"...Did we mention that the curtains at The Hotel Monteleone..."

Jan. 12, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...Friday mornings are always busy in Travis County's 299th District..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...Will, a New York Independent Media Center video journalist, believed he had to be there. When he..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

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