Point Austin: Cliff Diving

The practice of government by self-extortion

"...other progressive Demo­crats opposed. In light of the recent election and Obama's campaign positions, Doggett said, "I hope that..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Still Looking for a Home

Austin searches once again for a comprehensive solution for homelessness

"...The election has thereby complicated the obvious question: What's next? The..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Playback: Best. DJ Gig. Ever.

Presidential crate-digger DJ Mel checks in post-election

"...As election results rolled in last week, news stations around the..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

A GOP Sampler: Primary Highlights

The Republican primary in a nuthouse ... er, nutshell

"...the contested races in the May 29 Democratic primary election (early voting in progress). This week, we offer notes..."

May 18, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Constable, Precinct 2: Mud & Experience

Incumbent files defamation suit against opponent in this particularly bloody battle

"...by 12 years in the U.S. Army. Moreover, he notes that Con­stable Bruce Elfant had zero hands-on law enforcement..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Judge, 167th District Court: Two Sides of the Law

De La Fuente vs. Wahlberg for the 167th bench

"...Often when a defendant is put on probation, he notes, he's given a list of things he can't do,..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Other Contested Dem Races

And the rest of the ticket

"...social services and transportation. Pflugerville Mayor Pro Tem Gonzales notes his broad record of public (including county) and private..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

Then There's This: Woman's Work

Trying to crack the copper ceiling at City Hall

"...contests on the horizon: the May 12 City Council election and the May 29 primaries for county, state, and..."

May 4, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Santorum Out: Paul Says 'Newt Who?'

Texas rep shifts to third in GOP race

"...happens to those Santorum delegates? As the Washington Post notes, the man with the Google problem has merely suspended..."

April 10, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Huber Responds

"...table. The “lone vote” at CAMPO that Mr. Aleshire notes is incorrect. The only time I was a lone..."

Feb. 15, 2012 Postmarks

Get Out Your Colored Pencils

The San Antonio court says it will draw its own maps, and sparks begin to fly

"...proposed state legislative and congressional maps for next year's elections announced a temporary solution: the court's own interim map..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Perry the Executioner

Texas leads the country in executions, and Rick Perry holds the record tally

"...powers are significantly limited in terms of clemency procedures," notes Kristin Houlé, executive director of the Texas Coalition to..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Off the Record

Recounting the first decade of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one year at a time

"...not throwing shit at us." – Ted Leo Festival Notes..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

City Hall Hustle: Still Unsettled

The Sanders saga, set to close before a changed council

"...One year and one election later, it looks like City Coun­cil has the votes..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 7/25/11

Plastic bag ban, Water Treatment Plant 4 come to council

"...The release also notes the voluntary program the city initiated with local grocers..."

July 25, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Access Denied

Cap Metro saving money means hardship for neediest riders

"...commuter rail implemented," Watson says, referring to the 2004 election that created MetroRail. "So we are obligated to provide..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Doggett Draws District 35 Challenger

There are already rumblings from the proposed district designed to oust Doggett

"...As the Tribune notes, this race – again, assuming courts allow the bizarrely..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'Completing Communities'

A conversation with Kathie Tovo

"...a Formula One timeline from the Texas Comptroller's office notes June 2011 as the time frame for the city..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Totally Awesome Auschron Newscast Loses Control of Its Facilities

AISD facilities plan, Lege & elections rile Totescast crew

"...can't end soon enough). Speaking of which, Wells Dunbar notes we've got weeks more of City Council run-off fun..."

May 27, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Why Rail?

The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban rail. The critics are asking, 'Who needs it?'

"...at Headliners – people with the ability to sway elections and influence City Hall. And as officials with the..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

He's Not in Wisconsin Anymore

Director Miguel Arteta on his bumpkin-in-the-big-city comedy Cedar Rapids

"...the king of Midwestern comedies, Alexander Payne [About Schmidt, Election], and he loved it and wanted to produce it..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Neighborhoods, Schools, and Budgets

Austin ISD's looming financial crisis is a statewide story

"...wanted no cuts to education whatsoever. Rather than the election drumbeat of "no new taxes," he said, "What [legislators]..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hickenlooper Lobbies for 'Casino Jack'

George Hickenlooper on his Jack Abramoff film

"...Hickenlooper, the mayor of Denver who was running for election as governor of Colorado that coming Tuesday. Right after..."

Jan. 5, 2011 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Shorts at Sundance

David Lowery and the Zellner Bros. to do the 'Dance

"...Birmingham, experiences the manifestation of an unimaginable dream: the election of the first African American president."Living For 32" (Director:..."

Dec. 6, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: The Legacy of Solidarity

Film of the 'Austin Chicano Huelga' recounts a city's transformation

"...of change in Hispanic politics," beginning with the 1970 election of Richard Moya as county commissioner, the first Hispanic..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Booming in the Bust

ACC advances its higher-ed march across the region – but not everyone is happy

"...warnings from critics: In the ACC board of trustees election this past spring, some candidates ran on a platform..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

City Hall Hustle: In the Shadow of Sanders ...

Council facing less dramatic agenda this week

"...which council should set ballot language for a November election. While the Hustle – if not the city –..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Neither Side Pleased With Historic Zoning Changes

Council moves to change process for historic designation

"...Mandy Dealey of the Heritage Society of Austin sounded notes of caution: "We do not oppose the adoption of..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Hightower Report

Plutonomism; and Don't Regulate – Restructure

"...Kapur notes that the wealthiest 1% of Americans – whom he..."

June 11, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

The State of Utopia

Karen Valby’s dispatches from a small Texas town

"...unsettled about the prospect of promoting Welcome to Utopia: Notes From a Small Town (Spiegel & Grau, $25), her..."

May 28, 2010 Books Feature by Cindy Widner

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