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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Friday, and election day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. A Texas group calling themselves the American White Knights of the..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...is about." – Economist Angelos Angelou, quoted in the Statesman on city incentives for Freescale Semiconductor. See "Austin @..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...she would not seek re-election to her District 48 state House seat after a successful 10-year stint, the news..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

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Don't Dissolve District

"...of capture," the century-old doctrine followed in no other state but Texas that gives every landowner the right to..."

May 1, 1998 Column

Off the Desk:

"...some chieftains from Reynolds' old 'hood -- the Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) -- were in the crowd...."

Oct. 11, 1996 News Feature

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"...Wal-Mart at the former Northcross mall; the Allandale Neighborhood Association executive committee voted Monday to sue the city of..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

AISD's Johnston and Webb: Test Score Role Reversal

TAKS scores for district's two most struggling schools confusing

"...was both relieved and disappointed when he saw the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills scores for the district's..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...anything wrong with the current school-finance system, had the state continued to fund its proportionate share." – Former Lt...."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• For the first time in 29 years, the Texas House and Senate both voted to exceed the constitutionally..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Texans expect relatively little from state government, and [Gov. Rick] Perry delivers precisely that –..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...if they are above the law: Don't mess with Texas elections." – Texans for Public Justice Director Craig McDonald,..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Readers are baffled by the Chronicle's "no endorsement" for the mayoral race.

"...21] was a good update on renewable energy in Texas and the potential that particularly wind energy holds. In..."

April 28, 2000 Column

Celebrity, South Austin Style

The Mayor of South Austin

"...gushes about the lady who stands in front of Texas French Bread screaming at passersby. "You'd never see her..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature

Republicans Play Defense on Education

Their strategy? Find someone else to blame.

"...From education funding to student testing, the Texas public school system has been thoroughly and repeatedly reshaped..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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Our readers talk back.

"...Wes Benedict. Wes filed suit alleging that the Real Estate Council of Austin is laundering money through the police..."

May 6, 2005 Column

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...members, the top priority is reducing property taxes." – State Rep. Kent Grusendorf, R-Arlington, chair of the House Select..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Business of Educations at T.A.B.

The Texas Association of Business carried out an "educational" campaign for this election.

"...This election season, the Texas Association of Business flooded mailboxes statewide with slick campaign..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...by SXSW. Ms. Love made international press with her statements on artists' rights and insights into the shaky state..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Column

Fanning the Flames

Did TV News Reports Jeopardize Out Youth Austin's Partnership With AISD?

"...endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association of School Administrators, the American Federation of Teachers, the..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature by Suzy Spencer

Louis Sachar: Top of His Class

"...others, are well-known to many children. Parents, librarians, and teachers have long been aware that even the most stubborn..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Books Feature by Barbara Strickland

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"...upset, Democrats have claimed yet another seat in the Texas House. On Tuesday, Dan Barrett defeated Mark Shelton with..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

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"...the NIMBY-evangelist solicited the assistance of Hyde Park Neighborhood Association President Bruce Nadik, who signed onto this fallacious campaign...."

Nov. 8, 2002 Column

The Education Session

The Lege takes another run at patching school finance

"...If there's a poster child for what's best about Texas school kids, she could be Regan Lively. With a..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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"...• In Texas, the Dems gained in the House and held fast..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

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"...of the Week "There is no term limit for Texas governor, and that's why people should be horrified." –..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

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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

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"...Democratic governor candidate Tony Sanchez released his education plan, "Texas Education Beyond Tomorrow." Highlights include pre-K programs for every..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Our readers talk back.

"...the Chronicle's idea to have the cover designed in association with that historical event...."

Dec. 14, 2001 Column

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United Way Clarifies

"...United Way/Capital Area conducts many workplace campaigns in Central Texas, it is the CEO who decides whom to allow..."

June 12, 1998 Column

Class Struggle

UT Big Wheels' Perks Outweigh Staff's Paychecks

"...as the head basketball coach at the University of Texas. But he got a $643,000 going away present and,..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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