Increase in Cost of I-35 “Caps” Means Less Money for Other City Projects

New estimates show cost of caps increased by 61%

"...I-35 the Texas Department of Transportation will widen would cost a staggering $1.4 billion, and $47 million annually to..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Love Don't Cost a Thing

A nerdy high school student pays a cheerleader to pretend to be his girlfriend in order to appear cool.

"...out for revisitation in the first place. Love Don't Cost a Thing is an "urbanized" (read African-American) remake of..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

You Can Petition to Put a Measure on the Ballot; but What Does That Cost Taxpayers?

Low-turnout elections still cost money

"...But these elections cost taxpayers real money, too – data provided to City..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

It’s Expensive to Build in Austin, and Regulations Are Adding Cost

Red tape raises rent

"...Since at least 2017, reducing the cost of housing has been a top priority for the..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cost of Justice

Will voters want to pay for a new courthouse?

"...family legal matters, and what they describe as a cost-effective, efficient, "thoroughly scrubbed" proposal that will also include financial..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Austin at Large: The Cost of “Whatever It Takes”

Project Connect hits a patch of rough news but – so far – stays on the tracks

"...torpedo such plans, on several occasions, with slogans like, "Costs too much, does too little." Even the town's biggest..."

April 15, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Cost of Government?

Local public spending outpaces local incomes – but not local needs

"...Estate Council of Austin has released a progressively-more-hyped "Combined Cost of Government" index. This index aggregates the revenues of..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Cost Overruns Common in Projects

"...rail as the most deceptive with an average 45% cost escalation. His data reveals little is known about the..."

May 27, 2004 Postmarks

The Cost of Clearing the Rape Kit Backlog

APD agrees to fund SAFE kit testing through pre-existing funds

"...APD estimates that testing for the 482 kits will cost $433,800, should they be tested at Sorenson Forensics in..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Cost of Clearing the Rape Kit Backlog

APD agrees to fund SAFE kit testing through pre-existing funds

"...APD estimates that testing for the 482 kits will cost $433,800, should they be tested at Sorenson Forensics in..."

Sept. 13, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

The True Cost of Empire

The sacrifices of U.S. soldiers represent only an installment on the payments due

"...citizen's mind, here and elsewhere – the growing human cost of the war against Iraq – as well as..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Cost of No Green New Deal

"...1): One thing this article didn’t cover was the cost of not having a Green New Deal. We have..."

March 1, 2019 Postmarks

The Cost of Pride

How much does a non-profit pay to attend?

"...Tickets are $10 apiece and that puts our initial costs at $50...."

June 3, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Cost of New Electric Generation (cents/kWh)*

"...Resource, Fuel Cost, Total Cost..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature

Back When a Dime Bag Cost a Dime

"...a lid! ["How Much Should an Ounce of Weed Cost in Austin?" Arts, April 18] Back in the Sixties,..."

April 22, 2025 Postmarks

Opinion: Cap Metro Must Safeguard No-Cost Transit for Unhoused Austinites

Adding security guards to transit centers and bus routes will increase stigmatization of the poor

"...myself and my community, but just months after the no-cost transit passes for unhoused Austinites has taken effect, I..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Column by Barry Jones

Could State Employees Get First Cost-of-Living Raise in 21 years?

Austin's own Rep. John Bucy has filed a bill to do just that

"...their pension contribution; there has not been a true cost-of-living adjustment since 2002. "Over the last seven years, I've..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Considers the True Cost of Saving a Buck

Affordability is in the details

"...housing prices and more gentrification, at too high a cost. "What we sell? We're selling our souls," she said..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

FCC Lowers Cost of Inmate Calls

Video-conferencing company Securus Technologies opposes FCC fee change

"...The FCC voted to drastically reduce the cost of phone calls made to inmates on Thursday. The..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

How Much Will the Bonds Cost in Taxes?

"...My only questions is, how much will this bond cost me in taxes, as a median price homeowner in..."

Oct. 22, 2012 Postmarks

My Hooptie: Kate's Cost Comparison*

Why Kate no longer needs to buy a second car

"...between 66 and 160 minutes a month, at a cost of about $23-56. I could use it that much..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Kate X Messer

The True Cost of Renting a Trash Can

"...and which I've owned for five years has actually cost me $450 as of this month. Are you kidding..."

April 28, 2008 Postmarks

Point Austin: Cops Cost Money

We've been plugging the dike with overtime, and the cracks are showing

"..."we need to be honest about how much that costs." "If we're going to make a commitment to that..."

March 23, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Privatizing Services: A Pay Raise at a Cost

"...job-slashing state agency heads. Lately, however, the lexicon of "cost containment" has entered the shuttered world of academia with..."

May 21, 1999 News Feature

The DPS Partnership Cost Taxpayers at Least $80,000

And targeted Black and brown Austinites disproportionately

"...important to call this out,” said Shea. “It’s a cost that's being forced on us by the state.”..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

At What Cost?

"...is growing by leaps and bounds but at what cost?..."

March 31, 2022 Postmarks

Low-Cost Mental Health Services in Austin

Overwhelmed? Finding help doesn't have to be hard.

"...From individual to group counseling, there are several low-cost mental health service providers in the Austin area. Some..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Beth Sullivan

At What Cost?

"...for a more dynamic city, eventually. But at what cost? Increased density always leads to higher housing prices and..."

Sept. 19, 2017 Postmarks

An Unforeseen Cost

After a near-fatal hit-and-run, Elizabeth English struggles to rebuild her life

"...of the emotional aspect, English counts it as "another cost" she isn't equipped to handle at the moment. Part..."

July 8, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Cost of Living

Ft. Worth R&B great Delbert McClinton has a Downtown Austin condo and a fresh start for his diamond jubilee

"...2001's Nothing Personal and 2005's Cost of Living both captured Grammys for Best Contemporary Blues..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

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