Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Stephen Yelenosky derailed (at least temporarily) Gov. Rick Perry's 2005 executive order fast-tracking coal-plant permitting – ruling on Tuesday..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Bad Bosses; and a Bill to Ban Sweatshop Labor

"...The company did send flowers, but he was docked $200 for them in his next paycheck...."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

"...• In a tumble of political dominoes, Sen. Kay..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...passed a measure that would reregulate university tuition in 2008. The lege deregulated tuition in 2003, and a year..."

May 6, 2005 News Column

Audience Participation

COHI's Sera Bonds on how your watching movies at the Alamo can empower women in conflict areas

"...SB: Well, initially I thought that public health was mostly..."

March 26, 2004 Screens Feature by Samantha Paxton

Capitol Chronicle

Threatened with arrest, the Senate Democrats fly to New Mexico.

"...Senate Republicans, led by David Sibley, had done in 2001. Dewhurst threw in the towel last Friday, and in..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Column by Michael King

How Can We Miss Them If They Won't Go Away?

Although the Die is not quite Sine, the buzz is already of a Legislative special session.

"...There is passing enthusiasm for the "government reorganization" bill (SB 1952, Ellis) that would downsize many state agencies, slash..."

June 13, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Enviro Heaven, Enviro Hell

"...on vehicle-title transfers. But almost simultaneously, the House passed SB 1265, an industry-favored monstrosity that would prevent prosecutors from..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Always count on the Texas Legislature to remember: The gold rules

"...of the people are paying the taxes for the 20% that are receiving the services," Berman argued, adding that..."

May 9, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...firing employees for union activities ["Union's Due," April 6, 2001]. What you have failed to report is that in..."

May 2, 2003 Column

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...pile of anti-gay bills at the Legislature by filing SB 630, the Texas Defense of Marriage Act, which would..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...San Antonio studio since 1990, winning a Grammy in 2001 for producing Freddy Fender. -- M.C.M...."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle

The Legislature enters the home stretch -- two weeks to go.

"...After a 16-hour official day -- probably closer to 20 for many of them -- they had earned a..."

May 18, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Feeling the Heat

A profile of the new Texas ACLU and Executive Director Will Harrell

"...ACLU won't look familiar to anyone who knew it 20 years ago; it looks younger and has committed to..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

On The Lege

Knocking Out Hate

"...AFA representative paused. After a silence of more than 20 seconds, with Gilliam still not providing an answer, Ellis..."

March 19, 1999 News Column

Public Notice

Caution: Arrows Soaring

"...Middle Fiskville. See "Calendar," page 82, for more info. 472-2001...."

Feb. 5, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Corner to Corner

Top Ten Neighborhood War Zones of 1997

"...2) The Triangle. Hyde Park will never be a..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...tires in cement kilns was an important element of SB 1586, despite protests from citizens. What to do with..."

June 13, 1997 News Feature

News Roundup: Marriage (In)equality, Buehler, and the Mayor

Paxton vs. true love; Buehler civil suit dismissed; and more

"...• The Fight for Marriage (In)Equality: Attorney General Ken..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Gay Place

Sharon Bridgforth comes home for a bit to take us to the river

"...Buy one, get one, and Fleshlight specials. Thu., March 20. TapeLenders, 1114 W. Fifth #201, 512/472-0844. www.facebook.com/tapelenders.austin...."

March 21, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...and summarily rejected – from an exemption to the 20-week ban for victims or rape and incest to a..."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...of taxpayer funding over the years, beginning with a 2005 effort by Republican legislators who succeeded in diverting funding..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...for the conservation approach. Clark, who participated in the 2004-2006 Southwest Travis County Growth Dialog Process that spawned the..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Whiplash Rulings Leave Us in Suspense Over SB 4: The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday gave Texas..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...seat at the beginning of Rodriguez's political career in 2002. She led in the primary but lost the run-off..."

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

"...only" reform bill passed by the Senate is HB 20. As written by the House, it would have ended..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Austin City Council convenes today (May 20) for its last regular meeting before the Memorial Day..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature

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

It can surely be worse

"...legal challenges. Even when the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016 struck down major parts of HB 2 (the subject..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Gay Place

The Contemporary Austin kicks off a QTPOC film series for the month of May

"...Thu., May 4, 10pm-2am. Oilcan Harry's, 211 W. Fourth. $5-20. www.quietevents.com...."

May 5, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The fight carries on

"...awful lot has occurred in the three months since 2017 opened its pretty little eyes. We've been reassured that..."

April 7, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

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