LULAC Protests Lack of Latino Manager Candidates

The League of United Latin American Citizens is not happy with the city manager pool

"...It didn't take long for the announcement of the semi-finalist candidates to become Austin city manager to..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...reaching the river in Eagle Pass, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security doubled down last week, sending a cease-and-desist..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Inside Out ... Outside In

The growing influence of fringe movements on City Hall reflects either a healthy populism or the implosion of civic engagement

"...A few months ago, the City Council's Public Health and Human Services Committee held a hearing..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Judge Edith Jones: Blacks and Hispanics More Violent

Complaint filed over Jones's discriminatory and biased comments

"...rights groups, including one funded entirely by the government of Mexico, alleges that federal Judge Edith Jones has violated..."

June 4, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Anger at Water Plant Plan Boils Over

City planners and residents at odds over future use of Guerrero Park

"...presented plans were made public now after eight months of closed-door city discussion, with limited information on alternatives, a..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...20. On Tuesday, friends and family gave the "Mayor of South Austin" a proper send-off, followed by a reception..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

Frat Party Fallout

UT students are disappointed by admin's failure to nip racist parties in the bud

"...Phi Gamma Delta (aka "Fiji") fraternity brought an onslaught of unwanted attention to the University of Texas on Feb...."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

'We Had a Tragedy Here in Austin'

City Manager dispells dark rumors surrounding David Rivas Morales's beating death this week.

"...City Council began their meeting on a somber note today, with..."

June 21, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Making Everyone Happy

The state's textbook adoption process focuses more on pleasing everyone than on teaching children.

"...is taught? Texas' recent hearings on the statewide adoption of social studies textbooks, which began July 17 and ended..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

Municipal Court May Move Northeast

Move authorization passed without comment at council meeting, but raised dust afterward

"...almost beneath the public radar at last week's City Council meeting was Item 82: the authorization for staff to..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Downtown Puzzle: Dell Seton’s Innovation Station

Goodbye to Brackenridge, hello to ...?

"...sleek, 517,000-square-foot Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, which opened in May across the street. While..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

La Raza: Waking the Sleeping Giant?

The National Council of La Raza looks to raise the U.S. Latino profile.

"...Along the carpeted aisles of the Latino Expo USA -- the midway attraction of..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Eastside Community Organizations

"...for business, another for politics, another for pick-up games of basketball. Such is not the traditional norm on the..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...heard the word "boondoggle" in relation to a City Council deal, but that word is cropping up more and..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature

Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB 4

City Council to vote on SB 4 lawsuit resolution Thursday

"...Joined by advocacy groups, elected officials from Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso..."

May 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge to Irving

Will the Irving decision affect elections in Austin?

"...The heat wave got hotter on the long-simmering question of single-member districts last week, when a judge ordered the..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Meanwhile, Back at the Salt Mines

"...While Austin Community College is bearing most of the local workforce development burden, other community groups and..."

June 6, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

"...Elise Guillot, Bryan Mealer, Amy Smith, and Jordan Smith. Off the Desk:..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature

A Diversity Disaster

"...the Austin Fire Department. I am currently the president of the “League of United Latin American Citizens” (LULAC) a..."

Sept. 26, 2020 Postmarks

Austin Knows Best

City's Newest Children Rebel With More Lawsuits

"...illustration by Doug Potter Several of my neighbors said they felt a cold chill right..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "The re-election of George W. Bush would..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...The Texas Municipal League is up in arms over "last-minute legislative trickery" involving..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature

Steve Adler: 'New Way Forward'

"...spent over 20 years leading many Austin civic and nonprofit organizations all around town. We can't look backward and..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Doing the SMD Shuffle

Single-member district supporters gather at the Carver

"...On Saturday, May 21, a couple of dozen people gathered at the Carver Library on East..."

May 24, 2011 News Post by Michael King

Separation Anxieties

New Section?

"...feels pertain to the Buratti-Moreno building: It exemplifies "part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics" of Austin. It..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature by Charles Nafus

It Ain't Over Yet

City and Circle C Wait for Justice

"...wagging at city hall for days. Gary Bradley, developer of the Circle C Ranch, was clearly seen whispering into..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Point Austin: Expiation Day

If apologies are in order, the line forms here

"...Ah, yes, the Great City Council Open Meetings Act Scandal has magically morphed into the..."

March 11, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Dingus vs. Dems ... vs. Craddick?

Sometimes the best way to thwart the Republicans is to sue the Democrats

"...This is just the latest twist in a series of legal maneuvers centering around the Midland Democrat's eligibility to..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Charter School Stirs 'Revitalization' Politics

Eastside revitalization or private profit on public dime?

"...goals, and his latest goal is the biggest one of all: to build a community center and charter school..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Challenge to SB 4

Opponents to "sanctuary cities" bill ready for court battles

"...In an act of exceptional cowardice, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the state's harsh..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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