If You're a Viper

From 'La Cucaracha' to Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson: P-O-T

"...contrast to the official depiction of marijuana by the government, which had taken a dim view of Mexican immigrants...."

May 25, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...will fulfill his "long-term goal" to help the federal government efforts to "rebuild and restore law enforcement activities" in..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Corporations promising to relocate here and to create lots of jobs in exchange for tax breaks and other goodies are full of it; and Transportation Security Administration doing a lot more than making you take off your shoes

"...business in our area – a tax-paid gift that local, homegrown businesses neither ask for nor receive...."

July 8, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Campaign Update: Frontrunner Dues and Blues

Kim and Clarke race for the line

"...emphasis remain: Clarke is stressing greater citizen participation in local and regional government and her independence from big developers..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

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Our readers talk back.

"...Mr. Black! It won't happen here. Despite global warming, local warming, air and water pollution, deaths, injuries, and a..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Column

Naked City

"...remain a secret. Is this what they call "good government?'' -- L.A...."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Our readers talk back.

"...Henson Section 547.322, 547.323, 547.324 of the Texas Transportation Code. Also he may want to look at the Austin..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Column

The Hightower Lowdown

Selling the Commons; The Corporate Tax-Dodgers

"...to city hall.The Corporate Tax-Dodgers Suppose you owned a local hardware store and had a very good year, making,..."

March 16, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

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Economic Cleansing

"...Some sociologists believe "smart growth" is a code word for "no minorities." In any case, any principled..."

April 16, 1999 Column

The Net

A Brief History of the Internet

"...is it, anyway? It all started with a post-Sputnik government project. That's right, the Internet of today is a..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Screens Feature by John Avignone

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Park and Ride

"...who pay schools taxes. An absolute "user-pay" theory of government is insufficient to handle the regional long-range issues in..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

Casting Votes Against Development

"...16, No. 24]. I live in the 78751 zip code and would like to cast a vote against this..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Column

Bradley U?

ACC Considers Circle C Campus Site

"...notably due to the fear that public revelations of government interest in an area could drive up land prices...."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

Council to Approve More Ambitious Development Reforms, and Considers Displacement

City aims to lower housing cost, considers displacement risk

"...Already, Council has altered parts of the city’s development code that many builders long thought to be untouchable: rules..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: A Map of 21st Century Racism

"...in the plan before them, and being asked by local elected officials from every level of government to put..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Housing Bubbles in the Air

Conjuring affordable housing from thin air

"...bus drivers, waiters, Chronicle employees – come from direct government subsidy, or are wrung one-by-one from those very same..."

March 31, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What Do Austinites Want?

10-1 City Council wrangles its first budget

"...Police Department was giving Council pause last week. The code compliance folks (rebranded "Austin Code") as well as the..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

This Is the Box We're In

Council doesn't have a budget, but they're cutting it nonetheless

"...Sisyphean project), fixing the permitting process and land development code, and preserving existing affordable housing stock...."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Google Fiber, Music, Monuments, and More

CMs take on high speed Internet, but don't expect a quick meeting

"...serve diverse populations, and serve diverse sectors such as government services, education, social services, creative endeavors, and health care...."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...Source Code Director: Duncan Jones, Writer: Ben Ripley When soldier Captain..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

"...project's flood runoff controls do not comply with city code, project site manager Jim Schiesler said he did what..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...(selected by application and lottery from five Eastside ZIP codes). Lorenz worked out a complex deal with the UT..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature

Developing Stories: The Long Capitol View

The Downtown Commission and Heritage Society of Austin square off over Capitol-view corridors

"...Capitol has been evidenced by recent sparring between two local volunteer groups – the city's Downtown Commission and the..."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

After a Fashion

Panties, heels, shoplifting, dog collars, and suffragettes

"...and Keanu Reeves were filming in Austin, and that local merchants should watch the "sticky-fingered actress," since she'd already..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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Our readers talk back.

"...to SXSW, again we were overwhelmed by the superb local hospitality. This time for our musical banquet we ventured..."

April 9, 2004 Column

Naked City

North Carolina joins John Ashcroft's bong-free crusade

"...in Raleigh and Wilmington (both college towns) raided six local businesses and seized a booty of 3,800 metal and..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Death of Ben Brownlee

A Rockdale teenager's suicide raises questions about official protections for gay and transgendered kids

"...said. "It is more likely to happen at the local level." So far only five Texas school districts have..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...would be able to get the jails up to code by the time of the October meeting. On Wednesday,..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Domestic Bliss

As gays and lesbians gain acceptance in society, more and more companies are offering health care benefits to their employees' domestic partners.

"...Burkart and Riddle's: stories of companies, cities, schools, and governments who only recognize the legal status of a married..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

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A plethora of environmental concerns are argued in this week's letters to the editor.

"...the hospital. So, everybody get out and support live local music and the clubs that book them!..."

March 31, 2000 Column

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