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Off the Desk:

"...the bright spot in a fairly dismal showing by Texas' contingent. Texas' average House score was 32%, well below..."

June 4, 1999 News Feature

Bush vs. Bush

Clean Air: Optional or Mandatory?

"...and Rep. Ray Allen on legislation to make our Texas air cleaner by significantly reducing emissions from older grandfathered..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Buried in Scandal

SCI and the Money Trail

"...seven o'clock in the morning and intimidating citizens of Texas. That got my attention about as much as anything,"..."

March 26, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Our Murals, Ourselves

"...fresco-style painting was erected in 1950 by then-University of Texas professor Seymour Fogel, whose credits included an apprenticeship with..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...UT Restricts Free Speech: This summer, when UT-Austin was..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...11 to 4.   – Kat McNevins City Council-Planning Commission Public Hearing on Land Development Code Changes..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...None of these, or any other public employees in Texas, are required to disclose vaccination status; the best their..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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"...a couple of years ago when funding to the Texas Commission on the Arts, the project's benefactor, was cut...."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

No on everything. Double no on Proposition 2.

"...On Nov. 8, Texas citizens will once again be asked to go to..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...15 at 3pm in the City Hall Boards and Commissions room. Be there and/or be square. – R.P.M...."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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How Texas environmental policy fared in the Legislature

"...would have limited or eliminated citizens' rights to request Texas Commission on Environmental Quality-contested case hearings, according to Tom..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Then again, when you have a Texas Supreme Court in your pocket, you're always well-dressed. Gov...."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will Shill for Nukes

At UT and elsewhere, academic scientists are only too happy to lend their names and reputations to the nuclear power industry

"...firm. (He also sent the column to several other Texas newspapers, none of which printed it.)..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by William M. Adler

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the Brackenridge Oversight Council Dr. Jim Brand, longtime planning commissioner and community matriarch Jean Mather, and ex-dean of the..."

May 17, 2002 Column

This Week in Council

"...Park, of the conditional-use permit granted by the Planning Commission to Sammy's House, a day-care center serving children with..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

More internal problems at the new Travis County Central Booking facility?

"...Valle -- failed the yearly surprise inspections by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards on May 7, just two..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council Watch

East Austin residents have a say in neighborhood planning; local advocates ask for more money in city budget to fund their special interest; Bill Spelman issues some strong words against the Statesman's criticism of council on the LCRA water deal.

"...evolution of the East Austin Overlay, directing the Planning Commission to evaluate its plan to phase out the ordinance..."

Sept. 10, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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Off the Desk:

"...The Planning Commission has recommended the East Cesar Chavez, Dawson, and Chestnut..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Feature

Termagant Homosexuals...

"...Re: Robert Bryce's interview with Texas Parks & Wildlife Director Andy Sansom, 5/9/97 Chronicle...."

May 23, 1997 Column

Billy Clayton's Flying Circus

State, City Head for a Dogfight Over Mueller

"...him as Billy, is a former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives (from 1975 through 1982), hailing from..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...bag of cash. The "unwelcome reception," organized by Progress Texas and joined by a coalition of advocacy groups, rallied..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...2035 plan, which strives to balance multimodal transportation with Texas' highway fixation. See "Green Light for CAMPO 2035 Plan."..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature

Schools, Sprawl, and Citizenship

Vote begins on $520 million school bond package

"...can keep them on an educational par with new facilities. This tension is often expressed – with all the..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to the endorsements of the Austin Sierra Club, the Texas Environmental Democrats, the Save Our Springs PAC, and the..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Economics From the Bottom Up

A profile of Accion Texas, CDC, and other microlenders

"...directed her to a nonprofit lending group called Accion Texas, which uses government grants and contributions from banks and..."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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Off the Desk:

"...The Texas Triangle celebrates its sixth anniversary this week -- this..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature

Austin’s Queer Residents Address Needs at City Forum

LGBTQ Commission received feedback to forecast funding

"...community forum of the Austin LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission. The forum, which had roughly 50 attendees, is one..."

March 8, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Face-to-Face

A new law requires in-person visits for Texas jails, but it's not clear if Travis County is exempt

"...Judge Sarah Eckhardt meets today, Thursday, Sept. 24, with Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) Executive Director Brandon Wood..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

"...continues to make the rounds of city boards and commissions and continues to get a skeptical reception. The 200-foot,..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...of the Week "There is no term limit for Texas governor, and that's why people should be horrified." –..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

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