CRP Leak

The city wants to know who leaked the Citizens Review Panel recommendations to the press

"...Dylan hosting a show on a pay satellite radio service...."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

What Killed Michael Clark?

The official Travis Co. autopsy doesn't tell the whole story

"...department's Southeast Area Command responded to a call for service on East William Cannon Drive. When they arrived, they..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Katrina Evacuees: Precarious Times at La Quinta

FEMA's new Dec. 1 cutoff deadline for picking up the tab of hurricane evacuees living in Texas hotels and motels leaves thousands of people in housing limbo

"...finds Kealing to be a lot better than the public schools back home in New Orleans' Ninth Ward...."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

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"...vigilantes present to neighbors, unsuspecting reporters, immigrants, the general public, and even themselves screamed from each page as I..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...according to an Oct. 13-16 CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll. But Republicans still cling tightly to their illusions, with 84% approving.Naked..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Reports Detail Threats to National Wildlife Refuges

Energy exploration endangers refuges, including ones in Texas

"...a press release for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the agency that oversees America's refuges, to adopt rules..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...About 3,000 employees of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission were informed via e-mail that they are to..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Written in Stone

UT's Jim Bob Moffett and Freeport-McMoRan ride a new wave of allegations of business as usual: exploitation, cronyism, and environmental devastation

"...More bad publicity for Freeport looms. The New York Times has begun..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...of medication, such as insulin for diabetes. Mental health services are as much a priority as routine health care...."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...disaster response (or lack of it) came under increasing public and political attack. The Bush administration moved into high..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature

911, We've Got a Smoker

Austin's new smoking ordinance takes effect today

"...weeks later, said enforcement of Austin's new Smoking in Public Places Ordinance – which can be read in its..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Culture Flash!

City arts funding revisions get a thumbs-up from council, theatre artists sing for cancer charities, and local playwrights meet and greet

"...Meet & Greet with Austin Script Works. The playwright-driven service organization will celebrate the end of summer and the..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the details of the proposed 2006 budget, with city service "add-backs" on everybody's mind. See "Council Notes."..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...is accused of numerous violations of law, including funneling public funds into FLDS coffers and sexual assault of minors..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the education funding and tax-cut bills sought by the Republican leadership. See "On the Lege."..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...doors off" the Legislature and packed it with corporate-friendly Republicans. Fifteen of the 18 were insurance companies, including Aetna,..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...election code is constitutional and that Texans for a Republican Majority PAC director John Colyandro should stand trial on..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Not So Red

A "blue state" reporter journeys through the multi-colored regions of the Lone Star State

"...Pelosi (D-California)." Inevitably, Von Drehle described a Sugar Land Republican who owns several guns, drives a pickup truck, drinks..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Rose Aguilar

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"...devotion to Great Society programs and his tireless constituent service...."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

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"...he opposed commuter rail, the most sensible and affordable public transit improvement Capital Metro has ever offered, but hasn't..."

June 17, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...this?" – Rep. Carter Casteel, R-New Braunfels, denouncing a public school voucher proposal during House debate. Facing defeat, the..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Endorsement

The 'Chronicle' endorses Margot Clarke in Place 3

"...of experiences that provides a good foundation for council service. Moreover, she has long been publicly active on the..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature

Place 3

"...Moms franchise) with degrees from Texas A&M and Princeton (public affairs). Worked as a legislative aide to state Sen...."

April 22, 2005 News Feature

Place 1

"...and federal government gave him both a taste for public service and a suspicion of professional politicians – and..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...foster parents, in an amendment to the Child Protective Services reform bill that was approved and sent to conference..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Basic Needs Report paints grim picture for area poor

"...Despite the brightening economy, local demand for basic services like food, clothing, and housing is on the rise,..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

And They're Off!

City Council races pick up steam at candidate forums

"...Court Clerk Scott Williams – under the motto "Put service back into public service" – added his name to..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Superbadass Web Sites for Everyone!

With the help of Knowbility's AIR-Interactive for the Arts and a team of professional designers, I am going to help reinvent the Internet

"...than 200 local groups that serve the arts, human service, educational, and environmental needs of Central Texas," says Knowbility..."

March 4, 2005 Screens Feature by Spike Gillespie

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"...In regard to Family Protective Services: Young and old people are being abused. Young and..."

March 4, 2005 Column

Point Austin: The Healing of Wounded Knee

A tale of two city memos suggests more than paper-shuffling needed at APD

"...request an extension of the already generous 180-day civil service time limit for disciplinary actions. Knee's conduct was compounded..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Column by Michael King

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