Terror Hysteria Burdens Local Charities

Local nonprofits balk at federal giving campaign's new rules

"...Central Texas terrorists, be forewarned: None of the charitable donations raised..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Boy Scouts and United Way Agree to Disagree

Despite calls for a boycott, local reaction muted to split between United Way and Boy Scouts

"...United Way over its nondiscrimination policy as the equivalent of capitulating to "terrorists," local reaction to the change has..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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Happenings

"...Plenty of anti-war activism to keep you busy. On Friday, March..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature

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Off the Desk:

"...from mental illness or drug abuse received a bit of good news for Christmas: Several local assistance programs will..."

Jan. 1, 1999 News Feature

Lege Notes

Odds and ends from the 79th

"...Education Committee for hearing. Plano Republican Florence Shapiro, chair of the Senate committee, announced her expeditious intentions Tuesday, March..."

April 1, 2005 News Column

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Progressive lawmakers seek to protect gay, lesbian, and transgendered students

"...if ever, cited among the reasons students drop out of school, but three lawmakers agree those are factors that..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

HRC Honors Frasier, Others

"...won't be for overpopulated jail cells, her biggest headache of late. Instead, Frasier will be one of three honorees..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...a proposal from Edison Schools Inc. -- a private, for-profit school management company that hopes to manage as many..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Public Notice

West by Westwest

"...Last week, we reported that the first big event of the steer ropin' season is the Live Animal Auction,..."

March 12, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin and beyond.

"...Quote of the Week: "We're not here to say we wish..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice

Atlatl, atlatl, atlatl, atlatl!

"...Archeology Fair. So we called our pal, Mr. Archeologist of the First World, and asked, "Mr. Archeologist of the..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Goodbye, Bettie

Activist and arts lover "encouraged us to be as good as we ought to be"

"...Bettie Naylor was very much the life of the party at the Travis County Democratic Party convention..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Qmmunity: A Proud History

"...In honor of October being LGBTQIA History Month, we're throwing it (way)..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

PRIDE '98 Pride Week

"...Project Transitions hosts Texas Swing at Saengerrunde Hall with music by Alvin Crow,..."

June 5, 1998 Column

Public Notice

Don't Bogart That Card, Man!

"...The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) wants to smoke the long-distance competition...."

July 19, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Don't Bogart That Card, Man!

"...The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) wants to smoke the long-distance competition...."

July 19, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"...DON'T NEED A WEATHERMAN: "It takes a lot of moral courage to step into the chilly political climate..."

April 28, 1995 Column

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Off the Desk

"...its tongue in the week since UT Law School prof Lino Graglia made his famous "Blacks and Mexican-Americans are..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

So Long §21.06, It's Been Real

"...The Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas started the week preparing for..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Bed, Bathhouse, & Beyond

Men's Health Spa Goes Unregulated, but Who Cares?

"...on earth could a morality crusader and the owner of a gay bathhouse have in common? Both, it turns..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...Quote of the Week"Texans have made a decision about marriage, and..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...With a passel of former council members looking on, Assistant City Manager Betty..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Chamber releases results of AISD parent satisfaction survey; Larry Faulkner threatens disciplinary action against University of Texas staff members who join sick-out; Log Cabin Republicans happy with strides made in GOP party; Mary Cheney has made several visits to Austin; Green Party secures a spot on the statewide ballot; Libertarian Party presidential candidate Harry Browne comes to Austin.

"...but AISD has already gotten its first "needs-to-improve" rating of the semester. Elizabeth Christian, who chairs the Greater Austin..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Happenings

"...The Texas Gay Pride weekend is bigger than ever this year,..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Readers' last gasps on light rail.

"..."More Packed." I know this is true because each of the 12 years I have lived in Austin, Loop..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Column

Public Notice

Public Notice is noticing a lot of public service types getting into the holiday spirit. Events big and small are happening all over town, as are opportunities to give, give, give.

"...McMaster) will be playing obscure, pre-'78 Kiss songs (none of the hits, none of the time!) for the throng..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Naked City

Candidates line up to run for Rep. Sherri Greenberg's seat; Austin police disagree with Chief Stan Knee's defense of officer who entered Matthew McConaughey's home; LGRL's Dianne Hardy-Garcia is off to Washington to organize a big march, BFI has received its valuation in the city's condemnation process.

"...When Austin Rep. Sherri Greenberg made official what had been rumored for months -- that she..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

On the Lege

Recruiting Tools

"...heart. That became evident when, after unceremoniously firing 110 of his employees on his first day in office, the..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Column

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Off the Desk:

"...There's an election Nov. 3, with state and county offices and a $672 million city bond package up for..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The fate of the Triangle Square project will have to wait another..."

May 8, 1998 News Feature

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