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Off the Desk:

"...be among the local artists encouraging folks to support city bond Prop. 4, which allocates over $46 million for..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature

A New Council With New Energy Aims to Get City Hall Unstuck

Change is coming, but how much?

"...When City Council convenes for its first meeting of 2023 on..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...than nothing. And what we do locally in a city that is seen as fresh and progressive can act..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

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The Religious Freedom Restoration Act is back, and this time it may be a bit more bulletproof.

"...to peyote, but he objected to the notion that government could (in his view) blow off the right to..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Cut Throat City

RZA takes on New Orleans' history of racism through a B-movie lens

"...untapped space for stories of corruption. In Cut Throat City, legendary musician and director RZA offers his own take..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

CLEAT, City Standoff Over Police Monitor

Police union threatens legal action if OPM continues with no contract

"...Shortly after the city's contract with the Austin Police Association expired, interim City..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Paxton Sues City Over Open Carry

Attorney general wants guns allowed in City Hall

"...General Ken Paxton filed a long-awaited lawsuit against the city of Austin, Mayor Steve Adler, and each member of..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: Drive-By Government

Abbott says Texas doesn't have to disclose companies' chemical stockpiles, but why are these chemicals in our neighborhoods in the first place?

"...has had a reputation as a defender of open government and open records, although significantly that "openness" is most..."

July 18, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Is the City Trying to Bust the Firefighters Union?

Minority candidate hiring is still a hot-button issue

"...was surprised last week to see listed on the City Council's meeting agenda an item that would have them..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: Lee Leffingwell's Big Adventure

The new mayor promises a safe landing

"...When Randi Shade rolled out the City Council's present to outgoing Mayor Will Wynn – a..."

June 26, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...from water supplier Aqua Texas stated it had enough capacity left in its water-pumping permit to supply the additional..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature

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"...Court may not agree with the results of the City's interpretation of the ordinance, it is for the City..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature

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"...• City Council meets today (Thursday), with items on affordable housing,..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature

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"...much more than $100 million." – Jim Walker, Liveable City (see "Point Austin") Headlines• Former City Council member (1971-'74)..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...that many in the Heritage Neighborhood Association believe the city of Austin is trying to punish the neighborhood by..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature

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"...• City Council reconvenes today (Thursday), with the cloud of the..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...of the Week "Texans expect relatively little from state government, and [Gov. Rick] Perry delivers precisely that – very..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Judge Julie Kocurek on state campaign-finance laws Headlines• The City Council returns from summer hiatus today (Thursday) to address..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...might want the right to marry in TexasHeadlines• The City Council Place 3 run-off election is Saturday, June 11,..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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The feds want their public documents to become un-public

"...20, the U.S. Department of Justice – via the Government Printing Office – ordered the nation's federal depository libraries..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...folks in the back room at the first Austin City Council meeting in a month – featuring a marathon..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Zoning's where it's at this week at City Hall, with two massive cases – the new Mueller..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...leaving 1,300 people out of work and devastating the city's tax base...."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...Council Member Brewster McCracken's campaign to relax the city's noise ordinance got support this week from the city-appointed..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...The Austin City Council is on hiatus until Sept. 25, after finally..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...dismissed the Hyde Park Baptist Church lawsuit against the city concerning the church's proposed construction of a parking garage...."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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"...daring. Be different -- vote. Up for grabs: Three City Council slots, three AISD Board seats, three places on..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Local news this week in Austin, Texas.

"...8,000 revelers will descend on our already stuffed-to-the-gills central city, and that insipid slogan "Downtown Jam" will take on..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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Volente debates incorporation as a means of escaping Austin's extraterritorial jurisdiction, and its development rules.

"...next to an endangered species habitat, linked to the city by winding two-lane roads, the city is not likely..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Throughout the five-week trial of the Branch Davidians' case against the federal government inWaco, the ghosts of 84 people killed at Mount Carmel haunted the courtroom.

"...for the Branch Davidians presented their rebuttal to the government's defense in the Davidians' $675 million wrongful death lawsuit..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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