Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• City Council meets today (Thursday) with a lengthy..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Beside the Point

The tentative bond election starts solidifying this week

"...only scheduled – public hearing on the November bond election, hanging fire until Saturday's dismissal of the potential propositions'..."

May 19, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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"...day of early voting in the April 22 primary election. The buses depart at 5am from the NAACP's office..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

ACC

Five candidates battle for three open spots on the Austin Community College Board of Trustees

"...building, which would increase pressure to call a bond election, the first since 2003. Even as ACC is working..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Mad Parent PAC Funding Report

Texas Parent PAC reports raising nearly $56,000 since starting up six months ago

"...Gray of the group's $250,000 fundraising goal for the 2006 election cycle. "For a brand new PAC, I'd say..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

KKK Takes Spotlight Away From Other Prop. 2 Backers

Fundamentalists are shocked that Klan agrees with them

"...just can't buy in the crucial days before Tuesday's election...."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...connection with campaign fundraising for the 2002 state legislative elections. See "Is the Hammer Nailed?"..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

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'Better than a stick in the eye' says teacher union head

"...sending 20,000 fliers to voters in last year's bond election accusing the district of trying to wiggle out of..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from beneath the pink granite dome

"...fire fighters across the state. Perry is running for re-election and faces state Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn in the..."

July 29, 2005 News Column

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Ex-Presidential Candidate Pedals Health Insurance Legislative Program at Town Hall Meeting, Says 2004 Is Behind Him

"...On healing the divisions of the election, Kerry said, "I never believed in this red state,..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

Transportation studies, bond committees, and the City Hall cafe

"...that most of the funding from the 1998 bond election has been spent or will be within the next..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

The Smoke Clears In Lege Races

White contemplates recount as Strama's victory is secured

"...Party Chair Charles Soechting said in anticipation of the 2006 legislative races...."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...campus would not be ready to open until fall 2006, a year behind schedule. The facility at Stassney and..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...pending approval from the secretary of state's office. Hays elections administrator Joyce Cowan expects the machines to be phased..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Elephants at Play

GOP State Convention features flags, sanctimony, preaching … and a little politics

"...team (with incumbent Vice-Chair David Barton, also running for re-election) of insufficient ardor for "conservative" principles – reportedly, for..."

June 11, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Election Day saw solid victories for a Travis Co. hospital..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Special elections for state Senate districts 1 and 31 concluded Tuesday,..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond.

"...her after the Democrats' disastrous performance in the 2002 elections will no doubt be presumed by some observers as..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Making the Transition

"...2006: The other four district seats would be up for..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...she opted for a humble local government position. In 2006, she became a Travis County commissioner. In 2015, she..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts

From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see

"...Sam’s Town Point offers a full day of pre-Election Day distraction with Penny Festival, a country sampler mini-festival..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: Freedom Day(s)

Early-bird celebrations pepper the lead-up to a midweek Juneteenth

"...he urged his audience to vote in this year’s election. “That’s the only way we’re gonna change shit,” he..."

June 21, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Council Recap: Adopted FY23 Budget Puts More Cash in Everybody's Pockets

Still TBD: Impact of future public safety contracts

"...Kelly, and Paige Ellis – who is up for re-election this year, the other two in 2024 – in..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Hall Gears Up for $300M+ Housing Bond

Austin voters will likely be asked to approve the money in November

"...nearly three times larger than prior housing bonds in 2006 and 2013. Nearly all of those funds have been..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Making Good Trouble on I-35

America’s infrastructure systems are broken, but TxDOT has gone the extra mile

"...my big wins as a campaign operative – the 2006 Central Library bond and the 2012 Central Health/UT Dell..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: A Big Step Forward in St. John, but Much Work Remains

Greystar, HACA selected to redevelop Home Depot site

"...city purchased the site with funds approved in a 2006 bond election to convert into an Austin Police Department..."

July 30, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Death Watch: Judge's "Horrible Bigotry" Not Enough to Force New Trial

The 5CA has denied Randy Halprin’s plea as his death date nears

"...earlier failed run for Dallas County district attorney in 2006, also remembers his demeaning language. She says Cunning­ham often..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Judge Chantal Eldridge Under Fire in Rape Case

D.A. seeks judge's recusal in sexual assault case awaiting sentencing

"...lawyer "rendered ineffective assistance of counsel for his punishment election." On Facebook, the grassroots advocacy group Survivors Justice Project..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin At Large: Say Farewell to Greg Guernsey

An exit interview with Austin’s longtime planning chief

"...Guernsey, director of Austin's Planning and Zoning Department since 2006 and a city-staff fixture for 20 years before that,..."

July 12, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Animal Center Strains to Maintain Its No-Kill Status

City shelter struggles with overcrowding and volunteer dissatisfaction

"...U.S. 183, was approved by voters in the November 2006 bond election, years before Austin committed to its vision..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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