Reefer Madness Revisited

The Marijuana Policy Project's Rob Kampia on the recent victories for legal marijuana

"...sat down with Rob Kampia, co-founder and executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project, and what a difference those..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Get Out Your Colored Pencils

The San Antonio court says it will draw its own maps, and sparks begin to fly

"...On Friday, Sept. 30, in the latest chapter of the perennial partisan Texas fiasco known as "redistricting," the..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...House District 48. For more, see "Special Election for Texas House of Representatives, District 48."..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Black Eastsiders: Powers a Friend

Will the next UT president continue Powers' work repairing the relationship between UT and East Austin?

"...UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa had demanded the resignation of UT-Austin President Bill Powers, under threat of dismissal, there..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Jessica Luther

Event Horizon

As festivals, crowds, and expenses proliferate – is Austin approaching major event overload?

"...ushered him south into the warm civic embrace Austin offers its South by Southwest guests. Like all major event..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Sheriff Over ICE

Dem candidates spar over the TCSO role in immigration

"...According to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arm of the Depart­ment of Homeland Security, since the fall of..."

March 23, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Crackdown

If local eggs are outlawed, will only outlaws have eggs?

"...his nearly 20 years in business, Kim Alexan­der, owner of Alexander Family Farm, just east of the Austin-Bergstrom International..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Believing the Children

In 1992, Fran and Danny Keller were convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse at their Oak Hill day care center and sent to prison for 48 years. It's likely they were innocent. Indeed, it's very likely that no crime ever occurred – except an absurd and overzealous prosecution

"...It was the second day of what would be a six-day trial of Keller and..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'We Won't Back Down': HB 2 on Trial

Abortion clinics fight to stay open

"...In day two of the trial to block provisions of Texas' abortion-restrictive House..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Astronaut Farmer

This note-perfect film by the Polish brothers almost could be a relic from another age, an inspirational drama about staying true to one’s dreams no matter the social, economic, or emotional cost.

"...only upright Americans in The Astronaut Farmer and none of the conjoined twins, professional karaoke singers, or wandering angels..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Will Austin's New Wildfire Code Be Enough?

"The risk is bad"

"...RM 2222 and onto Spice­wood Springs Road, passing thousands of rooftops among the rolling green slopes and ridgetops. Just..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

A Year After Austin's Passage of the Freedom Cities Policies, Activists Urge APD to Do Better

Organizations applaud headway made, but say there's more work to be done

"...Following the passage of Texas' anti-"sanctuary city" Senate Bill 4 in 2017, and..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Ms. Veteran America's Mission to End Female Veteran Homelessness

Molly Potter raises awareness for mental health issues

"...Jim Hogg Avenue. It's tucked away at the back of a small, fenced-in lot. Tall trees obscure its white..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Public Notice: Government by Committee

Council committees get up to speed

"...This upcoming week is City Council's busiest period of the month for committee meetings: Austin Energy is this..."

April 24, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Talking Down the Pipeline

Austin hearing highlights debate over tar sands pipeline

"...oil pipeline was under debate at a U.S. State Depart­ment hearing in the LBJ School Auditorium on the UT..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Be Our Guest

Local attractions wish to welcome Hurricane Ike evacuees with deep discounts.

"...If you're here in Austin because of Ike, or you know someone who is, check this..."

Sept. 18, 2008 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Beside the Point: When You Assume ...

Yep, we're the assholes here

"...ran alongside a similarly constructed list that recognized some of the good people who waged noble campaigns and lost,..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Column by Chase Hoffberger

The Boys Club

Female employees say gender discrimination persists at City Hall. Could a new resolution fix the broken system?

"...A loyal City of Austin employee of nearly three decades, Mapi Vigil felt..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sea Cruise

Sailing into the sunset on Delbert McClinton's Blues Crusie.

"...audience into a frenzy that all but raises the roof off the place, the Frankie Ford classic working its..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...But, KUT reported, the state agency’s own historical assessment of the highway states: “IH 35 reinforced the segregated division..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature

Lege Ticker: Someone Has to Pay the Post-Storm Electric Bill

The price is right?

"...Though spring has sprung throughout Texas, Winter Storm Uri continues to do damage at the..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Tides of March

Ready for a blue wave in November's midterms? That'll depend on the race.

"...unseat – or at least, shake the throne – of the reigning Republican emperor. Someone who's polished, with enough..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...more than a second chance. After a short period of hiding, she found refuge in the care of a..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are rounding up undocumented..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

The Future of Health Care?

Dell and Central Health "re-think" the way we provide – and pay for – health care

"...– knees, pelvises, a few ankles in various states of damage or disrepair – and a collection of printed..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Getting Outside the Box

Will City Council decide to give job applicants with criminal records a "fair chance"?

"...the positive. The internship you spent getting your boss coffee gets described as "provided vital support to core members..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

ACA Deadline Monday: Getting 'Out of the Box'

Advocacy organizations address lack of education

"...The Affordable Care Act's Marketplace enrollment deadline of March 31 is only days away, and many Austinites..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Point Austin: Government by Panic

The 'sequester' says more about our politics than our economy

"...Here's how "sequester" will look in Texas...."

March 1, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...prosecutors – in Gray County and the attorney general's office – for the right to DNA-test certain items of..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Hard Times in the Land of Plenty

Service nonprofits and their funders face the economic gale

"...another busy day at the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas...."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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