This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...isn't promising. Consider the job of the Sunset Advisory Commission: One of the state's points of pride is that..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Public-Safety Stories

"...to end the conservatorship and bank on new Executive Commissioner Cheryln Townsend. What's next? Sen. Chuy Hinojosa wants more..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...making administrative disciplinary decisions as provided in the state's civil service laws. Without an extension, Dec. 11 would mark..."

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

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...has more than 20 years of experience as a civil attorney in Space City and is board-certified in personal-injury..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...• Travis Co. commissioners unanimously approved participation in a 20-year tax-increment finance district..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, have distinguished records of public service and progressive voting, as well as proposals to undo..."

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

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...APD, alleging violations of Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids discrimination, or discriminatory..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Lege will restore some children's health services, although it still won't bring the Children's Health Insurance..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Who Says You're Drunk?

Bars and bartenders may help you tie one on – but they're also expected to cut you off just this side of 'intoxication'

"...were filed under the classifications of wrongful deaths, a civil action generally brought by a victim's family. Whittington's lawsuit..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Making History, Part One

Playwright Robert Schenkkan on bringing LBJ to the stage in 'All the Way'

"...The Kentucky Cycle discusses the play's genesis as a commission from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's American Revolutions cycle of..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."contract of nondiscrimination" as conditions of settling a federal civil rights suit brought by three activists and the Texas..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...and Brandy Voss. Williams has served on the 101st Civil District Court since 2014. Before that she was a..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the details of the proposed 2006 budget, with city service "add-backs" on everybody's mind. See "Council Notes."..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...• A proposal to have the city ethics commission prepare recommendations on council-member ethics, conflicts, salary, and benefits..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

Freeport Wins Small

Thousands and Thousands of Dollars

"...Freeport-McMoRan, filed the suit last October under the Federal Civil Rights Act, claiming that the city had violated their..."

May 19, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Travis Co. commissioners passed an interim set of water quality rules for..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...Growth ain't dead yet. City staffers told the Design Commission last week that Smart Growth incentives -- specifically, those..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Council Candidate Carousel

(in ballot order)

"...for downtown residential density and expanded rail and bus service...."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Brave New Web

In the wake of Sept. 11 and the hard-line USA Act, the Internet has become a very unfriendly place for hackers.

"...Apple computer. They've improved Internet security. They fought for civil liberties on the Internet. They gave Ferris Bueller his..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Screens Feature by Michael Connor

Endorsements

"...Nader is pro-consumer. He would strengthen the Federal Trade Commission, reduce the size of the military, and devise an..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...this November, following a decision Tuesday from the county's Commissioners Court. The commissioners added $30 million to the proposed..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...foster parents, in an amendment to the Child Protective Services reform bill that was approved and sent to conference..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Better Tomorrow

For years, the city of Austin's arts funding process has been mired in perpetual gloom, but with the city reviewing its Cultural Contracts Program, artists and arts companies talking with each other about collaborations and a shared vision of what the arts mean to Austin, there are glimmers of light on the city's arts funding horizon.

"...applicants with little regard for their distinguished records of service to the community, and the commission largely upheld these..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our Free Radio coverage generates some audio radiance, and more.

"...the only way to preserve the principles of public service, local control, and diversity of ownership. The corporate broadcasters..."

June 29, 2001 Column

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Skinner and other death row inmates may use federal civil rights law to gain access to evidence for testing,..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

"...$1,500 fine, and must perform 120 hours of community service. – J.S...."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Gregory Smith, national register coordinator for the Texas Historical Commission, of the classification. From 1952 to 1966, the TSAT..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...similar skills could be hired to perform the same service. In fact, a business manager is all one really..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Endorsements

"...and pro-campaign finance. He would strengthen the Federal Trade Commission, reduce the size of the military, and devise an..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...and pro-campaign finance. He would strengthen the Federal Trade Commission, reduce the size of the military, and devise an..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

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