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"...dump may indeed be acceptable under Texas Health & Safety Codes or under Texas Administrative Codes. However, they both..."

July 7, 2006 Column

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After the fall

"...certain fanaticism. My understanding of the way a constitutional republic operates is that I don't get my way; rather,..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

"...The four dissenting votes were based largely on traffic safety concerns. Next stop: City Council...."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Wrong Side of the Tracks?

Light Rail May Be a Heavy Burden for East Austin

"...traffic problems. But when it came down to an assessment of the agency's performance, the crowd was unanimous in..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...Samantha, who requested her last name be withheld for safety concerns, said the news "breaks my heart. Margaret Chen..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Then There's This: Another Swipe at Austin Energy

State report calls for slashing low-income assistance program

"...In documents filed last week with the Public Utility Commission of Texas – the agency considering an..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

A 'Culture of Excellence' at UT Inc.

The Commission of 125 report calls for a first-class (and blue-chip) university

"...Currently, UT is ranked 46th overall and 14th among public institutions by U.S. News & World Report. But before..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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"...limits are set for motorist convenience, not for the safety of unarmed people whom the cars may injure...."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column

Central Health Lays Out Its FY 2019 Budget

For your health

"...item on your most recent tax bill. That 10.7385-cent assessment, which generates more than 90% of Central Health's annual..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

CodeNEXT: Conditions for Commissions

Planning, Zoning & Platting get last licks in before recommendations go to Council

"...29, when Council will conduct the first of two public hearings...."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Soccer Sites

Precourt unveils McKalla Plan

"...Expect traffic analysis, details on community benefits, an environmental assessment, and more on June 1...."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

McKalla Place Eyed for Soccer Stadium

North Austin location identified as Precourt Sports Ventures' third first choice

"...housing. That plan has gone nowhere, possibly due to safety concerns over permanently housing people on top of contaminated..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

ABIA Rebuilds After Flood

Flights continue to be delayed

"...completely closing the airfield, and now begins the damage assessment and repairs...."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Not So Funny: APD Officers Caught Making Rape Jokes

Last week wasn't so great for APD

"...That assessment stems from a video released Thursday evening through local..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

'Reckless Tactics' ... and the Blowback

Suppressed KeyPoint report charges APD negligence in Sanders shooting

"...That was the assessment revealed by an unredacted version of that report (containing..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cast Away

Pure Castings, Zavala Elementary, pollution, jobs ... and the neighborhood

"...and provided regular blue-collar jobs – all very conventional public virtues in 1968. But in 41 years, the idea..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

The week's biggest little news blips

"...• A chilling moment under the dome: During public testimony on Senate Bill 358, Sen. Dan Patrick's anti-"sanctuary..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

"...programs, the majority of the court agreed with Biscoe's assessment. "This is not going to kill any of your..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

The New Texas Family Planning

Slashed budgets and anti-abortion politics undermine women's health care

"...and hospitals that provide family planning, says Danielle Tierney, public affairs director for Planned Parenthood of Austin. And because..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...streamline business regulation without unreasonably increasing risk to the public. To encourage development with minimum damage to the environment..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Column

The Hightower Report

Bill Gates wants to tax your e-mail, and the Bush administration finds the science it wants

"...pop. Of course, while couching this as a noble public service, the corporations would be creating an endless new..."

March 5, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Dancing About Architecture

Woodshock, forever turbulent.

"...associate of Smith's has been listening to his quiet assessment of the situation, after which Smith declines to give..."

June 1, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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Hey, who put a vegetarian in my aquifer?

"...Linklater to meet with us before the idea went public; hopefully that effort will set a precedent for other..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...within 300 feet of endangered species without a thorough assessment of the resulting incidental kills...."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature

Your Tax Dollars at Play

The Rosewood Entertainment Center

"...from the general fund for land acquisition, a financial assessment of the project, and design work for the center...."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

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