Opinion: Electric School Buses Are a Win for Kids’ Health, the Environment, and Our Community

There's no safe level of exposure to diesel fumes for children, and yet our kids spend hours each week breathing fumes on diesel buses

"...Nine-year-old Ella struggled to breathe. She was hospitalized for asthma almost 30 times before her death of acute..."

March 12, 2021 Column by Mary Beth Bennett

Tax for Peace Not War

"...Dear Editor, Thanks for “Thoughts After Celebration” (July 8) [News] about the costs..."

Aug. 15, 2005 Postmarks

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...the "best choice," and doing so by interspersing misleading information about abortion with personal narratives of shame, remorse, and..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

'Tomorrow' Not Far Away?

Local greens use the disaster flick to talk seriously about climate change

"...did in 1959. The planet is heating up, and unfortunately, viewers may not have to wait long to see..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Obese military budget crushes local governments, group alleges

"...Austin members of Physicians for Social Responsibility were joined by City Council Members..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

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Enviro groups call for more, not fewer, limits on power plant emissions

"...joined by their friends in the SEED Coalition and Physicians for Social Responsibility, released Reel Danger: Power Plant Mercury..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...vie to fill the vacancy left by Todd Baxter. For more info on the candidates and early voting, see..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

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Alliance for a Clean Texas says lawmakers can create one

"...The Alliance for a Clean Texas, a broad statewide environmental coalition, met..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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More than 1,000 deaths a year from polluting power plants, report claims

"...Austin Energy; and Lisa Doggett and Donald Williams of Physicians for Social Responsibility delineated the physical, personal, and political..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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"...Council meets Thursday, Aug. 9, with better revenue news, social services on the budget presentation agenda, and renewed questions..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature

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"...Dropout Problem," News, Aug. 12]. I saw schoolchildren begging for money at the street intersection of Brodie Lane and..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Column

Coal's Body Count

"...toxic pollution from the 19 coal-fired power plants proposed for construction statewide, according to a report released last week...."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...But, the MonkeesOn Tuesday, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals launched an international campaign,..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature

Questions, Prepares to Launch

Paramount screening, April 18

"...Having children changes everything. It certainly did for writer/actor Turk Pipkin, who turned his concerns about the..."

April 14, 2006 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Happenings

April 26 - May 2

"...For more on these and other events this week, see..."

April 27, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...his [language] does not get into the charter!" – Former Mayor Gus Garcia, in rebuttalHeadlines• The special session of..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happening from Austin and beyond

"..."I call for the unconditional surrender of Rick Perry."..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...Mike Clark-Madison writes that the City Council's effort to protect local businesses and local identity at the..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Column

Riley and Tovo Join the Mix

Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape

"...term-limited from running again. CM Mike Martinez has announced for mayor. And the two eligible to run – Chris..."

April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Road to Recovery

A private health care consultant has improved efficiency at the county's primary health care clinics. Looming Medicaid cuts protenda new crisis.

"...in a typical workday now than she ever has before as a family practice physician at the Rosewood-Zaragosa health..."

Sept. 15, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...and parents gathered at Ridgetop Elementary School Friday afternoon for a nonpartisan GOTV walk led by Austin Interfaith, voting..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...leans over the machine a moment, scans the emerging information, and quickly reaches for the door. Head-on collision at..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...No, the list of candidates for the new 10-1 City Council isn't as crowded as..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

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"...investigated in the Mala Sangre episode remain on the force, but criticize Knee for using the Internal Affairs Department..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column

Who's Minding the Clinics?

City/County Divided on Public Health

"...But, as Colunga proudly points out, a wealth of social services for indigent county residents are crammed into these..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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"...violation of department policies or criminal conduct. The initial information in this case came from a secondary source. Direct..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Column

Divine Intervention

What Price Salvation?

"...What would you sacrifice for financial security? Managed care restrictions, technology advancements, and increased..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

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

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

"...further toward a working majority. Here's what we're watching for on key issues in the lead-up to the first..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Questions of Church-State Separation at Dell Seton Medical Center

Do the hospital’s ties to the Catholic church and limits on women’s reproductive health care compromise Dell Med students' training?

"...River, passersby have grown accustomed to the parking cones, forklifts, and sounds of rapid construction. But in Feb­ru­ary, that..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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"...throughout the U.S. As with many attempts to privatize social services, there have been significant problems in the efficient..."

July 14, 2006 Column

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