The Common Law

Teenage workers – can my 14-year-old work?

"...No. Federal and Texas law allows 14- and 15-year-olds to be legally employed...."

May 4, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

My daughter just turned 14 over the summer, and she keeps talking about getting a job. I thought you had to be at least 16 before you could work legally. Can she really work at only 14?

"...Yes. Federal and Texas law allows 14- and 15-year-olds to be legally employed...."

Oct. 24, 2003 Column by Luke Ellis

Council Watch

City plots downtown's retail future

"...-- politics this week, with a resolution urging the Texas Railroad Commission to deny Alcoa's request to strip-mine more..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Who Is Jesus?

It's Judgment Day for Austin's City Manager

"...smooth," observes Mike Levy, who, when he's not publishing Texas Monthly, often uncaps his pen to either praise city..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...the Wendy Davis filibuster and a partnership with Battleground Texas. "There were exciting things happening, and it was a..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Headlines

"...return of public testimony on what to do about transportation network companies in light of a pending May referendum...."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature

News Roundup: Planned Parenthood, Piñatas, & Pink Bikinis

City Council goes long

"...News Roundup, Austin stands with Planned Parenthood, even though Texas doesn't; CM Don Zimmerman displays his usual courtesy and..."

Oct. 19, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines

"...next year, and defining ridesharing as a mode of transportation that should not involve compensation...."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature

Oops

"...we said that Bartlett Cocke was hired by the Texas Facilities Commission as the general contractor on the Dewitt..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Column

Election Headlines

Headlines from the campaign trail

"...bond's de-emphasis of highway projects and inclusion of alternative transportation such as bikeways and trails...."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

Engineering Extinction Event

Why Texas needs more walking dinosaurs

"...there should be a daily queue outside of the Texas Memorial Museum and its impressive fossil collection. The only..."

Nov. 22, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

State Facilities Head Leaves for Consulting Gig

Former city employee steps in as interim director

"...Edward Johnson has departed the Texas Facilities Commission, where he served as a change-agent during..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Pick Your Transport Future

Camaro and plug-in hybrids compete for 'ooh' factor

"...Yesterday morning, Texas lawmakers got to check out the 2010 Camaro: There..."

May 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Urban Transportation Commission..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Column

Dollars Down to Earth

1995-96 City Budget Shoots for Balance

"...continue at a 3.5-5.5% rate. If figures from the Texas Employment Commission and the Chamber of Commerce are correct,..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

We Were Once Recalling

Mastermind behind Ann Kitchen recall effort fined $1,900

"...of Austin" (i.e., opposed the unregulated local operation of transportation network companies) – was fined $1,900 by the Texas..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...held a couple of Special Called meetings (tweaking the transportation bond language, and addressing the Onion Creek ­buyouts), and..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature

Tops & Bottoms

Gay Place blogger Jordan weighs in with individual lists

"...experience a high speed Wi-Fi Internet connection in my Texas State University-owned apartment, or get to find out what..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Jordan Gass-Pooré

The Daily Hustle: 4/23/10

Taxi crash at council

"...the direction of a cab-related subcommittee of the Urban Transportation Commission, had recommended the franchises for the city's two..."

April 23, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

I Nominate the Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast!

Bonds, blunders and run-offs

"...always heard the real rancor was in board and commission appointments. It's true, we swear! This week, the Totescast..."

April 1, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Counseling: Sprinting to a Compromise

Council and joggers 'give a little bit' on street closures

"...reign); these disputes would be addressed by the Urban Transportation Commission. Also, council okayed "stationary events" along Cesar Chavez,..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...one not, I've also been serving on the Urban Transportation Commission, a role which requires that one view issues..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Column

Down to the Wire

Election Wrap-up

"...voters and bike-and-ped advocates he's championed on the Urban Transportation Commission and thinks that crossover appeal could nudge him..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...mayor. Carl Tepper, a member of the city's Urban Transportation Commission, is also formidable. The most pleasant surprise is..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Last week the city's Urban Transportation Commission refused to endorse the $4.2 million Lance Armstrong..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...heliport system? Don't bet on it: The former County Commissioner didn't become known as the "the Road Warrior" for..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature

Day Labors - Night Falls

Austin's Day Labor Site Attracts Drugs, Criminals

"...the time, it seemed like a good idea. The Texas Employment Commission (TEC) set up an office on the..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...district you live in, the city's 10-1 web site (www.austintexas.gov/department/10-one) offers a "Lookup Map" – plug in your street..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Readers' last gasps on light rail.

"...Austin's wonderful music scene, perhaps the City Council could commission one of our legendary bluesmen (or women) to write..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Column

Take Five

In the Place 5 Race, Activism Is the Operative Word

"...day job as a professor at the University of Texas. Whom to choose? The careful council watcher will recognize..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

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