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"...Kudos to Lauri Apple for aptly describing the Austin transportation mess: Everyone has an..."

May 30, 2003 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Court does count.) Didn't y'all go to fifth grade? For further reference, please consult the following: www.house.gov/Constitution/Constitution.html ...."

Nov. 15, 2002 Column

Dale Gas, Gus!

Henry Cisneros, Gonzalo Barrientos, and other politicos try to get out the vote for mayoral candidate Gus Garcia.

"...that followed a get-out-the-vote walk led by Garcia and former San Antonio mayor and Clinton Cabinet member Henry Cisneros...."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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Righteous readers respond to recent rape reportage, and our Best of Austin issue garners a kudo or two.

"...because I have no jurisdiction or authority and limited information regarding the rape allegations or the investigation of the..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Take the A-Train

Mike Clark-Madison discusses 10 years covering light rail, and urges voters to support it.

"...this story, which has been going on in Austin for 15 years or more, and which in cities across..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Readers react to last week's cover story on the murder of Lauryn Paige Fuller.

"..."Performance Anxiety," the headline and tone of your February 17..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column

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First, the good news ...

"...with Austin police, but also pursues damages against them for their blatant violation of his constitutional rights. A civil..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

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Housing, ACC, and Spooner.

"...work because it concentrates poverty. Second, it is not affordable because the housing is generally located in areas requiring..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Column

Council Watch

City Council hears neighbors' complaints about noise from the new Austin Bergstrom International Airport; and the city's solid waste services is headed for automated changes.

"...was, initially at least, entertaining in its own right for access TV audiences. Over his spiel about automating the..."

Sept. 17, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Work It

Take This Job and...

"...desperate need for skilled workers, has done nothing for her. A 33-year-old..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

Opinion: A True Public Dialogue Is Needed About Taxpayer-Funded Corporate Giveaways

Governments that give incentives need to make sure they we getting as much as possible – our money’s worth

"...We need the mayor and City Council to do better when using public tax dollars to subsidize private corporations...."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by Michael Floyd

Paramount's Kid-Centric Programming Keeps the Cheap Seats Cheap

Educational shows returns with affordability in mind

"...laughter and chatter absent since March 2020. Filing in for the world premiere of Lightwire Theatre's The Adventures of..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Ikram Mohamed

Point Austin: Eat the Heat

Capital Area Food Bank extends its reach and relevance

"...I'll be out of town for this year's Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival (Sunday, Aug...."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Out of Balance

As we sit down to balance the books, we might consider our largest deficits

"...doesn't get so unmanageable as to make impossible health-care reform and similar national needs...."

June 12, 2009 News Column by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...publisher) offer the following select recommendations to our readers for the Democratic primary election to be held March 4;..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

On the Lege: Itty Bitty Steps

Minority Dems savor a few budget victories, and other news from the Capitol

"...booted out several incumbents with stingy voting records on schools and social services...."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Compared to What?

Crisis at Kealing the latest chapter in a too-long story

"...have accomplished the impossible. On a campus long known for its troubling divisions between underperforming neighborhood school and nationally..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Column by Michael King

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Our readers talk back.

"...William Adler's disdain for nuclear energy in general and the Nuclear Energy Institute..."

April 30, 2004 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...the Sportsman of the Year. Camel won SOTY 2002 for doing the most hunting, fishing, beer drinking, and babe..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...have seen me make that very statement to the citizens of Austin on KEYE news. I have asserted all..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Column

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Don't Shelve Smart Growth

"...in the right direction. However, while a majority of citizens seem to support the goals of Smart Growth, they..."

July 2, 1999 Column

CodeNEXT Prepares to Rewrite Austin

Sound Check, a week of city development code-related events, kicks off Nov. 16

"...rewriting its Land Development Code. CodeNEXT is the name for the ongoing process of writing, testing, discussing, and finalizing..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Katie Matlack

Connecting a Whole Community

Austin and Google Fiber move to bridge the digital divide

"...was of fingers hitting keyboards and mice clicking away. For many of the hundreds of people who filter in..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Neighbors to TxDOT: Don't Close Woodland Underpass

Residents urge alternate plan

"...– one of a few options TxDOT is considering for the Woodland area – is part of an overall..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Naked City

"...Judge Sharon Keller, rejecting any extension of court hours for a pending death penalty appeal, for which colleagues were..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...announced a citywide boycott of Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. For more, see "Developing Stories."..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Letters @ 3AM

Apart from the boycott, and separate from it, the theme of May 1 was, over and over: Register and vote.

"...work well and hard at jobs Anglos won't do. Informed people know they pay taxes, and hence are not..."

May 12, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a federal jury verdict exonerating an Austin police officer for pepper-spraying an anti-war demonstration meant for free speech in..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...and the Vietnam conflict. George Bush had a plan for getting out of Vietnam...."

July 22, 2005 Column

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...to undermine virtually every socially progressive U.S. institution, from schools to health care to Social Security. If George W...."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

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