In Through the Out Door

And Vice Versa: Politicians Hit the Revolving Door

"...for his integrity while he was chairman of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Dan Shelley's legislative acumen was..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Point Austin: Think of the Children!

Health care no match for hot air

"...The 80th Texas Legislature is turning out to be the Session of..."

March 16, 2007 News Column by Michael King

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

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...Down one quieter corridor, you’ll find the office of state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, where people dress more casually and..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

Naked City

San Antonio House candidate has ties to Pflugerville racetrack group

"...in a high-stakes effort to allow slot machines at Texas racetracks. Joe Straus III, a GOP hopeful in Saturday's..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

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

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

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

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

Election Stampede

Candidates Line Up to Run for Commissioners Court

"...Sam Biscoe..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Off the Desk:

"...putting her communication skills to the test as the state co-director of Texas Citizen Action, a consumer watchdog group..."

Sept. 6, 1996 News Feature

Pfurious in Pflugerville

Pfillies or pfamily pfun for the NE Travis suburb?

"...Pflugerville's main east-west downtown drag – and the future State Highway 130, on the town's east side. The AJC..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...now in the possession of officers with the United States Postal Inspection Service; he adds that he has identified..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

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

News Ticker: May 22

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Like a Klein bottle filled with white gravy, the Texas Lege keeps spurting out the same stuff. Each session..."

May 22, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

American Caste

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

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature by Ricardo Ainslie

It's a Good Economy, Stupid

Austin Plays Weak Catch-Up in Boom Times

"...line with what citizens pay throughout most of urban Texas. We might as well hope for a renewal of..."

Aug. 23, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Headlines

"...› The three-judge federal panel in D.C. has blasted Texas for being too slow to hand over documents in..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

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