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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...parents and community groups to take bilingualism more seriously, Austin Independent School District will launch its first dual-language program..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

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"...• The state Democratic Party rejected a request from..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Toxic Sweatshops Exposed by Whistle-Blower

Report released recently by coalition of public interest and environmental groups delivers incisive look at how Federal Prison Industries profits from electronic recycling and puts employees and prisoners at risk

"...members of the nation's electronics recycling industry gathered in Austin for the annual e-scrap conference, a coalition of public..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Blue Lines to White Sheets

Top 10 local stories

"...it has not been a stellar year for the Austin Police Department. Just when we thought APD might be..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

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A statewide study shows that racial disparities in vehicle stops are commonplace

"...On Feb. 3, the Texas Criminal Justice Reform Coalition released its first comprehensive statewide report on..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Meanwhile, former Austin Mayor Kirk Watson got put in a big box..."

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

United for Peace

An estimated 10,000 anti-war protesters converge on the Capitol.

"...Some had never before attended a march and, like Austin resident Neeraj Tulsian, were protest newbies. Tulsian says he..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Endorsements

"...City of Austin Prop. 1: Yes..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...City of Austin Prop. 1: Yes..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...who drew the most cheers (or boos); and The Austin Chronicle was not the only out-of-district media present. The..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

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The Religious Freedom Restoration Act is back, and this time it may be a bit more bulletproof.

"...saga is of more than passing interest here in Austin...."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Off the Desk:

"...trial. "She wants us to go forward and seek justice for Jayla," Lehmberg said...."

April 23, 1999 News Feature

Back ~ In Black?

SOS Is Arisen: Let the Confetti Rain Down

"...a victory for the public will -- for the Austin voters who overwhelmingly supported SOS in the 1992 referendum...."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Delia Garza "Seriously Considering" Run for County Attorney

Supporters launch "Progressive Justice Now" draft campaign

"...in Mexico on a trade mission with the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement that..."

July 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...be folks in the back room at the first Austin City Council meeting in a month – featuring a..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and Money: The Latest on Metabolife," March 14], The Austin Chronicle called on Chris Feldman, identified as being with..."

April 4, 2003 Column

Front Steps Slips and Falls

As the nonprofit that runs the ARCH falls apart, the city's rush to replace it frustrates providers

"...by Front Steps – the nonprofit that has operated Austin's Downtown emergency shelter, the Austin Resource Center for the..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...candidate in the race, David Chincanchan, at City Hall.— Austin Sanders (@daustinsanders) March 4, 2020 Not exactly a surprise..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Rape Kit Backlog Cleared: Now What?

Advocates still uncertain of what’s being done with the results

"...Oct. 31, Council Member Greg Casar announced that the Austin Police Department has tested its entire backlog of rape..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texans With Disabilities Physically Barred From Policymakers

The inaccessibility at the Capitol is emblematic of the city at large

"..."the people's house" is mirrored throughout the capital city. Austin, founded in 1839, is home to 180 nationally registered..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Taylor Jackson Buchanan

How Not to 'Stop Patriarchy'

New York group has a curious way of "helping"

"...chanting, "Abortion on demand without apology!" Protesting outside the Austin federal courthouse during the trial to overturn Texas' abortion..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Much Heat, Some Light at Forum on APD Shooting

APD Chief Art Acevedo comes under sharp questioning at town hall forum

"...packed house at the Carver Museum last week, as Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo faced an audience audibly angry..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Keeping Busy

Armendariz moves from the EPA to the Sierra Club, still defending the environment

"...Texas' highest environmental official until last spring, moved to Austin this summer to join the Sierra Club as its..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

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"...sentence of Kenneth Foster to life imprisonment. See "Point Austin."..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature

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"...Quote of the Week "I thank you for being..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

CAMPO: Whose Ox Gets Soothed?

Fix290's proposal gets praised at Tuesday's meeting for its cooperative approach

"...opposition to a toll project, but that's just how Austin Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos described the Fix290 Coalition presentation at..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Remembering Hazel Obey

Local civil rights leader, whose civic career spanned more than three decades, died Dec. 30

"...of the NAACP, president of the Texas State Rainbow Coalition (an arm of the organization Jackson founded), as well..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"I think every good Christian ought..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...(a maverick Houston Democrat who, when he's not abusing Austin, insists he's trying to protect schoolchildren from proximity to..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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Off the Desk:

"...on a six-month moratorium on certain types of South Austin businesses, including auto repair and pawn shops. The measure..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature

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