News Roundup: Protests and Presidents

Contentious issues and presidential contenders

"..."May Day for Freddie Gray," a gathering of over 100 people to protest both the actions surrounding Gray's death..."

May 4, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...require a 5-acre lot for each home site. A 100-acre family ranch sold and developed in outlying Travis Co.,..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...their ability to pay for services. The bill needed 100 votes to pass – a formidable challenge given its..."

April 15, 2005 News Column

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...other environmental issues remained unsettled. A major water bill (SB 2) was headed to the governor's desk, with some..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Council Watch

Council shrinks Champion development at Loop 360 and RM 2222; taxi drivers want to raise fares, Gary Bradley development agreement doesn't provide enough information.

"...neighborhood plan. Instead of the apartments, the neighborhood proposes 100 lots for single-family homes. Council members said they'd revisit..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Postmarks

Texas Our Texas loves Texas; Neighbors for Neighbors hate strip-mining; Justin B. Andrews returns; and other delighted and dismayed letters from readers.

"...funding than Texas has ever provided for these resources, $100 million per year is approximately two-tenths of one percent..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Column

A New Social Order

Whither Equinomics?

"...about $2.5 million for these initiatives, plus an extra $100,000 to fund telecommunications and multimedia projects, and to leverage..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

No Green Acres

Crumbling Landmarks

"...the Republic of Texas and the state. The site's 100-year-old buildings are an example of frontier Spanish architecture in..."

April 16, 1999 News Feature

Turning Point

Relations on the Mend

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Feb. 19, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Ye Olde Can-Do Spirit

Libraries Branch Out

"...approval of $800,000 for destination parks, $200,000 for greenways, $100,000 for the Colorado River Park, and $40 million for..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Dial "M" for Money

New Law Puts Police Telemarketing on Hold

"...prohibited from employing the so-called blood-on-the-badge pitch unless either 100% of the donations will directly benefit the survivors of..."

Aug. 8, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Spanked All Over

Top Ten Environmental Stories of 1995

"...mess. Human rights abuses and environmental problems at Freeport-McMoRan's Grasberg mine in Irian Jaya, Indonesia have made the naming..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Austin Chronic: Getting Terpene Boosted With Tejas Tonic

In a crowded industry, Texas’ first cannabis seltzer still stands apart

"...aiming to enact a total ban on THC. Though SB 3 has yet to be formally introduced, the promised..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Making Sex Ed Opt-In, For Good This Time

Bill requires written permission for public school sex ed lessons

"...when opt-in policies were in place in comparison to 93-100% when opt-out policies were in place...."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Rivers 0: Tesla has again sidestepped environmental regulations, removing 2,100 acres around the Colorado River and its Tesla Gigafactory..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...McGaughy reported. The agreement will require Paxton to complete 100 hours of community service in Collin County, take 15..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...led in the primary but lost the run-off by 100 votes and hasn't campaigned for state office since. "I..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Criminal Justice Goes Unreformed by a Dismal 87th Texas Legislature

High presession hopes lead to deeper disappointments now

"...departments to discipline officers in a consistent manner, passed 100-28. HB 834, requiring that undercover officers' testimony be corroborated..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

As Outrage Grows, the Anti-Voter Train Rolls On

The steady march of "election integrity" legislation continues at the Texas Lege

"...conference, scolding "Mr. American Airlines" for speaking out against SB 7. "When you suggest that we are trying to..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Public Notice: Which CAMP Are You In?

Privatizers launch new strategy for school board elections

"...pro-privatizing school bills, including – you guessed it – SB 1882. Witness records list her as director of policy..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City Council Redirects APD Funds to Abortion Support Access

$250K to flow toward abortion support services

"...bans cities from directly funding abortion and laws like SB 22, passed last year, further erode local government’s ability..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin City Council Proclaims Oct. 26 Intersex Awareness Day

Activist Alicia Roth Weigel discusses intersex rights, says I eXYst

"...When the state and federal governments don’t reflect our..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alicia Roth Weigel

AISD Board of Trustees Approves $1.6 Billion Budget for 2019-2020

Lege gives AISD a one-year budget breather

"...property tax rates would set AISD's at $1.122 per $100 valuation, resulting in a $249 drop in the tax..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: "Texas Plan" Hits Home

School finance heads to the House floor

"...The bill would also reduce property tax payments by $100 on a $200,000 home in Austin...."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Peek Into the New Lege's Anti-Choice Plan

It can surely be worse

"...likely Rep. Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton), who has received a 100% score from Texas Right to Life over the past..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

Sine die is almost here

"...No word yet on when Abbott will sign HB 100, overturning city regulations on ridesharing. The measure has been..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

The Texas Hammer: Ridesharing and TNCs

Need a ride? The Lege will take you for one.

"...the deregulatory cause. Two bills currently under consideration (HB 100 and SB 361) would address TNC regulation by effectively..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Future Is in Flux for the Texas Film Incentive Program

Texas loses productions to states with bigger and better incentive programs

"...completely: Senate Bill 99 by Sen. Bob Hall, R-Canton; SB 244 by Sen. Konni Burton, R-Ft. Worth, and House..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bills of the Week: House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1

Texas Lege looks to finalize budget deal

"...Now here comes SB 1 to add insult to injury. As passed by..."

May 29, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

News highlights from the week of May 7th

"...Kirk Watson, D-Austin, announced the state Senate passage of SB 279 (and constitutional amendment companion SJR 20); the proposal,..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature

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