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In the ongoing trial in Waco, the Branch Davidians’ attorney is arguing that the FBI was too quick to resort to massive weaponry during its siege on the Davidians’ compound, endangering the lives of women and children inside.

"...was in flames. The causes of the fires are still unknown. But the use of the tanks remains one..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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Lloyd Doggett’s 40 acres stand in the path of a proposed extension to the Bull Creek Greenbelt, but he’d rather develop the property into houses than sell the land to the city.

"...comes to this development," says Saegert, who adds, "We're still talking to the city about what the plat will..."

June 23, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

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T.J. Higginbotham, a landowner in Hays County, wants to drill a well to produce 50 million gallons a year, reportedly to serve two proposed subdivisions in Dripping Springs, but Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District board members aren’t biting.

"...pumped or its intended use, Smith says he is still angry that Higginbotham is trying to give the district..."

June 23, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

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CAMPO adopts a 25-year plan that calls for bigger, longer roads and full funding for Austin's transportation plans, a stipulation that will require some creative funding solutions.

"...that the region cannot actually afford. And the plan still makes clear that "the region's transportation needs cannot be..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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CAMPO backs SH 130 but doesn't vote on an alignment, the most contentious issue surrounding the proposed I-35 bypass.

"...middle-ground position, trying to secure the eastern alignment and still get SH 130 built quick-like-a-bunny. What many Central Texans..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Raul Alvarez wins by 201 votes over Rafael Quintanilla, confirming that Austin's green machine is only weakened, not defunct.

"...Quintanilla, an attorney and lobbyist, proves that grassroots appeal still sells in the central city, they say. Alvarez, who..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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A defense attorney claims a police detective held a gun near his client's head to coerce a confession from him in the yogurt shop murder case; a tree in Town Lake Park will be spared the axe; Austin Energy hits record-breaking energy use.

"...parks advocate and stakeholder Larry Akers. He said there still some $3,500 needed to be raised to meet the..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Travis County GOP Chair Alan Sager is considering organizing a petition drive to recall Kirk Waston and City Council; Jerry Rusthoven is Jackie Gooman's new aide; Linda Dailey is Danny Thomas' aide; Will Wynn has hired Frank Kopic as his executive secretary; Kristen Vassallo leaves Bill Spelman's office to become Kirk Watson's chief of staff; Smithville residents are opposed to zoning change

"...his aide. Incoming council member Will Wynn says he's still interviewing candidates and expects to make a decision within..."

May 26, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Shane Phelps resigns from the AG's office to run as a Republican candidate for Travis County District Attorney; Community leaders ask Dell Computer to reconsider moving into the Drinking Water Protection Zone

"...there. We realize that the building is under construction. Still, these factors are far, far outweighed by the damaging..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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A landslide at Freeport's Grasburg mine raises questions about the company's practices in Indonesia.

"...proxy votes on behalf of the board of directors, still got 49.44% of the votes cast. Mathis said he..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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Raul Alvarez and Rafael Quintanilla head into a runoff for the Place 2 seat June 3.

"...now and June 3. As the only two candidates still campaigning for city office, Alvarez and Quintanilla will split..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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In a tight last-minute victory, Will Wynn avoids a runoff with Clare Barry for the Place 5 council seat.

"...floor of Palmer and checking the city's computer terminals, still waiting at 11pm for the final tallies.) Ultimately, Wynn's..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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For the second year in a row, Freeport-McMoran holds its annual meeting in Delaware, making it difficult for many shareholders to attend and share their concerns.

"...shut down Freeport's mine, but added that he is still displeased with the company's actions and officials, particularly company..."

May 5, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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Longhorn Pipeline says it isn't responsible for an unauthorized redesign of an anti-pipeline group's Web site.

"...Agency, which have joint oversight of Longhorn's proposal, are still reviewing some 60,000 pages of public comment. The agencies..."

May 5, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

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Willie Lewis and Danny Thomas campaigns turn ugly; Jeff Jack gets aide appointment in Beverly Griffith's office, Richard Arellano leaves Jackie Goodman's office.

"...sure I'll be as focused on neighborhoods." ... There's still another council aide post to fill, this one in..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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With plans for the Colorado River Park nearly complete, a process that looked ugly at its outset has produced a blueprint that nearly everyone can live with.

"...Of course, nothing's that simple. Still, at this stage in the planning process -- with..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

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The Travis CountyChild FatalityReview Team's annual report reveals that child fatalities continued to decline in 1999.

"...deaths to children in Travis County was from drowning; still, the number of drownings dropped from six in 1998..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

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RomaDesign Group prepares to present its revised redevelopment plan for Robert Mueller Airport to theCity Council; now the ex-airport just needs some tenants.

"...before Mueller's first birthday as an ex-airport, its future still seems up in the air...."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Brigid Shea resigns from the Save Our Springs pac over the board's refusal to endorse Kirk Watson for mayor; Millennium March on Washington is April 30.

"...with the gay community, Hardy-Garcia isn't buying it. "I'm still devastated by what he did to us on the..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Gov. Bush presents a new plan to clean up "brownfields," or abandoned industrial sites, across Texas, but environmental leaders say the plan greenwashes his poor environmental record.

"...Still, as a measure of the potential for success under..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

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Al Mindiz-Melton, the Johnston High School principal who got busted for marijuana possession last week, was a capable administrator who brought improvements to every school he oversaw.

"...do), and caring for them as human beings. He still advocated for the kids, but never at the teachers'..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Roseana Auten

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Mayoral and City Council candidates announce their intent to run for office.

"...field of challengers to Mayor Kirk Watson is weaker still. Sometimes-homeless challenger Leslie Cochran is best known for holding..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

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California regional planner John Landis shares his thoughts about high-tech growth in San Jose and Austin.

"...-- Seattle, San Jose, Denver, Portland, etc. Austin is still less densely populated than even Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina; median..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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Mining Their Own Business?

"...suits against Shell Oil, Chevron, Texaco, and Unocal are still pending...."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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All's Well That Ends

"...hug, you know that despite the hype, this is still a one-party town -- the insider party...."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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The City Council lifts a building moratorium onHyde Park Baptist Church, allowing the church to file a site plan for a five-story garage and setting off a storm of protests from neighbors.

"...the meeting that the answer to Watson's statement is still that "this is not the deal the neighborhood signed..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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With barely a week to go before the primary, District 48 candidates Mandy Dealey and Ann Kitchen square off with local TV ads; meanwhile, the Republican contenders sort themselves out.

"...With the primary still over a week away, Kitchen is already worrying about..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

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Off the Desk

"...then. How does Futrell rate with APD? The jury's still out, but they're willing to give her a chance...."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Capital Metro works to secure federal funding and a "recommended" ranking for its light-rail proposals, to be voted on in November.

"...rail budget. As of press time, that landscape is still cloudy: The Capital Metro project has neither received an..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Round Rock residents decry the western alignment proposed for SH130 and plead the case for an eastern alignment before the Texas Turnpike Authority.

"...are another matter -- funding for SH 130 is still an open question, even if it is a toll..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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