Michael Cargill Wins Right to Pack Heat at City Hall

Court rules in favor of local gun enthusiast, City fined for violating open carry statute

"...into Austin City Hall. Cargill filed the suit in 2015 after the city, in the wake of the state's..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

How the Gun-Toting Half Lives

Michael Cargill thrives in the age of open carry

"...Open carry went into effect in Texas on January 1. To celebrate the victory in their..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Seeing the Light

Capital Metro unveils plans for light rail, a bus-rapid-transit system, and HOV lanes for Austin.

"...-- the latter being the final arbiter of Central Texas transportation decisions -- will have decided whether to accept..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...this one. Good luck!   – Kat McNevins 89th Legislature Opening Day Celebration..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fenves to Be Next UT Austin President

Provost replaces Powers as regent wars still rage

"...He pulled in $300 million for UT's Campaign for Texas, and working as Powers' point man on the Dell..."

April 20, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...No regular City Council meeting this week (next is..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature

Patterson Tars and Feathers Patrick as Chicken Hawk

GOP primary run-off drags up war service and draft dodging claims

"...Option two: Patrick wins and becomes lite gov in 2015. There's already been back room word that, if that..."

May 9, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside and Johns Hopkins Gets the TEA OK

Ed commissioner Williams approves new deal for campus

"...statement, he said, "Working closely with staff at the Texas Education Agency, AISD has developed an academic plan for..."

June 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Don't Fear the Reefer!

Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana

"...District of Colum­bia have done – let alone that Texas follow the lead of Colorado and Washington and legalize..."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...myth of the separation of church and state." – Texas Republican Party platform, adopted June 3 in San AntonioHeadlines•..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...Second's library as well. But, so do several other Texas institutions, so UT will have to put together a..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Ken Paxton’s Top 10 Follies This Year

How was Ken’s year? Just impeachy.

"...It doesn’t take long to find nonsense originating from..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Abortion? No! Frivolous Lawsuits? Sure!

September 1: SB 8 goes into effect, prohibiting abortion care after embryonic cardiac activity can be detected (around six weeks)

"...of outrages even for a state as big as Texas, the 87th Legislature's most consequential piece of work avoided..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Court: Immigrant Detention Is Child Care

3rd Court of Appeals dismisses suit that challenged "family residential centers" that meet only minimal child welfare standards

"...their scheme to license two unregulated facilities in South Texas...."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Say Goodbye to the Plastic Bag Ban

Texas Supreme Court rules city ordinances can't override state law

"...The Texas Supreme Court struck down the city of Laredo’s ban..."

June 22, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...ideas" to slow displacement on the Eastside. She expects Texas will sue the city if it attempts to challenge..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Dan Patrick, Still on Bathroom Patrol

Lt. Guv takes issue with Obama's trans-inclusive policy

"...during the state’s GOP convention in Dallas. "Well, in Texas, he can keep his 30 pieces of silver. We..."

May 13, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Session Dealt Blow to AISD Budget

AISD grapples with impact of this session's bills on its financial future

"...September 1: That's the date set by the Texas Supreme Court to hear the long-running challenges to the..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Budget Breakdown

"...In 2013, Sen. Kirk Watson warned that Texas' austerity budgets should not become the new normal. The..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Ramones Signer Seymour Stein Visits Local Mentees Residual Kid

Plus Casey Monahan's exit interview, James Petralli's new side project, and SXSW's 547 additional acts

"...decision to not retain him as director of the Texas Music Office, a position he's held since its 1990..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fate of School Finance Delayed

A new timeline to sort out school finance may push resolution to 2016

"...The 84th Legislature was supposed to be the session where Texas politicians..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

School Finance: Abbott Doubles Down

Refuses to drop his appeal of court's ruling

"...of the latest match-up in the never-ending battle of "Texas vs. Public School Finance."..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...Commissioners Court voted to support a proposal at the Legislature to restore state funding for the D.A.'s Public Integrity..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

Lege Lines

Texas Lottery, Rainy Day Fund, water, education, payday lenders, and more

"...to lead a rebellion to end the lottery in Texas. He and 80 other assembled Tea Partiers and evangelicals..."

April 26, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Transportation

TxDOT's Continuing Troubles

"...Watson, D-Austin, keeps trying to get people to notice, Texas runs out of cash for new transportation projects in..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Holiday Wish Lists 2006

Give 'til it helps: Part 2

"...EQUALITY TEXAS..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Features Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• At press time, the 79th Legislature hadn't quite adjourned, but was staggering to an ignominious..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...is far worse, they will hurt us in the Legislature, this is "almost" protecting water quality, we need to..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column

Let’s Celebrate the Fourth of July with Food and Fun

Wave that flag, raise a toast, maybe kiss a fellow American

"...1. LOBSTER & FRIENDS The menu at Launderette on..."

June 24, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Filmmaker David Blue Garcia Goes Back to the Border for Tejano

Guns, drugs, and laughs in this microbudget thriller

"...8, he was honored as the subject of a Texas House Resolution, HR 176, authored by Rep. Celia Israel,..."

March 29, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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