Food Fight

Animal ID bill places unnecessary burden on nonindustrial farmers

"...issue before rushing to give the state agency a blank check to adopt federal regulations on an in-state basis.”..."

April 26, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Let’s Start at the Very Beginning

Great short stories, great first lines

"...some of you may still be staring at a blank page. Need a little inspiration? We’ve collected some of..."

Nov. 27, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

The Daily Hustle: 10/5/10

Transpo Bond Brouhaha

"...So far, an organized anti-bond brigade has been absent;..."

Oct. 5, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...the report states. "We can't afford to sign a blank check to ICE," says Caroline Keating-Guerra of the Austin..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature

Texas Film Hall of Fame Slate Finalized

Billy Bob Thornton, John Cusack, and Dennis Quaid join the lineup for the ninth annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...at the newly renovated Austin Studios. For more info, check out the Austin Film Society website...."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Forget the Nigerians, This Scam Is Really Scary

Watch out for this Paulson guy …

"...IS A MATTER OF GREAT URGENCY. WE NEED A BLANK CHECK. WE NEED THE FUNDS AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE...."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...administration's financial bailout effort, requesting an oversight-free, $700 billion blank check for Wall Street. See "Point Austin" for the..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature

Luv Doc Recommends: Misprint Magazine's Office Christmas Party

The Scoot Inn, Friday, December 14, 2007

"...ironically, that same insobriety can be used as a “blank check” excuse to operate completely outside the conventions of..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

Point Austin: Congress' War

The Texas congressmen look for a way out

"...meant 280-142 to give the Bush administration the notorious "blank check." Among Texas reps, it was worse: 27 votes,..."

June 8, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Congress and Iraq: Two steps back

Congress votes to appropriate more funds for Iraq war as requested by the Bush administration, without timetables for withdrawal or other constraints on occupation, other than nonbinding security "benchmarks" for Iraqi government

"...were willing to go on record against giving a blank check to the president. … I'd hoped that we..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

'Emergency' Money for Iraq Is Pro-War

"...troops out of harm's way now. This $100 billion blank check dishonors the will of the American people, it..."

March 27, 2007 Postmarks

Beside the Point

City Council wants to grant workers collective bargaining rights, needs Lege approval

"...Toby Futrell's hand-wringing in the daily ("There isn't a blank check anywhere in public service" – true, yet as..."

March 2, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Letters at 3AM

Silence is not an option, if our Constitution is ever again to rise from the paper on which it was written

"...resolution was specifically designed to retaliate for 9/11; a blank check for future actions was specifically denied...."

Jan. 20, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Cost Overruns Common in Projects

"...plan? Will you be voting to give Metro a blank check to complete the scheme? 2) How long will..."

May 27, 2004 Postmarks

Kucinich, Not Dean

"...in the House to vote against giving Bush a blank check for what we've now affirmed as an ill-begotten..."

Oct. 28, 2003 Postmarks

Throne of Blood

Akira Kurosawa and longtime lead Toshiro Mifune together interpreted Macbeth to legendary effect.

"...pompous audio commentary, also had what amounted to a blank check following Samurai's epic success, and it glows --..."

July 4, 2003 Screens Review by Raoul Hernandez

Austin @ Large: Jackie Opts Out

Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman declines to run for the job itself.

"...citizens, to not give a free pass and a blank check, along with the keys to the city, to..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements

Chronicle Endorsements, May 4 election

"...on purchase authority without giving the city manager a blank check, and we support it...."

May 3, 2002 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Chronicle Endorsements, May 4 election

"...on purchase authority without giving the city manager a blank check, and we support it...."

April 26, 2002 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

The Chronicle's endorsements for city council and charter amendment proposals

"...the charter without giving the manager as big a blank check, and we support it...."

April 19, 2002 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle

Lloyd Doggett feels the pressure of the "war hysteria."

"...legislation. He insisted that Congress not instantaneously write a blank check to the corporations to spend however they please..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Column by Michael King

The Cycle Savages

"...notes for Dern, and the director gave him a blank check to improvise lines while simply telling the other..."

June 22, 2001 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

Naked City

Council members' feuding bond proposals are sure to set off a major tectonic event at this week's council meeting.

"...intends to challenge Watson's transportation package, calling it a blank check for future sprawl-inducing road projects...."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Room With a View

La Zona Rosa's Ripple Effect

"...deny a widespread rumor that PACE effectively cut a blank check for La Zona Rosa, advising them to spend..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Live Shots

"...piano, you don't even play piano); "Jesus Wrote a Blank Check" ("one I haven't cashed yet"), and the single..."

June 30, 1995 Music Feature

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...• City of Austin's Hurricane Katrina Relief in Austin..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Ngozi Ukazu Hip-Checks This Year’s Staple! Expo

Local artist brings a hockey team’s worth of wit & bro-centric warmth

"...For one thing, it – the collected stories of Check, Please! – has put an awful big smile on..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Summer Fun

Oh, Galveston

"...GARZA'S KON TIKI It's purple. It's very purple. They..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Summer Fun

The Austin shore: beachy fun in Centex

"...every first Wednesday of the month at Ski Shores. Check their Web site for the full lowdown. www.360wakeboard.com..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Meiling Guentzel

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Aug. 2. Thirty-three AISD schools are not accepting transfers. Check www.austinisd.org for more details. – Michael May..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature

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