Page Two: Budgetary Fantasies

Those who think budget-cutting is easy will soon learn otherwise

"...that it was a demand for lower taxes and smaller government ... and so on...."

Nov. 26, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Crackpot Crackdown

Joining a long East Texas tradition, Jackson County DA Bobby Bell has convicted 28 black people on drug charges via manufactured evidence and railroaded trials. One small-town exile, her family, and a few neighbors are finally fighting back.

"...Frederick "Rick" Patterson was born in the small Southeast Texas city of Edna, seat of Jackson Co...."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Place 3

"...Background: Small business owner (Computer Moms franchise) with degrees from Texas..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Faster and friendlier, Part II: Revisions to the land development code

"...Austin's development review process "faster and friendlier," especially for small business. After City Manager Toby Futrell streamlined and downsized..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Libertarians "anti-government" ["Endorsements," April, 11] just because they favor smaller, more limited government than do Democrats and Republicans is..."

April 18, 2003 Column

Soda Jerks

The AISD Vending Machine Scandal and the World of Snacks and Sodas

"...a hard-working hustler in the soda and snack machine business -- legendary or notorious, depending whom you ask --..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Human Resources

"...intricate ballet between workers and management. Set in a small, French, industrial town during that country's recent downshift to..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Southern Comfort

The Chronicle food staff has scoured Austin in search of the city's best down-home eateries; they're served up within.

"...have to do is join the hungry throng of business people, high techies, secretaries, craftsmen, and good food lovers..."

March 3, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Comunidad

Austin's Oldest Record Store, Maldonado's

"...and Beverly Maldonado opened Maldonado's Music Shop in a small East Sixth street storefront. Making Spanish language music their..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

American Buffalo

"...Hoffman, Dennis Franz and Sean Nelson. Notes from a Business 101 course taught by David Mamet: The two most..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Kerry Is So Very...

Not Just a Torture Chamber Any More

"...bigger job on her hands than prodding the age-old business organization to provide more than just lip service to..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

A Revolutionary Letter to Employers (continued)

"...transnationals possible, also increase the powers of individuals and small groups. Commerce that depends on fluidity cannot long stymie..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Column

One-2-One Bar Put Up For Sale

South Austin venue on market for $175,000

"...nearly $10,000, including triple net. He reports that the business owes roughly $40,000 to its landlords, with whom he..."

Aug. 20, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: City Funding for Music Venues Still MIA

Live Music Capital flagships await aid as costs pile up.

"...venue owners continue to face dire forecasts for their businesses...."

Aug. 7, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Like a Boss

Unpleasant workplace comedy didn't get the memo about jokes

"...in this cheerless comedy about bitchery in the cosmetics business, with the amply endowed Hayek glamping it up as..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...put $10,000 or more into the effort. An "Outdated Business Model"?..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The China Hustle

The next global economic meltdown, in terrifying detail.

"...It's a story of how two small investment banks – the frat boy Roth on the..."

April 20, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Welcome to the Working Week-and-a-Half

A new federal provision mandating overtime pay for a new pool of salaried employees goes into effect in December. What does it mean, and how long will it last?

"...Chamber of Commerce, a powerful lobby group for big businesses, filed a separate suit. "Once again, President Obama is..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Jack Craver

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...Sam Osemene, Austin Community College Assoc. prof. of government, small business owner, and 2008 Place 6 candidate said he’s..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Sweat, Equity

How vegan doughnuts can help fix the economy

"...In a small commercial kitchen off Mon­topol­is Drive in southeast Austin, an..."

June 8, 2012 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Reefer Madness

Corporate America, say hello to your new partner, NORML

"...Question: What does a Texas small-business owner have in common with a former associate attorney..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Here Comes the Train

Can city staff, citizens, and neighborhoods realize – and build – a more livable city?

"...composed of modest, single-family residences and one- and two-story businesses – could see the sprouting of six-story buildings; and..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Austin's chain store vs. local business battle is economic and political.

"...the Land Development Code to make it friendlier to small business. Now, neighbors object, as a matter of course,..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

The anti-smoking ordinance is an unconscionable social experiment in an already sketchy economic environment; the Place 5 run-off boasts two good candidates, so no need to get ugly; and we report the news, not slurs.

"...in favor of a smoking ban. Currently, supporting local businesses is all the rage, and city leaders have paid..."

May 30, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The Mayor's Task Force on the Economy is not completely clear on the concept.

"...its three subcommittees -- focusing on "traditional industries," on small business, and on cultural vitality ("keeping Austin weird") --..."

April 18, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Shaky Railing

Three former Capital Metro board members and two former employees claim that the transportation agency attempted to put Longhorn Railway, its costly freight rail operator, out of business.

"...have also warned that if Longhorn goes out of business, the agency may not be able to find another..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

Plan for People, Not Cars

"...to all low-income households in central Austin: The American business community has renamed fascism; its "spin" label is called..."

March 26, 1999 Column

Making Hay Out of Y2K

Preparedness 101

"...the involvement of the people who are running the business, and that's not the technology people. The technology people..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature by Marc Savlov

Weird Bands From Texas

"...demise. After all, any label can go out of business. And while the body's still too warm to gauge..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Music Feature by Greg Beets

The Genial General

ABA President Barbara Thomas Steps Down

"...more and more independents are being squeezed out of business, says Thomas, with the result that independents are unable..."

May 29, 1998 Books Feature by Lisa Tozzi

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