Beside the Point

Austin Energy – at least they're not FEMA; and, coming up this week: more bond slicing and dicing

"...no nerve gas releases nor slit throats in City Council chambers last week – but it was up to..."

May 26, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

How to Read a Charter Amendment

Ballot language too confusing? Let us translate!

"...about what their proposals might do, and the City Council has offered an entirely different perspective...."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...first day of early voting with an appearance in Austin to drum up cash for his re-election effort...."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"I love this city. I've been..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Keeping the Peace

Andy Langer examines round one of trying to establish a new city noise ordinance for Austin.

"...after the April 17 unveiling of an amendment to Austin's amplified sound ordinance that would have reduced the legal..."

May 3, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Parking Policing

"...Austin isn't alone in its attempt to regulate parking on..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

The environment, the alleged marijuana, the traffic, Ventura's highway, and more.

"...A lot of the great music that's been in Austin over the last 25 or 30 years is due..."

June 8, 2001 Column

Naked City

The Planning Commission votes to recommend a renegotiation of a zoning overlay around the Hyde Park Baptist Church, which wants to build a five-story parking garage in the neighborhood, and a temporary halt on major construction in areas that have neighborhood plans in development. The measures go to council on Thursday.

"...brought by Commissioner Robin Cravey, recommending that the City Council appoint a task force to oversee renewed negotiations between..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Flinging the R-Word

Angry Crowd Calls Council and Enviros Racists

"...Everyone agrees on at least one thing: Last week's council meeting was the most inflammatory display of community venom..."

May 16, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Postmarks

Contradictions Exposed

"...Have the Christians on the Austin City Council not read Matthew 6:5-6?..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Column

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