Naked City

Former guv's aide says Dubya wasn't entirely ignorant of the facts when he put people to death!

"...the story of 57 death-penalty executive-clemency memos prepared for then-Gov. George W. Bush by his then-general counsel (and now..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Campaign

A wan political comedy guaranteed to offend no one.

"...Directed by: Jay Roach. Starring: Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis, Dylan McDermott, Katherine LaNasa,..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

A recap of a conversation with the late Henry B. Gonzalez, the Bush press machine rumbles along, the press speculates on Bush's appointments.

"...but before he had introduced a resolution to impeach George Bush -- Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez came to Austin..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Million Dollar Man

Taking Stock

"...member of the Sharp campaign estimated that Leininger, along with other advocates of school vouchers, contributed some $700,000 to..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...aggravated robbery near Kealing Middle School. Kamara insisted he was not involved, and the Travis County District Attorney's Office..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

Stratus Flows Downhill

A description of the Stratus Properties / City of Austin development negotiations, and the historical precedents (Freeport-McMoRan)

"...Tom Hicks will...."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Plot Thickens

Funeral Scandal Is a Real Scene Stealer

"...of Attorney General John Cornyn actively defending his client, Gov. George W. Bush, who is now a defendant in..."

May 5, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Abbott Bad on Abbottabad

Obama-bashing Attorney general ignores Bush inaction on bin Laden

"...office, and he is engaging in constant legal conflicts with the White House to do it. However, now he..."

June 12, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin @ Large: While Elephants Sleep

The breakdown of the Travis Co. primary vote suggests interesting possibilities come November

"...really are pretty stubborn. A few short years ago, when Travis Co. gaily followed the rest of the state..."

March 19, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Opening the Doors

As college access tightens, minority students and families, and educators, look for ways to help more students.

"...A lot of hopeful but nervous faces were passing through academic adviser René Sanchez's office at Lyndon..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Going Public

A new Sunset Commission report recommends opening Texas' public lands to use by the public as parkland.

"...Every once in a while, a government agency makes a recommendation that makes so..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Cracks in the Veneer

"...Gov. George W. Bush's well-orchestrated campaign for the White House..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature

A Pattern of Intimidation? or Just Business?

"...home more than a year ago has erupted into what may be the biggest influence-buying scandal in recent state..."

July 9, 1999 News Feature

The Texas Growth Fund

The Texas Growth Fund is a bipartisan creation.

"...Why does the state of Texas run its own venture-capital..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Money to Burn

John Cornyn tries to keep tobacco case lawyers from reaping all of the financial benefits.

"...like a few billion dollars to bring out the worst in people. Just look at the ongoing fight over..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

On The Lege

Cue the Fat Lady

"...officially history, electric dereg is around the corner, and Gov. George W. Bush has hit the campaign trail running,..."

June 4, 1999 News Column

Execution Memos: Cornyn Slams the Door

"...three-year tenure as Texas attorney general, Sen. John Cornyn was generally considered a strong advocate of open public records...."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dropping Out

Teachers Trade Low Pay for High Tech

"...Manor math teacher Anita Tidwell drives a school bus on the side for extra..."

June 5, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Just Watch the Livestock

Texas schools' sex ed favors 'don't ask, don't tell ... and keep 'em ignorant'

"...the small Evant Independent School District (about 60 miles west of Waco) was a tad frustrated. Since 1pm that..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I wish I could agree with the optimistic thought that "within..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Column

Still Hungry

Reassessing the state of Austin's food security

"...When we first considered the issue of hunger in Austin..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A Grave Injustice

Small Houston funeral home operator claims state agency is coming down hard on him while going easy on funeral giant SCI.

"...Robert Waltrip and Michael Bill are both from Houston. Both are..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Lobbyists' Bios

"...Reggie Bashur: Governmental relations and communications consultant; deputy executive assistant to Gov...."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Column

Dead Salamanders

Salamanders Dying as Endangered Debate Continues

"...illustration by Doug Potter..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the approval of $1.6 million to rehabilitate the Holly Power Plant's Unit 1 for possible use this summer. "There..."

March 19, 1999 News Feature

The Year in Politics

The Top Ten Political Stories of 1997

"...1) Annexation Frustration. The kingdom of Austin has not witnessed such tearing of hair, gnashing of teeth, weeping and..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Feature

The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...online chronology of events in Austin's environmental history, a work-in-progress posted online...."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

In the Bush era, Labor Day gives little cause for celebration

"...Labor Day came and went inauspiciously, as President Bush traveled to Ohio, dressed himself..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The Business of Educations at T.A.B.

The Texas Association of Business carried out an "educational" campaign for this election.

"...election season, the Texas Association of Business flooded mailboxes statewide with slick campaign brochures attacking or exalting certain candidates..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Sun Also Sets

Activist / artist / teacher / political candidate Susan Lee Solar is remembered by friends.

"...When activist/artist Susan Lee Solar died unexpectedly last month, her..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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