Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...possible criminal activity related to a mid-Nineties drug-trafficking investigation, code named Mala Sangre. (For more on the case, see..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...but the Rivercityfiesta.com site includes an impact study from Texas Perspectives which speculates that a national-circuit boat racing event..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...When I was interviewed about ethical violations at UT's Texas Memorial Museum ["Only Natural," Feb. 21], Walt Howerton and..."

March 21, 2003 Column

Mental Health Care Meltdown

The mental health care system for Austin and Travis County is increasingly overwhelmed, with no relief in sight.

"...system," commented Joe Lovelace, public policy consultant for the Texas chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill...."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...University of Texas MBA '02..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Moving on Up

River Woods residents forced out of affordable apartments which are being demolished for a new luxury complex

"...the state agency tapped to preserve affordable housing in Texas appears to have been complicit in the River Woods..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Coal Hard Cash

Alcoa has applied for a mining application in Elgin, near Austin.

"...way of life in the blackland prairie of Central Texas. Calling themselves Neighbors for Neighbors, the group plans to..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature

Untangling the Web

An Interview with Sue Beckwith and Gene Crick

"...go through that program. It covers the 78744 zip code. State money for juvenile crime prevention. That's a real..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Squaring the Triangle

The Three Austins Collide at a Central-City Crossroads

"...three cities we call Austin -- the Capitol of Texas, the People's Republic, and the City on a Hill...."

July 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Justice Denied

"...coalition" very much included Hispanics and Blacks. In Austin, Texas, the liberal coalition is dead. Now, you have the..."

June 6, 1997 Column

Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson

Mayor’s race shaping up to be Watson vs. three other liberals

"...the mayor’s race in 2022), a slew of Central Texas legislators, and various community leaders throughout the Austin-Round Rock..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat

Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place

"...was bracing for the coronavirus to spread into Central Texas. Putting aside the rallying, canvassing, and handshaking that would..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Don’t Listen to Us!

Midterm coverage, from the folks you love to hate

"...of in-person early voting in 2014's midterms. Out of Texas' 30 largest counties, the highest turnout percentage is in..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Travis Turning Out

Voter registration deadlines come and gone

"...to vote – a modern-day record, says Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector/Voter Registrar Bruce Elfant. Roughly 70,000 new voters have..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...pending). Wednesday's afternoon session hosted public budget and property tax hearings. See "Council: Reasons for Optimism," Aug. 24...."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"...Lowry's advice to me when I began writing for CinemaTexas..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Headlines

"...bond, a special session to consider expanding the property tax homestead exemption, and much, much more. (See "Herding Council..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature

News Roundup: Delusions and Deluges

"Downtown doesn't exist just to entertain people of means."

"...(Fourth and Guadalupe, owned by the County) "off the tax roll," and cites unidentified "alternative sites … outside the..."

Oct. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Losing It at the Movies

AFS Programming Director Chale Nafus on a life in film

"...admits.) Eventually, he landed a job at semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments...."

July 24, 2015 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Headlines

"...adjust the budget to avoid or diminish a property tax increase – we'll find out if they succeeded...."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature

Headlines

"...board yet again demurred on asking voters for a tax rate increase, instead voting to cover a projected $33..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature

Then There's This: In the Bag

The question you won't hear in Austin anymore: 'paper or plastic?'

"...Austin may not be the first city in Texas to ban "single-use" bags, but it's the first to..."

March 1, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Civics 101

"...energy from a cross-disciplinary perspective. Scott Tinker keynotes. 7:30am-7pm. Texas Union, 2247 Guadalupe (UT campus). $150 ($85, academic/government; $50,..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Column

Free To Be Beer!

Hear, hear! Judge rules for breweries.

"...Texas beer drinkers, take heart! Now you will actually know..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

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

Day Trips

Some 'Day Trips' highlights

"...The Texas state parks system is one of the best in..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in the potentially criminal disclosure.HeadlinesThe state Senate passed its tax revision plan this week; the House and Senate will..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Take That!: Supremes Allow Takings for Development

Effect on notable local cases still uncertain

"...instant controversy – including proposed legislation down at the Texas Capitol – the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that local..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in violation of Article VII, section 1 of the Texas Constitution because the school finance system fails to recognize..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips

Kerrville-Schreiner Park is no longer a state park, but it is better than ever

"...of the Kerrville city limits was transferred from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to the city parks department...."

Aug. 13, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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