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"...criticism as the frontman on toll roads and the Trans-Texas Corridor...."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...it's really good." – Tom Terkel, chair of the citizens committee on the bonds, answering criticism of the bond..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Then again, when you have a Texas Supreme Court in your pocket, you're always well-dressed. Gov...."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...hollow, and even silly, to me when I hear citizens and media proclaim Sunset Valley as a longtime model..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle

The TNRCC reports that the Voluntary Emissions Reduction program has produced zero reductions in air pollution

"...the practice of environmental protection in the state of Texas, which has relied on Nothing as a central principle..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Easy Money

City plots downtown's retail future

"...become poster children for campaign finance reform. The year-old Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) kicks off its two-day conference..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Meet the New Boss

The Privatization Route

"...Meanwhile, incoming Attorney General John Cornyn, the first Republican AG in Texas in more than a century, says..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Shattered Icon

Living Legend Ann Richards Steps Off the Pedestal

"...doing so, she beat a millionaire redneck from West Texas who just couldn't keep his fool mouth shut. For..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Where's the Fire?

Communications Bond Proposal Is No Emergency

"...First!, councilmember Daryl Slusher, and Tom "Smitty" Smith of Public Citizen -- have raised nary a peep of protest..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Austin Energy's Proposed Rate Change Draws Controversy

Critics say the base rate increase will hurt low-income customers

"...In April, Austin Energy proposed controversial changes to its..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Group Accuses Morton Prosecutors of Gross Misconduct

Group files grievances with State Bar

"...The executive director of the Texas Coalition on Lawyer Accountability, Julie Oliver, on Nov. 28..."

Nov. 29, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Austin Convention Center after being flown in by the Texas Air National Guard. It's still unclear how many evacuees..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature

Tort Versus Thought

Is the tide of medical malpractice suits really a desert?

"...corporate immunity, and the movement has been spearheaded by Republicans saying that doctors are too afraid of medical malpractice..."

April 30, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Green Events: Sept. 28-Oct. 3

"...in town Saturday talking about his newest book, The Citizen-Powered Energy Handbook. Also, don't forget to break out your..."

Sept. 27, 2007 Columns Post

Point Austin: Green Is as Green Does

Saving the planet begins at the grassroots

"...handy indicator of the state of environmental politics in Texas is the news that Rep. Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, chair..."

May 25, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Lee Leffingwell Makes a Splash

Council member named Conservationist of the Year

"...you're Lee Leffingwell, waxing crapper will get you the Texas chapter of the American Water Works Association's Conservationist of..."

April 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Dirty-Coal Reversal

TXU agrees to buy-out, announces it will abandon plans for eight of its proposed coal-fired plants

"...Marking a monumental turn of events in Texas' war over the construction of 17 new coal-fired power..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Business Leaders Hire Lobbyists to Battle Dirty Coal

Coalition of free-market well-to-dos formed to oppose Texas' 17 proposed pulverized coal power plants fights electric utilities using their own weapon of choice – lobbyists

"...The founders of the Dallas-based Texas Business for Clean Air, an unlikely coalition of free-market..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...his executive order to provide HPV vaccinations for all Texas girlsHeadlines• The memory and legacy of Texas icon Molly..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

Capitalists, Conservationists Say No to Dirty Coal

Showdown taking shape over plans to build 16 old-style coal-fired power plants, which threaten to push Austin's marginal air quality into the red

"...A big old Texas-sized showdown is taking shape over plans by various electric..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Dirty Air Update

Energy industry still running roughshod over Texas

"...plants remain on a permitting fast track despite heavy public and political pressure against them? And why, in operating..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin @ Large: The Results Are In ...

The Envision Central Texas planning survey confirms a popular vision that the power brokers just don't want to see.

"...conference Monday to announce the findings of Envision Central Texas' big community survey this last fall -- findings that..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Bulletproofing Betty

Despite being a council freshman, Betty Dunkerley has already taken the lead on health care.

"...can infer from the final report of the mayor's Public Safety Task Force, chaired by Council Member (and 18-year..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Mayor Gus Garcia joined with former Mayor Bruce Todd, Texas Appleseed Executive Director Annette LoVoi, state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos,..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...only 18 of an estimated 20,000 revelers: 14 for public intoxication, three for fighting, and one for assaulting an..."

Jan. 4, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Redistricting: Follow the Bouncing Pols

Redistricting trims Texas Dems and progressives from the Lege ranks. Start worrying.

"...early handicappers are basically describing the score as a Republican shutout -- the GOP will assume the House majority..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

The City Council prepares to decide how much information about Austin Energy's finances and operations will be kept out of the public view when deregulation comes in 2002.

"...roster of items Austin Energy wants out of the public domain. The list of more than 50 items includes..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

The Greening of George W. Bush

An industry pollution control program started backed by Gov. George W. Bush has cleaned less than 3% of the industrial toxic emissions it aimed to clean up.

"...little to clean up the air. An analysis of Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission pollution statistics, which was funded..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Million-Dollar Man

AG press spokesman Ted Delisi also works as a campaign consultant to George Bush.

"...the attorney general's office. The standards-of-conduct section of the Texas Government Code states that state officials and employees may..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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