News Roundup: Buehler, Bikes, & Uber

Uber hates City Council; bicyclists love it

"...riders between the months of April and August. The report notes that five of the allegations involve Uber drivers;..."

Nov. 16, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Eastside Memorial Celebrates

High school meets state standards, first time since 2002

"...when Com­mis­sioner of Education Michael Wil­liams gave AISD a reprieve. Rather than close and repurpose the campus yet again,..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gilmore Family Chefs Mentor Urban Roots Interns

Farm interns help produce seasonal feast from food they grow, harvest

"...year, the series of seasonal Friday lunches features meals prepared and served at the Urban Roots Farm by youth..."

June 24, 2014 Food Post by Maggie Perkins

Council Preview: Who Rules AE?

Tomorrow's headline matter is Austin Energy governance

"...The pending proposal (Item 11) would create an independent..."

April 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Bill of the Week: Closing the Gun Show Loophole

Ellis proposes universal background checks

"...– carried as House Bill 3347, by Austin Dem Rep. Eddie Rodriguez – would make it a class A..."

March 9, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Texas Map Morass

SCOTUS sends San Antonio court back to the drawing board

"...exactly the same maps that it drew in November. Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, was in Washington, D.C., last week..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: With Interest

Absent state action, council moves to regulate payday lenders

"...a press conference this week highlighting the initiatives. Austin Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, who had worked with former House speaker..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Fine Print of Library Construction

City bond money comes into play

"...other means. "I want to state, contrary to some reports in the media, we did not decide at the..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Fort Worth (Still) Blue

GOP House hopeful out after filing blunder

"...the House and an unpredictable general election ahead, Texas Republicans are looking to knock out a few Democratic incumbents...."

Jan. 11, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Political and Business Leaders Oppose Lake Travis Wastewater Discharge

Leander and Granite Shoals have petitioned TCEQ to lift discharge ban

"...Led by Austin state Rep. Valinda Bolton, a group including Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell,..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 22-29

"...GREEN'S IMPACT ON LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS Austin state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez hosts this discussion on how low-income residents..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 15-22

"...discussion on parks and community gardens, with presentations by reps from Parks and Rec and the Sustainable Food Center...."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature

A Virgin Walks Into a Civil Rights Debate ...

The State Board of Ed circus is back in town

"...organization – wrote, "Cesar Chavez may be a choice representing diversity but he certainly lacks the stature, impact, and..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Lone Voice Against Cap Metro Reform Bill

Austin resident – get this – actually rides the bus!

"...one to work daily,” said local resident Lee Hill, representing himself. (He was wrong, actually – I rode the..."

May 5, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Res Publica

Citizen affairs, March 12-19

"...STATE LEGISLATIVE EDUCATIONAL FORUM State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez discusses issues facing the current Lege session...."

March 13, 2009 News Feature

Laws Draws Criticism for Racial Slur

Mustang Ridge mayor pro tem and water company GM refers to possible immigrant detention center as "holding pen for ________"

"...couldn't be reached for comment, but News 8 Austin reported that Mustang Ridge Mayor Alfred Vallejo attributed the slur..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Happenings

June 21-27

"...PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM SERIES: LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP Rep. Elliott Naishtat talks about the 80th Lege session. 11:30am...."

June 22, 2007 News Feature

Capitol Briefs

"...union American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees represent the city's workers in bargaining, seemed destined to pass..."

May 25, 2007 News Column

Naked City

"...incarcerated for several years beyond his original sentence and repeatedly abused in custody. Also this week, two former administrators..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...voting began Tuesday for the March 7 Democratic and Republican primaries, and continues through March 3. For reasons why..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...for Tom DeLay's minions in the Texans for a Republican Majority, as a Travis Co. grand jury handed down..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...local delegation, scores ranged from a perfect 100% for Eddie Rodriguez, Elliott Naishtat, and Gonzalo Barrientos to a perfect..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines

"...State Judge Charles Campbell dismissed Fort Worth Dem state Rep. Lon Burnam's lawsuit against the Dept. of Public Safety..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

So Long §21.06, It's Been Real

"...The Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas started the week preparing for the next big fight -- same-sex marriage --..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dream on, Dream Team

Democrats Fail to Convince Texas

"...one by one, called it a night. Dist. 48 Representative Kitchen, determined to hang on until all the returns..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Dist. 14, Gonzalo Barrientos; Dist. 25, Jeff Wentworth. State rep. Dist. 46, Dawnna Dukes; Dist. 47, Terry Keel; Dist...."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature

Filings

"..."Road Warrior" Honts has filed to run as a Republican for Travis County Judge, a job now held by..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature

The Three Amigos

"...the statewide levels turned out in support, including: state Reps. Ann Kitchen and Elliott Naishtat, Lulu Flores and Eddie..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Lege Lines: Session Winners and Losers

As sine die nears, bills drop left and right

"...despite House Ways & Means Chair Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, repeatedly pointing out that what minimal benefit homeowners see will..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

@ Chronic

Several high-ranking Dems received donations from right-wing HillCo Partners PAC, now coming back to haunt them

"...made it no secret that they plan to target Republicans in the 2008 elections over cash they took in..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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