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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...law requires it, StarTran was created by the transit authority to serve as a subcontractor that is technically the..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature

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"...Public debate began over the Austin Water Utility's plan to move the downtown Green Water..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Newborn District Takes Its First Steps

Hospital board gets a crash course in the realities of Austin health care

"...nine members of the new Travis Co. Hospital District Board of Managers got a crash course Monday on what..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Building From Scratch

It Takes a City and a State to Raise a Village

"...the airport closes. This land was basically extorted from Austin by the Legislature (though the state is paying for..."

Feb. 19, 1999 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

And One for You...

Council Doles Out CDBG Candy

"...than 20 groups, looking to fund a variety of housing, economic development, public improvement, and public service projects, were..."

May 23, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Mayor Appoints Council Committees

10-1 Council members begin to take their places

"...On Monday, Mayor Steve Adler announced his City Council..."

Feb. 10, 2015 News Post by Michael King

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...been compiling a catalog of potential November candidates for Austin Mayor and City Council. Here's our current master list..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

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Off the Desk:

"...beefing up arrest and sentencing procedures and creating an Austin/Travis County Family Violence Protection Team to work toward preventing..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature

Come One, Come All!

Here’s Your Early Tipsheet of the Folks Running for City Council

"...been compiling a catalog of potential November candidates for Austin Mayor and City Council. Here's our current master list..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the feasibility of merging city police forces. See "Point Austin," and "Beside the Point."..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Infill On Trial

What's the Verdict on the Latest Central-City Boom?

"...Welcome to Austin Tomorrow. That is, Austin today. Which was supposed to..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...In the late Seventies, when Austin was still clinging to its small-town roots, a youthful..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Making a List

Examining the prospects for Austin's lobby at the 77th Legislature

"...who do business with the Legislature, the city of Austin just might survive the upcoming session without serious calamity...."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

North American Properties pulls out of Triangle project; Charlie Jones of Middleman Music heads up New Year's Eve celebration downtown, Bernice Butler leaves her directors post at the ARA, Darlene Byrne runs for judges seat, Dawnna Dukes has an opponent.

"...city environment. Now it's apparently back to the drawing board ......"

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council Preview: Who Rules AE?

Tomorrow's headline matter is Austin Energy governance

"...The pending proposal (Item 11) would create an independent board of trustees to take over direct management of the..."

April 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Beside The Point

The lonely path of board and commission reform

"...it's hard to look at the lonely path of board and commission reform and not feel a little flabbergasted...."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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This Week in Council

"...A further brace of items related to the Austin Revitalization Authority, including using $600,000 in excess federal funds..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Downtown Developments

"...building once was considered "the nerve center for Texas," housing such bigwigs as President Lyndon Johnson, former Sen. Ralph..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature

Lefty Changes His Spots

Not Your Same Old Slusher

"...succeed in building an energized base of support among Austin's left-wing activists. Now, nearly two years after he took..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

The ACM Machine

Assistant City Managers Outlive Rumors of Their Demise

"...community politics, forming laws in the best interests of Austin's citizens. Then, ACMs listen to council's intent and create..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Get on the Bus

illustration by Doug Potter

"...past, the diverse group of approximately 30 people who boarded a Capitol Metro bus for a historical tour of..."

July 25, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Let's Make a Deal

Chronicle's Guy-in-the-Hood Vents (Just This Once)

"...wrote then, in a valedictory mood, and christened this Austin Neighborhood Appreciation Week. This time, as "Corner to Corner"..."

Oct. 4, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council: Meet the Candidates

Names of city manager suitors may be revealed by the time you read this

"...posted the list of semifinalists on the Council message board. They are (with more detail available on Council's message..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

District 10: Taxes and Turnout

"...compiled an impressive résumé of service on various city boards and commissions, including the Planning Commission and the Waterfront..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

News Roundup: TCAD Denies Rent Too Damn High

And where are all the voters?

"...of eligible voters elect not to vote; conditional income housing fights for survival against TCAD; and more...."

Nov. 2, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Curtain Up on Mayor’s Race

Centex Dem forum opens with ‘major’ candidates

"...In the first face-to-face meeting of the fledgling Austin mayoral race, the Central Texas Democratic Forum hosted candidates..."

June 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Riley and Tovo Join the Mix

Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape

"...The new 10-district City Council will feature at least..."

April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• The 2008-09 proposed budget for the city of Austin was unveiled Wednesday morning, featuring a proposed tax rate..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature

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Revitalization Rehash

"...of planning and debate under the auspices of the Austin Revitalization Authority, this fairly basic issue would be resolved...."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Off the Desk:

"...threaten to sue but never do? That's not what Austinites for a Little Less Corruption is about. On Wednesday,..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature

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