They Went West

Back in the saddle with a faded genre's favorite stars

"...Roy Rogers were officially immortalized with the issuance of 44-cent first-class stamps and 28-cent stamped postal cards. Obviously, these..."

May 28, 2010 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Crash-Scene Budget

The budget balances, and stitching is transparent

"...this budget is undeniable – especially in comparison to recent years past. And several of the most controversial proposed..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Holiday Wish Lists 2002

Presents for public service

"...steel forklift, backhoe, hand toolsAustin Outreach & Community Service Center Inc.8101 Cameron #104, 833-0444..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Features Feature

Austin Stories

"...rebating to its member jurisdictions their share of the one-quarter-cent of sales tax (out of the full cent Cap..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature

Lean and ... Leaner

A preview of the city's proposed (and shrinking) budget

"...that do make money, such as the utilities, convention center, and airport, are "enterprise funds." Some city departments, like..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dollars Down to Earth

1995-96 City Budget Shoots for Balance

"...by 6%, (except for public safety departments), proposed a 1cents effective property tax increase (the increase has since been..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

City Council: Here's Your Budget!

Council holds line on tax rate, juggles many line items

"...The Line-That-Could-Not-Be-Crossed was 50.29 – that is, the current property tax rate of..."

Sept. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Bowing to Business Wheels, AISD Cans Tax Hike

Board passes new budget but drops ballot proposal

"...interest and sinking, or bond repayment, rate of 2.5 cents per $100 of property valuation. That brings the combined..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Austin's music community is amping up its political presence..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature

Can't Get There From Here

While suburban rail spends and stumbles, Cap Metro's transit-dependent riders wait at the end of the line

"...half the riders – topped out by the No. 350 Airport Boulevard bus, at 67%...."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Craddick's Cash

Texans for Public Justice file ethics complaint about former speaker

"...there's no F'ing "Future" in this acronym) handed out $150,000 to Reps. Kevin Bailey, D-Houston, Kino Flores, D-Palmview, and..."

Oct. 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Disaster Brewing

Hops shortage squeezes local-beer makers and drinkers

"...very hop-heavy style]," such as the Columbus, Cascade, and Centennial strains. "I'm trying hops I've never used before," he..."

March 21, 2008 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Budget Time

Running all the numbers, we have to pay for what we need

"...bond package to grow another $55 million or so
50; a possibility hinted at from the dais last week..."

June 9, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Puzzled by Oppel

"...I too am scratching my head over Rich Oppel's recent forays into enviro-bashing ["Media Clips," Vol. 18, No. 51]...."

Aug. 27, 1999 Column

Pushing Priorities

Councilmembers Lay Down Their Cards

"...Even the proposed tax increase of three-quarters of a cent to 52.51 cents per $100 valuation, (which would add..."

Sept. 6, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...a $1 billion bond, step one in implementing the recently revised facility master plan, and its recommendations as prioritized..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

All Life's Cracked Up to Be

The last days of Tobias Pecans

"...It's a gray December Wednesday in Central Texas. The sun keeps trying to peek out and..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Food Feature by Kate X Messer

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...on his specific record of reshaping the city's economic incentive policies, on focusing on labor and safety standards both..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: The Affordability Conundrum

If we want an affordable Austin, we'll have to afford it together

"...approved Sept. 10 by City Council to carry a 50.27 cents per $100 assessed value property tax rate –..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Budget Finish Line

Council ponders final adjustments to General Fund

"...property taxes beyond the "nominal" rate – the current 50.29 cents per $100 of assessed value. Because of Austin's..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Letters at 3AM: The Lincolns of Hollywood

It is dangerous to view history through the eyes of sentimentality

"...legs crossed, his kindly face fixed on a forty cent dinner, including dessert, his shawl wrapped around him as..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

Arms on Brazos

As it nears completion of an extended 'Great Streets' rehab project, has Austin learned any lessons?

"...– rehabbing an existing street, rather than cajoling or incentivizing developers to do the job for them...."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cap Metro: The Fewer the Merrier

Budget cuts target Cap Metro's most vulnerable riders

"...Most of Cap Metro's revenue still comes from the 1-cent sales tax it receives from its service area, and..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Fare Fight

The pending sale of Roy's Taxi company raises a host of Austin memories

"...will drive many local cabbies out of the business
50; the sale of Roy's Taxi's franchise, including both the..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Pretty," News, Feb. 10]. It reads that in a recent tally of students, African-American students made up 34% of..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Column

The Battle of the Bonds – Take Your Turn

With two public input meetings left, it's a good time to review the ups and downs, the winners and losers in the city's bond package so far

"...$600 million mark. With two public input meetings left
50; one tonight
50; it's a good time to review..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...calm and in control of the crazy situation there
50; Kerry would just run and cry to the United..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Column

Holiday Wish Lists 2003

Presents for public service

"...302-9899 kino@agliff.org • Copy machine American Red Cross of Central Texaswww.centex.redcross.org 929-1226• A new roof • Carpet and furniture..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Features Feature

Seton Asks City to Move Fast on Children's Proposal

"...Seton's proposal to build a $175 million children's medical center at the old Mueller Airport site, replacing the overcrowded..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...and additional "anti-terrorism" security expenditures. The advisers recommended a 1.66-cent increase in property taxes, which the council will consider..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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