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"...district and forced a change to single-member school board elections."..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

South Austin Secede!

Our second installment in a series about South Austin explores the roots of "Bubba" and the rivalry between North Austin and south of the river.

"...ex-Marine with a knife collection numbering more than 600, notes that the South has always been a bit more..."

April 13, 2001 Features Feature by Rob D'Amico

Big City Blues

Although it has three of the 10 largest cities in the United States, Texas is still largely a state of home-rule cities. A brief look at the prospects for a real urban policy in Texas.

"...was Harris County judge for 20 years before his election in 1995. "I'm not optimistic about their chances of..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Report

Joeseph Lieberman's corporate contributors, guacamole factories in Mexico, Starbucks bans local newspapers, pesticides in schools.

"...guacamole factory in Morelia, Mexico, The Wall Street Journal notes that wages start at $48 a week -- well..."

Sept. 15, 2000 News Column

Work for Hire

The RIAA amends a copyright law that labels "sound recordings" as "work for hire" thus robbing most musicians of right to their masters.

"...of their masters is "far less than 1%." He notes that if it were simply a matter of trading..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Miles to Go

A transportation bond package combining roads and light rail is planned for November.

"...Democratic district out of a Republican-controlled Congress during an election year -- one in which the fate of light..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...growth and the city's "effective fiscal policies." However, Fitch notes that Austin's debt-to-revenue ratio is "above average," and will..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature

Breaking Away

Austin's Newest Bike Plan May Finally Pull Ahead

"...expected to appropriate revenue from a scheduled 1998 bond election as start-up money for more bike projects, according to..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Reissues

"...This info would have been helpful in the liner notes, which again, are respectable, but no friend to completists...."

June 27, 1997 Music Review

Prairie Fires

Dessau Road Burns With New Boom Fever

"...Shelton notes that, after years of lobbying, the Northtown Neighborhood Association..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Cyrus Gray Hasn’t Been Convicted of a Crime, but He Spent Years in Jail

Now he is an advocate for the rights of the accused

"...$250,000 and Amerson's at $500,000. In November, a blue-wave election in Hays County swept out the prosecutors who had..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops

"...if a prosecutor declines charges. In her letter, Garza notes that the Central Booking interlocal agreement does not prohibit..."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

New Transit Agency Takes Command of Project Connect

Let's get rolling!

"...From Election Day on Nov. 3 to Inaug­u­ra­tion Day on Jan...."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Black Star Co-Op Talks Collaboration During COVID and 10 Years of Brewing

The state of an Austin beer mainstay

"...did with The Austin Chronicle just before the general election in October. Martinec really liked the recipe and hop..."

Dec. 3, 2020 Food Post by Evan Rodriguez

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...(Eck­hardt was unopposed by either party in her 2018 reelection bid; Sam Biscoe, the county judge for 16 years..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Voting by Mail? Better Act Fast.

Plus: $$ for Tesla, Threadgill’s auction & more

"...cast your ballot by mail for the July 14 election, you'd better get moving, because it's a two-step process,..."

June 26, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What Your Campaign Sign's Font Says About Your Politics

To serif or sans serif, that is the question

"...you'd be surprised how many truisms of campaigns and elections are not borne out by research, or haven't been..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...2018, receiving 46% of the vote in the general election. She's had a private practice in Houston for the..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Your Choices on the Travis County Judicial Ballot

Breaking down the local races for district courts

"...in the first gay marriage in Texas. Before his election, he practiced criminal law for 35 years and was..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Faster Than Sound: Goodbye Prop B, Hello HOT Monies

Following the defeat of Proposition B, Austin music advocates brainstorm applications of the first city funding for commercial music

"...urged voting against Proposition B in the Nov. 5 election. The ensuing defeat of the ballot item stands as..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...wage theft, remain fixtures on the agenda, although he notes that since 2017, his scope of work has inevitably..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

TX-17: Rick Kennedy vs. Bill Flores

"Kitchen-table issues"

"...independents and Republicans as well as Democrats – and notes that his campaign's internal polling reflects his opponent's neglect..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

TX-25: Julie Oliver vs. Roger Williams

"A huge commitment"

"...insists. "Every day, as we get closer to the election, I have this intensity building within me, and I'm..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

CodeNEXT Petition Authors Sue City Council

Anti-rewrite group seeks judicial guidance on public vote

"...dais to place the controversial CodeNEXT petition on November’s election ballot...."

June 1, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Six for CD 10

Dem primary candidates contend at Pct. 149 forum

"...A few notes on the candidates:..."

Feb. 13, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Meet Your Candidates

Where to meet Democratic candidates before the March primaries

"...off as well, and suffice to say: We've got elections on the mind...."

Jan. 12, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Learning the Hard Way That Police and Democratic Socialists Rarely Mix

CLEAT alum Danny Fetonte's resignation from the Austin DSA raises questions for the local chapter

"...ascent of self-avowed socialist Bernie Sanders and the Trump election, was a feat for Fetonte and a win for..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Red Guards and the Modern Face of Protest

Agitators, disrupters, or “anarchists,” these masked protesters represent a new resistance

"...5,200 likes and just as many followers. Organizers post notes and invitations for marches and other efforts, often in..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Dell Med School Debate Over Use of Funds Continues

Fred Lewis won’t quit HEALTH fight with Travis County

"...and set out by voters in the historic 2012 election to support the medical school." Central Health released a..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Did Shearwater Cut the Best Protest Album of 2016?

Jonathan Meiburg calls out new America's scary monsters

"...Meiburg asked, "Where are the Americans?" long before the Election Day results made many a U.S. citizen question everything..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

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