Perry Continues Assault on Women's Health Care

Perry ends the WHP and blames it on the feds

"...press Tuesday evening (a day early) this week, the Texas Women's Health Program was set to expire Wednesday, March..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...an awful lot we can do about it." – Texas Transportation Commission Chair Ric Williamson, referring to the massive..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Lines: Toxic Masculinity Drops the Hammer

Standing up to anti-choice rhetoric during a three-bill frenzy at the Capitol

"...infamously tried in 2013 to silence their women counterparts for standing up against anti-choice bills. Take last Wednesday, for..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

So Special: The Race to Replace Mark Strama [UPDATED]

House District 50 campaign features a disparate slate

"...has triggered one of the most unpredictable shows in Texas politics, an off-year special election. And the relentlessly GOP-gerrymandered..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Sparks Grills Lawyers in Ultrasound Case

Court to rule on injunction before new law takes effect

"...crew of the usual suspects – including representatives of Texas Alliance for Life, Texas Right to Life, and the..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Race To Balance Out the Supremes

Dems, Libertarians vie to break GOP lock

"...Three seats are up for grabs on the nine-member Texas Supreme Court, all of..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 14-21

"...BLACK & WHITE BALL helps Texas Advocacy Project fight domestic violence. 7pm. The Four Sea­sons,..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

District 45

Right-winger Alan Askew aims to burst Dem freshman's bubble

"...the Wimberley Republican who is running on a conservative-Christian platform against state Rep. Patrick Rose, D-Dripping Springs, probably never..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Family Planning Contracts Approved

Opponents decry board's contracts with abortion providers

"...The Central Health (formerly Travis County Healthcare District) board of directors voted unanimously..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pity the Family-Planning Clinic

Budget rider targets specific family-planning operations

"...fear would dismantle a health-care system that provides care for thousands of uninsured and underinsured Texas women. Senate budget..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Family Planning Survives House Budget

Funding for family-planning centers reamins intact – for now

"...debate lasting into the early hours April 18, the Texas House passed its version of a $178 billion state..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Natural Selection

Responding to market demands and consumer pressure, Whole Foods decides to banish genetically modified ingredients from its store-brand product lines.

"...With the announce-ment just before New Year's that Whole Foods Market Inc. would be..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Page Two: Lost Diamond

Robin Shivers' life defined what makes Austin the kind of community it is

"...died, and Austin lost an important talent, a driving force in the creative community, and a great friend to..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Point Austin: The Prosecutor and the Pariah

Don't know about you, but I'm beginning to feel sorry for Tom DeLay

"...fellow Republicans at the Capitol into slicing and dicing Texas into congressional gazpacho, U.S. House Majority Leader (currently on..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Home Field Advantage

Sure, Austin can become a sustainable center for TV production. Just ask the Friday Night Lights gridiron gang.

"...first thing you notice about being a crew member for Friday Night Lights is the need for a good..."

April 30, 2010 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Citizen Mary

A Profile of Mary Arnold, Advocate for Austin

"...upbringing. Proper, that is, according to the standards set for young girls growing up in the well-to-do University Park..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Faster Than Sound – Summer in the City: Concerts, Protests, Relief Controversy, Potentially Less HAAM

Clubs navigate show safety, local musicians soundtrack protests, and HAAM asks for city aid.

"...more with varied music offerings. In response, nonprofits Austin Texas Musicians and the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians released..."

June 12, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Becoming Drought Tolerant

Central Texas looks for ways to balance population growth with future water supplies

"...newspaper Bourbon News, a journalist wrote, "The drought in Texas is so intense that potatoes are cooked in the..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Miss Understood

Carolyn Wonderland through the looking glass

"..."'Playing shitty clubs in Texas,' I told him...."

May 2, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Ken Paxton Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Historic Whole Woman’s Ruling

Cruz, Cornyn join anti-choice attorney general in call for repeal

"...In a 48-page brief, anti-choice Texas Attor­ney General Ken Paxton is calling on the U.S...."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Imagining Austin

Austinites begin a new comprehensive plan for the city's future

"...involved with a nonprofit or neighborhood association or task force – and probably a habitué of City Hall. But..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what *you* can. This week features the third of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer Opportunities.

"...United Cerebral Palsy Liberation Station Toy depot workers needed for all shifts. 9027 Northgate, #101, 78758. 834-1827...."

Sept. 22, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Combining noise music with performance poetry offers a space for all voices to be heard

"...The time for silence has ended. Local poet and all around badass,..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Council Recap: Social Services Win

Council approves multimillion plan to fund social services contracts

"...In a win for social service and health advocates, City Council passed two..."

April 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...most powerful -- and most feared -- politician in Texas. His longevity, volatile temper, encyclopedic knowledge of state issues,..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Mental Health Care in Your Pocket

Journal to Save Your Life launches fundraiser for app development

"...For the past six years, Journal to Save Your Life..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Screens Post by Annamarya Scaccia

Fast & Furious

"...*Through the holidays, look for "Blue Lights Anonymous," here in this column for holiday..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Column

Postscripts

Mixed Notes

"...sometime in March, all of the third floor except for the author reading area becomes Whole Foods' space. Why..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Books Column by Clay Smith

Total Solar Eclipse to Draw Crowds of Tourists to Town

The once-in-a-lifetime darkness is coming to Central Texas

"...a total eclipse say it’s a mystical, awe-inspiring, even life-changing event...."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Tito’s Vodka Debuts New Video Series to Shine a Light on Nonprofits

Local organization for musicians HAAM is one of the lucky stars

"...video series today as part of the brand’s philanthropic platform Love, Tito’s. Three nonprofit organizations are highlighted, including Austin’s..."

Jan. 15, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

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