City Budget Squeezed Between Basic Costs and State Neglect
The city has $1.03 billion in taxpayer money. Here's where it's going.
"...told Budget Officer Ed Van Eenoo, then turned to Council. "They work their hearts out for you guys." That..."
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Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King
Naked City
Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond
"...• City Council meets today (Thursday) with a fairly limited agenda, as..."
Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature
Making a List
Examining the prospects for Austin's lobby at the 77th Legislature
"...But don't hold your breath; legislative history has shown us, time and again, that anything..."
Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith
All-Star Team
"...illustration by Doug Potter..."
Dec. 4, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff
Austin vs. the `Burbs
illustration by Doug Potter Suburbanites Seethe Over Annexation Plans
"...the Austin-bashing declarations of soon-to-be-annexed citizens at last week's council meeting, what -- one might wonder -- was the..."
Oct. 10, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy
Point Austin: Standing Our Ground Against ALEC
The corporate bill caucus you never elected
"...The American Legislative Exchange Council – the blandly named corporate lobbying group..."
July 26, 2013 News Column by Michael King
Then There's This: Who Should Control Austin Energy?
A fast-tracked proposal poses radical changes for city-owned utility
"...Late last month, a City Council proposal to allow registered lobbyists to help rewrite the..."
Feb. 15, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith
Curtain Up on Mayor’s Race
Centex Dem forum opens with ‘major’ candidates
"...an attorney defending property rights and civil rights, his legislative work (with former Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso) on..."
June 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King
Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...conservative, members of the Texas Senate. During the last legislative session, Sibley wrote SB 932 to abolish the Texas..."
July 25, 1997 News Feature
The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin
From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city
"...passion for politics. In June 1975, the Austin City Council passed an Equal Employment Opportunity Ordinance that included an..."
Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan
(Not) For Rent
With hopes of protection for Section 8 renters dashed, city takes steps to help
"...In December, Austin's previous Council sought to alleviate the struggle residents like Smith go..."
Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma
The Mayor's State of the City Is … Mixed
Adler touts city initiatives, decries “shadow” of state backlash
"...earlier efforts – no Zach Scott theatrics, and the Council chamber crowd visibly reduced by the 5pm rush-hour timing..."
April 18, 2019 News Post by Michael King
Staking Out the Senate
A few Dem wins could temper the Republican majority's agenda
"...wins could have a huge impact on the next legislative session...."
Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
A Nightmare for DREAMers
Ending DACA affects an estimated 124,000 Texans
"...unless a consistently gridlocked Congress can agree to a legislative solution. Likely to prevent looking weak on immigration, Sessions..."
Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma
The Mayor's Story
Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters
"...would be Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and City Council Member Mike Martinez. Both were generally assumed to be..."
Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King
Evicted and Helpless
Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center
"...But while the Sunset recommendation will require legislative approval in the 2015 session – and an expected..."
Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Matter Over Mind
The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs
"...the day they learned that the Dripping Springs City Council had brokered a secret deal with Cypress Realty, a..."
Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran
That Was the Year That Was
Impatience Is a Virtue
"...dollar CSC downtown deal he put together passed the council a mere week or so after the public got..."
Jan. 1, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff
Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...budget is "contingent upon final approval by the City Council... your last day of employment will be October 12."..."
Aug. 15, 1997 News Feature
Un-FAIR Deal
Corporate Customers Demand Cheaper Energy
"...To help the masses better make that decision, the council is considering launching an education campaign to learn us..."
Jan. 24, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban
EUD's Self-Help Program
Cutting Down Never Hurt So Much
"...Last Thursday, the council took the first bleary-eyed step towards recovery: "We all..."
Dec. 20, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban
Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant
Locals continue to get coal for Christmas
"...is a public entity, controlled by our elected City Council, and the electorate has voted time and time again..."
Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?
Oversight undermined
"...the May 6 election. It could, as one City Council member put it, create one of the strongest systems..."
May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Then There's This: The Power of Threats
Lege's bullying tactics have winning record at City Hall
"...It's safe to say that our City Council has historically gone weak in the knees whenever the..."
Aug. 30, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith
Take Three
Texas film incentives don't always carry sufficient funding
"...does provide are effectively stealthy, such as the 2008 council ordinance waiving rental fees on city property for qualifying..."
Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Naked City
"...• City Council meets today (Thursday), with items on affordable housing, the..."
Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...• The City Council officially received the African-American quality of life report last..."
June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Naked City
Headlines and happening from Austin and beyond
"...proponents and detractors asked for more time, the City Council postponed any decision on the Transit-Oriented Development Ordinance for..."
Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
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The anti-smoking ordinance is an unconscionable social experiment in an already sketchy economic environment; the Place 5 run-off boasts two good candidates, so no need to get ugly; and we report the news, not slurs.
"...this direction is troubling. What are the limits to legislative restrictions based on health? Based on science? Based on..."
May 30, 2003 Column by Louis Black
Naked City
"...The Austin City Council is on hiatus until June 27, which gives "Naked..."
