How to Raise Worker Wages

Organize, arrive, persist, persist, persist

"...article ("Is Something Rotten at Wheatsville Co-op?" May 22, 2015) that detailed the dissatisfaction some Wheats­ville employees had about..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

Straus Announces House Committees

Lots of seats but no chair positions for reps in Travis County

"...announced House committee appointments and membership for the 85th Legislature. Texas representatives can finally start hearing bills and moving..."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Planned Parenthood's Standoff to Save Medicaid Continues

Hearing concludes Thursday, with a ruling expected before the weekend

"...purposes during the second day of court hearings challenging Texas officials’ decision to cut off Medicaid funds to Planned..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Patrick Goes on Offense Post-Session

Patrick reflects on his first term as lite gov

"...While the 84th legislative session ended on Monday, the..."

June 4, 2015 News Post by Brittany Shulman

Campaign, Legislators Back Bill to Repeal Anti-Abortion Law

"Trust. Respect. Access" campaign hosts lobby day at Capitol

"...College students from around Texas swarmed the Capitol on Thursday to convince legislators to..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: Treat Your Fine Queer Self With This Week's Qmmunity Events

Mask up for Austin Black Pride’s Pose watch party, drag brunch at the Iron Bear, and more

"...record-breaking year for anti-LGBTQIA bills not just for the Texas Legislature but for the United States as a whole,..."

April 30, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Back to School

Carstarphen and Austin ISD trustees wrestle over priorities, budget, and power

"...December when the board approved the AISD Strategic Plan 2010-2015. At its core are four central proposals intended to..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Great Time to Be a Republican

Bryan Slaton, Ken Paxton … and the rest of them

"...in the latest, artificially elongated version of the 88th Texas Legislature, the symbolic human bookends are already apparent. At..."

June 30, 2023 News Post by Michael King

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...of June 28, 1969. But even before Stonewall, Austin, Texas, had a thriving – albeit underground – gay and..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

What Follows Five Years of Failure at Mendez Middle School?

Making the grade

"...Two weeks ago, when the Texas Education Agency released district and campus scores as part..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fear & Loathing

Travis County says goodbye to a coyote-killing machine

"...If you live in Central Texas, chances are you have a coyote story to tell...."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

They Shoot Movies, Don't They?

Heather Page on the state of the Texas Film Commission

"...career on the business – as director of the Texas Film Commission...."

April 22, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

School Finance on Trial

Hearing only expected to last a short two and a half hours

"...Attorney General's office will have 45 minutes before the Texas Supreme Court to undermine Judge John Dietz's 2014 ruling..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Evicted and Helpless

Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center

"...the Sunset recommendation will require legislative approval in the 2015 session – and an expected public fight from concerned..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: The Powers That Be

The UT stalemate is one battle in an education war

"...UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa – effective June 2, 2015...."

July 11, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Are We Ready for Legal Weed?

Ambitions inch higher as the Lege finds common ground on cannabis

"...legislative session dawns, lawmakers once again look to lead Texas out of the cannabis policy dark ages, with optimism..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...also violated the rights of crime victims under the Texas Constitution...."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Don Zimmerman Announces Campaign for HD 47

Candidates begin to surface for 2020 primaries

"...breathlessly awaiting the return of Don Zimmerman to Central Texas political campaigns, you can exhale. On Thursday, Zimmerman announced..."

May 31, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Senate Speeds Through Anti-Choice Bills

Senate prioritizes anti-abortion bills during special session

"...Barely a week into the special session and the Texas Senate is on a dizzying fast-track to advance anti-choice..."

July 25, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Earns Top Grade in LGBTQ Scorecard

HRC report: Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, most LGBTQ-friendly in state

"...The city earned a top score of 100 from..."

Oct. 18, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Sad Stories for Christmas

Foster care unconstitutional; voting rights rolled back; and more

"...In this week's News Roundup, Texas' foster care system is broken, its voters are disenfranchised,..."

Dec. 21, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

After Defunding Breast Cancer Services, State Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Event participant doesn't support cutting services

"...Cecilia Abbott and The Governor’s Commission for Women and Texas Health and Human Service System plan to host an..."

Oct. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: The Dog That Didn't Bark

Will property taxes in Texas ever make sense?

"...The Texas Legislature did pass one meaningful property tax change this..."

June 5, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Lege Lines: Session Winners and Losers

As sine die nears, bills drop left and right

"...a more resonant visual metaphor this week than the Texas House last Monday? As much of the state endured..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Brewing Up Beer Bills, Biz Lobby Smacks Tax Cuts, and More

The Lege brews up beer bills, the biz lobby slams Patrick's tax cuts, and more

"...Since Prohibition, alcohol distribution in Texas has been a three-tiered structure: The breweries brew, the..."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week

Legislator wants lawyers for "the unborn"

"...Filed: Feb. 25, 2015..."

March 13, 2015 News Column by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: MLK, Eric Holder, and Abortion

A.G. announces end to "asset forfeiture"; NARAL gives Texas an "F"

"...reviled practice of "asset forfeiture," pro-choice advocates NARAL find Texas severely lacking, and more...."

Jan. 19, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Welcome Back!

When the Lege is in town, we've learned to expect the worst

"...The 84th Legislature has barely begun, and we've already got officials competing..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Alliance for a Clean Texas says lawmakers can create one

"...The Alliance for a Clean Texas, a broad statewide environmental coalition, met Tuesday at the..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election

Turnout was about 6% for the historic election

"...spent $250,000 between 2005 and 2007 to lobby the Texas Legislature to prevent such a fate), but the city’s..."

May 10, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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