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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Laura Ashley Hall, quoted by a witness in a police affidavit, on why she allegedly helped accused murderer Colton..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Council Recap: Adopted FY23 Budget Puts More Cash in Everybody's Pockets

Still TBD: Impact of future public safety contracts

"...the evening Thursday, Aug. 18, to a $5 billion all-funds fiscal year 2023 budget . The General Fund, which..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...no city's films speak to that as much as Austin. The home town presence is strongest in the documentary..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Civil Rights Hero Overton Dies

Activist helped desegregate Austin's schools

"...Whenever Volma Overton tested the boundaries of segregation at Austin restaurants and other "whites only" gathering spots during the..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Battle on the Shuttle

For aggrieved UT drivers, the buck stops at Capital Metro

"...Metro's overall ridership, but increases its allotment of U.S. Department of Transportation grant money – nearly $10 million in..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Breaking news from Austin, Central Texas, and the world

"...is getting really good at dropping bombshells on stunned Austinites, announced this week it has hired former City Manager..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Off the Desk:

"...The city council voted to privatize the Austin Convention & Visitors' Bureau (ACVB) last week. The ACVB..."

Aug. 23, 1996 News Feature

Mutual Interests

Military might makes investments right for teachers and state employees in Texas.

"...an upper floor of an office tower in downtown Austin, about a mile from the Capitol, is the suite..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

A Budget Forged in Crisis Looks Toward Long-Term Opportunities

Resilience, rethinking, recovery

"...safety status quo, fueled by protest and rage over police violence, is topic A as Council considers City Manager..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...When it comes to funding state programs in Texas over the next two years,..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: The Score

How the 83rd did on water infrastructure, the budget, education, the environment, and transportation

"...Resolution 1: Combined, they create the State Water Infrastructure Fund for Texas. The measure still needs approval by voters..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

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News briefs from Austin, the state, and beyond

"...LAYS OUT BELT-TIGHTENING PLAN Facing a $20 million General Fund shortfall, the city's financial department unveiled $20 million in..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature

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Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are

"...As spokesperson for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, we commend The Austin..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column

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"...staff memo of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, concluding that the proposed Texas re-redistricting plan..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

City Base Wage Jumps to $20/Hour for Next Fiscal Year

Council approves increase for city workers

"...evening Thursday, Aug. 18, to a $5 billion "all funds" fiscal year 2023 budget. The General Fund, which is..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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Readers are baffled by the Chronicle's "no endorsement" for the mayoral race.

"...10 of those 35 megawatts to the city of Austin and the rest goes to our 44 wholesale electric..."

April 28, 2000 Column

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