The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...to say, "There is no end to the amount of good you can do if you don't seek the..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...the community to pull together to save the pride of the Eastside might have been a turning point for..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his State of the City Address before the Real Estate Council of..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...$1,500 was a lot of money in 1990. When the city of Austin required..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...education, Texans are used to being at the bottom of national comparisons. But even with those low expectations, residents..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

Center of Gravity

City's influx of new money and new businesses shifts council's political sails

"...your perspective, the May City Council elections portended one of two things: (1) Visionary, long-range policy-making has become the..."

May 26, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Greg Canally, who moved over from the city finance office, as the "sole finalist" for its top job, surprising..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature

Gay Place Top 10s: IIIII-dentity!

Ring it in gaily!

"...2) AGLCC Our Austin Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is (somewhat) all growed-up. First indication is..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Column by Kate X Messer

Day Trips

The world’s smallest catholic church is right here in Warrenton, Texas

"...or maybe a children's playhouse with a steeple outside of Warrenton on TX 237. If it weren't for the..."

May 14, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Let Them Eat Cake

The Return of Tax Giveaways

"...It's back. Fresh from a two-year hiatus, that oft-disputed fiscal tool called tax abatement is once again part..."

May 5, 1995 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "I knew we had a speaker. I..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

Carstarphen Out, Cruz In

Austin ISD picks chief schools officer Paul Cruz as interim super

"...night, but there's a new boss in town. Sort of. After trustees accepted departing Superintendent Meria Carstarphen’s resignation, the..."

April 16, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Not Quite the Usual Holiday Gift Ideas

Something a little different for your loved ones this year

"...And not all just things, of course...."

Dec. 12, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Visa Council Debate Begins

City Council sets public hearing for incentives package

"...Wednesday afternoon, City Council held its first formal consideration of the proposed economic development grant of $1.56 million for..."

Nov. 28, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Making a List

Examining the prospects for Austin's lobby at the 77th Legislature

"...developers who do business with the Legislature, the city of Austin just might survive the upcoming session without serious..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week: "So, this cloud that you bring forward,..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Gay Prude Parade

Inaugural Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce parade scorns Saran-Wrap tops and dildo costumes. Can you imagine?

"...wasn't for a quote in the May 31 edition of the Austin American-Statesman, there's a chance Austin resident Asher..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Changing Course

AISD shifts to community-based model for prepping younger kids for college

"...work force more quickly. The aim is nothing short of a wholesale rebuilding of the culture of college applications,..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Isn't It FABulous?

Austin considers a $95 million incentives package for AMD

"...According to Mayor Kirk Watson, the city's pending offer of $95 million in financial incentives to Advanced Micro..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Miles to Go

A transportation bond package combining roads and light rail is planned for November.

"...all good transportation projects to come to the aid of our community. But how are we going to pay..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...four seats on the November ballot mean that balance of power could switch. Yet being a school board trustee..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Government" propositions ["Page Two," April 7]. This reminds me of the PATRIOT Act, where officials label horrible legislation with..."

April 21, 2006 Column

Gay Place

Welcome home, Jimmy and Ceci

"...[We were out of town last week, and the art intended for this..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"If she makes a decision on her own..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Alcohol and public policy do not mix..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bygone Buildings

Right in the booming heart of Austin, folks can still find evidence of times past. Devin Greaney explores some of Austin's abandoned haunts.

"...Sure, we have our fair share of landmarks. But what gets saved -- and how it..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Devin Greaney

A Mission To Communicate

Austin ISD's new multicultural, multitasking outreach director has a big job ahead: telling the district's story and getting the district to listen to the response

"...a young man, the Austin Independent School District's Director of Public Relations & Multicultural Outreach Alex Sanchez has already..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Dam Shame

Trout fishing group and recreational users oppose Guadalupe Blanco River Authority's plan to sell water to growing communities.

"...When it comes to fishing, no group of anglers has quite the same mystical or quixotic heft..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Dan Oko

Mystery Train

Light Rail's narrow defeat at the polls has probably spared Capital Metro an assault by legislators in January. But the agency is trying to figure out how to keep rail on track while satisfying Republican legislators who want sales tax returned.

"...in 1997 and 1999 to strip the transit authority of its full cent of sales tax, Cap Met leaders..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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