Elon Musk Purchases All of Austin, Dubs Himself Iron Mayor

Abbott seals the deal with new ruler

"...Senate Bill 3236, authorizing the purchase of the entire city of Austin, excepting the Capitol Complex and University of..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Takes Direct Aim at Austin Abortion Aid

"...Candy Noble, R-Allen, (House Bill 1173) would prohibit local governments from funding any logistical support for abortion, a direct..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin at Large: Polling and the Police

What we know, don't know, and need to know about the public's view of public safety

"...I wrote last week about Voices of Austin's polling that, the group claims, shows that Austinites decisively..."

July 17, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: The Way to Safety

The cops are useless against COVID. But they have all the money.

"...Ever since COVID-19 began to wreak havoc in Austin in March, the position of city and county officials..."

June 19, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Survivors Hit Back at City, County in Court

Plaintiffs hit back at motions to dismiss in sexual assault class-action suit

"...filed another scathing omnibus response on Monday to the city of Austin and Travis County's separate motions to dismiss...."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Stefanie Distefano's Public Mosaics Mirror Austin's Bright and Vivid Streets

And these good shards aren't hard to find, man

"...that somebody is you – because you're here in Austin, where Distefano has created an array of public mosaics..."

Feb. 27, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Point Austin: Running in Place

On November rail vote, Leffingwell says ... not just yet

"...rail proposal, and the potential cumulative financial strain on Austin taxpayers," Leffingwell summarized, "it's my strong feeling that 2012..."

June 8, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: One, Two, Many Occupations

A movement being born is many things

"...Attempting to describe Occupy Austin – and more broadly, the Occupy movement worldwide –..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Column by Michael King

First Night Austin

First Night's board cancels this year's party, but the city may host one instead

"...is concerned, it'll be something other than First Night Austin. On Thursday, Sept. 30, the board of the local..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Point Austin: Tell Us Something We Don't Know

Capital Metro report discovers that the agency's been badly managed. Who knew?

"...I didn't have to consider the source: Texas state government. Take a look at only the most vexing "issues"..."

April 30, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...• FIREFIGHTER FILES DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT Austin's only black female firefighter, Nona Allen, has filed an..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Naked City..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Reaching Out to Austin's Homeless On Saturday, Nov. 15, kicking off National Hunger..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

If Austin Were a Truly Progressive City ...

"...my friends, is a classic example of people wanting government to change so that they don't have to. If..."

May 1, 2006 Postmarks

Naked City

Clubs and bars confused and wary about enforcement

"...enforcement scenarios. Unlike many similarly strict ordinances, citations under Austin's new ban are issued to the owner or manager..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...– today (Thursday, April 7) is the deadline. See "Austin Stories" below for details...."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin @ Large: (Jennifer) Gale Force

The vote in the AISD board elections suggests too many Austinites are just not paying attention

"...As much as Austin is digging on keeping it weird, some jokes just..."

May 28, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week: "It's not the first time..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Why does the West Texas sheep town contain the brain of state government?

"...Austin may be the heart of Texas, but as time..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

For regional planning, it's a great day to go back to the future

"...a pretty good week for Will Wynn after all. Austin ISD has signed up its campuses for green power;..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines

"...crisis continued to bubble and dissipate: On Wednesday, the City Council was briefed by state and federal environmental regulators..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

APD Muzzling Union?

"...Last week the city subpoenaed the managing editor of the Austin Police Association's..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News items from near and far

"...The trial of Michael Scott, a defendant in the..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Gus Garcia on the qualities of the next mayor

"...nearly 20 years in public office, first on the Austin Independent School District board, then (after a few years'..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Anti light rail faction makes final push. Austin politicians travel to Round Rock to promote a charter school.

"...kill what is clearly the best solution to the city's growing traffic crisis. Mike Levy is circulating a letter,..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...column, The New York Times' Bob Herbert laced into Austin police and Travis County prosecutors, sharply criticizing their handling..."

Nov. 20, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the back. As for Rylander, the former mayor of Austin who switches political jobs as often as she changes..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...among green Dems? Three major environmental groups - Save Austin's Neighborhoods and Environment (SANE), the Save Our Springs Alliance..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...repealing, my hope is to send a message that Austin is more forward thinking," says Garcia. Along with the..."

June 13, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Hispanic Eastside activists and business types filed onto the city council dais Tuesday evening to say that, contrary to..."

May 23, 1997 News Feature

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