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"...encouraged public involvement. We've marked up maps and consulted independent highway engineers. We've exposed TxDOT's lack of coordination with..."

Sept. 27, 2002 Column

Totally PC

When it comes to city planning, nothing's constant but change.

"...exceedingly difficult, and one can hardly blame the City Council and City Manager Jesus Garza for throwing another set..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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We're Not Naive

"...of Trustees and the Community Board expanded the mission statement to make it more inclusive. A comparison to the..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Column

In Through the Out Door

And Vice Versa: Politicians Hit the Revolving Door

"...Electric Companies of Texas (AECT), whose members are the state's biggest utilities. Hall's new company, The John Hall Group,..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Everything You Need to Know About Your First Austin Election

How and where to vote

"...Texas, it can be daunting to figure out. The state has continued to pass legislation that makes voting more..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Other Four Candidates for Senate District 14

More and merry candidates join the fun

"...the two Democrats, two Repub­licans, one Libertarian, and one independent in the race wins outright on July 14, there..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Travis Turning Out

Voter registration deadlines come and gone

"...The Proposition K campaign (i.e., supporting the "independent efficiency audit" of city operations) has thus far declined..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Soccer in Austin: The Knockout Stage

Showtime at McKalla Place

"...moving his Columbus Crew MLS team to Austin, as Council will vote on two resolutions: Item 60, brought forth..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Death Waits for No Plan

Austin works on making its cemeteries more accessible to the public

"...the burial ground for the capital city of the independent nation of the Republic of Texas. Back then, the..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Page Three: Hell in a Handbasket
or, the Worst of Austin

A week in the life of local government

"...the fan this week. From the Chamber of Concrete/Austin American-Statesman war on public education to the eternal shell game..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

"...right to take bold steps on transportation policy." – State Rep. Mike Krusee, R-Round Rock, announcing that he will..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...• City Council meets today (Thursday), with the high-profile item being the..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Feature

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...with a 99% collection rate for the Round Rock Independent School District. In 2002, the county collected 98.53% of..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...Actually, the 1% limitation applies at the district and state levels – not at the school level. The U.S...."

Dec. 3, 2004 Column

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"...profoundly as would a fraudulent election of the United States of America? I should think so. And yet you..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Column

Facing the South

The Democratic primary for the new CD 25 pits Austin's Lloyd Doggett against McAllen's Leticia Hinojosa

"...union leaders, including his erstwhile rival for the seat, state Rep. Kino Flores of Palmview...."

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

Arts Stalwarts

Twelve of Austin's cultural heroes will be inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame at the 2003 Austin Critics Table Awards ceremony, and here is an introduction to them and some of their significant contributions to the local arts scene.

"...a personal understanding of the great playwright's works as living texts. Then, in 1970, when legendary philanthropist Ima Hogg..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Chapter 4: The Nineties!

March 1991 -- December 2000

"...Our Springs Ordinance overwhelmingly, see it thrown out, then reinstated, then (for the most part) superseded by the courts..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

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Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone, approximately.

"...In response to statements made in the Chronicle's article on the Rainey Street..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column

The New Nuclear Family

What Was Once Inconceivable

"...said Dianne Hardy-Garcia, executive director of the Austin-based and statewide Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas. "I think that's a..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

If You Build It ...

What Dreams May Come

"...stone, perhaps like that being used for the new state building at 15th and Congress. "I think downtown there..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Dance/USA Convenes in Austin

The national arts organization brings honors for the Butlers and big questions about the form's future

"...are seven Texans on the 45-member board, making this state's representation second only to New York's...."

June 10, 2016 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Taking Budget Mountain by Strategy

To balance the city's long-term accounts, financial discussions need to climb beyond the General Fund

"...assembled largely behind the scenes and presented to City Council and the public as faits accomplis – and they..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Election 2006

The latest from the campaign trail

"...The District 25 candidates: Democrat Doggett, Libertarian Barbara Cunningham, Independent Brian Parrett, and Republican Grant Rostig. In District 21,..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to further review and should get to the City Council in late May; see "Anger at Water Plan Plan..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...be no dearth of candidates running for the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees. Six seats on the..."

March 27, 1998 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...campaign, because a “partial recount” is not allowed under state law. Llanes Pulido did not amend the request, ending..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...Giddings, two generations of Nicks' family huddled in the living room, where a tiny gas heater kept the temperature..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Faster Than Sound: Free Lunch Creatives Feed Austin’s Unhoused

Musicians rally for emergency storm relief, and Spicewood's Katy Kirby debuts on Keeled Scales.

"...Skye Hammer and a small group of creatives, the independent operation regularly serves meals at the state-run Camp Esperanza,..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Holder After a savage breakup, two exes must continue living together when California issues its stay-at-home order for COVID-19...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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