Council Recap: A Quick Start, But No Victory Lap, on Reworking Public Safety

Council unites behind prompt reforms, big APD budget cuts

"...In a series of unanimous votes Thursday, June 11, City Council took its first steps toward creating a new..."

June 12, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council, Community Urge APD to Halt Marijuana Arrests

Activists claim strategy unfairly impacts minorities, wastes resources

"...room packed with citizens, community leaders, and members of City Council's Judicial Committee exactly what they didn't want to..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Council: It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over

City Council plans strategically, reappoints some judges, and cuts water rates

"...Last Thursday's City Council meeting began with a birthday wish from Leslie..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Violated by City

"...me. I was at fault for having epilepsy! The city also sold my name and contact information out to..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Postmarks

Council Poised to Enact First APD Reforms and Budget Cuts

Change begins now

"...City Council is poised to approve a package of police..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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Beyond City Limits

"...bill awaiting Gov. Rick Perry's signature. And some Lubbock City Council members are threatening to bail if HB 1606..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature

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"...Hundreds crowded Thursday's City Council meeting to oppose the Stratus deal; the public..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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"...scheduled for the last Sunday of the year. Naked City..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

Public Notice: Government by Committee

Tonight's Town Hall: First step in a "New Way Forward"

"...So, I presume you're heading down to City Hall this evening (Thursday, Jan. 22), to the "special-called..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...e-mail lists are all abuzz with the "scandal" that City Council candidate Margot Clarke will receive "city funds" to..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Budget and bond deliberations continued at the city, the county, and the school district. The AISD board..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Municipal Airport – is likewise heating up discussions at City Hall. See "City: Don't Keep the Land!"...."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to evaluate. See news online for more reaction. Naked City• The Office of the Police Monitor's Citizen Review Panel..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."We try to create a house that reflects the city that we're in. Coming to Austin, we'll want to..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Garza Leads Council Into Magistration Fray

Providing both defense and prosecution counsel at magistration 24 / 7 would cost $4.1 million annually, says Travis County

"...Despite ruffled feathers on the virtual dais, and between City Hall and the county courthouse, Council at last week's..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• City Council returns to work this morning (Thursday), as city..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Breaking news from Austin and beyond.

"...As the Bushies drop like flies, the City Council candidates gather like ants; as of this writing,..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Downtown Seaholm redevelopment provided unexpected controversy at last week's City Council meeting. Chris Riley offered a successful substitute motion..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Big boxes are back at City Council today, with scheduled votes on both the Blunn..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hundreds Tell Council, APD That Big Change Must Happen – Now

Voices of sorrow and rage

"...those words, Edwin Sanchez kicked off 12 hours of City Council meetings that began with emotional testimony from those..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Are City Employee Pensions at Risk?

Pension systems in Dallas and Houston have been beat up by bad spending.

"...systems – funds that pay out retirement income to city employees, based on years of service and contributions made..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

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"...It's official: Assistant City Manager Betty Dunkerley will run for City Council in..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Council: Spring Has Sprung

A light agenda promises an early farewell

"...Following today's meeting (March 8), City Council officially enters the spring festival season (aka SXSW),..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

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Off the Desk:

"...Bradley says he's ready to play nice if the city agrees to sell wholesale water/wastewater service to his Spillar..."

Aug. 20, 1999 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Texans for a Republican Majority Political Action Committee was found guilty of breaking state campaign finance law..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin neighborhood plan (see "Austin@Large," at right), this week's City Council agenda features much housekeeping and cleanup – final..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...2 violation the Supreme Court found." – From the judicial opinion issuing new congressional redistricting maps to correct violations..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in violation must not lose licenses or permits without judicial review and that the ordinance's $2,000 fine violates state..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

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Off the Desk:

"...file the plan as a zoning case with the city within 10 days. That's just before the Nov. 14-17..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Partisan bulldogs rule the roost on the House-Senate conference committee aiming to reconcile the two chambers' competing re-redistricting maps...."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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