Lege Lines: State Level Bullying Reaches New Plateau

Local reps’ mission this session? Keep the state GOP away from Austin.

"...tough time in committee hearings; aggressive legislative intervention in local affairs; resting the state school finance system on the..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Lawmaker Wants to Repeal Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance

Workman's HB 577 would undo Council's job applicant labor protection

"...a bill that would both prevent and roll back local Fair Chance Hiring measures, like the one passed this..."

Dec. 13, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

“District of Austin” Legislation Fails for a Third Time

Critics say it sends an undemocratic message

"...its city status and place it under direct state control has failed – with a resounding bipartisan rejection...."

March 26, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Point Austin: Texas Backward

County takes one small step toward sanity on gun control

"...threat, even though his party never tires of trumpeting "local control" – unless the issue is public education, public..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Rare Wins for Workers' Rights at the Texas Lege

Cities win against local preemption bills

"...by Abbott and Patrick, trained their blazing guns on local control to punish grassroots progress at the municipal level,..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Bonus Bill of the Week: Mandatory Gun Shows

Undue haste to tie county hands and force them to cut rates

"...The 84th Legislature has seen ceaseless attacks on local control, from fracking to red light cameras. But the..."

May 8, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

As State Attacks, Planned Parenthood Expands

Local clinic at Seventh and Chicon to undergo major renovation

"...Lege's ongoing assault on the reproductive health provider, the local clinic at East Seventh and Chicon is set to..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Prop 1 Election Results

Uber and Lyft vs. Austin, the numbers through the night

"...Tonight, Austinites see if $9 million can swing a local election...."

May 7, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

East Austin Planned Parenthood Safe … For Now

New state law shouldn't impact East Seventh clinic

"...signed by Gov. Greg Abbott this month, that bans local government transactions with abortion providers or affiliates, Austin’s venerable..."

June 17, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Republican Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...to pass a bill designed to undo that specific local ordinance...."

March 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Campus Carry Passes, Abortion Insurance Ban Fails

Dems strike last minute deal after hours of chubbing

"...Earlier this session, a gun control activist told me, if legislative Republicans wanted to pass..."

May 27, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...Rep. Candy Noble, R-Allen, (House Bill 1173) would prohibit local governments from funding any logistical support for abortion, a..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Uber, Lyft Return to Austin Monday

Gov. Abbott expected to sign rideshare bill

"...network company law House Bill 100. As a result, local rideshare rules like Austin‘s background check ordinance will be..."

May 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Out on a Limb

Bill would take an axe to local tree ordinances

"...veteran GOP Rep. Lois Kolk­horst, would wipe out existing local tree-cutting and tree preservation ordinances in cities across the..."

April 5, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Red-Light Cameras on Trial

State Reps. Fred Hill, Carl Isett Collide Over Red-Light Cameras

"...Richardson school board member and a staunch defender of local control. Hill put the younger Isett through the ringer..."

May 16, 2007 News Post by Amy Smith

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"

This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values

"...intrudes on and overrides the policies in place at local law enforcement departments, a state-knows-best approach publicly opposed by..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Legislative Attack on Eastside Planned Parenthood Closer to Finish Line

House-approved SB 22 jeopardizes basic preventive community care

"...R-New Braunfels, bars any “taxpayer resource transaction” between a local government and an abortion provider or affiliate, placing Planned..."

May 18, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Dead Dogs Don't Lie

If your pet escapes, pray for Animal Control

"...dog three times, killing him instantly. Animal Protection & Control was called after the dog was killed...."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...He claims the toll scheme favors local control, comparing the unelected but local toll road authority..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Column

(Not) For Rent

With hopes of protection for Section 8 renters dashed, city takes steps to help

"...make a better life for them and their children." Local Control..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...A proposed 2.5% annual cap on revenue increases by local taxing jurisdictions, left on the cutting-room floor in the..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

This new animated comedy is a brilliantly conceived and executed bit of Brit wit, perfect for both kids and their parents and anyone even remotely interested in laughing themselves silly.

"...oblivious garage inventor and his pal are running a pest-control service in rural England. Thanks to a scientific miscalculation..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...so surprised, however, as Democrat Ann Kitchen -- a local businesswoman/attorney who helps health care providers implement public assistance..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Postmarks

Short Shrift

"...disappointing since many of these films were made by local filmmakers. These people deserve our (the Austin arts community's)..."

April 3, 1998 Column

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...Peña moves to the GOP side of the table. Locally, the Travis County delegation will include its first Republican..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Art-Punks Transy Warhol Carve the "Space to Figure Everything Out"

Quartet seeks Control in transphobic Texas on gushy, unabashed debut

"...boredom grew into the most striking and unique of local punk bands, capable of both rocking harder than a..."

May 12, 2023 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Consensus? What Consensus?

"...consensus Clark-Madison speaks? He claims the toll scheme favors local control, comparing the unelected but local toll road authority..."

Aug. 4, 2004 Postmarks

The Blocked "Death Star" Law Could Wipe Out Broad Areas of City Code

Austin Judge Maya Gamble ruled it's unconstitutional

"...Texas Republicans once claimed to champion the concept of "local control" – the idea that local governments, like city..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...Advocates from a large group of local social justice and advocacy organizations are calling on city..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Playback: Eviction Notice

World Class Capital locks out Kingdom and Ethics. Could Empire Control Room be next?

"...landlord – the same one who just purchased Empire Control Room...."

Aug. 3, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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