Lege Lines: Kill Bill(s)

Abbott vetoes more than 40 bills

"...HB 499 by Guillen: Term limits for the public advisory committee to the Texas Transportation Commission..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On Hold

Trial, etc., pending in SXSW crash

"...city's corporate special events program manager, said that no public meeting regarding the review is scheduled...."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Government Shutdown Hits

Affordable Care Act takes effect as Tea Party throttles government

"...After Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and the congressional Tea Party deliberately..."

Oct. 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: One Step Forward ...

Updates on Barton Springs, Gables Hotel, and amphitheatres

"...on the grounds improvement plan. But after the Planning Commission stuck a fork in much of the proposal, Council..."

March 15, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

What Now for Central Health?

Medical school planning begins, and associated care programs move to implementation

"...brand new portion of our otherwise diminishing Texas social safety net. And the vote also kicks off the development..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Hightower Report

Won't Take Nuke for an Answer; Drat. Oiled Again.

"...extension of your license, said the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (a notorious industry lapdog). But wait, said Vermont officials,..."

May 6, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

City Hall Hustle: The Lure of Rainey Street

Bars, cars, and teeny tiny homes

"...permit once related issues on Rainey – parking, pedestrian safety, and more – had been met, promising that fixes..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 28-Feb. 4

"...AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION meets monthly to discuss and advise City Council on..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature

Fraud of Fluoridation

"...of fluoridation. Altered studies and reviews were discovered claiming safety and benefits that did not exist. Dr. Robert Carton,..."

Dec. 3, 2009 Postmarks

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

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the state, and beyond

"...adjustments for employees, realizing $2.3 million in savings. A public meeting on the proposals is scheduled for Feb. 19..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...week's meeting, council enacted a moderated version of the public order ordinances, installing a stronger ban on panhandling and..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

Barton Springs Reopens, With Great Pleasure

The Statesman-spawned toxics crisis is finally over, but threats to Austin water quality remain.

"...(PAHs) and arsenic, which the Statesman alleged had exceeded safety levels. The agencies assessed the dangers posed by contaminant..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...financial supporters, for both carelessly and consciously misrepresenting my public record...."

April 18, 2003 Column

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, Texas, and elsewhere.

"...The city Historic Landmark Commission has recommended historic zoning for 3810 Speedway, the former..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...closer to resolution. Bike advocates fear their concerns for safety and other matters will get lost in the process...."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Is Homer Simpson Available?

"...Concerned about safety issues, Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman and Council Member..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Zoned for Conflict

"..."prisoners" in their homes and more importantly, poses a safety risk to the kids at the elementary school...."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Council Watch

"...They fretted about the traffic, and they questioned the safety of releasing what the city estimated would be 150..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

Local Austin news and gossip

"...lined up, the agents would charge residents a per-square-foot commission to close the deal. Which could mean, as Rainey..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Shaky Railing

Three former Capital Metro board members and two former employees claim that the transportation agency attempted to put Longhorn Railway, its costly freight rail operator, out of business.

"...serious charges are that Cap Metro delayed spending on safety-related projects that may have caused the derailment of two..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

What's My Line?

Tracking the Freight Rail vs.Commuter Rail Debate

"...a Democrat, and San Antonio Sen. Jeff Wentworth, a Republican, allowed the creation of an "intermunicipal commuter rail district,"..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...placing ads in five Texas newspapers and some professional publications, and that "well over half" of the 30-odd applicants..."

Dec. 5, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the daytime inhabitants found an overall improvement in visuals, safety, and cleanliness. In the needs-to-improve department, respondents said they..."

May 9, 1997 News Feature

"Water, Water Everywhere..."

"...Milwaukee in 1993, there have been questions about water safety. This tiny microorganism, common in many of the lakes..."

Aug. 2, 1996 Column

Killer Green Information Environmental BBSs

BBS Basics

"..."Buy Recycled" campaign (be on the lookout for TV public service announcements featuring Lucy and Ethyl in the candy..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature by R.U. Steinberg

Postmarks

Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone, approximately.

"...is owned by the majority or by 1% rich Republicans before this is over...."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column

Postmarks

We Get What We Want

"...are businesses and these businesses do cater to the public...."

Feb. 27, 1998 Column

Postmarks

Keep Off Barton Creek

"...idea is to copy what other countries do with public grounds, which is to build a public plaza which..."

July 18, 1997 Column

Postmarks

ACC Needs Planning, Not Damning

"...provisions of the Southern Association of Colleges and School's Commission on Colleges. Those in charge of that area tried..."

June 20, 1997 Column

« 1    ‹ BACK    25   26   27   28   29   30   31   32   33   34     NEXT ›    34 »