After a Decade of Decline in Teen Parents, Support Services Brace for Rising Demand

It takes a village

"...impressive returns. In the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years, 100% of seniors using the program graduated from high school...."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Sara Hutchinson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...follows its lawsuit filed last week against Texas over SB 8. Read more...."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature

As 5 million Texans Lack Health Insurance, Lege Still Says No to Medicaid

The state's dismally large gaps in health care access have grown even wider during the COVID-19 disaster

"...The Johnson bills only increased eligibility to those earning 100% or less of the federal poverty level, below the..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

New Study Shows How Scooters Can Hurt

City works with CDC to analyze injuries to riders; Lege weighs in

"...that about 20 scooter riders were injured for every 100,000 trips taken during a three-month period last fall in..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Heating Up the HOT Tax

Mayor moves to defend his solutions to the “Downtown Puzzle”

"...won't lack for work today, Aug. 31, with a 100-plus-Item agenda that features the second public hearing on the..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...to the Human Rights Campaign, 794 people testified on SB 3, only 58 in favor – which went largely..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

What happened during the wild week before sine die?

"...opposed by local officials (and other major urban cities). SB 715 by Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braun­fels, would have..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Public Notice: Fun Is Where You Find It

Some things to look forward to(?) this summer

"...courts. (See "Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB 4," May 19.)..."

May 19, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Demand for Rape Kits High

SafePlace is receiving two to three requests per day

"...in the early days of 2014, just months after SB 1191 took effect in Sept. 2013. The bill required..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Bill to Close Austin State Supported Living Center Dead

House and Senate negotiators fail to compromise on bill

"...SB 204, a Department of Aging and Disabilities restructuring bill,..."

June 1, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Guardians Fight On to Save SSLC

Following Senate vote to close SSLC, guardians turn to House for hope

"...a 26-5 vote, Senate lawmakers on April 13 approved SB 204, by Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, D-McAllen, to direct..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

No More For Schools

House rips out Howard amendment adding excess Rainy Day Funds

"...on Senate Bill 1 (the fiscal matters bills) and SB 2 (the enabling legislation that releases the actual school..."

June 17, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dems Almost Steal School Finance Thunder

Underdogs' ambitious education package carried the support of a dozen Republicans and every House Democrat

"...the maximum tax rate from $1.50 to $1.25 per $100 valuation. HB 2, on the other hand, would lower..."

July 1, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center each received a $100,500 grant from Impact Austin. The MHMR grant will be..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and South Fifth. The others would be built about 100 feet from homes on the north end of the..."

May 20, 2005 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...that children raised by one or two gay or lesbian parents fare just as well as children raised by..."

May 9, 2003 Column

Horsepower Now, Health Care ... Whenever

"...had been signed into law by Gov. Rick Perry: SB 310, requiring rate information of homeowners' insurance companies, and..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Tort Deform gives business the gold mine, the rest of us the shaft.

"...their choice committee assignments, who put the resolution (requiring 100 votes) over the top. We certainly hope the game..."

April 4, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

This week at the circus, er, Lege.

"...the GOP's beloved charter schools and enforce "accountability" in 1,100 state school districts under the Bush mandate to Leave..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Savings or Slush?

In a tight budget year, Austin Energy's debt management fund is under scrutiny.

"...As it happened, electric dereg was delayed and, when SB 7 was passed in 1999, municipally owned utilities like..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle

The Lege attempt at air pollution control gets shot down in court.

"...is, why they didn't just pass a law putting 100% of the tax on the citizens of, say, California,..."

May 3, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Down to the Wire

SOS, Bradley, and the city try to work out their differences and come to an agreement they all can live with on the Bradley Settlement.

"...easement across the Spillar and Pfluger properties, with a 100-foot buffer on either side.Bradley's Big Break The third-party deal..."

March 10, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

The Austin Chronic: Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas

On the table: easing of operational pains for dispensaries and allowing for THC inhalers, but critics still see much room for improvement

"...which is similar to another bill in the Senate, SB 1505 – would increase the number of dispensaries in..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Dolly Parton Gifts Brigitte Bandit a Signed Guitar

The local drag performer calls herself the “Dolly of ATX”

"...filing suit against the state of Texas to overturn SB 12. In September, shortly after her profile ran in..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...it is the first time in the more than 100-year history of the FLDS that one of its prophets..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Myopic" and "Self-Control and Maturity," "Postmarks," June 21] is 100% in line with Chad Ballard's recent "misquote" in the..."

July 5, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and overall have loved life in Austin. Sadly, my husband and I are now having to leave Austin because..."

June 28, 2002 Column

Even Chaplains Don’t Want Chaplains Instead of Counselors in Public Schools

Christian nationalism is the problem

"...school counselors with uncertified, Christian-only chaplains. Now, more than 100 religious figures across Texas have released a letter asking..."

Aug. 24, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Breaking Ground: What Three New Studios Mean for the Texas Film Industry

Three new studios in the Austin area could mean space for the film industry to expand

"...In it was a surprise proposal for an extra $100 million for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program,..."

March 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Austin Breweries

Power ranking the local leaders in craft beer

"...from keeping their lager hand strong with award-winning Rocket 100 Pilsner and Industry Pils, ABGB's pizza game should win..."

June 23, 2017 Food Feature by Eric Puga

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