Leffingwell Proposes Rail/Comp Bond Vote in 2012

Change to city attorney's office, single-member districts also

"...question posed this week by the announcement of transportation bond projects – what does this mean for future bond..."

June 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Then There's This: Bond Election Crib Sheet

Here's a thumbnail of the seven bond propositions, from transportation to film

"...voters will decide are Propositions 12-18, a $385 million bond package that would provide funding for a range of..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Housing Bond Back on Ballot?

After voters' rejection in 2012, November may bring another try

"...Last year's tactical errors leading to a failed housing bond election have become this year's lesson plan for winning..."

May 3, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

City Bond Breakdown: $385 Million

Seven bond proposals for capital improvement projects near the bottom of the ballot

"...A new Montopolis Park community center as a joint bond project of PARD ($11.8 million) and Health and Human..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

AISD Trustees: Bond, Eastside Headline Agenda

Bond target creeps up to $892 million

"...life: Tonight's meeting will include approving a $892 million bond election, planning for Eastside Memorial High School, and a..."

Feb. 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Divided But Moving on With Bond

$385 million package passes first vote, but nays not quitting

"...first vote to move forward with the $385 million bond package. Now expect a lot of pushing, pulling and..."

Aug. 15, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Feds Consider Bond for Jovita’s Defendants – More to Come

Pardo in court on Thursday

"...the legendary South Austin restaurant Jovita's – appeared for bond hearings in federal court today. However, the hearing for..."

June 26, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: Bond Bout

New groups spring forth to fight transportation measure

"...about Austin's own down-ballot initiative, our $90 million mobility bond election...."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Announces 'Multimodal' Bond Package

Package notable less for its contents than for how it came to be

"...of transportation projects for a likely $85 million November bond referendum. Unveiling an initial project list June 14, City..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Your Word Is Your Bond

Travis County moves toward broader pretrial release of the accused, but commercial bondsmen say it will never work

"...of bail in cash; by contracting with a bail bondsman, typically paying a percentage of the bail amount; by..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...Steve Adler delivered a brief pitch on the mobility bond ballot proposition to a Downtown Demo­crat­ic group. It was..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Growth Funds: ACC's Bond Proposal

Community college asking for $386 million

"...their June 16 meeting, trustees moved to put two bond packages, for a combined value of $386 million, on..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Courthouse Opponents: Kill the Bond ... and Wait

CM Zimmerman says need for new courthouse not urgent

"...City Hall to oppose the current $287 million county bond proposition to build a new Civil & Family Courts..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

AISD Bond Hearing

School district struggles to narrow its needs before getting on the May ballot

"...Austin ISD is pushing to put a major bond package before the voters in a May election –..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pardo Denied Bond

Amado and brother will remain in jail

"...his older brother, Jose Pardo, should be released on bond, pending the outcome of a federal case charging the..."

July 10, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

SXSW 2012 Film Awards

Audience and jury prizes announced

"...Winner: Les Bleus de Ramville (Designer: Jay Bond, Oily Film Company Inc.)..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature

Mobility Bond: Ready, Set, Go

Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.

"...1 supporters celebrated passage of the $90 million transportation bond package – and looked toward the next round of mobility..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Playback: Strike Up the Bond

Can the City finally save endangered clubs? Plus J.J. Offender obit and an Austin Music Poll plug.

"...spaces threatened by vaulting rent and boundless development: a mini-bond program crowdsourcing funds to acquire a venue's land, which..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

AISD Administration Proposes Changes for 2012

A breakdown of what's in store for the next school year

"...released her annual academic and facilities recom­mend­a­tions for the 2012-13 school year. The timing of the announcement surprised the..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Theatrical Wonders of 2012

History plays with contemporary urgency and giddy surprises made the year memorable in theatre

"...10) 'BOTTLED-IN-BOND: THE DECLINE AND FALL OF A THUG AS TOLD..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Tour de France 2012: Stage 17

Strong bonds and passive-aggressive tweets

"...Tour Talk I guess the bond between Bradley Wiggins (Britain) and his key domestique, Christopher..."

July 20, 2012 Sports Post by Larysa Pachulski

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

Giving a lot of sweet bouquets (and taking their sweet time doing it)

"...the period from May 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012 – were the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Cate..."

June 8, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...the period from May 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, was assembled by the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts),..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

City Hall Hustle: Y Don't We Do It in the Road?

November bond proposal creates plenty of opportunity for grumbling

"...think City Council formally setting a $90 million transportation bond election for November, as it did last week, would..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 8/6/10

Bond vote set; Seaholm wall tumbles

"...yesterday's City Council agenda – setting a $90 million bond election for November – was a fait accompli, what..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Then There's This: Giving Props to Austin

There's more to the bonds than meets the jerky knee

"...Municipal bond propositions aren't the sexiest items on the November ballot,..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

How Much Will the Bonds Cost in Taxes?

"...Dear Editor, Re: Easy answer on the city bond issues ["City Bond Breakdown,” News, Oct. 19]: It’s rare..."

Oct. 22, 2012 Postmarks

No Time to Die

Daniel Craig's last Bond adventure is a misfire

"...Historically, the bad James Bond films have been judged so because they were just..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: November 9

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Johnson snarks on Tammy Baldwin, and Daniel Craig insists Bond is all about Pussy Galore. Our asylums are full..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Demand and Supply

The CBAC makes its recommendations, and the school board ponders its options

"...of site visits, and 14 staff presentations, the Citizens' Bond Advisory Com­mittee made its recommendations to the Austin Independent..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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