Lege Lines: School Finance Bill Passes House With Flying Colors

Stickland only holdout on ambitious “Texas Plan” finance bill

"...education system, with another $2.7 billion reserved for lowering local property taxes. The biggest change to HB 3 came..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines

Janek gets grilled, transportation moves, and more

"...optimistic that there will be new general revenue and local funds available, although he warns against "just relabeling money..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Mask, No Vax, No Entry? The Battle Between Local and State Leaders Continues.

Texas officials meddle with local COVID measures

"...Austin's local COVID-19 orders and safety measures continue to tighten up..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

On the COVID-19 Front Lines, Providers Feel Exposed

Seeking protection

"...Local leaders had already made difficult decisions to close festivals,..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

The Latest on the Local Actions and Reactions to COVID-19

Health officials feel wary but ready

"...nationally wrought by the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, local officials and healthcare providers are conveying a sense of..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Local Opera Local Artists' La Clemenza di Tito: A Retelling

The company’s take on Mozart’s last opera asks hard questions about forgiveness in a messy world

"...unexpected resonance to the latest effort from LOLA – Local Opera Local Artists – in its run this week..."

March 2, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Lege Lines: Think of the Children

Can the Lege fix Child Protective Services?

"...– a measure intended to add flexibility and improve local connections. More concerning are the sections following up on..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Resistance in the “Sanctuary”

Assessing the fallout after SB 4’s passage

"...about their immigration status all failed along (mostly) party lines, drowning any sense of compassion for the immigrant community...."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

Business at the Capitol continues to roll

"...and now the clock is ticking to draw new lines before filing begins for the 2018 primaries… The Texas..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Guns vs. Business, Strange Bedfellows, and More

Lege walks the line between proliferating guns, protecting businesses

"...the important struggle is to limit its excesses, with local opt-out and protections for private property. House Bill 2405..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Film Incentive Program Funding Uncertain, Anti-Choice Buffoonery, and More

Lege considers film incentive program funding and anti-choice antics take hold

"...president and International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 484 president Steve Belsky said, "If Hollywood Reporter wants..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: House Committees, Revenue Estimates ... & Snacks

The Lege appoints House Committee members, offers revenue estimates, and ensures lawmakers are well fed

"...bodies. No chairs for the Travis County delegation, but local Demo­crats Dawnna Dukes and Donna Howard both retained seats..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Local Palette

Paintings

"...beginning to show signs of age with a few lines around his eyes and mouth, but his small eyes..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Arts Feature

Local Palette

"Deus Ex Machina"

"...on a background of geometric patterns, with smooth, clean lines and vast spaces of pastels. Vedrine calls these spaces..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Arts Feature

Amid New Immigration Policies, Local Attorneys and Immigrants Navigate a Broken System

Lawyers say the system has been thrown into "chaos"

"...the dizzying unpredictability and hostility of this xenophobic administration. Local attorneys on the front lines of deportation defense describe..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: The Voters Speak, the Governor Listens

Abbott leaves the red-state red-meat back at the mansion

"...with his plan for 2.5% revenue growth caps on local government that can only be exceeded by voter approval,..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

What happened during the wild week before sine die?

"...she resign. What makes Dukes' absence particularly galling for local Dems is that one of the few reasons they..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Black Food Week’s Begun, Austin Restaurant Weeks Are On Their Way, There’s Canine Noms at Blue Lacy, Dollar Sales at Twin Liquors, a New Bar Boss at Watertrade, Local Pastures in South Austin, and Water, Water, Everywhere …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Liquors locations, Thu.-Sat., Aug 25-27, but there’s an added local delight: On Thursday, the first 100 shoppers in line..."

Aug. 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Battle Lines Drawn Over Convention Center Expansion

CM Jimmy Flannigan and AIBA ED Rebecca Melançon don't see eye to eye

"...by hotel occupancy tax, “paid by tourists, not by local taxpayers,” writes Council Member Jimmy Flannigan in a blog..."

June 5, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Local Businesses Stand Up for Sick Leave

Committee hears bills that would prevent Austin from regulating certain employment practices

"...On Wednesday, May 1, the House State Affairs Committee..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Taking Aim at Planned Parenthood ... Again

Senate committee advances bill targeting Downtown clinic

"...the abortion industry, echoing bill author Campbell. However, the local Plan­ned Par­ent­hood center in the crosshairs does not provide..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"..."About one-third of [festival programming] is stuff that entirely lines up with what we cover in the Tribune," says..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Lines: Robbin' the Hoods

How can state lawmakers fix school finance?

"...issue remains the state government's historically low contribution to local district coffers, and its increased reliance on local property..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Between the Lines

"...set in New Orleans has always struggled to transcend "local color," a pejorative term in literary circles applied to..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Books Review

AISD Food Service Has Been Feeding Local Kids, Pandemic Be Damned

"...a week. Facing the unprecedented and sudden shuttering of local schools at the beginning of the pandemic, and then..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

Mayor's Book Club Says: "Read Local"

The 2020 choice? Three dozen books, all by Austin authors

"...It's part of a campaign called "Read Local" that aims to spotlight books by Austin authors that..."

July 2, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...Senate and the 10th District, Republican battles to reclaim local legislative seats, and the tough races for Travis County's..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: GOP Sharpens Its Claws for Paid Sick Leave With SB 15

“Consistent Employment Regulations Act” would dismantle city’s right to protect workers

"...Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, as the club for beating local employment regulations – such as paid sick leave –..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Lines: Peace in Straus' House

News from the saner chamber

"...Teacher Retirement System of Texas, a first attempt at local property tax caps, and restoring cuts to children's therapy..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Local Musicians on Avoiding the Sophomore Slump

Five trending Austin-hatched acts that sidestepped recording’s biggest pitfall

"...For instance, the whole time local art-punk trio Xetas speak about their insanely good new..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

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