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Our readers talk back.

"...listen to Victrola's self-titled CD before writing his review ["Texas Platters," Feb. 22]?! He needs his ears checked, or..."

March 8, 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

Endorsements

"...cheaper. And the balance of the Williamson bonds will fund the first phase of the county's Multi-Corridor Plan, an..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...Donald Trump. None can say they’ve governed under a Texas Legislature as right-wing as that currently at work at..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pro-Cop Group Submits Signatures for High-Priced Staffing Plan

Save Austin Now 2.0 eyes the ballot

"...2 ballot along with eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution and perhaps other local measures including marijuana decriminalization..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...fines that they also can't afford to pay. In Texas, the penalty for driving without insurance is an immediate..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Lege Lines: House Committees, Revenue Estimates ... & Snacks

The Lege appoints House Committee members, offers revenue estimates, and ensures lawmakers are well fed

"...they should have around $113 billion in general revenue funds to spend over the next two years. "That's about..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...we know that the Legislature is going to cut funding again, we don't need to sit and wait for..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Republicans Search for New Normal

GOP rift appears in approach to education cuts

"...Texas schools know that they will be short roughly $4..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

One Pol's Stimulus Is Another's Crack Cocaine

When it comes to the stimulus, state lawmakers split along party lines

"...need for the Select Committee on Federal Economic Stabiliza-tion Funding (aka "the stimulus package") that he chairs. The Obama..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Film News

Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund grant winners, plus The Unforeseen, Bella, and 'Chickenfüt'

"...good idea of what's upcoming and cool in the Texas independent film scene, take a look at the filmmakers..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Naked City

"...means that, unless scores dramatically improve this year, the Texas Education Agency could close the school. On Monday, the..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...water and wastewater division ["Who's Paying for the LCRA Growth?," News, Oct. 6]. The newly formed Wholesale Power Alliance..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Thompson, D-Houston, on a bill that would grant the Texas Education Agency power to regulate "sexually suggestive" cheerleading in..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Our readers talk back.

"...lest you see like-minded phrases like "cut taxes," "increase funding for education," "protect the middle class," "save Social Security,"..."

April 30, 2004 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Just as with Texas' loss of the Pan Am Games to Rio ["No..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...Democratic governor candidate Tony Sanchez released his education plan, "Texas Education Beyond Tomorrow." Highlights include pre-K programs for every..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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A right, a left, another right: our letters column takes it on the chin.

"...Do advertising sales not fund 100% of your publication? Is their contribution deemed unworthy..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Mueller: The Art of the Deal

Will the City Give Away Mueller Airport to Save Barton Springs?

"...hand. Despite the SOS ordinance -- passed to limit growth over the Edwards Aquifer -- Stratus can build under..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Mueller re-development is a rip-off and "affordable housing" is a sham.

"...the debt on the new airport, create a trust fund, finance affordable housing, buy greenbelts, develop parks or something...."

July 7, 2000 Column

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Readers are baffled by the Chronicle's "no endorsement" for the mayoral race.

"...21] was a good update on renewable energy in Texas and the potential that particularly wind energy holds. In..."

April 28, 2000 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...opinion," and calling his positions "inexplicably squishy." If only Texas editorial writers followed the lead of their Yankee brethren,..."

June 18, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...thwart sprawl, a more aggressive approach to its Smart Growth initiatives and a commitment to transportation alternatives such as..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...twice before on Doggett's show to promote the "Smart Growth" bond package. The indie candidate says a cross-section of..."

May 15, 1998 News Feature

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Mixed Up Signals

"...The city uses bond funds specifically set aside for bicycle projects to attract Federal..."

April 24, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...systems. The Florence Project's May Day demonstration, sponsored by Texas United Registered Nurses, will focus on decreasing nurse-to-patient ratios,..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature

Home-Grown Workers

Is Austin's Job Boom Trickling Down to the People?

"...Rip Rowan at Texas Workforce Center photograph by John Anderson Austin's reputation as..."

March 27, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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"...Jr. condoning nuke waste to be sent to West Texas. He's got big boots to fill compared with dad:..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Column

Neither a Lender, Nor a Borrower Be...

1995-96 City Budget: Bond Debt and the Capital Budget

"...get approved, the Capital Budget is where they get funded, and the cash comes primarily from bonds...."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: Body Rock Turns 10

Riders Against the Storm and Chorizo Funk’s decade-built dance institution endures, Monday City music meetings, and more

"...safe and inclusive community space due to rapid population growth quickly made the party an oasis."..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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