Senate Bill Threatens Local Water Quality Standards

Armbrister attacks Austin's control over the aquifer ... again

"...the city has had to fight on both the legislative and legal fronts to protect its municipal ordinance, including..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

New Rules or New Roles for Charter Schools?

TEA proposes a crackdown on failing charters, but can it be enforced?

"...suggest conservative leaders like Gov. Rick Perry, whose Business Council advocated as much in a report released last fall...."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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"...Candidate for City Council Place 1..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Column

Page Two

A series of shifts: Mike Clark-Madison departs, our redesign winds up, and 'Page Two' tries to find joy while democracy crumbles

"...complex issues becomes a foolhardy endeavor – especially when council regulars, letter-writers, involved citizens, and contemptuous politicians argue that..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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"...They, their appointees, members of CAMPO, and certain City Council members have demonstrated reckless disregard for their fiduciary duties...."

Nov. 19, 2004 Column

Commissioners Invited to CHC Event

"...Court was mailed an invitation, as was every City Council member, every member of the Travis County state legislative..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Postmarks

Austin @ Large: Toll Roadkill

The dead armadillos are on the sides of the highway, not in the middle

"...the fact that a bipartisan majority of the local legislative delegation – Reps. Keel, Baxter, Stick, Naishtat, and Rodriguez..."

July 23, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Questionable Ethics at the Ethics Commission?

A whistleblower lawsuit and a gubernatorial appointment raise questions about the state of ethics at the Texas Ethics Commission

"...complaint filed by Dallas activist Allen Gwinn against former council member and mayoral candidate Mary Poss (who lost the..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Legislative committees continued to muck their way through the school..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The City Council is scheduled to vote today (Thursday) on a new..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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