Coffee With a Conscience

Local roasters give consumers a taste of culture and community

"...roasters in the U.S., Beall said he remembers when "fair trade wasn't even a thought process." Nevertheless, he recalls..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Then There's This: No Praise for Appraisal Process

Disparities in property values could prompt protest from county

"...as old as the legislative loopholes that created an unfair appraisal process favoring commercial properties...."

June 6, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...and the feds were cutting back because they were paying more attention to terrorism. And so I got a..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Naked City

"...a number of pending lawsuits against Southwest Key over pay disputes with current and former workers. Southwest Key, which..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...last week from the Department of Homeland Security to pay for 2,500 remote-controlled smoke alarms for low-income seniors and..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...go for personal reasons. The big three, though, are pay, administrative (or administrator) hassles, and classroom management issues. In..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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"...accompany him to Saigon. I would also like to pay my respects to his four sisters who produced some..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Column

Zeroing in on Zuniga

Place 5 CandidatesTarget the Man With the Money

"...the powerful influences of development interests. After all, a fair amount of real estate money has already served to..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

EUD's Self-Help Program

Cutting Down Never Hurt So Much

"...be applied to a "debt management fund" to help pay off the EUD's $1.8 billion debt...."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Austin Music Office Expands Musician Payment for Certain City-Sponsored SXSW Events

$200/hour rate newly applied to DAWA and EQ Austin showcases

"...by Southwest showcases. Last week, the city rolled out payments at a standard rate of $200 an hour per..."

March 17, 2023 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...grown in Texas, certified organic, certified animal welfare, certified fair labor, we know that there's a huge market for..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...and 2021, the city could neither raise taxes to pay for Prop A hiring now, nor cut the police..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Are City Employee Pensions at Risk?

Pension systems in Dallas and Houston have been beat up by bad spending.

"...Public pension systems – funds that pay out retirement income to city employees, based on years..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Funding Balance

Some Austin politicos think qualified candidates of average means are deterred from running due to low contribution limits

"...But before writing that off as just pay-to-play national politics, it's worth stopping to ask: Does Austin's..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Jack Craver

Crash Course

Cabs try to survive in the era of Uber

"...own small businesses. Commit­ments are unprotected and each driver pays self-employment taxes, as well as insurance and a variety..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...Lee proposes that we offer a discount for out-of-city ratepayers and hold a hearing out in the community. Well,..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Have You Been Screwed by Rick Perry?

The governor's political offenses outstrip his sexual ones

"...prospered mightily under Perry and his predecessors, refuse to pay their fair share of the costs necessary for real..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Cyclist's Own Words

Pedal-pushers share tales of their run-ins with the law

"...He said it's for people who can't afford to pay tickets (not sure what that had to do with..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature

Asked Again

Commissioners Court again considers a public defender's office

"...defender bandwagon since the Legislature's 2001 passage of the Fair Defense Act. Before then, Dallas and El Paso and..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

What I Want to do With My Life

Mike Krusee on New Urbanism, Smart Growth, toll roads, and why Bobby Kennedy is his hero

"...Texas costs hundreds of millions of dollars. So, who's paying for this?..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Column by Michael King

No Room at the Complex

Renters scramble for housing as dirt churns on new condos

"...bargaining chip. "What's the price our community has to pay in losing affordable-housing stock when new development comes in?"..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Capital Metro's Labor Lowdown

StarTran makes its 'last, best, and final offer'

"...impasse. StarTran maintains that its offer is more than fair and reasonable, yet the union is prepared to strike..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...as long as his constituents are being asked to pay tolls, the agency's slick town-hall format was rudely disrupted..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Between Round Rock and a Hard Place

Northridge Acres can't find water, water anywhere.

"...first 2,000 gallons -- more than double what Austinites pay -- and goes up from there. Water bills can..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Walter Howerton Jr

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"...Council is about to grant Stratus $16.4 million of taxpayer money to subsidize development. $16.4 million! The city can..."

July 19, 2002 Column

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"...leave with a sense of direction other than to pay back the system that has beaten them down. This,..."

July 12, 2002 Column

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"...in the Barton Springs watershed and demand similar extortion payments. Our money would be far better spent demanding full..."

June 21, 2002 Column

Naked City

Mostly local scuttlebutt, with trips to Cuba and Denver

"...petition drive for local campaign finance reform. The Austin Fair Elections Act, as they call it, will be on..."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

No Commitment Necessary

As the economy takes a dive, many high tech workers find themselves stuck on the temping treadmill

"...despite recruiters' talk of "flexibility" and "options," are often lower-paying, rarely offer benefits, and tend to be less stable..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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East Timor. Campaign Finance Reform. Napster. Living Wages. Little Richard.

"...that the agreement would never have been approved. Your fair treatment at least gave us an opportunity to negotiate..."

May 26, 2000 Column

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