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"...members, the top priority is reducing property taxes." – State Rep. Kent Grusendorf, R-Arlington, chair of the House Select..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...family. My mom had a scheduled appointment with her state senator, Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, to discuss bills prohibiting..."

May 16, 2003 Column

Rent Party Blues

Are post-boom rents killing the Austin music scene?

"...did 10 years ago, even as the cost of living locally has doubled...."

Feb. 14, 2003 Music Feature by Andy Langer

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"...The City Council is expected to vote on the Seaholm Master Plan..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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"...Council Member Lyda maintains his vivid imagination accusing The Austin..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Column

Neighbors vs. Neighbors

A profile of the Central Texas struggle over Alcoa Rockdale and its plans for expansionAlcoa announces new "voluntary" emissions reductions.

"...the assembly room of a small Elgin church. A state representative delivers a friendly, rambling talk on the progress..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Bigger, Better, Smarter

San Diego is everything Austin wants to be: livable, transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly, and downtown-centric. But will tools that worked in the nation's largest border and military base town translate to Central Texas?

"...to the two megalopoli further north in the Golden State. San Diego County is large and geographically complex; the..."

Jan. 14, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Termagant Homosexuals...

"...Whether or not prayer before a city council meeting is appropriate, it is clearly not unconstitutional. Yet..."

May 23, 1997 Column

Austin Wages Legal Battle Against SB 4 in Court

Austin filing argues SB 4 violates U.S. Constitution

"...to get “milk and diapers” for immigrant families now living in the shadows, too scared to leave their homes...."

June 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Only a Few More Days

The campaigns last forever, and the battles never end

"...hope it won't be about the considerable perils of living under a Donald Trump administration. Although the presidential race..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Top 10 Labor Stories

"...advantage of by unscrupulous employers. 2) City Increases Its Living Wage..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

East Austin Studio De-Tour

Homesteading artists face city code challenges – and raise old fears – in changing neighborhoods

"...the space between the back stairs of the couple's living space, their shower, handrails on the staircase (or lack..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Action's in Place 3

Shade, Tovo, Nofziger race most watched and closely contested

"...incumbents. Token opponents. Abysmal voter turnout. Our last City Council contest, in 2009, which filled the mayoral chair and..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

"...the opportunity experience what it's like to be homeless, living on the street without food, water, or money. For..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature

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.

"...the classic long-range plan – identification of stakeholders, vision statements, task forces, strategy development, and, of course, plenty of..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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"...once-powerful and currently obsolete Talmadge Heflin to lead the state party with his trademark conservative fist. Heflin, you may..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

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"...Craddick to resign as Texas House Speaker HEADLINES• City Council will name the Congress Avenue Bridge today in honor..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature

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"...my-enemy-is-the-enemy-of-my-friend crap really works. I guess I was just living in the past anyway, remembering when I used to..."

May 26, 2006 Column

Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...town of Eldorado, Texas, seat of Schleicher County, flanks State Highway 277, approximately 45 miles south of San Angelo,..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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May 30, 2003 Column

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"...completely unfair smoking ordinance that is before the City Council? There has been a minimal of publicity on this...."

May 9, 2003 Column

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"...Michael King's attack ["Capitol Chronicle," Nov. 22] against state Sen. Jane Nelson's legislation to bring medical malpractice lawsuits..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Column

Dropping Out

Teachers Trade Low Pay for High Tech

"...are public school teachers - the ones whom the state desperately needs to create a skilled workforce. In increasing..."

June 5, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Casting Votes Against Development

"...for the public good since it is the public (state and city taxpayers) who actually own the space and..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Column

Off the Desk:

"...of all with regards to water rights, when the state Supreme Court unanimously upheld the Edwards Aquifer Authority's right..."

July 5, 1996 News Feature

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"...Funding Cut Over Gaza Resolution: In San Marcos, City Council members listened to hours of public comment over a..."

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As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...or to production and packaging facilities elsewhere in the state. It's been on the mind of Edwin Marty, food..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

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"...• Down to two finalists, City Council expects to be choosing a new city manager at..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

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"...elections, which include the mayoral race and three City Council seats, as well as seven city charter amendments and..."

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