The 12th of Never

The dispute over one Eastside housing proposal reflects a larger Austin conflict

"...to fill that power vacuum, advocating the merits and compliance of proposed projects to URB commissioners. We find ourselves..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Debate? Check. Debaters? Er ...

Perry plans to skip Oct. 19 gubernatorial debate

"...for his time as mayor. In spite of White's compliance with the election code, Perry's campaign has continued to..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bradford-Nohra Ruling Leads to Sequel

Hyde Park neighborhood fights Hyde Park family over Hyde Park home, Part II

"...and other boards that had not yet come into compliance with the revised rule.)..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Take Three

Texas film incentives don't always carry sufficient funding

"...folks. It's not like sending coupons to a ZIP code."..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Common Law

My Neighbor Wastes Water, and It's Driving Me Crazy

"...a water use management ordinance (Chapter 6-4 of city code). Check out last week's "Common Law" column for more..."

July 10, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Austin Water Restrictions

"...a water use management ordinance (Chapter 6-4 of city code). For residential properties, which include single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes,..."

July 3, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...council, staff will develop a regulating plan; the land-development code will be changed to support plan implementation. Meeting location:..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature

Staff Recommends Library Architect

Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects and Taniguchi with Holzman Moss get preliminary nod

"...22 statements received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Access Denied: Cap Metro Blocks Blind Contender

Transit agency's Access Committee cries foul over board decision

"...Act as a mechanism to provide feedback and enforce compliance...."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Justin Ward

The Sad Case of the Cactus Planter

Judge Sam Sparks ruled against Planet K in its attempts to save its beloved junked car (aka Ralph)

"...Sparks gave Planet K 30 days to come into compliance with the code, and that period expires this week...."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Common Law

Big Night Out? Try Deferred Disposition

"...The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure (Article 45.051) authorizes municipal and justice..."

May 30, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

Pat Forgione's Last Sales Job

AISD spins the wheel on bond election

"...next year. Under Chapter 41 of the Texas Education Code, school districts are classified as property-wealthy or property-poor: Since..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Scott Ritter Tonight

Former weapons inspector to talk at Friends Meeting House.

"...a Q&A. The event is sponsored by IVAW and Code Pink, and a $10 donation is suggested. Ritter, if..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Northcross Mall/Wal-Mart Trial Today

Neighborhood group challenges the city and the Bentonville Beast.

"...staff failed to review the site plan to ensure compliance with traffic and public-safety provisions of the city's Land..."

Nov. 13, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Clear-Cutting Austin

Rapid growth laying waste to city's urban forest

"...staff to do on-site inspection of every application, so city-code enforcement is almost entirely a complaint-driven process – meaning..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Trees Protecting the Neighbors?

"...2) failed to review the site plan to ensure compliance with traffic and public safety provisions of the Land..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...Legal scuffles and attempts to bring the eatery into compliance have gone on intermittently. But, as the city was..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

Battle Lines on Town Lake

"...of the review process by carefully evaluating the developer’s compliance with all procedures and regulations.” The letter (available at..."

Jan. 30, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...that WMI had met all the requirements of county code, county officials had no legal basis to deny the..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...a corporation wants to bring, its history of environmental compliance and good corporate citizenship, its history staying in a..."

April 28, 2006 Column

Prop. 1 and the Nuances of Privacy

"...a corporation wants to bring, its history of environmental compliance and good corporate citizenship, its history staying in a..."

April 26, 2006 Postmarks

Page Two: Location, Location, Location

The key to South by Southwest is, as always, Austin

"...Futrell. And Mayor Will Wynn. The police, fire inspectors, code inspectors, park services, convention staff, and all other city..."

March 24, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...to whether the conspiracy segment of the state election code was applicable in 2002. District Court Judge Pat Priest..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Judge Bob Perkins ruled Tuesday that the state election code is constitutional and that Texans for a Republican Majority..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Feds say dispensaries are illegal drug fronts; advocates say medical patients are under attack

"...raid was the culmination of a two-year undercover sting, code-named Operation Urban Harvest, officials told The New York Times...."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...on lawsuits but on working with taxpayers to promote compliance."We Get Letters..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...No Child Left Behind Compliance Insider..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Column

Ashcroft's Porn Wars Come to Texas

Adult-video magnate's bust part of DOJ anti-obscenity effort

"...plea and sentence, the culmination of a years-long investigation code-named Operation Skimflick. According to the government, Coil developed a..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Starting a local nonprofit organization

"...in, areas such as fund-raising, financial reporting, and legal compliance...."

July 16, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...City Council will this week consider revisions to city code proposed by the Austin Human Rights Commission, including adding..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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