Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

On the Blizzard / Stratus scandal, the Statesman misses the real story -- as usual.

"...Statesman knows how to access and read the city code online, specifically the part that regulates lobbyists. Despite Garcia's..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Thou Shalt Not Sue?

Van Orden's suit against the Ten Commandments is no slam-dunk.

"...Once every two weeks, he heads to the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless, where he showers, checks his..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

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Our readers talk back.

"...If Mr. King doesn't have the time or the resources to talk to the candidates, maybe he should remain..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...P.S. Your food source will now be on Bowie (if you walk, ride..."

June 21, 2002 Column

Reasonably Offensive

Two civil suits against live music venues downtown call into question Austin's sound ordinance.

"...to be conversant with Chapter 10-5 of the city's codes on Offenses Against Persons or Property. According to the..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...million package the city is offering AMD still a source of heated debate, at least outside City Hall --..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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Recent coverage of light rail and of access-TV personality Alex Jones pushes readers' buttons this week.

"...non-news hype and propaganda copied from a central news source rendering the concept of true investigative journalism extinct...."

July 28, 2000 Column

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A plethora of environmental concerns are argued in this week's letters to the editor.

"...the technical end, there is the unfortunate, random video source bleed through, poor lighting, hum bars, and radio-frequency interference..."

March 31, 2000 Column

Media Clips

Microradio wins FCC approval, but advocates of the low-wattage stations say the rules for winning a license will prohibit most stations and silence the microradio community's radical voice.

"...say local microbroadcasting experts. Indeed, far from being a source of relief and excitement, the new rules have only..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

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The Austin American-Statesman accuses the Texas Department of Public Safety of witholding public information on the Waco siege; KOOP founder Jim Ellinger gets shut out of the radio station's building.

"...Specifically, there is Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, known as the Texas Open Government Act, which stipulates..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

A New Social Order

Whither Equinomics?

"...In more recent developments, according to one source, the council members and the mayor have "gotten over"..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...has pulled out, but FQHC board members say that source of funding is in danger of drying up in..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature

On The Lege

Religious Rights

"...you know, a burden like a health and safety code -- must be "the least restrictive means of furthering..."

May 7, 1999 News Column

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Scaggs Photo in Bad Taste

"...notecards, calendars, and historic map prints. And it's the source for "Don't Mess With Texas" bumper stickers and trash..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Column

The Second Coolest Thing Online

"...a copy. Store employees are one of the major sources of credit card theft. During the holidays, when many..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Screens Feature by John Avignone

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Libertarians Say No to Doggett

"...Lloyd completely, as his office has been a helpful source of information on legislation in this area for some..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Column

The Madness of King Geek

Harry Jay Knowles' Cool Movie News

"...Web page, I was imagining some great gobbledygook of code or something...."

June 6, 1997 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Braver Newer World

The Year in Albums

"...every computer on the planet choked on a date code that had too many zeros. Stock markets, banks, governments..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Big Fish,Small Bowl

On View: Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Moses

"...last year were the revisions to the state education code: more freedom was granted to school districts, and some..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

The Road to Somewhere

Citizens' Planning Committee Draws a Map

"...Austin. That will require an overhaul of several city codes and regulations, including the land development code, the development..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...helps to have good beer and a recreational water source around, and only one of those places has both...."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Kirk Johnson Sleep-deprived Sam sets out to find the source of chirping smoke alarms outside his window and discovers..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 22-28

"...with conscientious enthusiasm, you will access your finest inner resources and exert constructive influences on the world around you...."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Ascension Seton Construction Plans Threaten Water Flow

Seiders Springs eternal?

"...an underground parking garage right where the springs water source flows...."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Leila Saidane

Federal District Court Rules Employers Can Refuse to Purchase Health Insurance That Covers PrEP

When lifesaving medicines are against someone’s religion

"...to sex by HPV vaccination, which is a longstanding source of conservative moral panic that also somehow is wrapped..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

East Austin Doesn’t Get the Same Shade, and Consequences Ripple for Health and Equity

Beating the heat

"...group People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources (PODER) agrees. "In addition to bearing the brunt of..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Abortion Resources in Texas and Beyond

Services, financial assistance, contraception, counseling, and more

"...As of the most recent update to this resource guide, it is still legal to seek an abortion..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Abortion Resources for Texans and Beyond

From counseling to contraception to legal services, here are your options

"...As of the most recent update to this resource guide, it is still legal to seek an abortion..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature

Technologists Say Look Beyond NFTs for the Real Future of the Internet

Web3: Future tech or Bubble2.0?

"...comes from because it enables more sophisticated uses of barcode technology. In the realm of city planning, one application..."

March 11, 2022 Features Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Rosemary Renteria's Family Responds to Her Death and the Encampment Sweep That Continued Despite It

Out of sight, out of mind

"...Renteria died are once again unlawful, both under city code and state statute. With another wave of cold temperatures..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

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