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Everybody talk about: pop music, aquifer protection, police presence, even doggie do and doggie don't.

"...Sixth Street: House of Horrors..."

May 18, 2001 Column

Bobby Lee Carter and the Hand of God

When Miss Lena came home from visiting her sister in Jackson and found out Bobby Lee Carter had hanged a man from her sycamore tree, she left the breakfast dishes unwashed in the sink for the first time in her life.

"...saw Miss Lena come around the side of the house from the garage carrying an ax. Miss Lena went..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Features Feature by Susan Schorn

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...Paxton is now nearly a household name across America – the ostensibly Christ-centered heir to..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Q&A Hole: Why Are So Many People Unhappy With President Trump?

Can’t American citizens cut that orange shitgibbon a little slack?

"...I'm a little surprised it didn't top the White House list of achievements for his administration's first hundred days...."

June 12, 2017 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Point Austin: On the Backs of Immigrants

In the war over "sanctuary," the victims are most vulnerable

"...Abbott to wave the bloody shirt. As the Texas House was about to debate a pet project of Abbott's..."

April 28, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Lege Lines: Left in the Dark

Who knew about the ICE raids this weekend? Not your state reps.

"...had seemingly become a priority target. At the Capitol, House Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee Member Gina Hino­josa,..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Lege Stories

"...Turner, the fiscal Cassandra as the ranking Demo­crat on House Appropriations; and Sen. Leti­cia Van de Putte, who made..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Arnold Prieto Scheduled to Be First to Die in 2015

"...16-year-old Jessie Her­nan­dez, in for questioning, and shortly thereafter arrested his brother Guadalupe Hernandez and their mutual friend Arnold..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Playback: Don't Fence Me In

The Fun Fun Fun Fest schedule arrives, Flesh Lights return from touring with the Hives, and Tim O'Connor lives to fight another day

"...that night to find my front yard destroyed. The doghouse was leveled, trees were bent over, and what was..."

July 13, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Letters at 3am: Zelda's Law and 9/11

9/11 conspiracy theories will outlive their perpetrators

"...the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the White House...."

Sept. 23, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...that's forming at the front door of the long, warehouselike facility...."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Report

Come On, Congress, Get Some Gumption; and No Punishment for Exxon Malfeasance?

"...At issue is the crass effort by the White House and top Justice Department officials to turn America's nonpartisan..."

March 28, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

"...than nine years. Now serious pressure is on the House to approve the Senate's more business-friendly version of the..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

Pirate Utopia

The 0-2's "Temporary Autonomous Zone" for ATX rap

"..."Temporary Autonomous Zone." Without the presence of cops to arrest them for smoking, nor teachers insisting they pipe down,..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Naked City

"...• In Texas, the Dems gained in the House and held fast in the Senate but remain shut..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Bentzin, telling the Statesman of withdrawal from the Texas House District 48 race. This is the same Bentzin who..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature

Weed Watch

U.S. House of Reps once again votes down measure that would prevent Department of Justice from spending tax money to raid, arrest, and prosecute sick people using medi-pot

"...For the fourth year in a row, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted down a measure that would..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...wasn't readily apparent. (Court records show Renteria has been arrested several times for felony assault – including assault of..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Although the U.S. House of Representatives rejected a measure that would ban the DOJ from using taxpayer money to arrest, jail, and prosecute medi-pot patients in compliance with state law, the number of reps voting in favor of the Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment is growing. Also, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act makes its debut.

"...On June 15, the U.S. House of Representatives shot down a bipartisan measure that would..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

If You're White, It's All Right

The colors of justice in Williamson County

"...one further west, in Liberty Hill; three people were arrested and charged. During the same period, undercover investigators –..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Mistake Leaves Austin Woman Shaken

Real estate broker's confrontation destroys her faith in Austin and the police

"...knows a lot of Austin cops. She's sold them houses, played rugby with them, and opened her North Central-area..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How Can We Miss Them If They Won't Go Away?

Although the Die is not quite Sine, the buzz is already of a Legislative special session.

"...to the real business at hand: making the U.S. House safe for Tom DeLay and his hard-right agenda for..."

June 13, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...State University at San Marcos, was sent to the House floor by a 6-0 vote of the House Higher..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...fanatic at the time, was welcomed to the White House by none other than Ronald Reagan (that beacon of..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Letter to Isaac

"...release unit upstairs. You might call that a halfway house, but it acts as a release place for violent..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Column

Austin at Large: Be of Good Cheer, Be Not Afraid

When venomous fear becomes a weapon, we ourselves can become the antidote

"...Witness the cruelty-is-the-point theatre of our governor demanding, and House Speaker Dade Phelan duly signing, arrest warrants for each..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Luv Doc: He Doesn't Fish

There is no legitimate excuse for racism, sexism, or supporting our demonstrably imbecilic president

"...only 15 minutes away, and they are at our house several times a week. Here's the problem: My brother-in-law..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin Animal Center Strains to Maintain Its No-Kill Status

City shelter struggles with overcrowding and volunteer dissatisfaction

"...incensed to learn that the adopter had a prior arrest for leaving a dog in a vehicle. [inset-1-right]..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: The Heroic Legacy of Martin Luther King

In a dark time, looking to King's example for inspiration

"...The latest, still-simmering outrage from the Trump White House was particularly shameful, in that it happened within a..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...time felt no different. She drove to the man's house and waited outside his apartment for him to join..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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