Shadows Over Bergstrom

The economic and security changes of the last two years set off ripples at Bergstrom Airport.

"...Average Airport. It must accommodate the sizable new federal security apparatus inserted hastily and bluntly after September 11. It..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Letters at 3AM

Weapons of Mass Deception

"...following 9/11, George W. Bush began speaking of "homeland security." Even then, some of us thought the phrase had..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

What's Behind the Delays at Austin's Airport and What's Being Done to Help

Lots of turbulence as airport rebounds from COVID lows

"...biohazard in the control tower! When a Federal Aviation Administration employee tests positive for COVID-19 and is symptomatic, the..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Considers Fuentes’ Call to Slow Down AUS Fuel Project

New tanks to be located directly opposite Southeast neighborhood

"...required review that passed muster with the Federal Aviation Administration in 2020. The new assessment would include input from..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The toll road wounds are still fresh, but the transportation wars continue – with attention now focused on the..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

"...Amid a nationwide shortage of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff and air traffic controllers, and..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Can the Airport Keep Up With Austin’s Boom?

AUS (aka ABIA) keeps making headlines whether it wants to or not

"...weeks back for a complete meltdown at its short-staffed Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. So what the heck is going..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Report

Corporations promising to relocate here and to create lots of jobs in exchange for tax breaks and other goodies are full of it; and Transportation Security Administration doing a lot more than making you take off your shoes

"...Good Jobs First: 202/626-3780.TSA SECRETLY SNOOPS ON PASSENGERS The Transportation Security Administration is the all-knowing, all-seeing federal agency in..."

July 8, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Gov. Greg Abbott and other conservatives that the Biden administration is sending tons of formula to the border for..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature

Lege Lines

The Michael Morton Act, airport screening, business tax cuts, and more

"...a pair of bills that seek to slap the Transportation Secur­ity Admin­i­stra­tion for being, well, a federal security agency..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Senator's Shoes

"...he refused to remove his shoes and belt for security guards. Hinojosa had already been stopped and searched at..."

July 26, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Perry's Pride: Not So Special Tally

Perry always declares victory, even when he loses

"...oppression of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation." Much to the particular chagrin of tea partiers and..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Could the Discovery Channel Sue?

The Transportation Security Administration is defending how it handled a sippy cup: Will it have to defend their defense?

"...So the Transportation Security Administration has found itself embroiled in what we..."

June 18, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

No End in Sight to Endless Lines at Austin's Airport

Chaos at AUS

"...history." This comes after yet more breakdowns at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoints May 14 and 17 led to..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Hot Mess: As Austin-Bergstrom International Airport saw more long security lines last week, the chair of the city's Airport..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...According to the Transportation Security Administration, in 2019 the agency found an average..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Get ready for baby sea turtles, balloon launches, and more

"...the upper right corner of the card. According the Transportation Security Administration website, the new cards must meet minimum..."

April 30, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Running the Numbers

The Oct. 14 agenda, from briefings to land swaps

"...Amount of Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, and other federal grants ready to..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines

"...U.S. Transportation Security Administration workers took over security screening at Austin-Bergstrom..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature

Opinion: A Modest Proposal for the Baddest, Reddest State in the Country

A satirical look at the machinations of Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature to impose their wills on the rights of everyday Texans

"...to be a new state agency created: the Texas Transportation Security Administration (TTSA), stationed at all airports. What about..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Dan Acosta

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...According to the Transportation Security Administration, in 2017, a record 3,957 firearms –..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...The Transportation Security Administration made $765,000 from your loose change in..."

July 15, 2016 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Reefer Roundup: 10/4/11

Your drug war news roundup

"...Hartford (Conn.) Courant, federal agents in September charged three Transportation Security Administration officers, two cops, and 13 drug dealers..."

Oct. 4, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Big-Ticket Races Filling Up

If Rick Perry runs for president, who'll run for governor?

"...the regular session, especially over the failure of the Transportation Security Administration pat-down bill. Naked ambition makes him a..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Failure of Representative Government

"...prohibition of unreasonable searches (specifically as relates to the Transportation Security Administration) and the Austin City Council's decision to..."

July 1, 2011 Postmarks

Summer Under the Dome

The first special winds down

"...down on so-called sanctuary cities) and SB 29 (the anti-Transportation Security Administration "groping bill") both died in the House...."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...Sunday, Nov. 28, expected to be particularly heavy. The Transportation Security Administration's Advanced Imaging Technology, aka "porno scanners," aren't..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature

Key Changes

Austin Script Works' 10th festival of 10-minute plays by member writers is, as always, a mixed bag but fun

"...penning her farce about an extraterrestrial's run-in with the Transportation Security Administration...."

April 11, 2008 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...funding for education," "protect the middle class," "save Social Security," and "reduce the deficit" coming from more than one..."

April 30, 2004 Column

Senate Committees Announced

Lt. Gov releases committee appointments with few changes for Travis delegation

"...change. Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, keeps his vice-chairmanship of Transportation & Homeland Security, plus seats on Business & Commerce,..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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