Who's Texas?

The story of Texas history says a lot -- about the storytellers

"...(although the Alamo plays its own cameo role), the public record suggests a revealing, cinematic chapter in the ongoing..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

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"...toward local music programming and away from news and public affairs. I too would cry foul if local programming..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

What Price Baseball?

The Rangers Ain't Gonna Like This, Yogi

"...Yet whether the public interest issue is taxes, size of government, property rights,..."

June 20, 1997 News Feature

God's Steward at the TNRCC

In Barry McBee's Environment, Politics and Religion Mix

"...fulfill mercy." The other is a party man, a Republican party man -- and the chairman of one of..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Crackpot Crackdown

Joining a long East Texas tradition, Jackson County DA Bobby Bell has convicted 28 black people on drug charges via manufactured evidence and railroaded trials. One small-town exile, her family, and a few neighbors are finally fighting back.

"...the Edna Police Department and the Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office coyly dubbed "Operation Crackdown."..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• After two Austin police officers involved in last week's Taser-related death of Michael Clark..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

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"...George Bush or another making it to the Oval Office two times. This election they will be making their..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Column

The Usual Suspects

The first year of the Will Wynn era closes to very mixed reviews, as Austinites wonder whether the city leadership is floundering.

"...the mayor that ends up backpedaling. Though Wynn has defenders who feel Futrell has tried to isolate him, far..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Co. grand jury returned an indictment of Austin Police Officer Scott Glasgow for "criminally negligent homicide" in the June..."

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

Who Killed Stacey Stites?

A re-examination of a Bastrop murder case leaves many unanswered questions.

"...Special prosecutor Lisa Tanner of the Texas Attorney General's Office, who assisted Bastrop D.A. Charles Pennick's prosecution team, argued..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Group Accuses Morton Prosecutors of Gross Misconduct

Group files grievances with State Bar

"...of a limited investigation agreed to by the Bradley's office as part of Morton's exoneration proceedings. A deposition of..."

Nov. 29, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lehmberg NOT Removed: Déjà Vu All Over Again

Long list of dignitaries testify in defense of D.A.

"...and Travis County District Attorney Lehmberg would remain in office. Following the three days of trial (originally estimated to..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Obscene Calling

Law enforcement crosses capitol politics, and the Rangers get burned

"...House -- instructed his bodyguards from the Department of Public Safety never to follow him to the weekly rendezvous..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Point Austin: The Law Is a Ass

The Great Open Meetings Scandal comes to its legalized conclusion

"...that the members regularly spoke to each other about public business – a fact they've never disputed, as it..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Column by Michael King

The Daily Hustle: 11/8/10

Meet six finalists for Police Monitor

"...cops in Cambridge before setting up a police monitor's office in Eugene, Oregon before landing at her current spot...."

Nov. 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Challenge of Judge Dietz

School finance decision puts responsibility where it's always been - on all of us

"...Judge John Dietz last week found the current Texas public school finance system unconstitutional. His rulings were brief and..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Can Lazarus Rise Again?

Gary Bradley faces bankruptcy, and Austin wonders if he'll survive and thrive one more time.

"...businesses all bear the same address as the developer's office -- 1111 W. 11th -- where a 132-year-old turreted..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Blueprint for a Breakdown

Not Worth the Work

"...BLGY/Sverdrup, however, is not without its defenders, including AISD staff and architects hired by the company,..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Reinventing theTriangle

Will the Stakeholders Ever Achieve Consensus?

"...thumbs-down. (This move proved so divisive that several HPNA officers refused to attend the subsequent press conference.)..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council: Walking With the Dead

City Council repeals project duration, holds its breath

"...budget season kicks off in earnest with the budget office April 18 initial presentation. The agenda won't be finalized..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

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"...Venable apparently speaks for the majority of our current Republican leadership, making them all the more dangerous. Thanks for..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Column

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...herd of snoozing political hopefuls, particularly a pack of Republicans who scrambled to put together campaigns by the March..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Natural Selection

Responding to market demands and consumer pressure, Whole Foods decides to banish genetically modified ingredients from its store-brand product lines.

"...altering such life-giving structures as a vegetable's DNA. Predictably, defenders of genetic engineering counter that theirs is an agricultural..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...city reports that fresh air was piped into the offices Tuesday night and everyone was back at work on..."

April 30, 1999 News Feature

Austin at Large: Good Guys With Guns Gone Bad

Will the Uvalde massacre blame game drain all the energy from firearms reform?

"...Both the Republican Party of Texas platform adopted last week and Ken..."

June 24, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Happenings

"...HISPANIC VOTER OUTREACH MEETING 6pm. TCDP Coordinated Campaign Office, 1107 N. I-35. [email protected]...."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

GOP players get the vapors over side issues in the scandal

"...juicy detail last week, with the focus on a Republican public-relations counterattack. State GOP Chair Tina Benkiser received the..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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"...I look forward to seeing the publication of this letter to correct a rather shocking (to..."

March 1, 2002 Column

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"...15 "Postmarks" ["Bunch a Griffith Backer"]. Bill questions the public service and voting records of Council Members Goodman and..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Column

The Duality of Southwest Key

An East Austin nonprofit in the immigration debate

"...1987, but moved to Austin in 1990, to an office near St. Edward's Univer­sity. The organization relocated to Jain..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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