Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...commission recommended that it communicate its opposition to the Trans­portation Secur­ity Admin­istration and other federal authorities. The AAAC resolution..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature

Our Bodies, Our Cars

Time to walk the walk on making cities healthy

"...including likely health care costs. He specifically lauded a federal effort to link health, transportation, economic, and job growth..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Travis Co. Delegation: Progress Report

Local legislators fill us in on their work this session

"..."More than half the [Texas] Workforce Com­mis­sion's budget is federal child care, and that gives people the ability to..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...in part because the agency had to wait for federal approval of the Swiss-made rail cars. The Federal Railroad..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature

@ Chronic

What's the intent behind Craddick's charges?

"...the legislative intent. Sensibly, she contacted Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations, who share charge eight, and they think (stress..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

News from beneath the pink granite dome

"...oxide – two pollutants that carry penalties under the federal Clean Air Act – as well as carbon dioxide,..."

March 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...be no conspiracy theorists if there had been no federal power grab after this tragedy. Unfortunately, Bush and his..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Texans already pay enough federal and state gas taxes for good roads. The problem..."

March 3, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Bush administration got bit in the ass by its own fear-mongering..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

The Least That Money Can Buy

Prison health care is caught between growing demand and shrinking resources

"...and spent a good deal of time in a federal courtroom in Austin, explaining to a judge how it..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Naked City

"...June marked the 30th anniversary of Title IX, the federal statute that bans gender discrimination in any educational institution..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Which Way Do We Go?

Rae Takes the Wheel

"...Metro is already in the funding pipeline with the Federal Transit Administration for a rail system, and is moving..."

April 9, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Libertarians Say No to Doggett

"...to correspond with said Rep. on issues "of a Federal matter" and with the upcoming election, the coverage was..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Column

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...U.S. and beyond. More important than ever as our federal government nakedly attempts to turn back the civil rights..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movie Duos, Rude Little Pigs, and More Events for the Week Ahead

Time to reflect and project

"...assassinated in 1968 at age 39. Being that the federal holiday was first observed in 1986, that means it’s..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: New Queers Resolutions

This year, we’re all resolving to be resolute

"...targeted anti-LGBTQ bills have been filed, an incoming conservative federal government, and the promise of an even hotter summer...."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by James Scott

Recommended Events for the Week

Just because it's a workday doesn't mean you can't get out

"...Long before Juneteenth became America’s newest federal holiday (ca. 2021), Black rodeos celebrated the holiday in..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abbott Defies SCOTUS: After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

ACLU Files Human Rights Violations Complaint With United Nations Over Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ Bills

New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim

"...the various legislative and policy initiatives adopted at the Federal level, the [Human Rights] Committee is concerned at the..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin Rebates for E-Bikes Double

Getcha getcha e-bikes (in January)

"...and are eligible for CAP – e.g., members of federal or local assistance programs such as SNAP or Medicaid..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Leena Alali

Prefiling for the Next Lege: The Good, Bad, and MAGA

It's just a bill …

"...There are a bunch of dunks on the Biden administration, including commitments to ignore or nullify "unconstitutional" actions of..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...after discovering a share of tips went to managers, federally illegal under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Owner Kent..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Do gig workers really need to make the generous federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour? According to U.S...."

July 29, 2022 News Feature

Who Will Guide Project Connect Into the Station?

As leaders leave the station we look at who will drive the public transit redesign

"...completion point at which the PC team can seek federal funding in earnest. They aim to reach that milestone..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left

In the hot seats

"...and partners that help people experiencing homelessness, by using federal relief funds, grants, or other financial means, and protect..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Free COVID Tests From Federal Government: Every home in the U.S. is eligible to..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Rights: The Center for Reproductive Rights has filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature

Capital Metro Moves Ahead With Plans for Police Force

Officers in transit

"...loitering, mask-related issues (masks are required on transit by federal law), or verbal and minor physical altercations. "So few..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Every Comment Counts to Get TxDOT to Try Harder on Plans for I-35

A look at the many roads not taken

"...Boulevard) – the comments it receives now must, under federal law, be addressed in its upcoming environmental review. That..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...is the state's decennial redistricting and the allocation of federal pandemic relief funds. Lawmakers must also address an anti-trans..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature

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