Goodbye to All That

Revisiting Kyle Henry's University Inc. and a film community's cri de coeur

"..."Fuck football, free film!" In Texas, at least, that slogan sure sounds like sacrilege, but..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar: Oct. 1-8

"...CONCORDIA SPEAKER SERIES LUNCHEON Envi­ronment Texas' Luke Metzger discusses going green by initiating change in..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature

Civics 101

"...STATE OF STATE EMPLOYEES Texas State Employees Union (12,000 strong)..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Column

Comptroller's Cupboard Not Bare

Texas confirms it actually has the money to pay employees the raise it promised them.

"...Remember the state employee pay raise the Lege passed last session? Well,..."

July 10, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...happy islanders have gotten huge rewards from other gullible states. In each instance, cost savings have melted as breath..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Column

Civics 101

"...WDP TEACH-IN Texas residents and undocumented leaders from the "No Papers, No..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Column

What's Your Occupation?

Targeting July Fourth and the Capitol, Occupy Austin considers its future

"...is planning a Fourth of July rally on the state Capitol grounds to compose a list of grievances and..."

June 29, 2012 News Feature by Adam Wasch

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...waiting more than two months for the secretary of state to validate her voter-signed petitions, Strayhorn wasn't about to..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dying in Committee, Part 1

The first casualties of the legislative session are the bills that will never be debated in the chamber.

"...pay raise for everyone are actually finding that some state employees are missing out because their boss just doesn't..."

May 1, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Renew the Fight

"...wages and provide little to no benefits. The lowest-paid employees always face the most dramatic effects of privatization, and..."

Sept. 15, 2015 Postmarks

An End to TYC's Problems ... and to TYC?

The Sunset Advisory Commission recommends drastic action to remedy the problems plaguing the Texas Youth Commission: dissolve the agency

"...ago he was sentenced to the old San Saba State School, run by the state's juvenile prison system, the..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chipping Away at CHIP

Kids' health coverage still touch and go in Texas

"...Former State Rep. Patricia Gray has no desire to return to..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Two Snapshots, One Problem

Hispanics won battles this week that they shouldn't have had to fight

"...be assured we take these matters very seriously," the statement read, "and will take appropriate action."..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the last minute Monday following an appeal filed by Texas A.G. Ken Paxton. The lawsuit centers around whether or..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature

The Widget Theory of Higher Education

Right-wing coalition brings its own notion of 'productivity' to criticism of UT

"...The Texas Coali­tion for Excellence in Higher Education has savaged a..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 26-Sept. 2

"...FUTURE OF OPEN-SOURCE JOURNALISM UT journalism professor Robert Jensen, Texas Observ­er Managing Editor Chris Tomlinson, and members of Austin..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature

May Declares for Place 2

Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce prez files to replace Alvarez

"...and nonprofit organizations like the Rape Crisis Center, the Texas State Employees Union, Catholic Charities, the Texas State Democratic..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

Headlines

"...is mighty special, there is no reason that the Texas Senate has to adopt special rules just for him."..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...17, at 7pm in the first-floor cafeteria of the Texas School for the Blind, 1100 W. 45th. The sessions..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature

Gay Place

The Contemporary Austin kicks off a QTPOC film series for the month of May

"...Chorus. Sat., May 6, 7:30pm; Sun., May 7, 3pm. Stateside at the Paramount, 719 Congress. $20. www.socowomenschorus.org...."

May 5, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The fight carries on

"...with the new Gender Care Clinic and the Central Texas Transgender Health Coalition. We've banded together to fight against..."

April 7, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Rebel Grrrl Burlesque's riot grrrl tribute will benefit SAFE

"...show's creator and producer, Belladonna, explained, "One in three Texas adults have experienced sexual or domestic violence. This show..."

March 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

DSA Queer Coalition Organizes and Mobilizes

Democratic Socialists subgroup has the LGBTQ community's back

"...their next meeting is Feb. 8, 7pm, at the Texas State Employees Union office. Equality Texas' regional coordinator Robert..."

Feb. 7, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sloane Smith

May 4 Election

It's time to pick ACC Board members again.

"...assigning a special weight to this year's election. Her statement reflects the mood of a college community -- 35,000..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Cathy Vaughan

Gay Place

The largest transgender survey ever conducted is out, and the results reflect many hardships

"...with 27,715 respondents nationwide. Of those surveyed, 1,490 call Texas home. But the report tells us what we already..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The community mourns the loss of Monica Loera and Ceci Gratias

"...As the country, and state, grapple with yet another mass shooting (by a white..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Stay informed, stay enraged, and surround yourself with good people

"...they're raising donations and splitting the pot between Equality Texas and the ACLU because "we recognize their accomplishments during..."

April 14, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Sept. 3-10

"...the Austin Central Labor Council for this annual celebration. Texas AFL-CIO parking lot, 1106 Lavaca...."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature

Gay Place

Community leaders hosts forum to discuss new city commission to focus on LGBTQ quality of life

"...provided by DSA Queer Coalition. Sat., Jan. 14, 5-8:30pm. Texas State Employees Union, 1700 S. First. www.fb.com/dsaqueercoalition...."

Jan. 13, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Gay Place friends share their vices

"...Screening Watch the entire season of Roaming Gender: Austin, Texas with yer closest queers. Bring pillows, blankets, and whatever..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

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