Point Austin: Dark Money, Sunlight, and Political Soccer Games

Shadowy funding works its way into Austin campaigns

"..."Dark money" is not exactly new to Austin politics. In the 2014 mayoral campaign, an out-of-state political..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Lessons at Election Time

Vote like our lives (and Austin) depend on it

"...politics that continue to corrupt public discourse to the point of violence. (As I write, bombs have been sent..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Heat Wave

From Philadelphia to Austin, the air is burning

"...a record-breaking, torpid, East Coast heat wave that made Austin's current dry 90s seem relatively balmy by comparison. So..."

June 13, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: What You Say, and How You Say It

Ballot language argument is a snapshot of polarized Austin politics

"...between hard-right Republicans (some unidentified) and a handful of Austin "progressives" – Fred Lewis, Bill Bunch, Nelson Linder –..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Column by Michael King

The 12 People You Meet at Sam’s Town Point, Austin’s Real-Life Roadhouse

You’d never know the South Austin honky-tonk is there, but wait 'til you meet its cast of characters

"...For decades, people discovered Sam's Town Point the same way Christopher Columbus "discovered" America: by accident..."

April 26, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Point Austin: Can This Really Be the End?

A look forward, a look back

"...highly skeptical column ("Nothing From Something," Jan. 12) about Austin's prospects for geographic City Council districts. Observing the virtually..."

Dec. 28, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Vote Early and Often

The collision of elections leaves many voters in the dust

"...in federal court, scrambled the primary dates to the point that Texas now has no influence on the presidential..."

May 11, 2012 News Column by Michael King

'Point Austin' Missed Point

"...Dear Editor, Re: “Point Austin: Expiation Day” [News, March 11]: It's a miracle...."

March 15, 2011 Postmarks

Point Austin: Ground Zero for Zero Tolerance

Southwest Key becomes the local symbol of brutal U.S. policy

"...Austin nonprofit Southwest Key Programs is enduring a public relations..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Unmet Needs

As Council wrangles the budget, groups push for more funding to breach inequalities

"...will be gamely trying to decide how to balance Austin's FY 2016 budget. While they've been considering the problem..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Season of Discontent

Bungling a high-profile project is not the best way to ask for a raise

"...not been the hap-hap-happiest time of the year at Austin Energy. Less than a week after taking a beating..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Magic Numbers

At budget time, the public safety numbers become sacrosanct

"...familiar demand that we can abbreviate it: M-COTS), the [Austin] Police Department is having to gut its Community Services..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Building Cathedrals

Public libraries and schools sustain a common culture

"...remarks, Mayor Steve Adler described the new place as Austin's "municipal cathedral," referring to the building itself but also..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Primary Thoughts

For your consideration as you enter the voting booth

"...In this space last fall, commenting on the already..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: The Appraisal Scam ... Updated

Travis Central Appraisal District responds

"...("An Analysis of TCAD's Commercial Valuations for City of Austin") prepared for the city by consultants George Gau of..."

June 12, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Tools for Lege Watching

Considering Texas' future – a few things to keep in mind

"...Whatever their chances, those budget-squeezing resolutions no doubt have..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Charlie Wilson's Chair

When the legend becomes fact, endow the legend

"...standards and to avoid participating in historical caricature." They point out that the Soviet-Afghan war was not, as the..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Call Us in 2105

As the city drops its time capsule, we hope there'll be something to drink to – and with – in 100 years

"...Welcome to Point Austin...."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: It's Accountability Time

Lloyd Doggett on the need for swift action on impeachment

"...U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, began advocating impeachment in the spring, before a majority..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Watching the Races

Yes, it’s early – but Austin voters can start boning up now

"...while; Royce West, Chris Bell, and Amanda Edwards can point to experience as elected officials; Sema Hernandez, who ran..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Slaves for Rent

Sick pay lawsuit confirms what bosses think of workers

"...editors' footnote last week announcing the incipient return of "Point Austin," I realized I'd better start climbing out of..."

May 4, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: In Defense of the Public Square

We need to keep rejecting publicly the preposterous notion that ubiquitous guns make us safer

"...it's been gratifying to see the lengthening list of Austin and Texas businesses announcing that they'll ban weapons in..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Still Waiting for the Train

Will Austin ever get a proper light rail system?

"...The folks supporting transit rail for Austin are tiptoeing back onto the stump, hoping to put..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: It's Rainin' Down in Texas

Marking Texas time and history by rising floodwaters

"...of lives directly lost is nearing 20. Here in Austin, our neighbors are drying out as best they can,..."

May 29, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Perry's Farewell

It's time to say goodbye to the Governor-for-Life

"...him on the behind as he takes his leave ("Point Austin: Adios, Mofo," July 12). Instead, in the spirit..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Three Cheers for Spelman

Council member makes his final pitch for sane police spending

"...rein in (to a degree) the growth of the Austin Police Depart­ment budget. The APD was requesting 59 new..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Column

Point Austin: The Fun Begins

The city redistricting simmer reaches the boiling point

"...that the overly elaborate, baroque process designed to bring Austin governance into the 21st century by establishing 10 single-member..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: An Institutional Failure

The Carter verdict does not exonerate the APD

"...("Carter Trial: Jury Clears APD Officer"), the jury exonerated Austin Police Department Officer Nathan Wagner of wrongdoing ("excessive force")..."

June 14, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Uncivil Service

City Manager still overreacting to civil service proposal

"...still "grossly inflated," and noted that Ott made a point of reiterating that until the new civil service system..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Column

Point Austin: First, Do No Harm

The health of Texas women is sacrificed to the war on Planned Parenthood

"...last week about Gov. Rick Perry's latest budgetary follies ("Point Austin: The Governor's Principles," April 27), I anticipated plunging..."

May 4, 2012 News Column by Michael King

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