State Admin Law Judges Departing in Droves

State admin law judges departing in droves

"...after he issued a contested case decision against the Texas Medical Board. ("Medical Board Loses a Case ... and..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Without Teeth, Are Nondiscrimination Laws Effective?

City ordinance aims to protect LGBTQ Austinites, but the punishment for violators is mild

"...Supreme Court showdown. He says that even after the 2015 Supreme Court Obergefell ruling enshrining marriage equality as a..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Meet the Candidate: Gina Hinojosa

Hinojosa stands as the most high-profile establishment candidate among the HD 49 contenders

"...trustees to become board vice president, then president in 2015. Then last December she announced that she was stepping..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Buehler, Bikes, & Uber

Uber hates City Council; bicyclists love it

"...• Uber Gets No Brakes: One week after Uber..."

Nov. 16, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Antis, State and Local

Council appointee blames Hispanics; White won't meet with LGBT group

"...Capitol rally, complaining that anti-immigrant legislation is blocked in Texas by too many Hispanic legislators. “If you want to..."

April 13, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The AggreGAYtor: April 15

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Florida has decided the queers can start families, marriage..."

April 15, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...all. Garza has looked somewhat beyond Moore and Central Texas and, echoing a national activist reform movement, charged that..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Taxing Times for Film and Music

Council looks to raid the budget intended to bring creative jobs to Austin

"...First the Legislature cut support for film and music. Now City Council..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Proposes a Budget

AISD sees its money go back to the state

"...don't blame the Austin Independent School District. Blame the Legislature. On April 25, trustees received the draft budget for..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Written in Stone

History of racism lives on in UT monuments

"...This spring, the University of Texas at Austin made national headlines for a racist frat..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...de Zavala, the only Mexican native to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence, it opened in 1936. "Same year..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Naked City

"...Tom Craddick say they've resolved a monetary crisis for Texas community colleges caused by Perry's June veto of health-benefits..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from beneath the pink granite dome

"...Gov. Perry signed SB 20 into law Monday, doubling Texas' goal for the total amount of energy generated from..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Column

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...• The Texas Senate on Tuesday passed a measure that would reregulate..."

May 6, 2005 News Column

Opening the Doors

As college access tightens, minority students and families, and educators, look for ways to help more students.

"...marks the due date for scholarship applications at several Texas universities. And December delivers the most crucial but dreaded..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

ERCOT Sends Mixed Messages About Summer Grid Capacity

But blaming renewables for failures doesn’t add up

"...for summer last week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas dropped its seasonal assessment of capacity to meet summer..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Premature Death of the WHAC

How Gov. Greg Abbott killed vital oversight for women’s health

"...trouble for health care – especially women's health. But Texas' shocking maternal mortality rate, a crisis that's drawn national..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Level Playing Field

Due to a city loophole, a charter school can build a campus in less than half the time AISD can

"...In August 2015, closing the loophole received added impetus when the Austin..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Shortchanged

A lot of belt tightening and creative thinking make getting by with low dollars possible for AISD

"...how little the state puts in, and how much Texas pulls out, it's a minor miracle the lights stay..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Going Somewhere?

Jeff Davis statue to stay put for now

"...In addition to the Davis statue's relocation, a statue..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

Point Austin: Counting the Casualties

The Lege limps across the finish line

"...The dust of the 84th Legislature hasn't quite settled yet, and the flurry of the..."

June 5, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Lege Lines: Weak Oversight Rules, School Vouchers Pass Senate, and More...

Lege pushes weak oversight rules, school voucher bill sails through Senate, and more...

"...move the investigation of public corruption cases to the Texas Rangers – a unit of 150 investigators that is..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Neverending Stories

Stickers, housing ordinances continue to attract debate

"...• Look at Me!: Austin DWI lawyer and publicity..."

March 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

House Bills 1140 & 1141

Two bills would require more reporting on conditions of jails

"...Filed: Feb. 4, 2015..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Headlines

"...The new City Council rumbles into action today (Jan...."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...solid financing plans, and to rally voters; the state Legislature could also lend a helping hand by then. A..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature

Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court

Mayoral candidate sues for more outside cash in campaigns

"...You wouldn’t think current mayoral candidate Doug Greco and..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Michael King

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...Assistant News Editor, 2000; News Editor, 2001-2015; Staff Writer, 2015-2020..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

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