Point Austin: Slamming the Golden Door

The sheriff, the governor, the president – and the new politics of fear

"..."I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Euphoria Files Suit Against County

Euphoria claims county restrictions on fest hinders business

"...Organizers of Euphoria Music & Camping Festival filed a lawsuit against..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Post-Marriage Equality Fight

Same-sex couples mount fight to ensure accurate birth, death certficiates

"...When Nicole Dimetman and Cleopatra De Leon welcomed their baby girl in March, only Dimetman's name was allowed..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Breaking the Chains

Slavery may be illegal, but it's not eradicated

"...two girls from Mexico to Down­town Austin, where, instead of working in a restaurant for a short time to..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

UPDATE: Flood of Relief

In tragedy's wake, Central Texas continues to care for her own

"...Keep it Bookmarked here, friends. This updated list of flood relief efforts (updated with over 20 new items,..."

May 29, 2015 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...stops as a shrill siren cry starts howling from the bank of walkie-talkies on the shelf, and the teletype..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Then There's This: The Road to Fewer Roads

Can the latest advances in intersection designs fix Austin's gridlock?

"...two busy intersections – one at Slaughter Lane, and another to its south at LaCrosse Avenue...."

May 2, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Freedom for the Kellers

Fran and Dan released after 21 years for 'satanic abuse'

"...two days before Thanksgiving and nearly 21 years to the day that she was sent to prison for a..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Science of Death

State says science proves Swearingen guilt

"...The foundation of good science is that its results are..."

Feb. 29, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Answering the Redistricting Questions

The answers are mostly, no, no and May 29

"...So after the latest two days of judicial hearings in San Antonio,..."

Feb. 16, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Border Conflict Smolders On

Commissioners work precinct boundaries with politics in mind

"...political consultant who's worked on campaigns for a host of area candidates, including numerous judges and former Austin mayor..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...In 2009, the 81st Legislature of the state of Texas was nicknamed..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The November Election

Campaign finance reports can tell you a lot about a candidate

"...Last week's "Naked City" reported on the contribution and expenditure reports on congressional races of importance..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Common Law

Clinton, Obama & the Texas State Convention

"...surrounds this year's Texas Democratic primary process as both the Clinton and Obama camps debate who won Texas. Leading..."

June 6, 2008 Column by Andy Brown

Travis Dems and GOP Accuse Each Other of Dirty Tricks

"...The Travis County Democratic and Republican parties are hurling charges..."

Nov. 1, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Range War at Commissioners Court

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

"...When Travis Co. Judge Bill Aleshire left public office in 1998, few people believed that the county's most..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Future Is Now

Local fiscal policy enters its Cold War era

"...That's what Council Member Brewster McCracken asked when the City Council got the first of this year's budget..."

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

Commuter Rail: Stuck in the Station Again

The attempt to salvage commuter rail in the San Antonio-Dallas Corridor

"...7, Austin voters killed light rail. On Nov. 28, the Travis County Commissioners Court fired a few bullets at..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Climbing the Family Tree

Virginia Wood finds that with the help of U.S. census records, finding the roots of her family is possible.

"...and death dates in an old family Bible that brothers Will and David Kelly were born in 1868 and..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Features Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Travis County Aims to Allow Defenders at Bail Hearings

The defunct program has faced a two-year uphill battle

"...Nearly two years after Travis County officials suspended a program that offered legal representation to..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Candidate Filing in the March 2024 Primary Election Closes

Here’s a look at some of the interesting 2024 races

"...The March 2024 primary is shaping up with candidate filing..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County Diversion Center Design to Begin in 2024

Getting people in crisis out of jail is "a long time coming"

"...Early next year, there will finally be some movement on Travis County's plan..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Woman Granted Permission for Legal Abortion Flees State After Texas Supreme Court Halts Ruling

Her pregnancy could render her infertile if continued

"...necessary to protect her personal health and her chances of giving birth again in the future...."

Dec. 11, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...Flynn and her husband, Skip Connett, are farmers, and they're being squeezed on many sides by the Central Texas..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

The Common Law

Legitimate poll watcher or voting intimidation – where’s the line?

"...that are showing up to polling stations to observe the election process. In some instances, it seems like this..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

The Ultra-Low-Turnout Primary Election (Almost) Devoid of Drama

Tiny landslides in Travis County and beyond

"...One of the standard GOP responses to last year's charges of..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: D.A., C.A. – Knock Off the Cophead BS

Aug. 3: The district and county attorneys challenge Austin police intransigence and dishonesty as they attempt to reduce the number of arrests for minor crimes

"...The escalating conflict between public safety protectors and disruptors reached..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

At Threshold of Stage Five COVID Precautions, ICU Bed Capacity Is Critically Low

Health Authority Desmar Walkes: "We are running out of time"

"...Tonight Austin Public Health issued a dire message to the people of Austin and Travis County: We must all..."

July 30, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin Reenters Stage 4 of COVID-19 Precautions

Fully vaccinated residents should mask up, urge health officials

"...July 23, Austin Public Health announced Austin and Travis County have reentered Stage 4 of the local COVID-19 Risk-Based..."

July 23, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Grand Jury Indicts APD Officer in Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor faces first-degree murder charge

"...A Travis County grand jury has indicted Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor..."

March 10, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

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