Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• The Texas Senate passed most or all of Gov. Rick Perry's tax..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Lege Notes

"...in the final hours of the regular session). The bill also included a provision that hikes legislators' retirement pension,..."

July 15, 2005 News Column

On The Lege

Religious Rights

"...Like the billboard says, "What part of 'Thou shalt not ...' didn't..."

May 7, 1999 News Column

Environment/Energy

A Few Green Sprouts

"...been almost entirely about one issue: energy policy. About 100 bills were filed in this arena, he says, and..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Stopping the Nonsense

The No Nonsense campaign gears up to derail the national anti-gay crusade

"...an amendment added on the House floor by the bill's sponsor, Pampa Republican Rep. Warren Chisum, has sparked concerns..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Property Tax Fireworks Flare

Proposals would actually tax Texans more, but with little extra for schools

"...to open debate on a controversial property tax cut bill, House Democrats offered a preview of the fireworks to..."

July 8, 2005 News Column by Kimberly Reeves

On the Lege

The Senate stands at ease, and the House steamrolls easily.

"...Following the Monday afternoon Senate-fugitives-and-media circus, Tuesday at the Capitol seemed likely to be..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Kick Me, I'm From Austin

Visiting the Lege, City Council, and Bergstrom

"...Our own state senator amended one of the anti-Austin bills so that it officially encourges a development agreement with..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Day One on the Floor

Liveblogging from the House in the 82nd Legislature

"...members, and it's time for a committee of the Senate to be admitted. Apparently now they're ready to do..."

Jan. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sex Offenders Exposed

Are sex offender laws causing more harm than good?

"...the state's Department of Public Safety, which adds roughly 100 new names to the list each week. The database..."

Sept. 10, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...and your job is to pass the president's tax bill." This was a room full of 100 top-shelf, high-dollar..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

What's So Special?

Gov. Perry calls a special session, and pits property taxes against schoolchildren

"...have hit the state-mandated property-tax cap of $1.50 (per $100 valuation) and wealthy districts are increasingly disturbed at having..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Coal Hard Cash

Alcoa has applied for a mining application in Elgin, near Austin.

"...mine had finally reached Hobbs' backroads hideaway. The Fortune 100 multinational company had even acquired the mineral rights to..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature

Election Results

"...Democrats did gain one seat in the state Senate, as David Bernsen upset incumbent Michael Galloway in District..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

Shortchanged

A lot of belt tightening and creative thinking make getting by with low dollars possible for AISD

"...31, the AISD board of trustees approved a $1.15 billion budget for the 2016 financial year. AISD Trustee Ann..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...being here. Twenty-n… 28 of my colleagues on the Senate floor join me in thanking you and your friends..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...live from the State Theater. See below.Headlines • House Bills 2 and 3, the school finance reform package, both..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'Spy Kids,' Small Planes, and Surly Senators Star in Mueller Sequel

The State Aircraft Pooling Board's long goodbye creates turbulence at Mueller for the city -- and Robert Rodriguez.

"...well aware. So does Laney's buddy and fellow ex-Speaker Bill Clayton, and together, the two West Texas politicos helped..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Spinning Out of Control?

Business Is Booming

"...This legislative session, billions of dollars are riding on issues like electric deregulation,..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...May 26 run-off – the Democratic contests for U.S. Senate and the 10th District, Republican battles to reclaim local..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Pyle reports that HB 1862 was "an arbitration reform bill authored ... by state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte."..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Column

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...In elementary and middle schools, STAAR results constitute 100% of a school’s A-F rating...."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...story could summon up any instance in the board’s 100-year history in which it recommended a pardon in a..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

November 2020 General Election Results

"...6,162) of polling locations reported. Travis County numbers reflect 100% of precincts reporting. All results are unofficial and rounded..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

Lege Lines

With only transportation left on the special session agenda, the 2014 race begins

"...funds. The Republican leadership's original plan was to pass Senate Joint Resolution 1, diverting some cash that normally goes..."

July 19, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...12-18 months, followed by construction of "Crestview Station," a $100 million development featuring 1,100 homes and 150,000 square feet..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle

The grandfathered pollution exemption celebrates its 30th birthday, and the Lege takes another look at cleaning up the air

"...-- from "Ode to Alcoa," lyrics by Billie Woods..."

April 6, 2001 News Column by Michael King

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

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Mexican border now rests in the hands of the Senate, which is expected to vote after its August break...."

Aug. 7, 1998 News Feature

Mixed Signals

Behind the Glass at KUT Radio

"...by an all-student, volunteer crew, the station cranked out 4,100 watts from a 1939 GE transmitter. The effect was..."

July 19, 1996 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

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