Lege Wrap-Up

Miscellany

"...state's dereg matter is expected to re-emerge on a federal level. One blog, Save Muni Wireless, reports that U.S...."

June 3, 2005 News Feature

Perry's Imperial Corridor

TxDOT details plans for the Trans Texas Corridor

"...Corridor is different, you see. Along with tolls, new federal funding, and TxDOT's still-in-limbo "regional mobility authorities" (which fob..."

July 12, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle: Blame It on the Kids

Gov. Perry has no trouble funding his enormous transportation plan, but can't find insurance money for poor kids.

"...The program is funded three to one by the federal government, so Texas would have to pony up a..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Column by Michael King

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...The second unknown hinges on the federal government. Trump and a Republican Con­gress have both made..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Labor Changes Irk Transit Workers

New law and money woes prompt Cap Metro changes

"...from engaging in collective bargaining, but certain provisions of federal law mandate that transit workers must retain collective bargaining..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Born to be Reviled

Interstate 35's worst stretch is also its most politically organized -- and that's a problem for TxDOT.

"...independent review of the plan before seeking the required federal approval next year...."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Climate, Meet Mobility

Copenhagen is all about green transport – and Austin should be, too

"...– or even faster, with the help of a federal climate bill. Austin has had its ambitious Austin Climate..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

On the Lege

Issues other than redistricting found space on the guv's special-session plate -- some were even important.

"...that the combination of Perry's other vetoes and leftover federal money -- that's right, the Lege somehow neglected to..."

July 18, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Primary Stretch Run

Senate candidates look toward the April 9 run-off; gubernatorial contenders look to November.

"...opposition to abortion as a litmus test in appointing federal judges. Unsurprisingly, Morales is more enthusiastic about campaign finance..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...advice to the effect that spending $418,000 for a Federal Inspection Service (FIS) customs gate for foreign travellers at..."

May 5, 1995 News Feature

City Council Girds for a Second Trump Administration

Threats to undocumented immigrants are a major concern

"...and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids initiated by the Trump administration...."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: The Best Big Qmmunity in Texas

On discrimination, Dolly, and more queer happenings

"...The Tr*mp administration's Department of Health & Human Services – slithering under..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

What's Wrong With Cap Metro ... and What's Right

The transit agency is good at a few things – like digging itself into a public relations ditch

"...launch date due to a labor subcontractor's violation of Federal Railroad Administration safety rules. Rail service would finally begin..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

They All Start Out the Same

Guns and the law

"...Federal laws regulate only interstate transactions, banning most of these..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...filed in response to information turned up in a federal investigation of lobbyist Jack Abramoff, indicating that Abramoff may..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Hitting the Pavement

Building SH 130 is still being considered in terms of costs, routes, and whether it will be a toll road.

"...10, then revisions to the draft, and then a federal go-ahead, or not, by year's end -- is the..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Construction Risks: Federal authorities and local law enforcement are investigating the tragic..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature

Qmmunity: We’re All in This Together

There’s lots to do in queer Austin even after the circus is out of town – and non-queer people can come, too!

"...Queer ATX-presented training session focuses on new state and federal policies affecting queer Texans, effective responses to your rights..."

March 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

The New Democratic Fight for the Future in Texas, USA

Documentarian Andrew Morgan on the ground in the 2022 election

"...and takes it away. Next, we go to the federal level. The bill gets drafted. We push for it...."

Oct. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines

(To the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”)

"...… And a Marriage Protected Federally: During a ceremony with thousands of attendees on the..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature

Qmmunity: Paint Your Own Reality

Austin's queer community celebrates Frida Kahlo's legacy with Frida Friday ATX's Viva La Vida Fest

"...more than ever these days, with the physical and federal threats looming especially large for queer and trans Texans..."

July 22, 2022 Column by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...center of the whistleblowers' allegations – filed suit against federal and state investigators accusing them of lying to obtain..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the voting strength of Latinx Texans and violate the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965...."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature

“We’re Here, We’re Queer, Let’s Get Counted”

Queer the Census initiative aims to increase LGBTQIA+ representation

"...Since it controls how political representation and federal funding are distributed, an accurate 2020 U.S. Census is..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Local Police Train Up on Hate Crime

Matthew Shepard Foundation helps create intra-agency network

"...charge up to a felony count. However, the 2009 federal Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...A Trump-appointed federal judge has ruled against Planned Parenthood and the National..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature

Immigrant Women Stuck in Detention

T. Don Hutto detainees can't get their day in court

"...immigration courts (Texas has nine) work differently than standard federal courts, and operate under the executive branch's Department of..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission Sends Recommendations to Council

Commission issues three wishes, two that will need money

"...for transgender citizens in light of recent state and federal attacks on queer and trans communities. (More on that..."

Aug. 21, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

OUTsider Fest's Wild Roots

The third annual international queer arts festival returns this week

"...geographically diverse mix of performers. Even as Texas (and federal) politicians are fighting to rid the U.S. of sanctuary..."

Feb. 14, 2017 Arts Post by Rachel Van Middlesworth

Austin Excels in LGBTQ Scorecard

Austin continues to lead the nation in offering inclusive policies to the LGBTQ community, according to a new report

"...officials are currently in the process of suing the federal government over trans health benefits and trans-inclusive restrooms policies..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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