Guns, Drugs, and Greg Abbott

Abbott wants the border sealed – or maybe he wants war with Mexico?

"...Gunfire from Juárez hits El Paso city hall – and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is ready..."

July 1, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

In Memoriam: Greg Easley

Remembering the beloved choreographer, dancer, and teacher

"...then, and right there for those first leaps was Greg Easley, who went on to dance, choreograph, teach dancers,..."

June 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...Greg Casar’s final Austin City Council meeting on February 3..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...the way to the Alamo. Austin City Council Member Greg Casar (whose last day at City Hall is this..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

County Judge Sarah Eckhardt on Greg Abbott's Texas Hammer

“Local control had been a darling of the state for years, and now it has become the enemy”

"...While Gov. Greg Abbott snatched some $1.5 million in criminal justice state..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The People's Gallery at City Hall Shows Women With Disabilities in a New Light

The Bold Beauty Project of Texas exhibits portraits of courageous women from across the state

"...smile – at the People's Gallery exhibit at City Hall. "I always tell people, 'It's okay. Go ahead and..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Arts Feature by Laura Jones

City Hall Gets Better at the Basic Business of Budgeting

Early indicators are good, but difficult fiscal conversations linger

"...street – as heard from the windows at City Hall – has been calm. Even though budgets are inherently..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Austin Is Tackling Homelessness on the Street and at City Hall

More shelters, more beds, and more fights about ordinances ahead

"...social media since July 1 – including from Gov. Greg Abbott – "very predictably leads to hatred and violence."..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A New Council With New Energy Aims to Get City Hall Unstuck

Change is coming, but how much?

"...has yet seen, bringing a new energy into City Hall. Incumbents and newcomers alike see this as an opportunity..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Hustle: Water on the Brain

Council wades into the conservation wetlands

"...Austin Water Utility Director Greg Meszaros, there to deliver an update on the utility's..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The New M.O. at City Hall

City Manager Marc Ott opens up on his new job, his new city, and his philosophy of governance

"...AC: How openly do you believe City Hall should respond to the media?..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Yes to Hall of Fame?

"...Dear Editor, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is notorious for the blatant snubbing of..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Postmarks

Yes Deserves to Be in Rock Hall of Fame

"...Oct. 8], I'm reminded of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's most glaring omission – progressive rock. I..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Postmarks

City Hall Ready for Liftoff on New Land Use Rules

It's as easy as flood protection, affordability, parking, transition zones ...

"...the city's Eastside CMs – Natasha Harper-Madison, Pio Ren­teria, Greg Casar, and Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza – have..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Hustle: If You Don't Build It, They Will Still Come

The welcome mat can only hold so many people

"...a bar," said Planning and Development Review Department Director Greg Guernsey, "and because there's no parking requirement, there's no..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: History Abated

Council returns to the vexing question of historic zoning

"...act on recommendations Planning and Development Review Department Director Greg Guernsey made to council last month: limiting owner-initiated historic..."

June 11, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: The Magic Water Bullet

What water do we need, and when do we need it?

"...approving a construction manager and other contracts. AWU Director Greg Meszaros spent the presentation enumerating the plant's environmental benefits..."

July 31, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Greg Beets' National Top Ten

"...Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Now I Got Worry (Matador/Capitol) Greg Beets' Texas Top Ten 1. The Sons of Hercules,..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature

City Hall Looks at Retracing Its Steps on Homelessness

Back up, try again

"...After months of volatile community discord, attacks from Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas Republicans, sluggish efforts to ramp..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Hustle: Hell or High Water

WTP4 opposition increasing – and increasingly not on the same page

"...Another front in the WTP4 battle comes to City Hall today (Thursday, Aug. 19), as six northwest Austinites from..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Fiery Colors

Reorganizing the AFD is about money ... and justice

"...retired or about to retire – Flo Soliz and Greg Keyes, both minorities – Kerr's recommendations would elevate two..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Moves a Little Bit Closer to Decriminalization

Pot, or not?

"...not legal hemp. The resolution, introduced by Council Member Greg Casar, ensures that in Austin the situation will stay..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Hustle: All Things Bright and Comprehensive

One man's diversity is another woman's usual suspects

"...to a task force that will rise to the challenge and serve as the ears of the entire community..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Gas, Water, and Trash

There could be a higher utility bill in your future

"...40 percent increase is beyond the pale." Budget officer Greg Canally, noting the increase comes in at a little..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Greg Beets/Alternative

"...8. Wynn Stewart, California Country: The Best of the Challenge Masters (AVI)..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Music Feature

Georgetown Recalls -- and Recollects

The latest salvos in the Georgetown Smackdown

"...Lyda contends that water park developer Greg Hall and some members of the Citizens for Georgetown..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Which Way to CodeNEXT?

A conversation with Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and Council Member Greg Casar

"...Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and District 4 Council Member Greg Casar, and invited a conversation about CodeNEXT, the direction..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...2015, the northeast District 4 has been represented by Greg Casar, who's now running for Congress. Over these seven..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...District 4 Austin City Council seat being vacated by Greg Casar as he mounts a run for Congress...."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

News Ticker: October 30

All the news that's fit to blog

"...visits Austin, Wendy Davis does her own thing, and Greg Abbott self-promotes. Tourism is on the News Ticker...."

Oct. 30, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

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