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New briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...The city's Public Safe­ty Commission voted on May 3 to recommend that council move..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature

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"...voters rejected a $172 million road-bond proposal, sending the Commissioners Court back to the drawing board. (See more election..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...Texas for consulting services despite insinuations conjured from Texas Ethics Commission reports and partial contract descriptions. I've also spent..."

June 16, 2006 Column

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Austin Stories

"...attacking the candidate's record, both on and off the Commissioners Court, where he served until 1986. The mailer recounts..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

Top 10 Media Stories

The year in print and broadcasting

"...2) Our Editor the Mayor: Forgetting ethics taught in high school journalism, Statesman Editorial Page Editor..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Council: Welcome to the Holiday Rush

If you think your to-do list is too long, consider City Council's

"...• Underwater: Scheduled for review is the Aquatic Master Plan (Item 25, see below),..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...in experience through the thankless, necessary work on city commissions, and has Eastside history that has served him well..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...wrangling with the issue, with action by the Planning Commission and City Council expected early next year. The proposed..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

ECSD Plays Musical Chairs, but the Music Never Stops

Environmental Shuffle

"...streamlining the development permitting process, including building inspection, traffic review, and site plan processing...."

Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...is just more evidence that Rick Perry is taking ethics lessons from Tom DeLay." – A.S...."

June 23, 2006 News Feature

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We Get What We Want

"...the peace. Add to this his willful violation of ethics laws: He has failed to report his contributions and..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Column

Chronicle Endorsements for the Propositions on the November Ballot

November 2021 Statewide General Election and City of Austin Special Election

"...City Charter. But there are no comments or customer review sections on the ballot, just up-or-down choices; the Chronicle..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Buck Wood on Dark Money

Campaign finance lawyer rejects Prop K claims

"...the federal law as well, but the Federal Election Commission – deadlocked 3-3 between Republicans and Democrats – refused..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Perry's Vexing Vetoes

Perry kills 24 more bills

"...SB 219 (Joan Huffman, R-Houston) The Texas Ethics Commission Sunset bill. Unlike other agencies, the commission does..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Parks, Wildlife, and Racism

Wardens recount longstanding, institutional discrimination against African-Americans at TP&W

"...against the agency with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Headlines

"...packages of $400 million and $575 million for council review...."

May 25, 2012 News Feature

When Good Things Happen to Bad Bills – and Vice Versa

Bad bills fly, while good bills die

"...Core Texts and Ideas, into a full-fledged School of Ethics, Western Civilization, and American Tradi­tions, to save civilization through..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by the News Staff

Benedict Charges Campaign Finance Violations

Unsuccessful council candidate says out-of-town money violates the law

"...are sorted out, Nathan suggested creation of a citizens commission "to review Austin's campaign finance rules and make recommendations..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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"...the Office of the Police Monitor, the OPM's citizen review panel asked that Knee reconsider the case. In August,..."

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

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on both sides (and Lady Bird Johnson) commend Breunig's ethics and vision and say he will be missed. --..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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We're sorry you feel that way.

"...who would pave over Austin) to the local planning commission...."

Oct. 6, 2000 Column

Beside The Point

The lonely path of board and commission reform

"...to look at the lonely path of board and commission reform and not feel a little flabbergasted. The history:..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Can TABC Really Lift a Restaurant’s License Over COVID Rules? It’s Complicated.

The experts weigh in on the challenges for both sides

"...A recent scuffle between the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and two Austin restaurants further illuminates the difficulties business..."

Aug. 18, 2021 News Post by Jessi Cape

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...was among four people interviewed by the Travis County Commissioners Court to fill the seat until this year's elections...."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council Recap: Water and Housing

Council takes on excessive water bills, "missing middle" in housing

"...send a clear message to the Planning and Development Review Department that they're going to stop entertaining idiotic contested..."

April 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

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"...filed the requisite speaker race paperwork with the Texas Ethics Commission, but rumored candidate Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler, has..."

Nov. 12, 2010 News Feature

So Much for Transparency

When will Texans find out what happened at Lubbock State School?

"...The House Committee on General Investigating and Ethics heard four hours of testimony Wednesday about a recent..."

April 5, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Roundup

"...received political contributions from gambling interests. According to state Ethics Commission records, campaign donations made to Armbrister late last..."

March 18, 2005 News Column

The Insiders at Introgen

As Texas looks for a new economic boost, the decision-makers like to have a piece of the action

"...personal financial disclosure form on file at the Texas Ethics Commission, the first investment listed is for his son..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

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Our readers talk back.

"...not, I've also been serving on the Urban Transportation Commission, a role which requires that one view issues such..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Column

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