The "Master of Disaster"

"...Cuny founded Intertect (short for International Technical Consultants in Emergency Management) in Dallas, where he grew up. Cuny's goal..."

June 4, 1999 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Mapping Out a Solution

Austin's Homeless Task Force

"...Richard Troxell leads the fight for Austin's homeless. photograph by Jana Birchum..."

July 4, 1997 News Feature

District 5 Candidates Tout Public Safety Chops at AFA Forum

D5 candidates oppose DOJ consent decree

"...safety bona fides during a forum hosted by the Austin Firefighters Association...."

Aug. 24, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...city employees were affected by area fires. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized the use of federal funds..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature

Schools Gear Up for E-Day

AISD schools brace for Nov. 2

"...enough, but it'll be even harder Nov. 4 when Austin Independent School District opens up 67 schools and the..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...in Central Texas – private pilots have appealed to Austin's Aviation Department for additional hangar space and cheaper fuel..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature

Mixed Use, Mixed Emotions

An anniversary review of Austin's vertical mixed-use program discovers a range of responses to density, change, and planning

"...One year ago, Austin embarked on a complex experiment in populist urban planning..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

How Not to Pick a Police Chief

As the search reaches full speed, so do complaints about the process

"...backstage jockeying over the city's search for a new Austin Police Department chief, three common themes have emerged, about..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...division of the U.S. Department of Justice will investigate Austin Police Department's use of force by comparing the investigation..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

Beside the Point : A Ton to Chew On

City grapples with weight loss, forcing bicycle helmets, and public safety staffing, among other issues.

"...One captain of the newly minted Diet-Coke-and-fruit-salad set is Austin Police Association president Mike Sheffield, who entered with aspirations..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Fare Fight

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

"...current form, the transition marks a turning point in Austin's already complex taxi history. It definitely marks the end..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Guinness is the drink that..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on this week's Supreme Court hearings. Quoted in the Austin American-Statesman.Headlines• At press time, the Supreme Court is hearing..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...she needlessly jeopardized the life of another officer." – Austin Police Chief Stan Knee, in a memo explaining the..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...the agreement. The lawsuits filed thus far (one in Austin and another in Houston) charge that the settlement favors..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Savings or Slush?

In a tight budget year, Austin Energy's debt management fund is under scrutiny.

"...without raises and citizens live through hard times, city-owned Austin Energy has $183 million in cash in the bank...."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...week, "Naked City" reported that a community meeting on Austin's proposed Empowerment Zone was scheduled for Oct. 9. Change..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...City Manager Jesus Garza has decided to consolidate the management of the preserves in the Parks and Recreation Department...."

July 25, 1997 News Feature

Anatomy of a Drowning

A Flood of Bad Blood Deluges Onion Creek

"...Glasco, and Heitz' deputy Theresa Duncan, the overseer of Austin's floodplain management. Plus Councilmember Daryl Slusher, who seemed to..."

Sept. 6, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Transforming Tent Cities With Windows and Doors

The Other Ones Foundation hopes to install personalized shelters at the Esperanza Community

"...one of the reasons that Max Moscoe, spokesperson for Austin-based nonprofit The Other Ones Foundation, is excited about the..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Gov. Abbott Issues Executive Order Requiring Face Masks in Public

There are a few exceptions to the rule

"...COVID-19 cases. (That includes all five counties in the Austin metro area and most others nearby. As of this..."

July 2, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Then There's This: High Water

After losing everything in the flood, onion creek residents still have nothing

"...the Hal­lo­ween flood waters tore through neighborhoods in southeast Austin, killing six people – including a mother and child..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Sandy Nay-Sayers

The eight Texas congressmen who voted against storm relief

"...What House Resolution 41 does is allow the Federal Emergency Management Agency to borrow an extra $9.7 billion for..."

Jan. 9, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Sunday Survey: 10/12/10

A storm, a firing, a budget and Four Lions

"...Yes, as Austin headed back into the 90s (just in time for..."

Sept. 12, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

Galveston is open for business despite being pummeled by Hurricane Ike just a few months ago

"...the marked increase in roofs covered in blue Federal Emergency Management Agency tarps along I-45. While crossing the bridge..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines

"...• It's go time: With Election Day less than..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Don't Leave

If you are in Houston or Galveston, do not leave your home. If you evacuated, do not try to return.

"...Harris County Homeland Security & Emergency Management director Harris County Judge Ed Emmett issued these..."

Sept. 13, 2008 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Officer Cleared in Dog Shooting

Investigation concludes that Officer Johnny Wooldridge was behaving in accordance with guidelines when he shot and killed Naive the dog

"...An internal investigation has cleared an Austin Park Police officer of wrongdoing in the May 26..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Live-Blogging the Budget Talks

"...abatement, are "the brain center …" Public Safety and Emergency Management: Uhh, I totally missed that … Fire: Man,..."

Aug. 23, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

For Council, No Easy Next Steps After Lifting Camping Ban

Austin’s homelessness strategy turns to housing

"...a packed forum on homelessness organized by the Downtown Austin Alliance on Wednesday, Aug. 21, City Council Member Greg..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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