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"...criticized by environmentalists for cuts to its solar rebate program. On Dec. 4, the up-front rebate dropped from $1.50..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Dog-Sniff Jurisprudence; and Gov. Goober's Border Cams

"...a DNA test exonerated him of a robbery and sexual assault, while dogs in the other case almost got..."

July 31, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Original Titty-Tax Bill Loses Bounce

A rival bill emerges to tax sexually oriented businesses

"...would scrap the current $5 per customer surcharge on sexually oriented businesses and impose a 10% tax on admissions..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fudging Facts on the Titty Tax

Rep. Ellen Cohen repeats inaccurate statement in laying out revised sexually oriented business tax

"...that the old bill split the cash between the sexual assault program fund and indigent health care: "It is..."

April 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Staying Abreast of Tax Debate

'Titty tax' law hangs in the balance

"...1751, levying a $5 surcharge per customer entering a sexually oriented business where alcohol is served. The bill passed..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Cup Doth Not Floweth Over

Why the sexually oriented business surcharge won't pay for real sexual abuse survivor programs, and never could

"...basic problem with the $5 per head surcharge on sexually oriented businesses: It's an unconstitutional tax on content...."

March 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...begins in January. The association will recommend options for funding that would enable relocation and improvement of freight rail..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature

Topless Tax Terminated

'Titty tax' stripped from topless joints

"...tax" – a $5 surcharge for everyone attending a sexually oriented business in Texas – has been declared unconstitutional..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Does Harry Potter Cause Sexual Violence? Only in Texas.

Defending a new nudity tax, the AG says topless bars cause sexual violence

"...the new "titty tax" – a $5-per-customer surcharge on sexually oriented businesses. District 53 Judge Scott Jenkins rejected the..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Return of the Titty Tax

New 'nudity' tax could include not just strip clubs but cabarets, bars, fashion shows, and even mainstream theatres

"...think it means no clothes, think again. Now define "sexually oriented business." If you're thinking adult store or topless..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

Looking back at the Lege through local eyes

"...coverage for employees through an optional "three-share" pilot grant program created at the county level. And he succeeded in..."

June 8, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Notes: Taser talk and more

Stories from under the pink granite dome

"...•HB 1934 directs TCLEOSE to develop a statewide Taser-training program for police...."

March 2, 2007 News Column

Capitol Briefs

"...were at the Capitol last week to request more funding to prevent heart attacks and strokes, which are the..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin's Great Hills Baptist Church, with the July 25 sexual assault of a 15-year-old boy police say Carver lured..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The AISD 2004 Bond program is being well managed, according to a report Deloitte..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...As the head of a domestic violence/sexual assault prevention and service agency, it is hard to..."

July 1, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"We are not funding textbooks for schools. How on earth can we fund..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...they have arrested and charged four men with aggravated sexual assault and aggravated robbery following an incident last month..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond.

"...our American president, George W. Bush, speaking at a fundraiser for Mississippi gubernatorial candidate Haley Barbour (after sending his..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Universal Hiring Award program. The funds are earmarked for paying salary and benefits..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rerun at the D.A. Corral

Republican Shane Phelps challenges Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle for a second time, and seems to be trailing.

"...created DNA review board is reviewing 400 murder and sexual assault convictions. The process has already determined that two..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

East Austin Nonprofit Mired in Controversy CEACO Sinking

"...Community Organization. At the present time our basic needs program is out of funds. Please call back in January..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Public Notice

Let's ALLGO Out & Party

"...donations and assistance for their Raymond T. Hernandez Memorial Fund, named for the AIDS and civil rights activist who..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

"...by the regulated industries themselves), while offering pale appeasement programs that confuse and divide progressive activists, and soothe and..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Column

Post Marks

Park and Ride

"...advances the ball. Taxpayers often shoulder the burden for programs that don't directly benefit them. Take for example, senior..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

Postmarks

Contradictions Exposed

"...to survive. Much has been said about money and fundraising, but if you don't have money, you can't offer..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Column

Crisis at the Rape Crisis Center

Has Idealism Become the Victim of Financial Reality?

"...Center (ARCC). He was rewriting a grant request for funding that the agency had recently lost, when Ginger Eways,..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

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