Money to Burn

John Cornyn tries to keep tobacco case lawyers from reaping all of the financial benefits.

"...fight over legal fees for the lawyers who represented Texas in the tobacco lawsuit. Indeed, three or more of..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Beside the Point: Sue Sue Sue-Dio

While City Hall slumbers, the law in its majesty marches on

"...Combs, calling the F1 arrangement an "unlawful plunder of public funds" and arguing that the legal conditions required for..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

The Daily Hustle: 4/5/11

Your City Council preview for Thursday

"...at a council work session, a resolution addressing “the transaction of city business on personal accounts and personal communication..."

April 5, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...has, predictably, been lost on many sensible people, including Texas Monthly publisher and frequent APD critic Mike Levy, who..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...a final rejection by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Texas Association of Business turned over documents requested by a..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Ken Paxton Sues San Antonio for Cockblocking Chick-fil-A

Attorney general keeps choking the chicken

"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton isn't loosening his grip on..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Open Meetings: Case Closed?

A deal is near for seven current and former City Council members

"...County Attorney David Escamilla over criminal proceedings under the Texas Open Meetings Act...."

Oct. 18, 2012 News Post by Mike Kanin

Media

We Can Has Shield, Too?

"...Barring a gubernatorial veto, Texas actually has a journalism shield law. House Bill 670..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin-Travis County EMS Saves Real Lives on First Responders Live

Why are local emer­gency medical services on Fox's popular TV show?

"...the agencies separate is a very deliberate decision (Austin’s Public Safety Committee considered and abandoned a proposal to merge..."

June 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ken Paxton Puts the Brakes on Federal Inquiry Into Debunked Voter Fraud Claims

A.G. tells Congress to wait in line

"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office is flipping the bureaucratic..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Orgs Disagree on Legality of Secret Police Records in New Court Filings

A hearing has been set for April 9

"...The suit, filed by justice advocacy organization Equity Action, seeks to force the city of Austin to enact..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Craddick's Computer Files Wiped Clean

With Craddick gone, who needs Milton Rister?

"...has reopened old wounds about the partisan history of Texas Legislative Council Executive Director Milton Rister...."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...school management company Edison Schools Inc., which sought a contract with the district to manage up to 15 East..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Perry and the Demise of Safe Passage

Cycling advocates scratch their heads at Perry's veto of the Safe Passage bill

"...Perry ignored lawmakers, the overwhelming majority of Texans who contacted him, and common sense when he vetoed Senate Bill..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Oops!

"...ran Feb. 13 ("Craddick's Computer Files Wiped Clean"), the Texas Public Information Act was incorrectly referred to as the..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Column

Headlines

"...still don't believe it's the right priority for our public money," Tovo said before the vote. See "City Hall..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature

Why Does the 'Chronicle' So Ardently Defend the Indefensible?

"...that tried to remove the criminal provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, who contended that elected officials’ First..."

Oct. 31, 2012 Postmarks

'Chronicle' Loses Suit, but APD Probe Continues

Time sheets of two former officers accused of 'double dipping' will remain secret – for now

"...Lora Livingston ruled on July 22 that under the Texas Public Information Act, the city of Austin may withhold..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...set by Senate Bill 1, the voter suppression law Republican lawmakers passed last session...."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature

Headlines

"...filed suit on March 27, alleging violations of the Texas Public Information Act...."

March 29, 2013 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...argue are incomplete and potentially damaging criminal background-check reports. Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers and the..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature

SBOE Member Wants to “Deny Hispanics” Vote on Racist Mexican-American Textbooks

Education watchdog reveals e-mail exchange after public info request

"...One week after the Texas State Board of Education held a public hearing on..."

Sept. 21, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

ACLU Warns Border Counties: Abbott’s Setting You Up

County officials warned they'll be flouting Constitution and federal law if they follow governor's immigration edict

"...In response to Gov. Greg Abbott's declaration of a "public safety disaster" at the Texas-Mexico border, the American Civil..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Round Rock ISD Boils Over as Superintendent Fate Is in Limbo

Board of Trustees punts its final decision

"...district originally said that the final report of a Texas Education Agency investigation into accusations against Azaiez would be..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD: Open Embargo, Find Plan

Carstarphen's AISD reveals a process inside a plan inside an embargo

"...academic strategic plan. However, the press briefing soon became fractious when talk turned to the second part of the..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

You May Have Mail

City responds to Austin Bulldog lawsuit

"...by various council members. The Bulldog sued under the Texas Public Information Act and Local Government Rec­ords Act; the..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

APD Scores Low on Police Lineup Procedures

The Justice Project cites police department shortcomings when it comes to eyewitness identification of suspects

"...The nonprofit contacted more than 1,000 police departments across Texas requesting policies..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Point Austin' Missed Point

"...Mike Martinez, and Lee Leffingwell). With his tired, shoot-the-messenger tactic, he has become a full-fledged partner in City Hall’s..."

March 15, 2011 Postmarks

Open and Shut

Council members hope they've closed the door on their Open Meetings legal troubles. Trouble is, that won't be the end.

"...with Apple, a headline-grabbing bond package, nor some massive public infrastructure agreement...."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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