Council: From the Brow of Zeus

City considering economic development agreement with AthenaHealth

"...and an overall average annual wage of $132,085. The state's Texas Enterprise Fund (a whole 'nother subject) has pledged $5..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Reaches for the Sun

Council considers incentives for solar tech company

"...and entire solar-power systems. According to the city's Economic Growth and Redevelop­ment Services Office, SunPower "is the market share..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Solar Celebrity HelioVolt Lands in Austin

Darling of international renewable energy circles to build its first solar-manufacturing plant here

"...by raising $101 million in its latest round of fundraising (topping Dell), and some of its contemporaries were among..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Housing Blueprint Strategery

City Council works Merck, Housing Plan, Austin Oaks PUD

"...in additional incentives for Merck from Gov. Greg Abbott’s Texas Enterprise Fund “at a time,” Casar continued, “when up..."

April 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Visa Council Debate Begins

City Council sets public hearing for incentives package

"...summary staff briefing by Brad Byers of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Office reprised the overall deal and the..."

Nov. 28, 2012 News Post by Michael King

We Have an Issue: Ding-Dong, Another Brutal Legislative Session Is Behind Us

This week's Sine Die cover package explores the ups and downs (mostly downs) of the 87th Texas Legislature

"...The quiet, coordinated walkout of Texas House Democrats on Sunday night may have lacked the..."

June 4, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Will School Funding Take a Beating From a Pandemic-Pressed Budget?

Pandemic-pressed budget puts 2019's funding gains at risk

"...The last time the Texas Legislature met, it pumped billions of dollars into public..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

News Roundup: Refugees, Republicans, & Rhetoric

Refugee politics take center stage

"...Dem congressman backpedals hard from an anti-refugee bill; the Texas Board of Education opts for ignorance (again); and more...."

Nov. 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Lege Lines

School financing, school accountability, beer, redistricting, and more

"...Let the Budget Pingpong Commence! On March 20, the Texas Senate voted out Senate Bill 1, its draft budget..."

March 29, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Doggett: GOP Still Hunting Me

Austin congressman warns of plan to split Travis four ways

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

April 18, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Perry Rejects Stimulus Funds for Unemployment

Governor announces rejection of cash in Houston

"...unemployment insurance program. This comes despite a warning from Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Tom Pauken that the UI fund..."

March 12, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Land of Plenty Time

The fifth annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...deserving people," explains Evan Smith when asked why the Texas Film Hall of Fame doesn't award in consistent categories..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Toll Road Plan Remains in Fast Lane

But Gerald Daugherty (of all people) wants to slow road-building down

"...an irony. Daugherty is the great champion of Central Texas road building, the man who almost single-handedly defeated the..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...Laredo businessman/lawyer still lives and works in the South Texas border town his Spanish ancestors founded nearly 250 years..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

In Search of Amazon

Mayor writes in support of Austin location for corporate “HQ2”

"...hundreds) of cities nationwide, but with other sites in Texas. That initially complicates any involvement of state agencies, although..."

Oct. 26, 2017 News Post by Michael King

House Passes Budget

Reps unanimously approve $178 billion proposal for 2010-11 a bit before dawn

"...times. A little after 4am on Saturday morning, the Texas House of Representatives passed their $178 billion state budget..."

April 18, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...week a grant of nearly $1.8 million in homeland-security funding to our fair city. That's the fourth-largest grant awarded..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature

'This is Roller Derby' Trying to Roll to Austin

Aussie doc maker wants to bring Roller Derby film to Central Texas

"...now he's trying to bring his documentary to Central Texas...."

April 27, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Developing Stories: Million-Dollar Vision

Will council fund a fresh comprehensive planning process?

"...during city budget conversations: Will council and staff prioritize funding for this project? Currently, it's not in the proposed..."

May 23, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Split Council Approves Incentives

5-2 Vote on Websense and Dropbox suggests shifting perspectives

"...full-time jobs with annual average wage of $82,000 (state's Texas Enterprise Fund contribution $4.5 million); net direct economic benefit..."

Feb. 24, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Making Cents of Websense and Dropbox [UPDATE]

Council votes 5-2 to approve economic incentive deals

"...file-hosting firm Dropbox – with a goose from the Texas Enterprise Fund...."

Feb. 20, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Georgetown Recalls -- and Recollects

The latest salvos in the Georgetown Smackdown

"...of development regulations that opponents say make Georgetown a "no-growth" city. Recall organizers said they are happy the council..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...our live music, our greenness sets us apart. Our city-funded trail and greenbelt systems, full of joggers, bikers, and..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Jesus Saves

With the city facing its biggest budget crunch in a decade, city manager Jesus Garza has begun to make some tough financial choices.

"...Jesus Garza's recent emergency surgery on this year's General Fund budget. (The General Fund, where your taxes go, pays..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Developing Stories

Thinking big on transportation and land-use planning

"...Central Texas urgently needs a comprehensive regional plan for growth. To..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

That Figures

City Manager Jesus Garza introduces a budget that focuses on roads, utilities, and cops, and skates around a needed tax increase.

"...than it earns across every one of the many funds that make up the budget. Austin is in good..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...Eenoo noted that the projected and the approved General Funds (operating) budget for Fiscal Year 2017 had topped out..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Are City Employee Pensions at Risk?

Pension systems in Dallas and Houston have been beat up by bad spending.

"...Public pension systems – funds that pay out retirement income to city employees, based..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

City Council Clashes Over 2017 Budget

Competing ideas on how to spend $969 million

"...In its largest incarnation, that's the $3.7 billion "All Funds" octopus, which includes not only the operational expenses or..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Clean Energy: Austin's Next Boom?

A Preview of Clean Energy Potential in Central Texas

"...sources. The eventual prospects are not certain, but in Texas, and more particularly in Austin, experts are beginning to..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Courtney Barry

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