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

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

"...the Senate, perhaps – we hope? – growing the Not-Insane Caucus further toward a working majority. Here's what we're..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: The Final Countdown

Vote-pocalypse now!

"...reassure voters that this is neither a systemic problem nor a nefarious plot. In a statement, Texas Secretary of..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin's First Cannabis Oil Dispensary Is Ready to Grow

Compassionate Cultivation prepares to serve epilepsy patients

"...son Elliot struggles with a severe form of epilepsy, known as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. He's tried various medications, including drug..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Luv Doc: A Very Uninteresting Robot

What doesn't take two thumbs, both eyes, and the lives of innocents?

"...she doesn't seem to be able to pick up normal vocal cues or inflections that most people do...."

Oct. 6, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Looking Back on the Champions Tract Rezoning

Does this development belong in this particular corner of the Hill Country?

"...special exceptions that the Austin City Council granted last Novem­ber would allow a five-story, 325-unit apartment complex to be..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

"Nathan 'Sloke One' Nordstrom: Another Side"

At its best, this solo exhibition captures the swagger of graffiti on the street and the introspection of the gallery

"...tagged on the wall of the newly opened, Renzo Piano-designed Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago. "MODERN..."

March 10, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Point Austin: Losing Control ... of Your Bladder

The Lege knows what's best for you and your privates

"...Now that our City Council, following today's final meeting (Dec...."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Working the Budget

Council and staff review the preliminary numbers, with crossed fingers all around

"...Beginning at 9am, Council spent roughly five hours discussing not the draft primary budget issues that occupied the first..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The End of STR 2s?

"...of regulations for Type 2 short-term rentals (STRs) – non-owner-occupied rental homes – after lengthy debate. Council Members Ellen..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The End of STR 2s?

Council approves phasing out Type 2 short-term rentals by 2022

"...set of regulations for Type 2 short-term rentals (STRs), non-owner occupied rental homes, after lengthy debate. District 8’s Ellen..."

Feb. 24, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Playback – Agents of Change: Downtown Clubs vs. Downtown Hotels

Can clubs and hotels coexist in Downtown Austin?

"..."You know these rooms are $270 a night?" warned the front..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

There Goes the Neighborhood

Council digs into short-term rentals this week

"...Back then, she recalls, the neighborhood was a close-knit Latino stronghold...."

Aug. 11, 2015 News Post by Natalia Ciolko

Playback: SXSW Survey a Snooze

City's post-SXSW survey succumbs to poor planning

"...concerts, an excess of ancillary events, and traffic. Bill Manno, corporate special events program manager for the city, dutifully..."

June 6, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

ACC Admits Fumbling Obamacare Memo

Administrators face grilling from local lawmakers

"...The furor began Nov. 22, when staff received a memo saying that some..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

An Arbitrary Nation, Part 6

The Ninth and Tenth are the invisible Bill of Rights amendments – universally ignored

"...And, now, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and those who..."

July 26, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Pole Position

For some kinds of dance, you need Brass Ovaries

"...in Austin since I was 15 (about 10 years now), and in improv we learn to say, "Yes!" to..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Arts Feature by Kaci Beeler

Page Two

"...It accurately pointed out that the vote itself was not that contentious, with only a vested, yet vocal, minority..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Column by Louis Black

Courting Change

Travis County needs a new civil and family courthouse – and a new way of doing business

"...of an area checkered with skyscrapers. The site is not subject to Capitol View Corridor height restrictions, and yet..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Inside Out ... Outside In

The growing influence of fringe movements on City Hall reflects either a healthy populism or the implosion of civic engagement

"...looked around council chambers, sure that the packed house, no matter how dedicated they were to ending fluoridation, would..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Access Denied

Cap Metro saving money means hardship for neediest riders

"...Supported Living Center in West Austin. For many years now, the highlight of her week has been getting to..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Is That a Wrap for Incentives?

Amid economic woes and a race-baiting controversy, the future of TV, video game, and film funding in Texas looks shaky

"...You've probably noticed that the economy sucks. The state needs to find..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Park Pud? Pick Your Punch Line.

Developer scales down plans for office tower

"...Council on Thursday, Jan. 13, following a postponement, is no laughing matter to neighborhood opponents...."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

APD Sucks Blood And Calls it a Success

Drivers refusing breathalyzer get blood sucked

"...blood search warrants were used as part of the ‘No Refusal’ Initiative in action across Halloween, and the police..."

Nov. 3, 2010 News Post by Kelsey McNiel

City Hall Hustle: In the Zone

Land-use issues in all corners of the city dominate council agenda

"...historic zoning standards –and their property-tax-abating benefits – came not at the public hearing on the proposed changes but..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Sharecropping on Wheels

While the city juggles taxicab franchises, drivers demand 'a fair shake'

"...– questions of competition, permits, fees, and what's best not just for passengers but for drivers...."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Can This District Be Saved?

The revival of the Warehouse District is rooted in Austin's history – and its popularity is also its peril

"...Yet no protections are in place to ensure that the Warehouse..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

TPJ Campaign Complaint Leads Back to WilCo

Texans for Public Justice says Chief Justice Kenneth Law has engaged in illegal fundraising practices – but that's not all

"...On Sept. 17, public interest nonprofit Texans for Public Justice announced it had filed criminal..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Urban Coyotes: Meet the neighbors

Keeping coyotes at bay without messing with the ecosystem

"...as dangerous beasts. When more Allandale residents began to notice the animals' presence some months ago, tales flew of..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature by Melissa Gaskill

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature

Another Springs/Aquifer Development Fight

Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District finds itself on wrong side of environmental fight as its board continues determining whether it should build new headquarters on donated parcel inside aquifer recharge zone

"...At last Thursday night's meeting, Baker said no group committed to preserving the aquifer would even consider..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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