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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...a national program that provides access to basic health, legal, financial, housing, employment, training, and veterans services to the..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

Happenings

May 1-8

"...Binford presents her documentary, Diamonds in the Snow. 7pm. Texas Hillel, 2105 San Antonio, 735-8012 x17. Free. www.shalomaustin.org...."

May 2, 2008 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Rick Perry, despite getting all tough with Child Protective Services (see p.23) and other "heroic" measures, still had to..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...speaking at the opening of the new Austin Visitors Center about attracting tourists to Austin. I see him dragging..."

June 11, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Great Texas Movie Co. Good for Marble Falls..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Column

Page Two

Songs of democracy in distress

"...foundations of good government. Partisanship is reaching unprecedented levels. Texas is facing an economic crisis, but instead of our..."

April 25, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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Austin Stories

"...After five years in limbo, a Central Texas regional commuter rail district is almost a reality. Commissioners..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Beyond City Limits

"...A new General Accounting Office report says Texas teachers might cost Social Security up to $450 million..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...Initiative for Texas..."

April 12, 2002 Column

Dancing About Architecture

Girls and Cats this week: Schrödinger's Cat, Libbi Bosworth, Lucinda Williams, Dixie Chicks, Shawn Colvin

"...next album (for a review of her latest, see "Texas Platters"). At least she's settled down some, having moved..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

The Chronicle endorsements (or lack thereof) under fire.

"...Victim Services Coordinator..."

May 5, 2000 Column

A Grave Injustice

Small Houston funeral home operator claims state agency is coming down hard on him while going easy on funeral giant SCI.

"...funeral business, and both are having difficulties with the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC). But to hear Bill tell..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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Interfaith's Socialist Agenda

"...it places limits on sprawl. Smart Growth makes it legal to build traditional neighborhoods and makes them the preferred..."

April 23, 1999 Column

Dancing About Architecture

Closer Than You Think

"...SXSW volunteers meeting is this coming Monday at the Texas Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency (not the Texas Union..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Music Column

Twitter Flame War Fires Up Austin FC Supporters to Help the Unhoused

For Los Verdes, y'all means all

"...police chief: "Happy New Year @Chief_Chacon, any update on @austintexasgov cleaning up this piece of property that belongs to..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Headlines

"...A GOP Snub: The Texas Republican Party has once again denied the Log Cabin..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature

Public Notice: In the Name of Fairness

Times change, and so do schools

"...of those schools are located east of Austin's geographic center, and all three were named after Confed­erate veterans, who..."

March 2, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

A Safe Place?

Parties, alcohol, and attitudes are contributing to a high number of sexual assaults in Austin

"...someone is sexually assaulted in the U.S., and in Texas, two in five women have survived a rape or..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...losing a battle to ensure religious, anti-choice crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) display accurate signage about their largely non-medical services...."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Feature

Wish List

Give 'Til It Helps 2014, Part 1

"...to learn what specific items are needed (some are legal mandates, so make sure your gift is appropriate). Hint:..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Headlines

"...weekend interview, he tried to defend the ambulatory surgical center requirement in Texas abortion law HB 2 by claiming..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature

Give 'Til It Helps, Part 2

Here's Part 2 of our list, now check it twice and give to do good!

"...what specific kinds/brands/sizes/conditions of things are needed; some are legal mandates, so please do call ahead to make sure..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

The Daily Hustle: 8/3/10

Sparks rains on City Council

"...amount up to $11.1 million, for marketing and media services related to child safety, wellness and tobacco prevention. Funded..."

Aug. 3, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...the search for a materials recovery facility – a sorting center for the city's recycling stream – gained another chapter..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature

Not in My Graveyard: RAMP vs. Covenant Presbyterian

One woman's battle with a church to preserve a Central Austin cemetery

"...so members are shuttled from area businesses for Sunday services. The church unsuccessfully tried to lease cemetery property for..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

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"...saying it was too close to Ebenezer's own day-care center. General Marshall, who represents the church, said it would..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature

No Room at the Complex

Renters scramble for housing as dirt churns on new condos

"...to your RSS?), and practically gone from the Central Texas city as a whole. The story of the Stoneridge..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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Austin Stories

"...district to improve public health and regional trauma care services. The companion House bill stalled after anti-tax opposition from..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dancing About Architecture

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lunch

"...(on the same block as Stubb's) with the long-in-the-planning Texas Music Museum. The commission, says board member Danny Crooks,..."

April 2, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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Chasing Gary, Part 2

"...the past 17 years, Bradley is mired in a legal fight with Freeport-McMoRan over $3.8 million in MUD fees..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Feature

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