Death Watch: “An Intentional Smothering”

Tilon Carter says he never meant to kill James Tomlin

"...and manner of Tomlin's death, thereby violating his Sixth Amendment right to effective counsel. Attorneys have also focused on..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Campus Carry Pushback Heats Up

Citing safety, economics professor leaves UT

"...In Texas, the eighth state to allow campus carry on public university campuses,..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

Bonus Points for Affordability

One council member hopes to ensure bonus program developers are building affordable housing on-site

"...which requires on-site affordability, and to bring that code amendment to Council no later than Oct. 15...."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

All Aboard the Soccer Train!

Major League Soccer and urban rail take city by storm

"...soccer engineering group, we intend to put a charter amendment on the November ballot to make certain that it..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Civics 101

"...AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY & RACIST PRACTICES Exercise your First Amendment rights and advocate for kids like Byron Carter Jr...."

June 15, 2012 News Column

Off the Record

Another sad and confounding week in the live music capital: City Council takes steps to create a music department as APD pulls the plug on Shady Grove, and Tina Marsh succumbs to breast cancer

"...21, at the J.J. Pickle Federal Building (300 E. Eighth), preceding Blue Lapis Light's performance of Impermanence. For more,..."

June 19, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Some Reforms Left Behind

Lege looks to account for school accountability

"...college. There will be one shared core curriculum through eighth grade, then students will specialize. Students will have electives..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...and veterans services to the homeless – held its eighth annual Stand Down event, a daylong gathering to raise..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...to call a special session, this would be his eighth since taking office. This would put him well behind..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"This amendment is blowing smoke to fuel the hell-fire flames of..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...state in years. The City Council did approve an amendment raising the maximum fine that can be assessed under..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Breaking news stories from Austin and elsewhere.

"...enforced by the City of Crawford contravenes the First Amendment." – J.S...."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...week at the 25th anniversary Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards. Ivins received a lifetime achievement honor, and Blakeslee..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...-- whether or not the DA runs for an eighth term. -- M.C.M...."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...a national public interest law firm, filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the SBOE in federal court, charging that..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...$500 but refused to pay. T.A.B. cites the First Amendment to support its refusal to cooperate with the grand..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...for the last time to Lone Star third- through eighth-graders. The new Texas Association of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Tied Up in Cable, Mauro Tries to Stop the Pipeline, Smart Growth reconsidered, and Hyde Park Redux

"...But industry officials are hoping that a last-minute friendly amendment by Council Member Danny Thomas -- requiring city staffers..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Jennie Kennedy

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Rep. Fred Bosse of Houston tried to table this amendment, and then tried to amend it himself to strike..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Totally PC

When it comes to city planning, nothing's constant but change.

"...such sagas are, this would all be Backstairs at Eighth and Colorado if Jackie Goodman had not sold --..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Press Bush on Wiccans

"...of Playboy or Playgirl. Now they don't get first amendment rights if Barr and the 13 apostles get their..."

June 18, 1999 Column

Bittersweet Ending

Notes From the Republican Revolution

"...by a margin of almost 2-1, passed a constitutional amendment approving medical marijuana, but will have to confirm their..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

Step Outside

California's Smoking Ban... Coming to a Club Near You?

"...A.B. 13 kept getting suspended. On two previous occasions, amendments were passed that kept the bill from going into..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

The Hugh Beaumont Experience

Mark and Sarah Pratz

"...came in more when I was in seventh and eighth grade and it started to be like, `Wow, my..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...This is the eighth time the aptly named Enterprise has set its sails..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Public as Afterthought

Not an Athenian Democracy

"...Todd altered the structure of city government. On the eighth day, he informed the public. Well, perhaps the divine..."

Aug. 16, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

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