Toby Futrell's Budget

The staff-proposed city budget goes to council, with both breathing and wiggle room

"...positions. EMS, currently at $38.1 million, is a "top priority for reinvestment," says Futrell, with creation of a new..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...for diabetes. Mental health services are as much a priority as routine health care. The more critically ill or..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...except the health care district. HB 2292 was a priority of the Conservative Caucus, so it doesn't risk a..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

The Discipline of Numbers

The Austin ISD crime and disciplinary statistics give a partial but confusing picture.

"...but on a daily basis it is the first priority of Austin ISD Police Chief Pat Fuller. A 53-year-old..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Shadows Over Bergstrom

The economic and security changes of the last two years set off ripples at Bergstrom Airport.

"...now, too, and local flavor isn't as high a priority as it used to be. So the city's Dept...."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...and simple, defined in state law as a "law enforcement initiated action based on an individual's race, ethnicity or..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Column

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Libertarians Say No to Doggett

"...Perhaps it has something to do with the law's enforcement. However, I would question whether it is somehow more..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Column

Hate Crimes and Punishment

The Gay Debate

"...hate crimes training policy to give "the highest investigative priority possible to ensure rapid apprehension of all persons involved."..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature by Janet Heimlich

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Warren Responds

"...I was struck by Erica Barnett's remark: "The [DARE] program ... has proven virtually resistant to criticism, at least..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Column

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For the Record

"...quit her (heroin) drug habits, find some drug rehab program, and was very realistically calling for help. So maybe..."

May 15, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the grassroots advocacy group ADAPT (Americans Disabled for Attendant Programs Today). Council signed off on the compliance agreement with..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Feature

Off the Desk:

"...the Texas chapter of the Association for Children for Enforcement of Support (ACES). Morales has come under criticism recently..."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature

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