Where the (Early Action) Rubber Meets the (Clean Air) Road

Local leaders take the first steps toward real-world solutions to our air-quality problems.

"...citizens may recognize terms like "nonattainment," "O3 Flex," and "Early Action Compact," Capital Metro's free-ride Ozone Action Days are..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live-Action

An uneven selection does not represent the best narrative shorts

"...each of this year’s five nominees in the live action narrative category have their own particular, often regional, frequently..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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Nightclubs aren't the only things for which smoking will be banned

"...Hays, Bastrop, and Caldwell – have entered into an Early Action Compact to head off trouble with the feds,..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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But opponents are blowing a gasket over plans for tailpipe testing

"...City Council today (Thursday), of a final Clean Air Action Plan to submit to state and federal regulators. The..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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The state balks – at least temporarily – at the region's anti-smog strategy

"...the implementation of the proposed Austin-San Marcos Clean Air Action Plan, crafted by regional leaders under the terms of..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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Local leaders want your input on an extensive -- and potentially controversial -- list of smog-fighting strategies.

"...considered for inclusion in the Austin-San Marcos Clean Air Action Plan. The CAAP is the fruit of the regional..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Mary Beth Harrell, whose son is serving in IraqHeadlines• Early voting for the Nov. 7 election began this week,..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

Can Austin Meet New Air Rules? Don't Hold Your Breath.

Onward through the smog

"...The Austin area initiated an Early Action Compact in 2002 to try and stave off..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

California Tailpipe Rules Could Cruise Into Texas

New "Clean Cars" bill would require new rides in Texas sold after 2008 to adhere to California's Zero Emission Vehicle program

"...to flirt with air-quality violations, even with our high-dollar Early Action Compact (think: vehicle emissions testing). As for public..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Texas Coal Rush Update

Planned coal power plants loom large, get political

"...significant enough to jeopardize all the benefits of the Early Action Compact," an initiative launched in 2005 that includes..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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Breaking news from Austin, Texas, and the World

"...rail district; a dozen local governments explore forming an Early Action Compact for clean air; and Envision Central Texas..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Coal Hard Reality

Still cloudy over TXU

"...threaten to undo all our hard work under the Early Action Compact," an agreement Austin and five surrounding counties..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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Headlines

"...Early voting begins Wednesday, April 16; see our endorsements...."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines

"...All told, the Toxic Scare has cost the city nearly $200,000. We'll let you know when the Statesman ponies..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Austin Stories

"...Force of Central Texas asks us to take real action on this summer's ozone-action days. Williamson Co. Commissioner Mike..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

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Austin Stories

"...week, marking the first milestone under the Austin/Round Rock Early Action Compact to reduce emissions through local initiatives before..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines

"...Quote of the Week: "It's clearly a time of searching reappraisals by smart editors and..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Beyond City Limits

"...of potentially having to defend the company against legal action. -- M.K...."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Cyclists Chastise CAMPO

"...which is produced by cars. The legally binding, local-federal Early Action Compact calls for the area to implement emission..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Pie-in-the-Sky Pollution

Federal Clean Air Act critics say it's an unrealistic, paper-only policy

"...Scheleen Walker, who co-chaired the region's Early Action Compact, agreed with Alvarez. The Austin region –..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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Austin Stories

"...standards. Such strategies would be implemented under the region's Early Action Compact, an agreement between local, state, and federal..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Austin Stories

"...Georgetown-San Antonio rail system put the price tag at nearly $500 million. Commuter rail is included in Central Texas'..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Anna Karenina

Joe Wright's bold but empty imagining of Tolstoy's classic is set mostly within the walls of a theatre.

"...director Joe Wright (Atonement, Pride and Prejudice) sets the action mostly within the walls of a theatre, swooshing his..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...Working out of a compact office in East Austin, Jolt seeks to mobilize the..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"..."Years of watching the Lege in action," one veteran Capitol lobbyist told another, "can certainly make..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Over a Troubled Bridge

Neighborhoods Battle Plan to Widen Lamar Bridge

"...increases 48% by 2020. Reducing motorist's delays would save nearly $8 million a year, and slow the decline of..."

Oct. 11, 1996 News Feature

Best-Laid Plans

How does the patchwork of separate plans for the future of Central Texas fit together? No one knows.

"...rivers, roads, train tracks, and power lines since the early 1800s, we can foresee the Austin area's future by..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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Off the Desk:

"...rally to protest Hopwood and similar attacks on affirmative action. The events will be held in solidarity with a..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...Different pieces are getting brought forward for more specific action. But I'm pleased with the spot we find ourselves..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...Per­ry in 2010. In 2008, despite the huge nationwide dissatisfaction with George W. Bush, these voters went 69% for..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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