Best-Laid Plans

How does the patchwork of separate plans for the future of Central Texas fit together? No one knows.

"...In Central Texas, right now, there's a whole lot of planning going..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Austin Women Dispelling Stigma and Moving Mental Health Issues Forward

From Sheriff Sally Hernandez to state Rep. Celia Israel, local women are changing the conversation

"...Now the executive director of the Central Texas division of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI),..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...Not more than two days into the 86th Texas Legislature, the 150-member House of Representatives approved a new,..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Transgender Students and Parents Say the State Is Putting Children in Danger

Is Texas' refusal to implement a national mandate state-sponsored bullying?

"...However, if Texas officials have their way, transgender students won't have the..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Going Public

A new Sunset Commission report recommends opening Texas' public lands to use by the public as parkland.

"...new report by the Sunset Review Commission on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It's no secret that Texas..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Shades of Gray

In Texas Prisons, It's Hard to Tell Who Your Enemies Are

"...witnesses to his murder, the first murder of a Texas prison guard by an inmate since 1985, were inmates...."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Cowboys & Critters

Take Back Texas' Marshall Kuykendall Says It's Simply a Choice Between...

"...government is "invading" the lands of property owners in Texas, and once compared the freeing of the slaves to..."

Jan. 26, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Building Austin

As the city grows, is it being cavalier about the well-being of the laborers who are assembling Austin's new face?

"...number of circumstances combine to make working construction in Texas an especially precarious proposition. About 50% of Texas construction..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Envision Next Session

Having lost its two big battles at the Lege, Envision Central Texas retrenches to win the war

"...Aug. 31 legislative recap luncheon hosted by Envision Central Texas, a nonprofit that advocates for regional growth planning...."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Carona Says He'll Filibuster TxDOT Sunset Bill

Senator angered by removal of local-option gas tax

"...stripped in conference committee from House Bill 300, the Texas Department of Transportation Sunset measure...."

May 31, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Big City Blues

Although it has three of the 10 largest cities in the United States, Texas is still largely a state of home-rule cities. A brief look at the prospects for a real urban policy in Texas.

"...For decades, the state of Texas had a very straightforward relationship with its cities: You..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How to Help Detained Migrant Families

Make an impact by contributing to these advocacy groups

"...to detention centers being refused by Customs and Border Protection authorities, many are looking for ways to help improve..."

July 15, 2019 News Post by Katelyn Landry

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...UPDATE: As expected, the Texas Senate tonight voted 19-11 in favor of passing House..."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: March 27

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Carson Kressley tries to bring people together, Gary Bauer throws a hissy fit, and Jose Canseco..."

March 27, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...without this unique organization and its single-minded focus on protecting all aspects of Barton Springs...."

May 5, 2006 Column

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...undercover agent, Tom Coleman, an itinerant lawman from West Texas with no prior experience in undercover narcotics work. Coleman..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Ask Questions First, Shoot Later

In 1967, Hobart Ison shot and killed Hugh O'Connor, who was filming a documentary on Ison's property. In her documentary Stranger With a Camera (showing at the Alamo Drafthouse this Wednesday, November 1), Elizabeth Barret examines the context that brought these two men together -- one with a gun and one with a camera.

"...She was still caught between her resident's instincts to protect her community from those who would harm it and..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...To live in Texas is to take "hometown heroes" to a whole new..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Lawsuit Filed Against HB 2

Reproductive rights groups take state abortion restrictions to court

"...A federal lawsuit filed against the state of Texas this morning by reproductive rights advocates on behalf of..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Consider 'The Source': Crisis Pregnancy Center Transforms Into Women's Health Program Provider

If Planned Parenthood's out, are CPCs in?

"...As the state rolls out its revised Texas Women's Health Program, a central question remains: how to..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Perry Gonna Make it Rain

Governor picks prayer over investment in firefighters

"...declared this weekend Days of Prayer for Rain in Texas. Well, that's cheaper than coming up with real water..."

April 22, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Grim History

Author traces Texas prison system from its roots in plantation slavery

"...Earlier this year, historian Robert Perkinson published Texas Tough: The Rise of America's Prison Empire (Henry Holt..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Amusing Ways of Life

Three Central Texas traditions continue to make fun a destination.

"...expectant faces of local teenagers who, squealing and shuffling together in tight groups, are determined to chew every bit..."

May 10, 2002 Features Feature by Anne Harris

State Agencies Asked for Savings

Speaker, Lt. Gov. looking to cut 2.5% from current general revenue budget

"...Dewhurst said as much when he addressed the Texas Public Policy Foundation, but this solidifies it: The budget..."

Feb. 2, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

4 Little Girls/One Huge Legacy

The Texas Documentary Tour

"...`When are we going to be able to get together like you all were in the Sixties?' - I..."

April 3, 1998 Screens Feature by Jerry Johnson

AFS Invites You to a Sundance at Pioneer Farms

Festival brings drive-in screenings plus special streaming panels

"...of drive-in screenings and special online events with a Texas twist...."

Jan. 7, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...A pair of bills by state Sen. Donna Campbell,..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure

Garza, Casar plan support for $100K in abortion assistance

"...nationally, statewide, and now at the municipal level in Texas – City Council members, including Delia Garza and Greg..."

Aug. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Reefer Roundup 1/26/11

Your drug war news, all in one place!

"...and a return of the underground pot tunnels – Texas style!..."

Jan. 26, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

UT Axing Cactus Cafe, Informal Classes

Union board "phasing out" two campus institutions in August

"...is in its 30th anniversary year. The University of Texas has been offering its Informal Classes since 1971. Now..."

Jan. 31, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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