Kicking the Tires at Fleet

City whistle-blower confirms that the trouble at Fleet Services has been much worse than scrap tires and bad record-keeping. And nobody in charge wanted to hear it.

"...first report. On May 6, the day after an ethics training class, Lomas wrote to Ott in part, "When..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Report

Weasels Undermine Ethics Reform; and Congress Coddles Credit-Rating Finaglers

"...Weasels Undermine Ethics Reform..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...more candidates file campaign finance paperwork with the Texas Ethics Commission (www.ethics.state.tx.us/tedd/CTA_Office_Sought.pdf). No Travis County incumbent faces a primary..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature

An Ethical Pecan to Crack

Former City Council Member Brewster McCracken hits a Pecan Street Project roadblock

"...Pecan Street Project. But an unanticipated conflict with city ethics rules suddenly blocked him last week from taking his..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...week revised her personal financial disclosure with the Texas Ethics Commission to include some $2.4 million in assets she'd..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature

Oh, Hecht!

State Supreme Court Justice says he was denied justice from Ethics Commission. Fancy that.

"...Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht is appealing a Texas Ethics Com­mis­sion finding that he accepted a large in-kind donation..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

District Eternity

As Ronnie Earle steps down, he looks back on his life's work

"...the first time that Earle, in his role as ethics law enforcer for the state capital county, has indicted..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Dukes and Money

Questions persist about Rep. Dukes' finances

"...finance filings by the Dukes election campaign. The Texas Ethics Com­mis­sion issued a memo in December 2007 reminding candidates..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Blackwell Supports Lipscombe

"...Dear Editor, Re: False ethics complaint against John Lipscombe: I am very concerned that..."

Feb. 27, 2008 Postmarks

Perry Inc. Responds to Suit With Characteristic Smirk

Just another day at the governor's office: questionable campaign contributions

"...of its January semiannual campaign filing with the Texas Ethics Commission, Texans for Rick Perry reported two checks for..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, and the Texas Ethics Commission regarding a "possibly illegal" discount on legal fees..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Why Not 'Drink Local'?; and Clogging Up Congress

"...from last year's congressional elections. On the war, on ethics, and on challenging corporate power, American voters expressed faith..."

July 6, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

Green on the Go

For Austin Green Art, every day is Earth Day – or eARTh Day

"...community. We are partnering with a group called Forest Ethics, who, after years of work, finally turned around Victoria..."

May 25, 2007 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

Naked City

"...tempted in the future. The agreement also includes mandatory ethics lessons for OSFS staff after the investigation released last..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature

'I Am Sullied – No More'

Col. Ted Westhusing chose death over dishonor in Iraq

"...in Atlanta. The focus was on honor and the ethics of war. Westhusing wanted to understand arete – the..."

April 27, 2007 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Turnaround Tale

Annie's List jumps out of the red and into the blue

"...than $50,000, according to records filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. (Boyles, a Dallas resident and the 2002 Democratic..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the whistle on Tom DeLay. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington drafted the complaint on Tuesday, the day..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Who Are These Guys?

Dem primary candidates try to strike a campaign flame

"...Bell and Gammage of serious cash. According to Texas Ethics Commission records, Strayhorn raised $2.4 million in the last..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Hightower Report

Bush tries branding his critics as unpatriotic, wailing that it is 'deeply irresponsible' to question his motives

"...his own staff to undergo mandatory refresher courses in ethics. Ethics! Good grief. The Bush White House is to..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Texas Republicans Dodge Criminal Campaign Finance Bullet

Republican Party of Texas cuts deal with Travis County on corporate money charges.

"...The GOP's "own filings with the ethics commission show that they collected more than $5.7 million..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Coffee Tawk With Maureen Dowd

Chatting with the star 'NYT' columnist about Judy Miller, Bush's nannies, and blogs

"...MD: It's funny – I was wondering if the ethics course Harriet Miers is teaching is really a way..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."Headlines"), were fined $500 last week by the Texas Ethics Commission for failing to disclose a $35,000 campaign contribution..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

The Hightower Report

New Georgia driver license law keeps poor folks down; and family-owned businesses put people ahead of profits

"...state. To fight it, call the ACLU: 888/567-ACLU.STEAK HOUSE ETHICS If you want to see the difference between the..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Preying for Votes: The Governor's Preachers

Perry and religious conservatives get together to bash gays

"...required to disclose campaign finance activity to the Texas Ethics Commission...."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Requiring photo ID to vote disenfranchises poor, opponents say

"...presided over a committee vote that killed a bipartisan ethics bill (see "On the Lege"), the Aubrey Republican brought..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Happenings from Austin and beyond

"...DeLay's reversal of his self-serving attempt to change House ethics rules. See "Austin Stories" and "Beyond City Limits," below...."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...subject has been much in the news lately, for ethics "admonitions" from his fellow House members and for campaign..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...a boost from DeLay's recent wrist-slappings from the House ethics committee and the indictments in Austin of key DeLay..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

All in a DeLay's Work

The hits just keep on coming for the ethically challenged Bug Man

"...about the "admonishment" delivered to DeLay by the House ethics committee last week. The panel finally acted on a..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Oh, shed a tear for Tom DeLay. Or not.

"...District Attorney Ronnie Earle, and now a formal congressional ethics complaint filed by re-redistricted and defeated U.S. Rep. Chris..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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