Yogurt Shop Murder

New evidence could hobble state's murder case

"...A lawyer for yogurt shop defendant Robert Springsteen says that retested DNA evidence proves his..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Race Is to the Swift

In Texas, livestock are better vaccinated than children.

"...the U.S. from England last October, carrying 34 immigrants of Middle Eastern origin, bound for Texas. Immediately upon their..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

How Much Mold?

AISD's notion of mold remediation might be too little money, too few schools.

"...and an especially nasty variety. Indeed, Stachybotrys is one of several molds -- including Aspergillus fumigatus, Alternaria, and certain..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: We Want Your Urine

Rick Perry's latest bright idea is pissing on Texas

"...Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, having recently endured ignominious defeats in runs for higher office, might want..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Leave No Child Behind

In a an excerpt from their new book, Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose expose Bush's No Child Left Behind policy as an educational Enron.

"...groceries. It comes from Moscow. From Russia. Straight out of the pit of hell...."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Too Much Monkey Business?

"...point on it -- a "primate" high-concept documentarian. Two of the University of Texas' film production prof's monkey docs,..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Public Notice: And, We’re Off …

Council tees up CodeNEXT for a loooong drive, takes a breather

"...least defined some questions – and sent city staff off to do at least part of the testing and..."

June 29, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...Rosemary Lehmberg: Lots. You know, one of the things I've tried to do – not only..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Reefer Roundup: 7/4/11

Your patriotic drug news roundup

"...23, Massachusetts Dem Rep. Barney Frank filed legislation to end the decades-long prohibition of marijuana. That's right: Frank –..."

July 4, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...appears trapped in a numerical vortex. The recent frenzy of articles on police use-of-force reports is polarizing our community..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Column

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...On April 1, following several hours of intense floor debate in the Texas House on a..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Public Notice: Deciphering the Code

CodeNEXT questions pile up faster than answers

"...At a trio of meetings this week, city com­mis­sioners and council members tried..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Schools and Environment

Big Saturday events for education and environment

"...pricey hipster Disneyland? Put another way, does our surfeit of bars, festivals, and barbecue make up for the fact..."

April 17, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Lady in Waiting

Prospective First Lady Anita Perry Prepares for Life in the Spotlight

"...before the presidential election, Anita Perry had a kind of dress rehearsal for her prospective role as the first..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 5. In his dual role as lieutenant..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Building a Path to Literacy

Educators and nonprofits work to close the achievement gap in Dove Springs

"...One of the challenges facing the neighborhood is literacy. Dove Springs'..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Behold the Texas Miracle!

The Texas Miracle has a very mixed record on state prosperity

"...this week – are familiar with the political rhetoric of the "Texas Miracle." Coined by state business boosters to..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...The earliest poll closing of the day occurred at Pease Elementary School, where students..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

Breaking news stories from Austin and elsewhere.

"...Quote of the Week: "Anybody who wants to talk about canceling..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Double Jeopardy

The state of Texas jailed Cuban exile Carlos Lavernia for 16 years for a crime he did not commit. Now the INS might send him back to Cuba.

"...years ago. But somewhere between his hassles with immigration officials and his dealings with the Austin Police Department, the..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Raves for Marc Savlov's recent article on Ecstasy.

"...June 9]. I am by no means an abuser of drugs, but I was there in the Eighties at..."

June 23, 2000 Column

Undercover on High School's Ritziest Glitziest Night It All Goes Down at Prom

"...you is less about the brutality in the heart of some than the longing in the heart of us..."

May 14, 1999 Arts Feature

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Balcones Responds

"...To The Husband of Annie Black,..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "[J]urors clearly understood that companies with real..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...29: Quoting from a news release by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "the Mormons" – "Recent..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Column

Money for Nothing

Millions of Williamson County taxpayer dollars pour into a contractor's pocket, and no one seems to know why.

"...This is a story about the practice of government in Williamson County: about the letting of government..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...into the COVID-19 pandemic, two facts are clear. Vaccination offers both the best means of reducing the spread of..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"That's just how I roll." – UT student..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Changing Places

The new Pickle Elementary School is a crucible of the changing St. Johns neighborhood

"...its 2-year-old walls. The school is just the centerpiece of a $14 million complex built in the St. Johns..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

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Our readers talk back.

"...I urge any sane Austinite that likes what's left of this once unique city to send similar comments to..."

July 26, 2002 Column

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