Money to Burn

John Cornyn tries to keep tobacco case lawyers from reaping all of the financial benefits.

"...There's nothing like a few billion dollars to bring out the worst in people. Just look at..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"..."Hey hey, ho ho, corporate lobbyists have got to go!" chanted around 100 labor, immigrant, environmental, disability, and..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

This Way to the Big Top!

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

"..."hurry up and wait" session – in honor of legislators' inability to get much of anything done. This time..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bleak Day at SCOTUS for Women, Unions

Hobby Lobby ruling hits reproductive rights, Illinois wings labor

"...than two rulings made this morning, one hammering access to birth control, the other undercutting unions...."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"..."If we're not supposed to eat animals, how come they're made out of meat?"..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...members sit in the gallery, a handful of county prosecutors and court personnel sifts through stacks of case files..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...a marked spot at all and instead slide up onto thin strips of grass that line the property. Still..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Women Dig In

The contractors' boycott against Planned Parenthood won a battle, but it's a long war.

"...been a month since an anti-abortion boycott brought construction to a halt on a new Planned Parenthood clinic at..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

News Roundup: Marriage (In)equality, Buehler, and the Mayor

Paxton vs. true love; Buehler civil suit dismissed; and more

"...In this week's News Roundup, A.G. Ken Paxton continues his fight against the wedded bliss of two..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...Editor:..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...a shy child, and on the date, even trying to make small talk with her older and more gregarious..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...Editor:..."

April 19, 2002 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...Editor:..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "The notice to the neighbors needs to let them know that something..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...Editor:..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column

A Parliament of Experts

Did 'expert testimony' convict an innocent woman of murder?

"...Jan. 30, 2003, was supposed to be a day off for Victoria Gutierrez. Instead, the..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...the sake of argument, that everyone in Austin wants to save Barton Springs. But what exactly does that mean?..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...More to the Villas Story..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Editor:..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...the 100 richest people in the state and the top five in San Antonio. Leininger's wealth originally came from..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

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

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

"...Yes, they're coming back. Yes, they have to. Will the 86th Texas Legislat­ure be as horrific and..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Oh No, It's Mr. Bill!

Do Bill Bunch's Tactics Hurt the Springs He Loves?

"...It is a dilemma that environmental attorney Bill Bunch faces daily, surely when he's sitting on..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

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Our readers talk back.

"...The SIMS Foundation was established in 1995 with the vision of helping..."

April 5, 2002 Column

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Righteous readers respond to recent rape reportage, and our Best of Austin issue garners a kudo or two.

"...From the Travis Co. Attorney..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Editor:..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column

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Environs Observer

"...To the Editor:..."

July 25, 1997 Column

The Hero Returns

Vince Young carves out a second career at UT-Austin

"...If you need to find Vince Young on the University of Texas campus..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Jessica Luther

Why Rail?

The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban rail. The critics are asking, 'Who needs it?'

"...Randal O'Toole is a very convincing fellow. Spend about half an..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Illbient for Spooky

"...Dear Editor,..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Column

Voices from the Darkness

New and Noteworthy

"...Like his protagonist, the subterranean sleuth Burke, author and attorney Andrew Vachss is a crusader. Vachss is haunted by..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Books Feature

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