City Hall Hustle: Hustler's Diary

While you were watching your 401(k)

"...ate. While hitting several expected notes – opening the budget process, filling several vacancies, lauding the hire of Rhoda..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

A Cacophony of Passions

Why the City Council changed the boards and commissions system – and what still needs to be done

"...were among the most troubling issues for board members," stated the 2003 task force report. "The problem is serious."..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...method in it: The downturn made prime Downtown real estate a lot more affordable for a nonprofit. So in..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...There was some overlap – everyone agreed that the budget, now being drafted by city staff, would be a..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

The budget circus rolls into town

"...Swoon! as chief of staff Kristen Vassallo dazzles with budget initiatives on affordable housing! Gasp! as Chief Financial Officer..."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

TYC: Will the Lege Drain the Gulag?

State government starts long, protracted, and expensive era of oversight, litigation, and structural changes to discredited agency

"...come closer to passage, what becomes clearer is that state government is starting a long, protracted, and expensive era..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Healthcare District to trim another $1 million from its budget, stopping the district from coming close to bumping its..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...9 and perhaps Jan. 10. (For more info, see www.ci.austin.tx.us/budget/beac200601.htm.)..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...coach football – his goal is to have a state championship ring for every finger – but thinks teaching..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

County commissioners snipe at City Hall while endorsing district budget

"...to the Travis Co. Hospital District's proposed $97.3 million budget, but their tentative blessing did little to resolve an..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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