God's Steward at the TNRCC

In Barry McBee's Environment, Politics and Religion Mix

"...in the country. As the latter, he's an environmental states' righter who wants to reduce the power of the..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left

In the hot seats

"...in one of the most progressive counties in the state," Ledesma-Woody says. [inset-2-right]..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...than adequate and there are many deaths in these facilities every year, and in times of crisis, conditions of..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

AISD Prepares to Slice the Apple

School district battles its budget monsters

"...amount the district is required to pay into the state's "recapture" fund – theoretically a tool to equalize school..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

West, Ammonium Nitrate, And the Myopia of Terrorism

House hearing shows emphasis on public safety, not health and safety

"...to understand. He sent a clear message to the state officials: The public is watching, so go easy on..."

May 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Doing What We Can

Public Safety Commission takes a stand against gun violence

"...• Ban the leasing of city facilities for gun shows, or require that all show sales..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Column by Michael King

New 'Action' Park Rolls Closer to Reality

Skaters, BMXers collaborate on new digs

"...month, the city will break ground here on a state-of-the-art skateboard and BMX facility. This isn't a case of..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...the effectiveness of and possible locations for new bike facilities and other improvements that could hit the pavement in..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature

Whitmire: Substance Abuse Program Is Doing Fine

Women's allegations against a state-run drug program for felony offenders gets short shrift by a Senate committee

"...mistreated while incarcerated at one of several of the state's Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facilities (aka "SAFPF"), which are..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...chronically short on funds to improve the parks and facilities that the city already owns, and it struggles to..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...to approve a final system plan and set a state-mandated November referendum on passenger rail...."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...replied that the question should be settled on the state level but refused to answer Allred’s question otherwise...."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature

A DIY Approach to Helping the Unhoused Pays Off at Camp Esperanza

No funding? No resources? No problem.

"...a manufactured home on the western side of the state-owned property, Max Moscoe was describing how the downpour could..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Health Care Needs Your Help to Slow COVID-19’s Spread

Keep your distance

"...the widely criticized federal mishandling of the coronavirus crisis, state and local officials have doubled down to try to..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Court: Immigrant Detention Is Child Care

3rd Court of Appeals dismisses suit that challenged "family residential centers" that meet only minimal child welfare standards

"...State officials who seek to minimize the standards protecting undocumented..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Battle of the Bathroom Bigots

Austin's "bathroom bill" aims to protect rather than demonize trans residents

"...instructing school districts nationwide to adopt trans-inclusive policies, the state's second-in-command went one step further by brazenly declaring he..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Take That!: Supremes Allow Takings for Development

Effect on notable local cases still uncertain

"...the parameters of the Fifth Amendment's "Takings Clause," which states that private property cannot "be taken for public use..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Will Shill for Nukes

At UT and elsewhere, academic scientists are only too happy to lend their names and reputations to the nuclear power industry

"...On March 4, the Austin American-Statesman published an op-ed article by Sheldon Landsberger, professor of..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by William M. Adler

The Bullock in the Museum Shop

Supporters say the Bullock History Museum has acted as a catalyst for smaller local museums.

"...The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum isn't the only museum in town. It..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature

Bush's Xmas Stocking: Burning Coal?

New state and federal regulations threaten the Clean Air Act

"...polluters and their campaign contributions, the Texas Secretary of State's records were not very accurate in trying to track..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...it, but somehow the breadth of his impact seems understated and underappreciated. Yet, as he retires after nine years..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Bush vs. Bush

Clean Air: Optional or Mandatory?

"...March 7. He did mention it, however, during his state of the state speech when he said, "I believe..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Divine Intervention

What Price Salvation?

"...fairly new phenomenon. Until the 1980s, Catholic health care facilities operated independently or in small groups run by religious..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Football Behind Bars

Field of Dreams Offers Young Offenders Second Chance

"...field, lustily cheering for the home team, the Giddings State School Indians. If not for the dress code, the..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Austin's Pool System Will Collapse If We Don't Save It

Shall we dive in?

"...established that the city's parks, pools, and other public facilities would be segregated, a policy that wouldn't end until..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

How Cool Is Austin

2010 snapshot of the ACPP 'five plans'

"...Municipal Plan Make all city of Austin facilities, fleets, operations carbon neutral by 2020.Objective 1: All city..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature

Developing Stories: The Norwood Posse Wants You!

Travis Heights neighbors have revived the Norwood House restoration effort – are they too late?

"...borders on criminal," said supporter Bill Fowler. Its "disastrous state of disrepair" constitutes negligence "in direct violation of city..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Don't Forget the Children

AISD races and bond proposals

"...his job as a human resources manager at the state comptroller's office and become a stay-at-home father. "It's very..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Shape of Things to Come

What will the arts in Austin look like in 10 years? CreateAustin has a good idea – in fact, it has 10.

"...social support for individual artists, tourism, tax districts, cultural facilities, public art, philanthropy – all of it has been..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Better Place

For nearly 30 years, Primarily Primates has offered a refuge for misplaced animals

"...Improvement, Maintenance, and Protection Act, which helps fund chimp-retirement facilities and care. Just last month, The New York Times..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Cindy Widner

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