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Feb. 19, 1999 News Column
Who Is Citizens for a Sound Economy?
"...Peggy Venable, the head of the Texas office of Citizens for a Sound Economy (CSE), says her group represents..."
Feb. 21, 1997 News Feature
Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?
Project Connect looks to help make connections
"...busy roadways. Those roads are themselves often hazardous to public health. In 2019 there were 6,125 crashes on Austin's..."
Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver
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
Larson SAFE at Home
Baseball Boosters Seek Swing Vote
"...is built. Mayor Bob Lanier says there are higher public priorities than football. Lanier, one of the most popular..."
Aug. 18, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher
Keeping Busy
Armendariz moves from the EPA to the Sierra Club, still defending the environment
"...surfaced earlier this year, showing Armendariz speaking at a public meeting in the small Texas town of Dish, north..."
Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum
'Chronicle' Endorsements
March 4 primary election
"...consider the admittedly thin ballot for the Travis Co. Republican primary but found no one we could unreservedly support.)..."
Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature
'Chronicle' Endorsements
March 4 primary election
"...consider the admittedly thin ballot for the Travis Co. Republican primary but found no one we could unreservedly support.)..."
Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff
Naked City
"...•The Republican Party of Texas hammered another nail in its 2008..."
Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature
Naked City
"...Quote of the Week"This is a very strong Republican district. It's obvious to me that anybody but me..."
April 7, 2006 News Feature
Bond Brouhaha
Council Reenacts for Public What It Did in Private
"...August 12, work session, and gave it one final public airing before officially calling the election. The decision was..."
Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature by Jenny Staff
Austin Energy's Proposed Rate Change Draws Controversy
Critics say the base rate increase will hurt low-income customers
"...Dr. Ezra Hausman, on behalf of the Sierra Club, Public Citizen, and Solar United Neighbors, testified that the changes..."
Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?
D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops
"...are declining to investigate reported crimes and telling the public that the two prosecutors’ reform-minded policies are to blame...."
Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders
A Grisly Weekend for APD
Two officer-involved shootings, one viral use of force
"...under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143, but the Citizen Review Panel will, so no public citizen will review..."
Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
Drink to Me Only With Thine Lies
Those classic club tales tantalize, whether you’re sober or besotted
"...Dollars to donuts, citizen: Everybody in your house – unless you’re being, what,..."
July 20, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Is the Hideout’s Improvised Play Festival Just Too Much to Deal With?
Three nights of shows from across the city, the nation, and … London?
"...The tyranny of choice, citizen: If that’s the harshest shit we ever have to..."
April 14, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
CELOC Clock Ticks Toward F1 Race
F1 organizers hope to keep pace for 2012 race
"...the Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee held its first public meeting in the offices of Armbrust & Brown...."
July 22, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Roasting Glenn Beck, Glenn Beck Style
A satirical website challenges Glenn Beck to his own game
"...the article's sources, Paul Levy of consumer advocacy group Public Citizen, postulates that if the URL "glennbeckrapedandmurderedayounggirlin1990" is taken..."
Sept. 15, 2009 News Post by Adam Theriault
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
Naked City
"...state-approved providers, which include private companies, community organizations, and public schools. The fair will be held 9:30am-noon on Saturday,..."
Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature
Naked City
"...safe, that the rights and civil liberties of our citizens are protected, and the hopes and dreams of all..."
Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature
Naked City
"...County Sheriff's Office has joined St. Paul, Minn.-based company CitizenObserver, creator of a Web-based alert system to connect local..."
March 9, 2007 News Feature
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...of the separation of church and state." – Texas Republican Party platform, adopted June 3 in San AntonioHeadlines• The..."
June 9, 2006 News Feature
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...job of majority leader and the mandate of the Republican majority are too important to be hamstrung, even for..."
Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...his own cash to defeat Ben Streusand in the Republican primary, then coasted to an easy general election victory...."
Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Home-Grown Workers
Is Austin's Job Boom Trickling Down to the People?
"...aspiring professionals here and is undoubtedly priceless to city public relations officials. But for the majority of employees who..."
March 27, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton
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
All in the Family
Elizabeth, Bruce & George: Love, Austin
Style
"...rusty nail, she'd probably choose the latter. As a public relations specialist whose job is to show her clients..."
July 19, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff
Here's Where You Draw The Line: City, State Redistricting Hearings
Both ICRC and Texas House face the public Sept. 18
"...new maps for Austin's 10 City Council districts become public this week, the Texas House Redistricting Committee is holding..."
