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The State Policy Committee overturns its earlier rejections of several progressive organizations applying for participation in the annual State Employee Charitable Campaign.

"...dozens of organizations rejected or deferred were Environmental Defense, Public Citizen, Save Barton Creek Association, the SEED Coalition, the..."

May 11, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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The beefs this week: Chronicle reporter Robert Bryce on CNN, genetically engineered foods, Steamboat, John Aielli, Paul Minor, and more.

"...in Austin who are working hard to educate the public about the current situation. Synchronistically, the Chronicle published Ms...."

Sept. 3, 1999 Column

Shifting Gears

New Board, Boss, Budget in Store for AISD

"...is some sentiment among the current board and the public to delay approval of the re-drawn boundaries until after..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Paying Doctor

Federal Insurance Program Could Aid Texas' Youth

"...provider that is a vital part of the medical safety net for the 150,000 Travis County residents who have..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...Sleep with the Harvey Girls. The Texas Historical Commission announced the addition of its 40th State Historic Site..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...first time due to a flood of complaints about safety, the transit agency said. Locations will include North Lamar..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

Advocates Scrutinize Sweeping Senate Water Supply Bill’s Strategy

Environmental impacts still need to be assessed

"...In a public hearing Monday, the Senate Water Agriculture, and Rural Affairs..."

March 23, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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?

"...was among four people interviewed by the Travis County Commissioners Court to fill the seat until this year's elections...."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Adam Schiff Headed to SXSW

Conversations About America’s Future gathers movers & shakers

"...result of this dialogue and the recommendations of Austin Public Health, the 2020 event is proceeding with safety as..."

March 2, 2020 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Council: Getting Moving?

City Council's continued transportation debate may backlog zoning cases on agenda

"...because it's being heard at the Zoning and Platting Commission next week.) But it's equally likely today that the..."

June 17, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Vested Interests

Council agenda considers grandfathering, incentives, and parking

"...(in theory) second and third readings (Item 59). The public hearing is closed, but at Tuesday's work session Council..."

May 23, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Feb. 3-10

"...CITIZEN LED AUSTIN SAFETY PARTNERSHIP hosts a discussion with Police Monitor Margo Frasier..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature

Bike Plan Passes: 2020, Here We Come

Austin can peddle unfettered toward its bright, bikeable future

"...ever. The bike plan update was put to the public at 25 open meetings, and its scope and budget..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Don't Spray It! 'Bad' Effluent Threatens Hill Country

Spraying treated sewage over the aquifer isn't cool

"...center. Because such systems require permitting from the Texas Commission on Environ­mental Quality, the public process usually draws the..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Yellow Bike Project Turns 10

Although Yellow Bike boasts more volunteers, community-benefiting programs, and grassroots momentum than ever, a cloud of uncertainty looms over group's East 51st shop, set for demolition by early 2008

"...the community and eventually maturing into the steward of open-to-the-public bike-repair shops and mentor to a new generation of..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Coal Hard Reality

Still cloudy over TXU

"...surrounding counties struck with the EPA and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to forestall violations of the Clean..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the release of a report last week from a Republican-chaired Senate intelligence committee that concludes not only did Saddam..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...American-Statesman in an April 23, 2006 article reported that "Public records show that in 1999, [Kaplan] filed for bankruptcy..."

May 5, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Early voting continues through Friday for the March 7 Republican and Democratic primaries. See our endorsements and election coverage...."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Owners maintain operation is environmentally friendly

"...Neighbors in East Travis County held their second public meeting last week in a struggle to halt the..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Peace and Progress Come to Shoal Creek

Feud between cyclists and residents comes to an end

"...conduct a transportation analysis, to bring the Urban Transportation Commission aboard, and to include input from a public charrette..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

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

Sept. 3, 2004 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...from the HLC and majority support from the Planning Commission. During the April 1 council meeting, the developer's representatives..."

May 7, 2004 Column

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Austin Stories

"...$900,000. In general, suburban and rural communities with powerful Republican legislators (like Amarillo) did notably well on the governor's..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature

The Lights Are On: Is Anybody Home?

Downtown's boom has busted, yet developers still build.

"...does Hendricks respond to the financial naysayers who track public development companies like Cousins? "That's usually the case," he..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Austin Stories

"...A draft of a proposed pipeline safety ordinance will make the public-hearing circuit this month, but..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature

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Austin Stories

"...rally opposition to what they call "potential misuse of public funds." In an earlier incarnation that included a movie..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature

Letters at 3AM

Being president of America is not good for one's health.

"...William McKinley (Republican), elected in 1897 with the only popular majority since..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Column by Michael Ventura

Condo Clash

The Gotham Has Neighbors Up in Arms

"...development vs. preservation controversies. At least that's how the public comment portion of this week's City Council meeting could..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

The Vicious Cycle

Citywide Bike Plan: a Modest Beginning

"...to champion their interests in the city's Department of Public Works and Transportation. In Phase One of the new..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature

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