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The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology
"...vast underground reservoir that underlies much of South Central Texas. The aquifer is replenished by water soaking into the..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Election Stampede
Candidates Line Up to Run for Commissioners Court
"...Sam Biscoe..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Pfurious in Pflugerville
Pfillies or pfamily pfun for the NE Travis suburb?
"...on the town's east side. The AJC holds a Texas Racing Commission Class 2 license (like Manor Downs, the..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Can Dirty Sixth Be Cleaned Up?
City Hall, the bars and clubs, and now a big developer say, “Maybe?”
"...In their presentation to the city's Historic Landmark Commission last month, company representatives painted a picture of the..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?
Maybe not yet
"...in the CNN documentary "Deep in the Pockets of Texas" and other media sources, these billionaires are evangelicals who..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup
Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road
"...park across the street overlooking the bay. The Point: Beer-Ice-Bait-Tackle-Grocery-Lottery (& Good Food), 608 First St., Palacios, 361/972-2106, Mon.-Sat...."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Wendy Davis: In For Governor Race
UPDATE: Fort Worth Dem to challenge GOP stranglehold next November
"...a preview of her speech, Davis said, "We love Texas not only for how good it is, but for..."

Oct. 3, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Billy Clayton and the Lobby's Revolving Door
"...You can't expect a former speaker of the Texas House to return to a quiet life in the..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Feature

Off the Desk:
"...skills to the test as the state co-director of Texas Citizen Action, a consumer watchdog group that promises an..."

Sept. 6, 1996 News Feature

Naked City
Headlines
"...on 12 different bills to expand legalized gambling in Texas. Reps from religious groups say the social costs of..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hollywood vs. Ocean: Be There!
Former Cowboy Hollywood Henderson circulates angry petition in Central East Austin to fight proposal to tighten restrictions on house sizes
"...17, Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson, the former Dallas Cowboy and Texas Lottery tycoon, is circulating an angry petition in Central..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

The Governor's Lobbyists
Thumbnail sketches of members of Perry's money circle
"...donor successfully pushed through legislation in 2003 creating the Texas Residential Construction Commission, billed as a consumer-protection agency. In..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

On the Lege
Pro-gambling interests try their luck again; and other Lege news
"...wager is in play at the Capitol to expand Texas' gambling footprint beyond the boundaries of the lottery and..."

March 16, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Taxi Lotto No Go?
Urban Transportation Commission searching for new system for approving taxi franchises
"...and on the eighth floor of city building One Texas Center, she's elucidating the shortcomings of the city's cab..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Lege Notes
Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th
"...• After much wrangling and one painful compromise, the Texas Senate last week passed a life-without-parole capital-case sentencing option...."

April 22, 2005 News Column

Naked City
"...troops have suffered in decades." – Paul Burka on TexasMonthly.com, calling for Republican Rep. Tom Craddick to resign as..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...released new redistricting maps for the southwest quadrant of Texas on Friday to remedy violations of the Voting Rights..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: It’s Now or Never for a Music Venue Preservation Fund
When will the city of Austin give music venues aid to preserve their so-called ‘Live Music Capital’?
"...Economic Development Director Sylnovia Holt-Rabb tasked the Austin Music Commission with recommending details at the next day's meeting...."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Sitting Down With Your Senator
Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era
"...She is a woman born into a deep-rooted Texas political legacy – her ancestors include congressmen and U.S...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Naked City
"...his executive order to provide HPV vaccinations for all Texas girlsHeadlines• The memory and legacy of Texas icon Molly..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

Landfill Expansion Trashed ... for Now
Opponents of revised contract between Williamson County and Hutto landfill operator Waste Management Industries celebrate county commissioners’ decision to postpone voting on contentious new deal
"...landfill operator Waste Manage­ment Industries celebrated Tuesday when county commissioners postponed voting on the contentious new deal. Their victory..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Lege Notes
Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th
"...own "defense of marriage" on the floor of the Texas House last Friday. The House Elections Committee chair, clad..."

May 13, 2005 News Column

The Price of an Education
As the Lege looms, don't bet the house on new money for schools
"...students, which are in anything but short supply in Texas...."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Beside the Point
City Council summer cheat sheet
"...map. Necessitated by the Supreme Court's ruling that South Texas be redrawn – and other dominoes follow – Attorney..."

July 21, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

District 50
Mark Strama tries to exploit his opponent's weakest points
"...Jockey Club – which already holds a state Racing Commission license (dating back to its first, failed plans for..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...of Webb Elementary School after three years of "unacceptable" Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills scores, a redesign at..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...known what a great reception we'd get in South Texas, he would have drawn the district to Canada instead."..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: A Drop in the Aquifer
Still in a drought, in the middle of a downpour
"...and aquifers, or to come close to pulling Central Texas out of our current drought...."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Aleshire Comes Up Short (So Far) in City Redistricting Suit
A judge has ruled Austin won't need more council elections
"...of Appeals, which also rejected his request, and the Texas Supreme Court, which has not yet weighed in...."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

American Caste
"...Texas Death Row is a striking portrait of our state's..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature by Ricardo Ainslie

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