Clean Up Your Act

"...only one. Step up, apologize and clean up your act, like, now...."

Oct. 30, 2017 Postmarks

The Hightower Report: The Living Wage Preemption Act

"...example, in 2014, when Fight for 15 and other activist groups began winning city campaigns for minimum wage hikes,..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Americans With Disabilities Act Done Right

How do you defend against frivolous ADA lawsuits? Start a defense project.

"...lawsuits charging businesses with violating the Americans With Disabilities Act ("Talk About Your Ultimate Backfire," Dec. 16): On Tuesday,..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Hightower Report: Guess Who Joined Trump’s Barking Carnival Act?

What is it about Rick Perry and the Department of Energy?

"...obscurity in rural Texas to join the menagerie of characters in "The Donald Show." For us lovers of low..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

A Future for the Affordable Care Act?

Foundation Communities: Obamacare is safe through 2017

"...The Affordable Care Act faces an uncertain future under Donald Trump, but Austin..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Last Act Theatre Company's Postville

In Don Fried's drama, small-town Midwesterners face a clash of cultures when Hasidic Jews move in

"...may sound, Don Fried's play Postville draws from an actual place and events: Back in 1987, a group of..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

News Roundup: Balancing Act

Grand jury declines to indict officer for Nov. 28 shooting

"...more than 300 feet away; the attacker died on impact. – Chase Hoffberger..."

July 27, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights Act

Roberts court rules that VRA so successful, no longer necessary

"...Court ruled that Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act – which determines state coverage -- is unconstitutional. Without..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Next Act, Major Drama

Mayor anticipates a year of living dangerously for City Hall

"...This hasn't exactly been Mayor Lee Leffingwell's best year...."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Act Like You Mean It: Stars Jesse Eisenberg & Armie Hammer

The Social Network's Jesse Eisenberg & Armie Hammer

"...Jesse Eisenberg is already a veteran film and stage actor. Asked what drew him to the part of Mark..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Supports Fair Elections Now Act

"...on House Administration will consider the Fair Elections Now Act, a sweeping and historic bill that gives a voice..."

Sept. 16, 2010 Postmarks

More Texas Reps Need to Support Fair Elections Now Act

"...the public's business, not fundraising? The Fair Elections Now Act (House Resolution 1826) would create publicly funded campaigns to..."

Nov. 3, 2009 Postmarks

Tim Cole Act Becomes Law

Perry signs bill increasing payments to exonerees

"...of justice in Texas," Anchía said. "The Tim Cole Act could not have passed without the extraordinary efforts of..."

May 28, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Must Act to Ensure Safeguards and Protections

"...America. Austin needs local representatives who understand and will act consequently on what is truly best for Austin and..."

Jan. 11, 2007 Postmarks

Getting Kids Into the Act

Curtain up on GRRL Action and Vortex Summer Youth Theatre

"...Over at the Off Center, the Rude Mechanicals' GRRL Action program is in its sixth year. "At first it..."

July 22, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Final Act

The Texas Documentary Tour hosts Robert Stone's 'Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst'

"...the obvious question: What about the SLA/Patty Hearst saga attracted your attention 30 years hence?..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Does RAVE Act Affect Zilker?

"...confiscating the park under the provisions of the RAVE Act? Like I said, I'm just curious, It's a nice..."

Sept. 22, 2003 Postmarks

Think Locally, Act Regionally

Regional Government's All the Rage - Are We Ready?

"...and the friends and relations of Lyndon Johnson. Nobody actually lived there. Instead, they lived in Austin, or in..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Act Now for a Greener Tomorrow

"...pollution threatens not only residents but also the outdoor activities and green spaces that define our city’s character. Austinites..."

Dec. 11, 2024 Postmarks

How Pickle Envy Is Turning Fermentation Into an Act of Resistance

Brining for justice

"...justice alongside their fellow progressive Jews through Never Again Action. NAA is a national Jewish nonprofit protesting the inhumane..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Food Feature by Andrew Turner

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: The HOME Act Will Help Keep Austin Affordable and the American Dream Alive

Affordable housing in great locations helped my immigrant parents thrive in America

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Valerie Zhang

Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good, Act 3

Why is it so hard to make actual progress on housing?

Dec. 9, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Finally Punk, All-Girl Aughts Act, Talks Austin Reunion Shows

Unbanned, pioneering punks play Swass Nite Wednesday

"...Chan formed the band as twentysomethings in 2005, quickly attracting a loyal following around their rowdy one-minute tracks and..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Ways for Grownups to Act Like a Kid This July

Youthful diversions from kickball to video games

"...massive display of custom Lego creations and enjoy Lego-related activities and vendors. Sat.-Sun., July 2-3, 10am-5pm. Renaissance Austin Hotel,..."

June 30, 2022 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

Public Notice: Think Globally, Act Locally

Planning for mobility, hoping for democracy

"...military experts have often underestimated the efficacy of guerrilla actions, which have repeatedly thwarted the world's superpowers over the..."

March 18, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

For Briscoe Cain's Next Act, Watch This Bill Disappear (Along With Your Right to Vote)

House committee guts SB 7, replaces it with language from other draconian voting restriction bill

"...Jeffrey Clemmons, a student leader for Texas Ris­ing Action, opposes the bills and said the Lege should prioritize..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Public Notice: Voting by Mail? Better Act Fast.

Plus: $$ for Tesla, Threadgill’s auction & more

"...at the Travis County Clerk's website, or with the interactive form at webservices.sos.state.tx.us/forms/5-15f.pdf. (You can fill it out online,..."

June 26, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Think Globally, Act Globally

June 4, 2020 Postmarks

Don't Act Nice

Sept. 14, 2019 Postmarks

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