Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

For the firefighters, City Hall's rep for putting its people first goes up in smoke

"...Toby Futrell started with the city of Austin more than 20 years ago, as a file..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

A Question of Fairness

Austin voters will have another chance to broaden city insurance coverage

"...City of Austin Municipal ElectionElection Date: May 13..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Tells Firefighters Volunteering Not Allowed

Union chief sees double standard on charity projects

"...that's what the answer sounds like to some members of the Austin Fire Department, whose decision to volunteer with..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Under Fire

Memo to Toby Futrell: it's called 'negotiation'

"...The negotiations between the city and the Austin Association of Professional Firefighters has now become a war..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Firefighters Want to Bargain

Austin Firefighters bring collective bargaining to the May 15 ballot

"...On March 8, the Austin Association of Professional Firefighters submitted more than 15,000 signatures..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Beside the Point

Final City Council budget readings and votes this week

"...have the funds (about $6 million) to approve most of the staff's recommended "add-backs," ranging from community services to..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Firefighters Union Gets Burned

Members' insurance coverage in limbo after funds go missing

"...Austin police seized six computers and 14 boxes of documents..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Beside the Point

City capitulates to development plans on the Bull Creek watershed

"...numerous zoning hearings. Aside from gathering the loose ends of the Greater South River City Neighborhood Plan – three..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Former Opponent of Martinez Doesn't Like Him

"...Editor, Once again Mike Martinez has used his skill of self-promotion to win your endorsement for City Council Place..."

May 10, 2006 Postmarks

The Gift of Giving

Contribution & Expenditure Reports: July-December, '95

"...walls and on councilmembers' desks, stamped with the signature of consulting firms or engineering companies. There were boxes of..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Point Austin: Beside the Point

A look at this week's City Council agenda

"...The city and the firefighters union negotiating team agree on one thing – they're..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Column by Michael King

The Making of an Endorsement

"...restricts the city's ability to incentivize exactly the kind of (re) development that Austin has decided we need: dense,..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Campaigners, Firefighters Help Residents With Burst Pipes

Austin needs water, still

"...For most of Austin, Winter Storm Uri is in the rearview mirror,..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...Brenda Ramos wanted to talk about the loss of her son, Mike, about what his absence means in..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Putting Out the Fire

Council-brokered agreement at AFD could be a city breakthrough

"...something that had eluded its predecessors: It brought together Austin Fire Department Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr and Austin Fire..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Union members overwhelmingly endorse a no-confidence vote in Gary Warren.

"...As expected, the members of the Austin Association of Professional Firefighters have approved a..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The Austin union gets a May 15 election to seek collective bargaining

"...Members of the Austin Association of Professional Firefighters on March 8..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The union gathers signatures to put collective bargaining on the May ballot

"...now until March 4, be on the lookout for off-duty Austin firefighters, armed with petitions and seeking your signature...."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Black Firefighters Break with Union

"...On Jan. 16, Austin firefighter Ray Hendricks announced that he and nearly all..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...The Austin Fire Fighters' Political Action Committee, the political arm of..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature

City Budget Blues

The city budget battle moves toward an unanticipated quick conclusion.

"...After months of hype and despair, it only took one (very long)..."

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

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "This was a deadly force encounter that,..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Fire Contract Talks in Limbo

Despite voter approval in May, still no collective bargaining

"...When is the will of the voters not a mandate for City Hall? When..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Continuing their announced strategy to forgo the..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City in Court Against SoCo Cafe

City files charges against South Congress Cafe owners for unpermitted construction of fence, deck, and outdoor bar

"...The city of Austin is scheduled to go to court July 13..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from beneath the pink granite dome

"...for vacant seats at the Legislature are coming out of the woodwork like termites. Departing Austin Rep. Terry "Temper..."

July 29, 2005 News Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"The Kool-Aid's in there, but they're not drinking."..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Our Groovy Capitalistic Council

Keep Austin Corporate, dude; and, a firefight breaks out between Martinez and McCracken

"...Welcome to the People's Republic of Austin, Live Music Capital of the World! The red,..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Endorsements

May 15 Election

"...the early-voting period. For election details, see Two Schools of Thought...."

April 30, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"I'm flattered at the possibility of being the..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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