sxswf: Even More 'Incendiary'

More from our Q&A with filmmakers Steve Mims and Joe Bailey Jr.

"...of laying out the questions that remain and leaves open the question of whether the state made an error..."

March 10, 2011 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Hall Monitors Needed

If a council quorum is now two, maybe chaperones are in order?

"...talking about an issue is a violation [of the Open Meetings Act], that's just silly,' said [former City Council..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...are needed on ACC's board. They can add and subtract...."

May 24, 2002 Column

War of Words

Hays County planning battle turns into a war of words.

"...new development by the horns and went to work enacting some of the state's most progressive regulations to protect..."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Death Row Dilemma

Resistant to Change

"...Canadian on death row who was never allowed to contact his consulate, and whose existence was concealed from Canada..."

Jan. 22, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

1997 Texas Legislature Press Bills

"...ANTI HB273: Exempts from the open records act information that identifies a person as a..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Column

Austin At Large: Stop Me If You’ve Heard This ...

When we perform as public citizens, what do we really want?

"...then-unbuilt Austin City Hall, with its outdoor stage and wide-open lobby and skybridges, could be viewed as one big..."

April 19, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Just the Facts

Bills to Watch

"...would close the "staff briefings" loophole in the Texas Open Meetings Act by changing the definition of "meeting" to..."

April 2, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

The Public as Afterthought

Not an Athenian Democracy

"...year Todd had indefinitely barred Hadden from attending council meetings because she once blew a whistle at a council..."

Aug. 16, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

SOS Files Complaint Against Daugherty

Group charges commissioner deleted texts and emails

"...road project, a violation of the Texas Public Information Act. SOS first sought to obtain Daugherty's records on SH..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Statesman ... Files a Motion

The Statesman files a restraining order for the Enlow arbitration

"...is conducting the hearing in violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act. They say that since the arbitration is..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...Leach, R-Plano – dubbed the "Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act" – joins in the national hysteria over nonexistent "infanticide"..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...alleging that Austin City Council members may be violating open meeting laws when they participate in regular one-on-one and..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature

A Rural Riddle

Hays County Water Planning Partnership forms to try and stop unmitigated growth

"...how much it's going to cost, Foster says. In fact, the request has been made in the form of..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Naked City

Austin Energy's attempt to shut close its books to the public will be considered by city council September.

"...Holly Street Power Plant. That, after weeks of staff meetings, drafts, and focus groups, is all the information Austin's..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature

City Council Convenes: Meeting To Meet x 2

Council work session previews council meeting

"...meeting, as a result of the ongoing City Hall open meetings controversy...."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Imagining Austin

Austinites begin a new comprehensive plan for the city's future

"...like the folks in that room, planning and community activism already quicken your pulse. You're likely a planning or..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Animal Shelter Lawsuit

Citizen groups sue city, allege 'conspiratorial strategy' to keep animal shelter relocation decision away from public scrutiny

"...relocation decision away from the public scrutiny of an open council vote. Intriguingly, the lawsuit promises to lift the..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...except that under Mayor Watson's watch what smart growth actually resulted in was corporate welfare, back-room deal making, the..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Column

News Flash

The Final Tally

"...The most important positive was SB 1851, the omnibus open records bill by Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio. Among other..."

Aug. 6, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and nonclassical genres), and Texas State Artists. Nominations are open through Oct. 15 and any Texan can submit a..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Feb. 17-24

"...ACTIVIST SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE addresses the state of social justice in..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Column

Developing Stories: The Mistake on the Lake

The 'Save Town Lake' lawsuit turns up a legal mystery at City Hall

"...In following the twists and turns of fact, historical fable, and incendiary allegations related to SaveTownLake.org's lawsuit..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Escamilla's Deal: Changing the Subject?

"...David Esca­milla announced a formal settlement of the Texas Open Meet­ings Act investigation of City Council members. Escamilla released..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

City Hall Hustle: Fan Mail From the Flounders

The Great E-Mail Scandal ... or, Don't Hit Send!

"...requested in conjunction with Escamilla's investigation into whether nonquorum meetings between City Council members constitute a potential violation of..."

March 4, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Redistricting Commission Wants Its Own Lawyer

ICRC gets down to brass tacks before drawing new City Council boundaries

"...you are together is simply an extension of the Open Meetings Act beyond any intention of any of us..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Naked City

Federal court upholds Open Meetings Act

"...Open and Shut..."

April 1, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: The City Council Blues ... Again

The price of all these things, twice

"...in response to the Crisis of Austin's Democracy – actually have the effect of making Thursday's council meetings less..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the book business, then leave Tuesday night (Jan. 27) open to speak your piece on the upcoming library bond..."

Jan. 23, 1998 News Feature

Media Bills Chill

Reporters Get the Cold Shoulder From Legislators

"...the public and various entities are now exempted from open records and open meetings requirements...."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

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