News Roundup: All Sorts of Disasters

Pressley vs. Casar, Linklater vs. fire, and more

"...contest by defeated City Council candidate Laura Pressley against District 4 Council Member Greg Casar. Judge Dan Mills has..."

June 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• Neighborhoods continued to fight eastern Travis Co. landfill expansion this week...."

April 18, 2008 News Feature

Shortchanged

A lot of belt tightening and creative thinking make getting by with low dollars possible for AISD

"...The Austin Independent School District's coffers have never been fuller. That's what you'd think..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Files Challenge Lawsuit Against TCAD

Claims current property appraisal system is unconstitutional

"...city of Austin would be filing suit against the Travis Central Appraisal District, commercial property owners, and Texas Comptroller..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

A Boy Named Sue

Jim Bob Keeps Up the Fight

"...Freeport's legal and lobby tactics have cost city and county residents a lot of time, aggravation and money. While..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

News Roundup: Arrests, Assaults, and Assholes

When city politics get dirty

"...legal community after Judge Julie Kocurek of the 390th District Criminal Court was shot on Nov. 6. Kocurek was..."

Nov. 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

TCAD Challenge Suspended

City could appeal Appraisal Review Board denial

"...As expected Monday morning, the Appraisal Review Board for the Travis Central Appraisal District effectively..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

CHD

Travis County public health board ponders budget

"...The board of what was formerly known as the Travis County Healthcare District (recently rebranded as Central Health) is..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

News Roundup: TCAD Denies Rent Too Damn High

And where are all the voters?

"...resident, has spent the past 19-and-a-half months in the Travis County Jail, where he's been held on $5.5 million..."

Nov. 2, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Campaign Snapshots

7pm, Wednesday, Oct. 8

"...District 107pm, Wednesday, Oct. 8 LCRA Headquarters, 3700 Lake Austin..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

TCAD Lawsuit Dismissed: Onward and Upward?

"...act in the city of Austin's lawsuit against the Travis Central Appraisal District didn't hold the stage very long...."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Local Stories

"...innocence – leaving the Kellers in legal limbo, and Travis County prosecutors still in disgrace. (See "Top 10 Criminal..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The Showdown at Lick Creek

As once clear water runs dark, a community defends its natural heart

"...triumph (if one could call it that) over the county appraisal district is a very mixed blessing; it doesn't..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Partisan Races

Looking at the statewide, legislative, and county ballot

"...retain national credibility, Cornyn must be replaced. U.S. Representatives: Districts 10, 17, 21, 25, 35..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Council: You Know You Better Finally Decide

Special-called meeting takes up postponed decisions

"...the potential challenge petition on commercial valuations by the Travis Central Appraisal District (see "The Appraisal Scam," May 22)...."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

How to Build Neighborhoods

Erin McGann is the sole newcomer in a race dominated by incumbents

"...similarities end. The two rivals, drawn into the same District 9, hold sharply distinct views on how growth and..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

More Agenda, More Council

This week brings 99 items – and a host of potential candidates

"...a few cleanup matters, including a request to the Travis Central Appraisal District for reappraisals of properties affected by..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The B&C List

"...due to unique state or federal requirements or joint city-county status. FIRST-TIER BOARDS..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature

Maxey Shows Moxie in Curious Bid for Tax Assessor

Glen Maxey defends his bid for tax assessor-collector

"...launching a campaign faulting Nelda Wells Spears' performance as Travis County's tax assessor-collector – and urging voters to elect..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Church and Its People on Austin's Eastside

The living history of David Chapel

"...three neighborhood plans. (David Chapel member Jeff Travillion, now county commissioner, presented the plan to Council.) As the Chestnut..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Property Protest

"...affected and got the “sorry, your protest is late.” Travis and Williamson County Property tax protests rose up until..."

Aug. 10, 2020 Postmarks

News Roundup: Questions and Answers

Paxton expects to be in court for approximately forever

"...and Judicial Ethics author Robert Schuwerk, and retired senior district Judge Kathleen Stone raise serious concerns about Paxton's involvement,..."

Aug. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...those low expectations, residents of the Austin Independent School District may be surprised that the city ranks 49th among..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Mexican American Cultural Center and the existing Congress-area arts district. The asking price for the building is reportedly between..."

June 4, 1999 News Feature

Headlines

"...› The Travis Central Appraisal District is asking County Commissioners for a..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...weeks ago when the appeals court overturned a Hays County jury verdict against the city that had effectively killed..."

Aug. 23, 1996 News Feature

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...There are six seats up for grabs this year: Districts 1, 3, 5, 8, and 9, and the mayor...."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Here Comes the Neighborhood

Capital Metro, City Hall, and Eastside neighbors come together to share their hopes -- and fears -- for the Saltillo corridor.

"...the rail yard, now more elegantly dubbed the Saltillo District. Not even the squawking of chickens in surrounding back..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

"Vexatious Litigant" Madeleine Connor Prepares to Take the Bench

Here comes the judge!

"...Madeleine Connor will become judge in the 353rd state District Court. Following previous defeats as a Republican (twice) and..."

Oct. 29, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Salamander Tales

To Protect Toads or Build Back Nine? Golf, of Course

"...be tested at the company's generating site in Culberson County. Kenetech has a contract to install 35 megawatts of..."

Aug. 18, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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