Headlines

"...• The Texas Youth Commission's board has preempted an investigation into the..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature

LegeLines

What your legislators are up to this week

"...are working on alternative proposals for reforming the embattled Texas Youth Commission and Juvenile Probation Commission, varying from merging..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

LegeLines

Odds and ends from the Capitol

"...challenges... The Senate Finance Committee is considering slashing the Texas Youth Commission budget by 40% to reflect its reduced..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by the News Staff

Shelter From the Cold

Wish list: Lifeworks requests emergency funds for temporary shelters

"...Lifeworks, a nonprofit dedicated to serving runaway and homeless youth in Central Texas, is working with the Congregational Church..."

Dec. 7, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Everybody Wants Some!!

Time moves on, but Richard Linklater's characters still walk and talk

"...honest, and true out of the ephemeral marginalia of youth minus the rose-tinted bullshit...."

April 1, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sunset Comes in Many Colors

How agencies are faring at the Sunset Advisory Commission

"...act of legislative oversight of the executive branch in Texas, said Sunset Advisory Commission Chair Carl Isett, R-Lub­bock. But..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Everything Under the Sun(set)

The Sunset Advisory Commission looks toward the 81st legislative session

"...biggest agencies up for review this year is the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Much like last session, debate..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Longhorns Come Up Short, and Other News

UT women's season is over with a loss in Portland; plus some World Cup Qualifying news, and previews of Champions League action and the MLS Cup Final

"...have ended UT's season in the NCAAs. (Speaking of youth World Cups, the U.S. lost to North Korea, 2-1,..."

Nov. 19, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Remembrances of Raúl, Part Three

More memorials and memories of Raúl Salinas.

"...Charm: Raúl Salinas was from my hometown, San Antonio, Texas, but he was born 20 years before me. I..."

Feb. 25, 2008 News Post by Belinda Acosta

State’s Teen Pregnancy Booklet Riddled With Anti-Choice Propaganda

Pregnant minors in foster care given medically inaccurate literature

"...If pregnant teenagers in Texas are hoping to get the facts about their abortion..."

April 19, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Addressing Sexual Assault by Student-Athletes

Campaign hopes to eradicate rapes on high school campuses

"...Texas is poised to become the first state with an..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Rodriguez Says "No" to Ab-Only Sex Ed

Austin Rep. Eddie Rodriguez wants to end ab-only sex ed in Texas

"...having sex, but that they do, as Advocates for Youth found, "show some negative impacts on youth's willingness to..."

Feb. 19, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Sunsetting TYC: Will It Stick?

The Sunset Commission's close vote makes TYC's Lege fate hard to predict

"...Close the Texas Youth Commission and merge it with the Texas Juvenile..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TCRP Hands TYC Mom Civil Rights Nod

Texas Civil Rights Project awards abuse-case whistle-blower.

"...to go away. But Genger Galloway, mother of former Texas Youth Commission inmate Joseph, has now been named as..."

Oct. 22, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege: Itty Bitty Steps

Minority Dems savor a few budget victories, and other news from the Capitol

"...by some Republican derring-do, reflects the overall sentiment of Texas voters, who last year booted out several incumbents with..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Kick off 2019 with some Texas travel

"...from your computer or chase whooping cranes on the Texas coast...."

Dec. 29, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Over 70 Texas fairs, fests, fetes, and more

"...It’s harvest season in Texas with lots of spooky fun festivals and a round..."

Oct. 4, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Activities to get your summer sizzling

"...Abilene, the Storybook Capital of Texas, celebrates youth reading with the annual Children’s Art and..."

June 1, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Rodeo Austin: Everything You Need to Know

Aaron Watson, Flo Rida, Carly Pearce, and more to boot (scoot)

"...the whole family, Rodeo Austin gives back to the youth through scholarships and agricultural education. As a nonprofit, the..."

March 8, 2023 Events Post by Dex Wesley Parra

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...To live in Texas is to take "hometown heroes" to a whole new..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

News Ticker: June 21

All the news that's fit to blog

"...the city of Buda looks for a ride, and Texas Dems hope things get better. Activism is on the..."

June 21, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Won't Somebody Think About the Children?

Statewide kids advocacy groups spend day on outreach to legislators

"...the groups trying to get them some attention. The Texas Association of Community Colleges had the biggest presence around..."

Feb. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Give thanks, and do good: Nov. 27-Dec. 4

"...Johnson Library and Museum, 2313 Red River, 721-0200. Free. www.lbjlib.utexas.edu. Friday 28..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Youth in Crisis

"...introduction: "Hello all, this is Lee [Ranaldo] from Sonic Youth here, we have had a fucked up situation come..."

July 9, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The AggreGAYtor: April 30

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...A Texas trans teacher gets continued mistreatment, Title IX gets a..."

April 30, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Riley and Tovo Join the Mix

Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape

"...Candidates cannot officially begin begin soliciting or spending other..."

April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Texies and the City

Council's new partnership with flat-track Roller Derby league (video)

"...Seems like Texas Rollergirl and Women's Flat Track Derby Association president Bloody..."

Feb. 7, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Uri Horesh, an Arabic lecturer at the University of Texas, ended his seven-day hunger strike – a nonviolent protest..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...public photo op with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott. AISD is the first district..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Event Menu

Nov. 1-8

"...The third annual Texas Fall Fest & Wine Auction takes place this weekend..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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