Qmmunity: Advocacy Orgs’ Toolkit Informs Trans Students of Their Rights

Plus, don't miss queer crafting, But I'm a Cheerleader screening, and more events

"...– can take in defending those protections... The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services was scheduled to..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Texans Warm to Redistricting Reform

Sen. Wentworth greets new poll numbers

"...and handing it over to an appointed commission. Only 30% backed the status quo, with the rest undecided...."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...• The House and Senate have selected the 10 lawmakers to form the conference..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...contributed millions to pro-school choice candidates and incumbents in 30 House races for the March primary, the Statesman reported...."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

Public Notice: Good News!

Masks, vaccinations, skateboarders all get reprieves

"...points, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission's brief enforcement of Senate Bill 968 – the recently passed state law that..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

A Year After Austin's Passage of the Freedom Cities Policies, Activists Urge APD to Do Better

Organizations applaud headway made, but say there's more work to be done

"...Following the passage of Texas' anti-"sanctuary city" Senate Bill 4 in 2017, and with evidence of persistent..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...Our anti-immigrant state Legislature contributed to that fear with Senate Bill 4, a measure that seeks to punish so-called..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Lege Lines: Think of the Children

Can the Lege fix Child Protective Services?

"...manifested within its foster care system, and the roughly 30,000 children held in its care. Again, this is an..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Turning Back the Clock on Reproductive Rights

Council members endorse bill that would fight abortion restrictions

"...in Texas, where the consequences of the controversial House Bill 2, passed during a special-called session, have only begun..."

Jan. 8, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Bad Law, Bad Lawyer: Davis Wings Abbott

Dem sinks in barb over Republican's defense of slashing school finance

"...Davis' campaign is hitting the GOP hard on the..."

Dec. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...rates; we're not the lowest of the total tax bill because we have higher appraised values of property, but..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

The Calendar's on Fire!

Council takes up the contentious subject of the election date

"...State Senate Bill 100, passed last spring, reorganized the federal primary..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Congressional Redistricting Map Released

Lege says 'Screw you, hippies!' and divides Travis five ways

"...has finally been released by the chairs of the Senate and House redistricting committees, and it's even more appalling..."

May 31, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

On Texas' Divesting Sudan-Related Funds

"...employee and teacher retirement pension funds have more than $30 million invested in PetroChina, one of the most egregious..."

March 25, 2007 Postmarks

Texas Republicans Unite Behind Vouchers

But now they have to write the bill

"...Abbott took millions of dollars donated by out-of-state TikTok billionaire Jeff Yass to fund primary challenges to the Republicans..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Breaking Down the Texas Bills That Will Change the 2024 School Year

Vaping is criminal, books are banned, and school cops are everywhere

"...has Republicans questioning objective reality. Paid for by the billionaires who are clutching fast to Paxton as he circles..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Lege Looks to Address Flooding and Drought Without Saying "Climate Change"

Dipping a toe into a pool of options – and money

"...doesn't, and will any of it be left in 30 years – is already top of mind for Texans...."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council: No Sanctuary for the Weary

Adler tries to wrap his head around Austin's sanctuary city status

"...only interested in apprehending "dangerous criminals." ("No Sanctuary," March 30.) Then, last Friday (April 21), Sessions sent dunning letters..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 10-16

"...UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE 10:30am. United Way, 2000 E. MLK. www.co.travis.tx.us/county_attorney/underage_drinking_pgm. Saturday12..."

June 11, 2010 News Column

Naked City

"...Barrientos threatened to attach a last-minute rider to a Senate bill that would require a state audit of Capital..."

June 16, 1995 News Feature

Qmmunity: Queer Comedy Pipeline

Ivy Le talks the impact of Tongue in Cheek, a queer comedy open mic providing fertile ground for Austin's LGBTQ comics

"...podcasts or storytelling shows." Most funny people pay the bills in a variety of ways – Le herself included..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott

The AggreGAYtor: July 1

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...State Senator Leticia Van de Putte has choice words..."

July 1, 2013 Qmmunity Post

The Med School Solution

A medical school, a teaching hospital, and a new health care system?

"...the involved parties (all told) as much as $4.1 billion over 12 years. At last check, the University of..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

New Assaults in War on Women's Health Care

New rule places stranglehold on Planned Parenthood

"...highest percentages of Medicaid-paid births, costing the state $2.7 billion in 2009 alone. The program has been successful so..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Qmmunity: Save the Date

Austin Black Pride, Austin Pride announce summer celebration dates

"...Et tu, Dutton? Days after the anti-trans student athlete bill Senate Bill 29 failed to pass out of the..."

May 14, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Hope For the Queer'd Future

Plus, OUTsider Festival’s launch party, Queerbomb’s Queer History Series, and more local LGBTQIA events

"...rollbacks. State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) has filed a bill, Senate Bill 373, that would effectively ban trans youth..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Headlines

"...Gypsy Drifters. See "Council Slips Into Relaxation Mode," Nov. 30...."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature

Austin Loses Another Strong Woman

Anne McAfee 'walked the talk until the end'

"...chose to spend her final hours with her husband Bill, her five children, and her many grandchildren of all..."

July 13, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...and semiconductor jobs, our regional population still increased by 30,000 people. … As long as smart, talented people want..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature

Needle-Exchange Pilot Stung by Prick

Bexar D.A. thumbs her nose at new law to reduce drug addiction and disease

"...whether an amendment to the Legislature's 2007 omnibus Medicaid bill (Senate Bill 10) – allowing public health officials in..."

May 23, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

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