Industry Celebrates as Delta-8 Stays Legal, but for How Long?

Cannabusinesses try to keep up with laws concerning the THC product

"...because it feared legal repercussions. Ten days earlier, the Texas Depart­ment of State Health Services "clarified" on its website..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

UPDATE: Flood of Relief

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

"...as new good deeds and resources pop up and Texas begin to heal. Please share the love and spread..."

May 29, 2015 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Money for Nothing

The Texas record on "enterprise funds" is even worse than meets the eye

"...Isn't Texas supposed to be the state of "government accountability"? A..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fuller Versus IDEA

Charter school group attacks academic's work, he rebuts

"...97% Hispanic. But when you compare IDEA's numbers across Texas, it becomes clear that IDEA is serving Texas' underserved..."

Dec. 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Tale of Two States

How you see Texas depends on where you're standing

"...you might think about the governor's "unwavering optimism" about Texas, surely "by any meaningful measure" is a recklessly callous..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Take Three

Texas film incentives don't always carry sufficient funding

"...On April 23, things were looking good for the Texas film industry. After months of negotiations, marquee names from..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Thirty Years on Location

An overview of the Texas Film Commission, which has been wedding film production and the state economy for 30 years.

"...working, but that has never been true of the Texas Film Commission. It's such good industry, filmmaking, because it's..."

June 15, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Capitol Chronicle

Surveying the George W. Bush Legacy in Texas

"...have recently been sending what they don't want to Texas. Of late the refuse has included sewage sludge, silicon..."

March 16, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Public School Rally Moves Indoors Due to Cold Snap

Save Texas Schools rally brings advocates from across the state to Austin

"...weather moderating just a bit, organizers of the Save Texas Schools rally are finding room for more rally goers..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...A Milli a Milli $47 Milli: Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced this week that $47.1 million..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature

Public Notice: Which CAMP Are You In?

Privatizers launch new strategy for school board elections

"...and other student-focused programs, support classroom teachers, and oppose Texas' ever-more-draconian accountability system. On the other side are the..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...upcoming biennium, the GOP representative from Plano railed about Texas taxpayers subsidizing films. To illustrate Shaheen's point, fellow fringer..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

If It's Broke, Don't Fix It

Texas school finance system ruled constitutional

"...The Texas public school finance system is broken, but not so..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

School Finance on Trial

Hearing only expected to last a short two and a half hours

"...Attorney General's office will have 45 minutes before the Texas Supreme Court to undermine Judge John Dietz's 2014 ruling..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...› Austin ISD is suing the state of Texas over its failed school finance system. On Oct. 25,..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature

Point Austin: Did You Work Last Weekend?

Reflections on the value of Texas labor

"...let's take a moment to review a few illuminating Texas statistics. According to the Kaiser Foundation, more than five..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Envision Next Session

Having lost its two big battles at the Lege, Envision Central Texas retrenches to win the war

"...Aug. 31 legislative recap luncheon hosted by Envision Central Texas, a nonprofit that advocates for regional growth planning...."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Your City Manager Semifinalists (Updated)

"...and City Council Select Semi-Finalists for City Manager AUSTIN, Texas (January 03, 2008) - Mayor Will Wynn announced today..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Another 'Special Session'

Political series returns to PBS in February.

"...Settin' the Woods on Fire, Last Man Standing: Politics Texas Style (documenting the Patrick Rose/Rick Green electoral battle) and..."

Jan. 24, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...by the Supreme Court decision that redrew five Southwest Texas congressional districts, including districts 21 and 25 in Austin...."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature

Strayhorn Should Be Indicted Because Her Take on the Middle East Conflict Is Different From Mine

"...Dear Editor, Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn and the Texas Treasury should..."

Aug. 14, 2006 Postmarks

Point Austin: Five-Card Draw

It's still early, but the governor's race bears a closer look

"...sign that the burning July political issue is whether Comptroller and "independent" gubernatorial candidate Carole Keeton Strayhorn is entitled..."

July 14, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...constables' races("What's a Constable to Do?"). Next week: the Texas House and 3rd Court of Appeals...."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle

The governor sells social service cuts as "enhancements."

"...like good news, but in the dispiriting doublespeak of Texas government, it's almost exactly backward. In fact, because the..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Work It

Take This Job and...

"...currently have hundreds of job openings. According to the Texas Employment Commission (TEC), Austin's unemployment rate in August was..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...school district. The class-action lawsuit points to the month-old Texas House committee report on the shooting, which found "systemic..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature

Paxton Emerges From Seclusion, Faces Senate Skeptics

Embattled Texas Attorney General appeared Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee

"...Embattled (to put it mildly) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made an unavoidable public appearance..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Budget: Heavy on Tax Cuts, Light on Services

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...for a seismic study of unprecedented earthquakes in North Texas' fracking fields. These were arguably paid for in part..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pressley Ups the Ante

Defeated Council candidate now claims “thousands” of uncertain votes

"...are currently the only printed database records available in Texas for recount. As Pressley sees it, unless the cast..."

March 11, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Meet the Anti-Abortion 'Wordsmith' Defending HB 2

Did a state consultant act unethically during this month's HB 2 trial?

"...During the recent trial challenging parts of the Texas abortion law – House Bill 2 – witnesses for..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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