Fare Fight

The pending sale of Roy's Taxi company raises a host of Austin memories

"...transfer isn't finally approved in its current form, the transition marks a turning point in Austin's already complex taxi..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...looking for dedicated volunteers to serve in its Victims Services Division, offering "healing support" to victims at the scene..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Special Transit Users Fear Cap Metro Cutbacks

Transportation agency wants to tighten eligibility; advocates for disabled worry that vital services will be slashed

"...Capital Metro is tightening its belt on Special Transit Services, a move that is drawing a firestorm..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• The special session of the Legislature on property tax reduction and..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...charter!" – Former Mayor Gus Garcia, in rebuttalHeadlines• The special session of the Lege opened with a command House..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

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"...people rode, drove, carpooled, walked, or biked to work; public-transit use; and traffic congestion. Access to robust wireless networks..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...promoted to the next grade without going through a special appeal process; in AISD, as many as 2,261 students..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the contract negotiations between Capital Metro, StarTran, and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091.Headlines• Early voting in the House District..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the run-off from his poor showing in last week's special election. Headlines• The Donna Howard and Ben Bentzin campaigns..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

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"...Democratic consultant Kelly Fero on why Democrats in Tuesday's special election took 60% of the votes in a House..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Headlines• Early voting is under way in the special election to replace former Rep. Todd Baxter in House..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Capital Metro contractor StarTran and Local 1091 of the transit workers union remained tense and unresolved. On Monday, management..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Rick Perry set a Jan. 17 date for a special election to replace state House District 48 Rep. Todd..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...offer" from StarTran, the contractor they work for. The transit workers' union has authorized a strike, but say they'll..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...He added that such a switch is unlikely.Headlines• The not-so-special session staggered onward through the fog, as House Speaker..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...school finance legislation. Headlines • At press time, the special session of the 79th Legislature was about to end..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Day O'Connor's nomination to the Supreme CourtHeadlines• In the special legislative session, the state Senate passed its version of..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the 79th Legislature has adjourned. Rumors abound of a special session to solve education funding – legislators were too..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Council We Deserve?

In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff

"...toll roads, improve local affordability, build a more efficient transit system, protect the environment while planning for growth, maintain..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

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Faith-based environmentalism ... and we don't mean the kind W practices

"...First UU will celebrate its Green Sanctuary certification at special Earth Day worship services on Sunday, April 17, at..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Transit Oriented Development Ordinance comes before the Austin City Council..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The city staff-designed Transit Oriented Development Ordinance, due to come before City Council..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'All Systems Go!' ... Very, Very Slowly

Cap Metro proposes a rail plan that is much less than meets the eye

"...to take to the ballot box in November. The transit authority's board will vote to adopt the plan and..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Cost of Government?

Local public spending outpaces local incomes – but not local needs

"...– breaks out the city and Capital Metro for special scrutiny, the index reveals that in recent years, it's..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...continue – with attention now focused on the rail transit package Capital Metro will likely put on the ballot..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...providing my input to Cap Metro for Austin's future transit plan at the June 22 workshop. However, as the..."

July 23, 2004 Column

The Usual Suspects

The first year of the Will Wynn era closes to very mixed reviews, as Austinites wonder whether the city leadership is floundering.

"...production numbers, cast of thousands, dancing girls, and great special effects seen in beloved previous episodes of the Austin..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...component of that vision – a Capital Metro regional transit system – made its public debut this week. See..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...UT shuttle bus drivers, members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1549 held a rally Monday in the..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...to mention possible lawsuits against club owners by individuals (especially employees and musicians) who contract lung cancer from having..."

June 27, 2003 Column

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