Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...council meeting was a bike "wish list" for possible federal economic stimulus funds, a package for $2.6 million in..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...atmosphere at UT was perfect for Butts, providing the stimulus that would bring new leadership to the council. It..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Tied to the Tracks

"...the other on environmental impact -- required by the Federal Transit Administration before it releases D.C. dollars for the..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Could Raise Taxes, Cut Costs Amid Funding Fears

Departments asked to identify 5% of budget for potential cut

"...understand why city leaders want a big change: a federal government that seems hellbent on burning funding for programs..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the disaster declaration request. A White House spokesman said federal officials attempted to reach Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature

Local Nonprofits Adapt to Help People Survive Domestic Violence During COVID-19

Seeking shelter when home isn't safe

"...his statewide shelter-in-place order expire, with Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell following Abbott's lead. Austin and Travis County's "Stay..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Don't Lose Your Day Job

Texas unemployment insurance paints a dismal picture.

"...The extension was part of the $8 billion "stimulus package," which also included $594 million to bolster..."

March 22, 2002 News Column by Michael King

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...presented his proposed fiscal year 2023 budget, a $5 billion spending plan for the 12 months beginning Oct. 1..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Everything's Coming Up Green for City Employees in Better-Than-Expected Budget

Cronk: "We can be both lucky and good"

"...presented his proposed fiscal year 2023 budget, a $5 billion spending plan buoyed by Austin's booming economy that manages..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...Despite billing as the "Live Music Capital of the World," civic..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Point Austin: Indelicate Balances

Political compromise depends on who's holding the cards

"...a moment the merits of the overall Obama administration's stimulus plan – speaking as a noneconomist, I can only..."

March 13, 2009 News Column by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Alternating Current

At campaign time, the policy choices just get tougher

"...initially – approximately 60 cents on a monthly residential bill – Duncan noted the "price will be locked in..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Klein in Town to Talk 'Shock'

Author/activist Naomi Klein will be in Austin this week to discuss the bailout and other upbeat topics

"...The Wall Street bailout bill passed by Con­gress and signed by President Bush has..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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