Mental Health Care Meltdown

The mental health care system for Austin and Travis County is increasingly overwhelmed, with no relief in sight.

"...system," commented Joe Lovelace, public policy consultant for the Texas chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill...."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...-- were chairless. Documentation is readily available in the Texas State Directory...."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column

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"...intemperate, America-hating Rahul Mahajan did the Green Party of Texas a severe disservice. Rahul's extraordinary stilted and simplistic political..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

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Austin - bands, bikes, billboards, ballots, Bradley, and beyond - under scrutiny.

"...20 Miles to Texas, 25 to Hell..."

April 27, 2001 Column

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A point-counterpoint on Long Park development; Austin Music Network's bad move; and a call for a car-free council member.

"...fee was raised to $8 last October, supposedly to fund park improvements. There have been no improvements. The parks..."

April 7, 2000 Column

Traffic Stop

Neighborhood Concerns

"...maintenance may never keep pace with the city's exponential growth. But Barbara Hankins, a leader of the North Capitol..."

June 11, 1999 News Feature by Lee Simmons

Casting Votes Against Development

"...If growth is bound to take place, the more important for..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Column

Off the Desk

"...The plant, which Governor Bush said solidifies the Central Texas region as a major high-tech industry center, will be..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

Kerry Is So Very...

Not Just a Torture Chamber Any More

"...agency downtown. Her firm, readers may recall, handled the city-funded TV spots designed to "educate" voters on the 1993..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

Point Austin: It Ain’t Easy Being Weird

Welcome to Austin – accept our gift of the spirit of change

"...notion – at its extremes a residual rejection of growth altogether ("Welcome to Austin, now go home," is a..."

March 15, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Travis County Plans New Women's Jail

Del Valle's new digs

"...communities of color. These included Lone Star Justice Alliance, Texas Advocates for Justice, Texas Appleseed, Texas Criminal Justice Coalition,..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Austin: “Strong, Unique, and Special”

“State of the City” emphasizes change, permanence, independence

"...plan, sidewalk construction in process, and TxDOT’s matching highway funds in response to the bond; ending veteran homelessness; permitting..."

Jan. 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Elgin Agrarian Community Promises Co-op Living on the Blackland Prairie

“It’s like an urban twist on traditional farming.”

"...the expansion, they want the right kind of change: growth that will honor and build on Elgin's agricultural heritage...."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

LegeLines

"...The State We're In Texas is the model for other states, Gov. Rick Perry..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature

Eff This Budget

CPPP sharply disses the nearly adopted budget

"...Slashing funding to education, public services and healthcare – all the..."

May 27, 2011 News Post by Katie Tomasino

Wiping Doggett Off the Map

Renewed efforts to redistrict Lloyd Doggett out of office

"...Austin Congressman Lloyd Doggett is convinced that Texas Republicans are after him, and he's warning Travis County..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...was a list of "unmet service demands" – previously allocated funding for programs and council priorities not yet implemented – totaling..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature

Regional Planning

Lack of county coordination inhibits regional planning

"...Betty Dun­kerley at a recent forum for Envision Central Texas. No matter what the funding mechanism for roads or..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Chips Are Down

Budget balancing picks up speed – and it's anything but fun and games

"...$100 property valuation, and state law, set by the Texas Legislature, is strict about potential increases. The largest hike..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...By the time you read this, testimony in Responsible Growth for Northcross' trial against the city of Austin and..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...on West Third. Though the boom had meant phenomenal growth for the ballet – doubling ticket sales, more than..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

"...its plans to a (very slightly) reduced size. Responsible Growth for Northcross, leading the opposition, says it was not..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of Webb Elementary School after three years of "unacceptable" Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills scores, a redesign at..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...going in our neighborhood." – Jason Meeker of Responsible Growth for Northcross Headlines Forget "Must-See TV"; today's best TV..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature

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"...there were predictions that the SOS Ordinance would stifle growth, become too onerous, ruin Austin. Looking around the city..."

April 14, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...programs. Citing a preliminary analysis of the effects in Texas, Scott McCown of the Center for Public Policy Priorities..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

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"...The one mention of Envision Central Texas suggested support for density nodes in the Barton Springs..."

July 1, 2005 Column

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"...extremely important: "Carefully planning and building roads can drive growth in the most ecologically desirable directions."..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Column

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"...our firefighters have become the highest-paid fire department in Texas with the highest pension payments of any Austin city..."

May 14, 2004 Column

A Lege Too Far

With Six Weeks to Go, the Legislative Future Looks Dark and Darker

"...Before September 11, 2001, the Texas Capitol was as welcoming and accessible as a public..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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