Winds of Change

As electric industry restructuring opens utilities up to competition, some, including Austin's municipally-owned utility, are looking to renewable energy sources to win customers and meet the requirements of a 1999 law.

"...development, he says. Last year's landmark electric utility restructuring bill, Senate Bill 7, forces the state's privately-owned utilities to..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Beto's On His Way: "We've Got To Show Up, And That Means Coming to the Capitol on Sunday"

Weekend rally wraps up "Texas Drive for Democracy" tour

"...The former El Paso congressman, near-miss U.S. Senate contender, and wider-miss presidential aspirant has been on the..."

June 18, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"..."We are here to take a stand against Senate Bill 4, the most discriminatory and hateful law in..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Fun Is Where You Find It

Some things to look forward to(?) this summer

"...Planning Advis­ory Committee is trying to whittle a $1.2 billion "needs" list for facilities into a $900 million bond..."

May 19, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Lege Lines

The Lege looks at campus guns, the Rainy Day Fund, and the West explosion

"...public university grounds had a minor victory on April 30 as the Senate passed Senate Bill 1907, allowing students..."

May 3, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...• Debate began in the U.S. Senate over various proposals to reduce U.S. involvement in the..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature

Don't Pop That Top

Road Money Tied to Bill

"...federal highway construction funds to "highway safety programs." Hill's bill includes two of the federal mandates -- one is..."

May 14, 1999 News Feature by Janet Heimlich

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...(although a special session could make it undead). A bill we've written about before – Senate Bill 2209 –..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Laws From the Lege Set to Go Into Effect

Get to know Texas’ new rules

"...Insurance Lawsuit Restrictions (HB 1774) A classic tort reform bill cutting the ability of claimants to sue their insurers,..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

White's OK for Cash

US Senate campaign finance reports show Houston mayor ahead

"...may not act like she's leaving DC, but the Senate campaign goes on without her. The Sept. 30 campaign..."

Oct. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...represented, it runs from 1 to 4pm Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Austin Convention Center. For more info, go..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...• Fired city consultant Bill Moriarty has filed an explosive lawsuit against a raft..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...of these events until early May, when a certain bill in the Texas Legislature -- to create a special..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...clinic, Sanchez arrived 15 years ago from Mexico. The 30-year-old single mother says that before DACA and a work..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...3 handed down sentences, ranging from 12 months to 30 years, to more than a dozen members of the..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature

Special Session Could End in Fireworks

Governor wants a short and sweet special session

"...office in 2000 have run for almost the full 30 days allowed by the Texas Constitution. But this time..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

House Passes Journalist Shield Law

Will law protect bloggers and their sources, too?

"...a shield law for journalists by a 146-0 vote. Bill author Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, took great..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texans Can't Divorce While Pregnant, Can Use IVF for Now

Divorce, fertility, and Dobbs: What's up?

"...to be the father of any children born within 300 days of the dissolution of a marriage. If that's..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Protecting Austinites’ Reproductive Rights

A package of city measures in response to Dobbs decision

"...constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy. In Texas, 2021's Senate Bill 8 already made those providing or "aiding and..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Heating Up the HOT Tax

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

"...and the other (102) contemplating more city action on Senate Bill 4, the anti-immigrant law enacted by the latest..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Perry Lectures Davis

Says experience should tell her his way is the right way

"...in God's eyes" and that passing the omnibus abortion bill – familiarly, Senate Bill 5 from the now-concluded first..."

June 27, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Then There's This: Who Should Control Austin Energy?

A fast-tracked proposal poses radical changes for city-owned utility

"...by Mayor Lee Leffingwell, with co-sponsors Sheryl Cole and Bill Spelman. The proposal follows Sen. Kirk Wat­son's Feb. 6..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...at www.sosalliance.org. A memorial service will be held at 4:30pm Thursday, May 26, at the UT Alumni Center...."

May 20, 2011 News Feature

LegeLines

Odds and ends from the Capitol

"...to the session, the House finally started hearing substantive bills on March 25. Topping the calendar was House Bill..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by the News Staff

Villa Muse

Villa Muse still weighing its options

"..."extremely consistent with our visions of the [State Highway 130] development corridor." However, she points out, releasing the development..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...loss of life that day – and we had 30 troops killed in the first five days of August,..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...plug on companies that burn waste tires for fuel. Senate Bill 1586 went up in smoke in the House..."

June 13, 1997 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Charges Dropped: After nearly six years in jail, and..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature

Texas' Draconian Abortion Restrictions Likely to Face Court Challenge

Amid clouds and darkness, Texans get ready to fight for choice

"...The most visible new law, Senate Bill 8 by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, which Gov...."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

Lege gives AISD a one-year budget breather

"...approved unanimously on Monday night (June 17) a $1.6 billion budget for the 2019-20 school and fiscal year. The..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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