University High

Community colleges are pushing "college credit" courses for high school students -- but the education is in doubt.

"...to students around here," says Special Assistant to the President Bud Frankenberger, "they're very frank about saying they're taking..."

June 8, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...in the public right-of-way. But as House the Homeless president Richard Troxell pointed out at Thursday's meeting, the effect..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...the Austin Police Association (APA), of which Sheffield is president. This agreement institutes Austin's first-ever civilian review of alleged..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sheffield, the APA, and the Cop Wars

A Brief History of the APA

"..."The key to being APA president," says Mike Sheffield, "is learning how to disagree with..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Lowdown

Selling the Commons; The Corporate Tax-Dodgers

"...a classic coup of rogue generals rudely ousting the president, but a corporate coup being pulled off with the..."

March 16, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Dancing About Architecture

Jimmie Vaughan skips Dubya's inaugural ball, while the Austin Music Network gets a reprieve from the city as the SIMS Foundation tries to spend $62,000 and fast.

"...last fall, and on Friday, Rosa labeled Bush "a president who would have people in his cabinet who would..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

After a shutdown prompts an international protest, Rice Radio is back on the air in Houston.

"...protest movement, and a student "gag-in" at the university president's mansion, but (at least for the immediate future) KTRU's..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...has contributed more than $320,000 to Bush's gubernatorial and presidential campaigns...."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Post-election political rumblings , and Music Editor Raoul Hernandez takes it on the chin from Nina Simone fans.

"...went from reprobate, alcohol-abusing playboy to Republican nominee for president in 14 years?..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Column

TV Eye

Critics say programs like Providence and Normal, Ohio play on the adult desire to recapture a happier time. But it's shows like The West Wing and Gideon's Crossing that really fill us with nostalgia.

"...reason they're so driven is because of their boss, President Bartlett, played by Martin Sheen. And this is where..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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